Drass Tourism

Type of destination: Town

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 days

Drass, a town in the Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir, India, is famously known as 'The Gateway to Ladakh'. Situated on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, just before the Zoji La pass, Drass is noted for its harsh winter climate and heavy snowfall. At an elevation of 3,280 meters (10,760 feet), it is reputed to be the second coldest inhabited place in the world after Siberia, with temperatures plummeting to as low as -45Â°C in winter. Despite the extreme weather, Drass is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty with lush green meadows in summer, and stark snowy landscapes in winter. The inhabitants of Drass are mainly of Dard descent, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group, and are known for their resilience and hospitality. Drass became famous during the Kargil War in 1999, when it was the site of intense conflict between India and Pakistan. Today, it serves not only as a strategic military base but also as a tourist destination, especially for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts interested in high-altitude trekking and war memorials.

Drass Tourism

Drass Tourism

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