Kargil, Mountain city in Ladakh, India
The city sits at an elevation of 2,676 meters between Srinagar and Leh, positioned along the Suru River in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas.
Kargil functioned as a significant trading center between Tibet and Kashmir, with multiple forts controlling the regional commerce routes during medieval times.
The population consists mainly of Balti people practicing Shi'i Islam, which influences local traditions, languages, and daily life in the region.
Transportation relies on National Highway 1D, connecting the city to Srinagar and Leh, with frequent winter closures due to heavy snowfall.
The temperature variations in Kargil range dramatically, with nearby Dras recording some of the lowest temperatures among inhabited regions worldwide.
Location: Kargil district
Inception: July 1, 1979
Elevation above the sea: 2,676 m
Website: https://kargil.nic.in
Website: https://kargil.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 34.55940,76.12560
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44
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