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Fotu La
The highest point (4,108 m) on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, a wind-scoured saddle between the moonscape of Lamayuru and the Kargil valleys, crowned by a lone telecom tower and chortens.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Ladakh, India · Asia
Kargil sits on the route: 1 hours from Tolti, 43km from Fotu La.
Kargil is a town located in Ladakh, India. With a population of 16,338, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kargil sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kargil to your route.
Kargil (English: /ˈkɑrɡɪl/ KAR-ghil, Hindi: [kaːɾɡɪl]) or Kargyil is a city in Indian-administered Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the joint capital of Ladakh, an Indian-administered union territory, and the headquarters of the Kargil district. It is the second-largest urban centre in Ladakh after Leh.Read more
Kargil is located 204 kilometres (127 mi) east of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, and 234 kilometres (145 mi) to the west of Leh. It is on the bank of the Suru River near its confluence with the Wakha Rong River, the latter providing the most accessible route to Leh.
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Kargil is located in Ladakh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 34.5577 latitude, 76.1262 longitude.
Kargil has a population of approximately 16,338 people, making it a town in India.
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The highest point (4,108 m) on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, a wind-scoured saddle between the moonscape of Lamayuru and the Kargil valleys, crowned by a lone telecom tower and chortens.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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