Mushkoh Valley
Mushkoh Valley | |
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Hill station | |
| Coordinates: 34°26′N 75°40′E / 34.43°N 75.66°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union territory | Ladakh |
| District | Kargil |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Ladakhi, Urdu, Shina language |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 194102 |
| Website | kargil |
The Mushkoh Valley is a valley situated in Dras. It is also known as valley of wild tulips, which are a major attraction for tourists. Located within Kargil district in the Indian-administered union territory of Ladakh. Widely considered to be glaciated and unsuitable for human habitation, it came into prominence during the Kargil War in 1999, when Pakistani forces crossed the Line of Control and took up positions in the region. The Mushkoh Valley is situated at the westernmost extremity of Ladakh, to the west of which lies the northern reaches of the Kashmir Valley, located in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.