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Travel Tips
Zanskar
experiences drastic fluctuations in the daily temperature even during the
height of summer. While the days are pretty warm, even hot at times due to
the desertic effect, the evenings can become quite chilly thus requiring
additional clothing. It is advisable to be prepared for this situation with
a pullover and a down jacket. Other essential items include a sturdy pair of
walking shoes, a good sleeping bag, and a pair of woolen socks or some thick
cotton socks. It is also essential to bring a quality tent if the intention
is to travel or trek around on your own, and a good quality rucksack for
back packing. It is also important to carry your provisions from Srinagar or
Kargil, if a longer tour of the adjoining villages is intended.
Banks
The
State bank of India (with money changing facility) and J&K bank have a
branch each in Kargil.
Communication
Kargil has world
wide direct dialing telephone facility, besides post and telegraph offices.
In addition J&K Tourism operates its own wireless Radio phone network
with field stations at Kargil, Padum and Leh which are connected with
controlling stations at Srinagar, Delhi and Jammu. During the tourist season
mobile wireless stations are also established in key places in the remote
areas.
Health
The District hospital in Kargil is
fairly well equipped and staffed with a team of specialist and general
practitioners. In addition there are Medical Dispensaries at Drass, Mulbek,
Trespone, Sankoo, Panikhar and Padum each headed by a qualified doctor and
equipped with basic health care paraphernalia.
Tourist
Information:
The Tourist office here regularly updates its store of
information on the region. Tourists undertaking mountaineering expedition on
hard trekking along difficult routes are well advised to inform the Tourist
Office at Kargil about their routes and proposed program so as to monitor
their welfare.
