Kargil
is the seat of administration
of Kargil District, is
the second major urban center of Ladakh,
situated 204 km from
Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kargil is being placed
ideally at the center of the Himalayan
region.
It is an ideal base for adventure activities
and the transit point for trekkers to
the Zanskar Valley.
Places of tourist interest include Trespone
and Sankhoo Imambaras, the Bazaar, Shergol,
Mulbek (45 km), Urgyan Dzong and Wakha
Rgyal. |