Today on the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Modi will pay tribute to the martyrs at the Kargil War Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kargil War Memorial

On the occasion of completion of 25 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial in Drass on Leh Highway. Here he/she will pay tribute to the martyrs and also encourage the Indian Army.

Let us tell you, on completion of 25 years, special preparations are being made at the Kargil War Memorial. This is a place where tourists come from far and wide every year and realize how our country’s soldiers defeated the Pakistani army and attained martyrdom.

How is the view of Kargil War Memorial

When you go to Kargil War Memorial, you will see Amar Jawan Jyoti and a high tricolor flag fluttering proudly. On its left side, you will see the names of the martyred soldiers written on the stones. This memorial is made of pink sandstone. Amar Jawan Jyoti burns continuously inside this memorial. At present, it has become the main center of attraction among tourists in Kargil.

The museum here is very special

There is a museum near the Kargil War Memorial. It houses photographs taken during the war, army symbols, war documents, miniature paintings of the Himalayan mountain range. A special war gallery named after Captain Manoj Pandey displays Pakistani weapons and photographs seized during the war. Along with this, at the entrance, tourists will find an elegy written by Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

The names of the soldiers and officers who sacrificed their lives are inscribed on the walls of this war memorial. The Kargil War Memorial site overlooks Tololing Heights, Tiger Hill and Point 4875 (Batra Top), where the war between India and Pakistan took place.

This information will be found in the war gallery

Within the Kargil War Memorial, the War Gallery offers a glimpse into the lives and sacrifices of the soldiers who fought bravely during the conflict. While exploring the gallery, you can see personal belongings, photographs, letters and artifacts belonging to the martyrs. Each item on display tells a story of sacrifice and dedication. You can learn about the sacrifices made by the soldiers as you walk through the gallery.

Know the address and timings of Kargil War Memorial

The Kargil War Memorial is built by the Indian Army in the town of Drass near the Kargil town in the Kargil district of Ladakh, India. It is located on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway 1D, about 5 km from the city center of Tiger Hill, Kargil. You can reach Drass by road from Srinagar to Leh. After which you can take regular buses and taxis from Srinagar via National Highway 1 to visit the Kargil War Memorial.

Know about time

• 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Open on all days except Sundays