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Ladakh festivals in July.

4 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Kargil Vijay Diwas

Kargil

National commemoration at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass of India's 1999 victory, with military ceremonies, wreath-laying, and veteran tributes at -60°C winter-famous Drass.

July 26

Karsha Gustor

Zanskar Valley

Two-day monastic festival at Karsha Gompa, Zanskar's largest monastery, with Cham dances, oracle prophecies, and ritual burning of evil effigies.

July (Tibetan 28th-29th day, 6th month)

Korzok Gustor

Tso Moriri

Monastic festival at Korzok Gompa on the shores of Tso Moriri at 4,595m, with Cham dances by monks and Changpa nomads gathering from surrounding camps.

July (Tibetan 29th day, 6th month)

Pangong Nomad Festival

Pangong Tso

Celebration of Changpa nomadic culture near Pangong Tso with pashmina goat herding demonstrations, butter tea ceremonies, and traditional Changpa tent exhibits.

July (varies)

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