Dras, Mountain town in Kargil district, India.
Located at an elevation of 3,280 meters, Dras sits along the Srinagar-Leh highway, featuring steep valleys and snow-covered mountains throughout the region.
The town gained strategic importance during the 1999 Kargil conflict when military operations were conducted to secure the surrounding heights and maintain territorial control.
Local inhabitants maintain traditions through festivals that incorporate regional music, traditional dance performances, and preparation of Ladakhi culinary specialties.
Travelers can reach Dras via the Zoji La Pass, with accommodations available from May to September when temperatures permit comfortable outdoor activities.
Winter temperatures in Dras drop to minus 60 degrees Celsius, making it the second coldest permanently inhabited location in the world.
Location: Kargil district
Elevation above the sea: 3,280 m
GPS coordinates: 34.45000,75.77000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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