Sankoo , Kargil
About Sankoo
A small town located about 40 Kms from Kargil, Sankoo is one of the greenest expanse in whole of Ladakh giving it the name of 'Ladakhs Gulmarg'. Surrounded by rocky mountais and snowy summits, trees such as poplars, willows and myricarea line the hill slopes around the town. Not far from Sankoo, in Kartse village there is a 7 metre tall rock sculpture of Maitreya.
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Places to Visit near Sankoo
Panikhar, Jammu and Kashmir
28 km from Sankoo - See map
Panikhar, located at the far end of suru valley is famous for the ruined fort constructed by Zorawar Singh. Panikhar offers great views of the Nun...
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Warwan Valley, Jammu And Kashmir
*31.5 km from Sankoo - See map
Warwan Valley is a little known valley in Kistwar, Jammu & Kashmir, mostly untouched by outside world. Warwan Valley is laden with lush green...
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Drang Drung Glacier, Jammu and Kashmir
*41.7 km from Sankoo - See map
In the heights of Zansker lies the largest Drang Drung Glacier accessible to tourist in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for...
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Tarsar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*47.5 km from Sankoo - See map
Atop the 11000 feet, lies the famous sightseeing of Pahalgam namely “Tulian Lake”. The lake is well surrounded by snow clad mountain of 980...
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Kishtwar National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*47.6 km from Sankoo - See map
Located about 250 KMs from Jammu, spread over an area of 400 sq. kms and perched at an altitude ranging from 1700 m to 4800 mts, Kishtwar National...
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Vishansar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*48.6 km from Sankoo - See map
Vishansar Lake is collocated to Krishansar Lake and is also a famous tourist spot in Sonmarg. This lake is considered the source of Neelum River...
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Krishnasar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*49.5 km from Sankoo - See map
Krishnasar or Krishansar Lake is located at a height of 3801m and is famous for its trout fishing. Perfect time to visit this beautiful lake...
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Nichnai Pass, Jammu and Kashmir
*49.6 km from Sankoo - See map
Nichnai Pass is a destination for all trek lovers and is located at 4139m above sea level. Do visit The Vishansar Lake as well as Krishnasar Lake...
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Gadsar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*52.3 km from Sankoo - See map
Gadsar Lake, also know as Yemsar Lake is located 28 km from Naranag and is famous for its brown trout. This lake is also famous as lake of...
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Dachigam National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*53.8 km from Sankoo - See map
Dachigam National Park is a beautiful national park nestled in the western Himalayas, about 20 kms from Srinagar. The park is sprawled over 140...
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Suru Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
54.1 km from Sankoo - See map
In stark contrast to the Himalayan glaciers, Suru Valley is a lush green valley in Ladakh. The apple, apricot and mulberry trees take you to a...
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Gangabal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
*60 km from Sankoo - See map
Gangabal Lake can be accessed by road till Naranag which is 45 km from Srinagar and after that one has to take a 15 Km trek to the lake. This lake...
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