Exploring Kargil: Where History Meets Natural Beauty

Kargil is a town and a notified area in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is located at an altitude of 2,675 m (8,780 ft) above sea level in the Suru Valley. Kargil is known for its strategic importance during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 and the subsequent Kargil War in 1999. The town is also famous for its natural beauty, with snow-capped mountains and lush green valleys surrounding it. It serves as a gateway to the Zanskar region and is a hub for adventure tourism activities like trekking and mountaineering.