Kargil Tour Packages

Take a Glimpse of Kargil

The trade and transit hub of the ancient Silk Route, Kargil is famous for its amazing apricots, making it a dream destination. Today, Kargil is the second largest urban center of Ladakh after the capital city of Leh. It lies on the crossroads of major traditional trade routes and modern highways. The roads leading from Kargil head to Leh, Dras and Srinagar, and Padum in Zanskar. Book our Kargil packages now to get the best travel deals. Kargil offers an excellent base for trekking and mountaineering expeditions to Nun Kun Massif, two of the tallest mountains in Ladakh. The Zanskar and Suru rivers are popular for river rafting adventures in Kargil district. During the winter season, the entire region is covered with several inches of snowfall, while in summer months the entire valley wears an orange color. The apricot bloom can be witnessed in the spring season, March and April. The months of September-October are usually the harvest season for apricots.

Highlights of Kargil

Kargil district was previously known as Purig region. The town of Kargil is situated on the banks of the Suru River, a major tributary of Indus River. Compared with the barren landscape of Leh, Kargil is much greener and has a variety of landscapes. Suru Valley is the most beautiful and scenic valleys in Ladakh. The lofty Nun (7135m) and Kun (7035m) peaks give rise to the Suru River. The green hillsides of the Suru valley and beautiful villages are a striking contrast to the Himalayan glaciers in Ladakh. Sankoo, a small township 40 km south of Kargil, is the base for a four-day trekking route to Mulbekh and a three-day trek to Dras. Another charming settlement of Panikhar, about two hours from Kargil, is the base for Nun and Kun summits. Treks from Panikhar also lead to Pahalgam and Kishtwar in the Kashmir Valley. Rangdum is located near the famous Drang-drung glacier. The town is about halfway between Kargil and Padum.

Ideal Time to Visit Kargil

The best time to visit Kargil is in the summer months of May through September. This is the time when daytime temperatures are warm and the nights remain pleasantly cool. Rainfall is rare in Kargil with occasional showers. These months are perfect for sightseeing in Kargil. Trekking and rafting are other major adventure activities in Kargil to enjoy. The winter season kicks in from November and lasts till February. Snowfall in Kargil in winter months shut access to Kashmir Valley and Zanskar region.