Top 5 Places to Visit in Kargil

A well-known city of India situated in the enchanting land of Ladakh, Kargil has been a topic of conversation for various reasons, since the 90s. Lying 2676 metres above the sea level, the city rests in the Kargil district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. This picturesque region makes up the second largest town in the state after Leh and lies about 204 kilometres from the capital city of Srinagar. Located on the banks of the historic river Indus, Kargil lies very close facing north to the Line of Control (LOC) between India and Pakistan. Nestled in the Himalayan mountain ranges, the region of Kargil possesses innumerable sites which will undoubtedly take your breath away and make for an excellent holiday. Listed here are 5 of the best places one must visit in Kargil.

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