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Kargil
City in Ladakh, India
Overview
Kargil is a scenic Himalayan town in Ladakh, famed for its rich history, cultural diversity, and role as a gateway to the Zanskar Valley. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and rivers, it's an important stop for travelers exploring northern India.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
Union Territory
Ladakh
Population
16,338
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
34.56°, 76.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$373
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$120
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
-1.4°C
Summer Avg
9.6°C
Winter Avg
-13.1°C
Record High
25.3°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
360 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
96 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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