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 …

Kargil is part of the western Ladakh region in the Zaskar Range of the Himalayas. It abuts the line of control between the portions of Kashmir administered by India and Pakistan and has been …

The Kargil War, also known as the Kargil conflict, (I) signifies an armed conflict between India and Pakistan that took place between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir.

Dec 23, 2025 · It is situated at a distance of 205 KM from Srinagar towards Leh. Kargil is called the land of Agas in the present day world. It is due to the fact that Kargil is mostly inhabited by …

The Kargil conflict caused an especially high degree of alarm worldwide because it was the first major military engagement between two countries armed with nuclear weapons since the Sino …

Kargil 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 territ...

Jul 21, 2025 · Twenty-six years ago, in the rugged mountains of Ladakh’s Kargil district, India faced a grave crisis. Pakistani forces, disguised as irregular combatants, covertly crossed the …

Welcome to Kargil, a hidden jewel nestled in the heart of the majestic Himalayas. This remote town in Ladakh, India, is a living testament to human resilience and the enduring spirit of …

Jul 28, 2025 · The war was sparked by Pakistan’s intrusion into the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, which led to a fierce response from the Indian military. Let’s dive into the story of the …

Jul 26, 2024 · The Kargil war was fought between India and Pakistan between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC). During the war, the Indian …