Things to do in kargil
Kargil has numerous number of sites that are very famous for trekking, mountaineering and river rafting. The Kargil town town is also filled with apricot orchards that one can visit. The valleys and hills of Kargil region are extreamly mesmerising and rejuvinating. Some of the memorable Kargil things to do are visiting monasteries, Shopping in Kargil, bike ride Kargil, river rafting in zanskar river etc.
Visiting Monasteries In Kargil
The Phugthal Monastery has a spectacular location and has spledid caves. Some other prominant monasteries you can visit are Mulbekh Chamba Monastery, Shargole Monastery.Trip to the Buddhist monasteries in Zanskar, Shargole and kargil is among the top tourist activities.Sani Monastery one of the eight holiest Buddhist sites in the country. Rangdum Monastery has spectacular museum housing Tibetan artifacts. Karsha Gompa is also one of the most appealing monasteries in Kargil region.
River Rafting In Zanskar
River rafting is among thrilling and refreshing activities in kargil, passing through huge waterfall, the confluence of markha River with Zanskar you will experience aesthetic beauty of the region .The Zanskar River is renowned for water sports, it starts from a very high altitude flowing across magnificent zanskar valley.Best to Begin your rafting expedition at Remla which is Surrounded by splendid peaks, After an overnight camping, raft from Karsha till Pidmu.
Shopping In Kargil
The Main Market area in Kargil have small shops, offices, street food stalls, and people strolling through streets. Get all your requirements from water to all types of food, snacks, jwellery, clothes, woolen items etc. You can also buy souvenirs and gift items from the shops here for your family and friends. There are varity of garments and antic pieceses shops across the street.
Trekking In Kargil
There are many trek routes you can choose from with varying levels of difficulty depending upon your types and interests. You can hire trek guide to instruct about safety. Most popular trek routes are Padam to Hemis,Sankoo to Drass,Padum to Lamayuru. A number of treks originate in and around Kargil. These are Lamayuru-Leh, Padum-Lamayuru, Padum-Hemis, Sankaru-Dras, NunKun etc. Trekking in the region may be challenging due to the weather conditions, but rewarding because of the beautiful setting of the region. Trekking in Kargil is a true exhillerating experience for trekkers and hiking enthusiasts.
