Kargil district
Kargil district is nestled in the Himalayas, giving it a cool, temperate climate. Summers are warm with cool nights, while winters are long and cold with temperatures often dropping to with recorded temperatures of in the tiny town of Dras, situated from the Kargil town. The Zanskar Valley is colder. Kargil district is spread over . The Suru River flows through the district.