Here are the top 7 tourist attractions to see in Dras:
1. Dras war memorial
Must visit
5 km
from city center
1 out of 7
places to visit in Dras
Located in Dras village, this war memorial is built of pink sand stone and has an epitaph dedicated to the valiant soldiers. The soldiers are the ones who sacrificed everything, even their lives during the Kargil war in 1999 and recaptured the states where Pakistan troops took control over.
2. Minamarg
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.
3. Matayen
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.
4. Ningoor Masjid
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.
5. Mushko Valley Trek
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.
6. Trek to Saliskote
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.
7. Trek to Amarnath
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.