A trip to Kargil cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Kargil will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Kargil would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Kargil better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Kargil and have a great vacation.
Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Kargil
Check the list of top places for art and culture in Kargil:
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Situated around 45 kilometres from Kargil, the Mulbekh Monastery is known for its two gompas (Buddhist fortifications of learning) and a 9 metre tall statue of Maitreya Buddha. The gompas belong to Drukpa and Gelugpa schools. The tall, calming and inspiring Maitreya Buddha statue overlooks the National Highway 1D between Leh and Kargil. The Monastery has beautiful and intricate wall paintings a...Read more -
Situated in the heart of Kargil, the Kargil Market is a lively place. Historically speaking, the bazaar evolved as a significant trading centre along the silk trade route. Traders and travellers used to halt here to buy and sell their goods. Even today, the bazaar has retained its old world charm. While there, do check out the beautiful Balti Bazar. You will find shops built in archetypical mud...Read more -
The Phuktal Gonpa is a Buddhist monastery and is located in the remote Lungnak Valley of Zanskar. Built over 2550 years ago, the monastery is constructed around a natural cave. The Phuktal Monastery houses a main temple, a prayer rooms, many apartments, a library, teaching facilities and a sacred spring. Trivia: Legend goes that a spiritually gifted Zangpo caused a spring to run in the cave, a ...Read more -
The beautiful Sani Monastery is among the oldest religious centres of Tibetan Buddhism in Ladakh and Zanskar regions. It is situated in Sani village which lies on the way to Kargil. Belonging to the Drukpa Kargyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, it is the only one of its order in Zanskar which has nuns. Sani Monastery was built in parts and hence you will find different architectural influences. The...Read more -
Located around 15 kilometres from Kargil, Pashkum is situated on the way to Leh. A beautiful and mesmerizing place, Pashkum is a historical village with intriguing ruins of castles on hillocks. These ruins remind visitors of the village’s glorious past. -
Opened in the year 2004, the Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum is a family-operated museum dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of a silk route trader- Munshi Aziz Bhat, a trader, visionary, patriot and a social entrepreneur. On display are : Jewellery Victorian coins Hand written Quran Carpets Toiletries Utensils and a lot more. A must visit of you are into antiques and history.