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Drass War Memorial

Names of the fallen, a museum and views of the battle heights.

Photo: Baldiri / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

The Kargil War Memorial at Drass honours the soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil conflict, with Tololing and Tiger Hill visible from the site. It's a moving, well-kept stop on the Srinagar–Leh drive. Drass itself is known as one of the coldest inhabited places in India.

Drass War Memorial at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
War memorial
Where
At Drass on the Srinagar–Leh highway (approx. 60 km before Kargil)
Time needed
45 minutes
Best time
Daytime
Entry / ticket
Free
Access status
Seasonal
What to expect

What to expect at Drass War Memorial

Names of the fallen, a museum and views of the battle heights.

Staff sometimes brief visitors on the history.

Very cold much of the year.

Best months

Best in Jun–Sep

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  12. ShutDec
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FAQ

Drass War Memorial questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

At Drass, on the Srinagar–Leh highway.

The soldiers of the 1999 Kargil conflict.

None known.

About 45 minutes.

Yes, it's among India's coldest inhabited places.

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