5 km
from city center
1 out of 7
places to visit in Dras
Located in Kargil, the Dras War Memorial is built by the Indian Army in memory of the soldiers and officers who lost their lives during the Kargil war in 1999. Also known as Vijaypath, it has an epitaph dedicated to the valiant soldiers. The main highlight here is the pink sandstone wall engraved with the names of the soldiers who died fighting for the country.
34 km
from city center
2 out of 7
places to visit in Dras
Lying on one of the trails of Amarnath Yatra, Minamarg is known for its scenic hills and valleys and Machoi glaciers. It is located at a distance of 30km from Dras.
16 km
from city center
3 out of 7
places to visit in Dras
A small village, located just 20 km from Dras is a unique place in the entire Ladakh region (including Kargil district). This village is the only village in the entire region where Kashmiri is spoken prominently.
1 km
from city center
4 out of 7
places to visit in Dras
It is believed that one of the walls of this masjid, was raised naturally during construction. Wrapped around such legends and beliefs, Ningoor Masjid is located at a distance of 7 km, and often frequented by Muslim pilgrims.
8 km
from city center
5 out of 7
places to visit in Dras
Another 3-day trek that Dras hosts, is from Mushku Valley to Tilail in Gurez.
24 km
from city center
6 out of 7
places to visit in Dras
Covering the Laser la region, this one is a two-day trek from Dras to Saliskot.
33 km
from city center
7 out of 7
places to visit in Dras
The 3-day trek to the Amarnath caves starts at Minamarg, which is 30km away from Dras.