Kargil

Kargil : Land Of Agas

Best Time of Visit

March to June

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 Days

Average Budget

INR 2000/- PER PERSON

Welcome To

Kargil

Best Time of Visit

March to June

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 Days

Average Budget

INR 2000/- PER PERSON

Planning Toolkit

Summer

The greatest time to visit Kargil is during the summer season, which begins in March and lasts until June. The days are warm but not oppressively so, while the evenings are cold, with lows of 13°C.

Monsoon

In Kargil, the monsoon season begins in late July and lasts till September. Despite the possibility of landslides and cloudbursts, you can visit during this period, but only after carefully checking the weather conditions.

Winter

The winter season in Kargil, which begins in October and lasts until February, is not a suitable time to visit. The temperature might drop to -50°C during this time, making sightseeing impossible.

1971 War

Prior to the Kargil War in 1999, India and Pakistan had battled in 1971, when the conflict arose from unrest in the former East Pakistan, resulting in the formation of Bangladesh as a distinct country.

Kargil war was fought in freezing temperature

The Kargil war was fought in temperatures as low as -10°C. Even in such frigid conditions, the combat continued to heat up.

Shimla Agreement

Despite the fact that both countries signed the Shimla Agreement on July 2, 1972, the Kargil war occurred. There will be no armed fighting on the borders, according to the agreement.

Lakhs of bombs were fired

This war saw the usage of a considerable number of rockets and bombs. There were roughly 2.50 lakh shells, bombs, and rockets launched. Approximately 5000 artillery shells, mortar bombs, and rockets were launched daily from 300 guns, mortars, and MBRLs, with a total of 9000 shells fired on the day Tiger Hill was returned.

By Jeep

For travel, you can hire a private or shared jeep.

By Taxi

There are either bus services that run throughout the city, or you may take a taxi.

Population

31,216

Literacy Rate

71.34 %

Crime Rate

107 cases

Languages

Hindi, English and Urdu