Kargil has numerous sites that are suitable for trekking, mountaineering and river rafting. The town is also filled with apricot orchards that one can visit. The valleys and hills of Kargil region are perfect for photography. Some of the memorable Kargil things to do are visiting monasteries, Shopping in Kargil, bike ride Kargil, river rafting in zanskar river etc.
Suru Valley is situated in remote Himalayan region of Ladakh. This beautiful valley is worth for drive tour through If you enjoy tranquility & beauty then this region.approaching through the Suru Valley & covering the entire Zanskar valley is a once in a lifetime experience. Riding through the tracks of this valley to reach the farthest points is really mesmerising experience.
The Zanskar River is best for water sports , as it starts from a very high altitude. Begin your rafting expedition at Remla. Surrounded by high peaks. After an overnight camping, raft from Karsha till Pidmu. The next day reach Nyerak. Start early the next day and head for Lamayuru, passing through huge waterfall, the confluence of markha River with Zanskar, and relax for the day.
The Main Market area in Kargil bustles with life having small shops, offices, street food stalls, and a crowd of happy people wandering through streets. Get all your requirements from water to all types of food, snacks, jwellery, clothes, woolen items etc. You can also buy souvenirs and gift items from the shops here for your family and friends.
Trekking in Kargil is a true exhillerating experience for trekkers and hiking enthusiasts. There are numerous trek routes you can choose from with varying levels of difficulty.U can hire trek guide to instruct about safety. Most popular trek routes are Padam to Hemis,Sankoo to Drass,Padum to Lamayuru.
Trip to the Buddhist monasteries in Zanskar, Shargole and kargil is among the top tourist activities.Sani Monastery one of the eight holiest Buddhist sites in the country.Rangdum Monastery has museum housing Tibetan artifacts. Karsha Gompa is one of the most imposing monasteries in Kargil region. The Phugthal Monastery has a spectacular location and has spledid caves. Some of the other monasteries you can visit are Mulbekh Chamba Monastery, Shargole Monastery.