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Banks: The State Bank of India (with money changing facility) and J&K Bank have a branch each in Kargil. Communication: Kargil has worldwide direct dial telephone facility, besides post and telegraph offices. J&K Tourism operates its own wireless radiophone network, connecting its offices at Kargil, Padum and Leh, with those at Srinagar, Jammu and Delhi. This facility is mainly used to monitor the movement and progress of adventure expeditions in the region and for arranging and coordinating rescue of tourists in distress. Health: The District Hospital at Kargil is fairly well equipped and staffed with doctors. In addition, there are medical dispensaries at Drass, Mulbek, Trespone, Sankoo, Panikhar and Padum, each headed by a qualified doctor and equipped with basic healthcare paraphernalia. |
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