Kargil War Memorial (Dras)
Kargil War Memorial
An Indian Army memorial beside the town of Drass on the Srinagar–Leh Highway, facing Tololing Hill, commemorating the 1999 Kargil War.
The Kargil War Memorial was built by the Indian Army just outside the town of Drass on the Srinagar–Leh Highway (NH1). It faces Tololing Hill and Tiger Hill, where fierce fighting took place during the 1999 Kargil War. The site includes a memorial wall inscribed with the names of fallen soldiers, a tall national flag, captured weapons and exhibition halls on the battle. Guides explain the course of the fighting while pointing to the ridgeline. Every year on 26 July, Kargil Vijay Diwas, there are commemorative events. Drass is said to be the second-coldest inhabited place in the world, so bring a jacket even in summer, both morning and evening. The memorial is about 280 km from Leh, a 7 to 8 hour drive. It is usually a stop on the two-day overland journey between Srinagar and Leh, often with an overnight stay in Kargil, and is not a day trip from Leh. Entry is free, during daytime opening hours.
Opening hours
Open during daytime; free admission (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Lamayuru Monastery
- Alchi Monastery
- Likir Monastery
- Basgo Monastery
- Indus–Zanskar Confluence (Sangam)
- Magnetic Hill
- Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Hemis National Park