Overview
About Drass
Drass, in the Kargil district, is famed as one of the coldest inhabited places on earth and as the gateway to the Amarnath region from Ladakh.
It is best known for the Kargil War Memorial that honours the soldiers of the 1999 conflict.
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Top Attractions
Kargil War Memorial
Tololing and Tiger Hill backdrop.
Drass Valley
Stark, snow-bound high valley.
Mushkoh Valley
The 'valley of wild tulips'.
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Best Time to Visit
Suitability by season — 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
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Getting There
Drass lies on the Srinagar–Leh highway, about 60 km east of the Zojila Pass.
Local Tips
Even summer mornings are freezing — keep a warm layer handy at all times.
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