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Dras War Memorial, Kargil

4.9

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Commemorating Indian victims of the recent conflict with Pakistan, Dras War Memorial tells a story of an epic mountain battle. Located within the army base at the foothill of Tololing Hill, the memorial includes 527 graves of those who perished. The museum inside the memorial meticulously details the 1999 Kargil War, displaying a model of the battle and a rich gallery of personal weapons. The large courtyard features Mig-21s and a Pack Howitzer, as well as a memorial wall with names of the fallen. Located about 5 km (3 mi) from Dras city center, the site lies on the Srinagar-Leh highway. Make Dras War Memorial a part of your Kargil vacation plans using our Kargil online road trip planner.

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By Bobtherider

The Kargil War Memorial is a war memorial built by the Indian Army in the town of Dras, commemorating the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.We took the tour around the war memorial and Paid..... more »
By Hemasharma

Wow, just a beautiful and respectful place. So, basically its a war memorial built by the Indian Army and people are allow to visit this place to remember the sacrifices of our army. more »

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By Nikunj Patel

उस देश की सीमाओं को कोई छु नहीं सकता जिस देश की सरहद की नीगेहबान है आंखे॥ GREAT place for must visit Place of your Trip. All equipment (गन, राइफल, बम) and other war equipment are shown in this Memorial. All d Great Soldiers who were die in Kargil War, all those name are written on GOLDEN PLATE.

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By Vipin Saini

After 2 year i m visit here is so nice memorial and army is so gud

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