Kargil Town and Suru Riverfront,Kargil is the second-largest town of Ladakh and the main centre of the Suru valley. It has a busy bazaar, mosques, eateries and guest houses, with the Suru River flowing just below. For many travellers, Kargil is a night halt on the Srinagar–Leh road, but it also serves as a base for exploring nearby villages, monasteries and peaks. The town’s atmosphere blends Ladakhi and Kashmiri influences, with a strong sense of frontier life and history.
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History & highlights
Historically, Kargil was a trading and administrative centre on the route between Kashmir, Zanskar and Central Asia. It came under the rule of various local chiefs, then the Dogra kingdom of Jammu & Kashmir. In 1999, Kargil became internationally known because of the Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan, which took place on nearby high ridges. Since then, it has been rebuilt and developed, with memorials and improved infrastructure. Today, Kargil represents Ladakh’s western gateway and a symbol of both conflict and resilience.
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