The Region of Ladakh is one of three regions in the State of Jammu Kashmir in Northern India. Ladakh is the largest of the three and is the least inhabitated. Unlike the regions of Jammu and Kashmir where the population are predominantly Muslims, Ladakh has a large population of Tibetan Buddhist. Their culture, architecture and cuisine are very visible across Ladakh. Even the name Ladakh comes from the Tibetan word meaning "land of high passes".
From the highest point on Zojila Pass, we enter Dras Valley and it is a short 40km to Dras Town. Nevertheless, there's a change in the landscape and more amazing views to take in.
From the highest point on Zojila Pass, we enter Dras Valley and it is a short 40km to Dras Town. Nevertheless, there's a change in the landscape and more amazing views to take in.
Zojila War Memorial near Gumri
Leaving Zojila Pass, the Srinagar-Leh Highway runs alongside the Dras River and Dras Valley.
Like the Sind River, Dras River is a glacier fed river originating from the Machoi Glacier near Zojila Pass. The Dras River flows northeast for 86kms whereas the Sind River flows westward to Kashmir Region.
"Three enemies of the road - liquor, speed and overload"
"Your are not in a rally, enjoy the valley"... another message from the BRO
A board showing some of the wildlife found in this area
A herd of goats and cows resting.. about 16km west of Dras
We arrive at Dras at 7.45pm. We were unsure of where to stay the night and decided to continue driving eastward. Less than 10km away, we came across the Kargil War Memorial and decided to have a look around. As luck would have it, an army officer invited us to stay the night at the Indian Army Guest Mess.
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