Kargil War Memorial
Kargil War Memorial
was built in honor of the Indian soldiers who got martyred in the 1999 war. It is also known as Drass War Memorial
. It was built to memorialize the great victory of the Indian soldiers during the Kargil war 1999. It is located at Dras area, that is a mountainous area of Kargil.
Kargil War Memorial has now become a popular tourist attraction, where visitors like to visit. If you are planning your
trip to Ladakh
, make sure you visit this place for sure, as this is an important part of Indian history.
The war memorial that is standing today at Dras, has been built by the Indian army in November 2014. Every year, on 26th July Kargil victory day, is celebrated with great honor and zeal.
Kargil War Memorial was built in 2014, which consists of a wall that is made of pink sandstone. A plate of brass is fitted on the wall, on which the names of those soldiers are engraved who lost their lives during the battle.
From the Kargil war memorial, you can also witness Tololing Heights, Tiger Hill, and Point 4875 (Batra Top). These all were the sites of the conflict during the war.
You can visit this place during summers, as the climate remains moderate during this time. during winters, this area receives heavy snowfall, so the roads remain blocked most of the time.
If you are planning your trip to Ladakh, make sure you visit Kargil War Memorial to witness the bravery of the Indian Army Men who lost their lives during the brutal war.
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How to reach:-
From the Leh airport, it will take you almost 5 hours and 30 minutes, which is almost a distance of 268 kilometers.
If traveling from Srinagar, this route will take you almost 4 hours to reach Dras, which is almost a distance of 148 kilometers.