Trip from Achhnera to Drass

Overview

• State: Jammu and Kashmir

• Distance From Achhnera: 1188 Km.

• Min Temp: -6.72℃

• Max Temp: -1.06℃

• Weather: FOGGY UNTIL MORNING, STARTING AGAIN IN THE EVENING.

• Altitude : 3116 Meters

Description

Reckoned to be India’s coldest and world’s second coldest place, Drass is situated 60kms away from Kargil. Located at the base of Zojila Pass, which connect Kashmir and Ladakh, Drass is also dubbed as the Gateway to Ladakh. The best time to visit here is during spring and summers, when the snow melts and the greenery returns. Visit the Drass war memorial, which is also known as Kargil war memorial. Drass is also a base for a trek to beautiful Suru Valley.