Adventure & Outdoor Destinations in Ladakh
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Kargil
Kargil, a town nestled in the rugged Himalayas, is the second largest town in Ladakh after Leh. It is historically significant as a trading hub and more recently as the site of the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan. While still retaining a frontier town feel, Kargil serves as a central point for exploring the Suru Valley, Zanskar Valley, and other remote areas of Ladakh. The landscape is dramatic, with towering mountains, barren plateaus, and the life-giving Indus River and its tributaries carving through the valleys. It's a place of stark beauty, resilience, and a rich cultural heritage influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and Shia Islam.
