LADAKH.....Kargil

Where to stay

Kargil: Hotel tariff in Kargil ranges from Rs. 100/- to Rs.2000/- per day depending on the quality of accommodation and services offered, which range from barely basic to reasonably comfortable, with attached bath and running hot water. Hotels are classified into "A", "B", "C"/ Economy classes depending upon the standard of the establishments and services available. Kargil also has two Tourist Bungalows, which jointly provide 3 suits and 15 furnished rooms with proper catering facilities. Tariff for the suites ranges between Rs.80/- and 120/-per day, while for the rooms it is Rs. 50/- per day. Advance reservation can be sought from the tourist office, Kargil. There is also a circuit house with 6 furnished rooms. These can be reserved through the office of Deputy Commissioner, Kargil. For list of Hotels in Kargil goto List of Hotels of Travel Agents in Kargil

Mulbek/ Shergol: The Tourist Bungalow at Mulbekh, which has attached catering arrangements, provides 4 furnished rooms at Rs. 50 /- per day. Dormitory accommodation at much cheaper price is available with some guest houses attached with the teashops located near Mulbek Chamba. Alternatively, tourists can return to Kargil for the night. The Tourist Bungalow at Shergol also provides 4 fully furnished rooms at Rs. 50/- per day.

Drass: The Tourist Complex here provides furnished rooms and suites at Rs. 100/- per day and rooms at Rs. 50/- per day. Advance reservation can be done through the Tourist Office at Kargil or its branch at Drass. Some private hotels also provide rooms equipped with basic necessities.

Suru Valley: At Sankoo, basic accommodation is available in the Govt. Rest House, while a new Tourist Bungalow is under completion. At Panikhar the Tourist Bungalow provides 4 furnished rooms at Rs. 50/- each, while some private hotels also offer accommodation with basic facilities. There are Trekkers’ Huts, one each at Parkachik and Tangole, providing 2 rooms and a dormitory. At Rangdum, the newly built Tourist Complex provides 5 furnished rooms and dormitory accommodation. In addition, local entrepreneurs also establish tented camps during the season where basic accommodation and food are available.