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Daily Life In Drass

A view of the town of Drass, Ladakh, India, on June 25, 2014. Drass is the second coldest inhabited place in the world and is situated near the Zoji La pass. It is a significant high-altitude tourist hub at 10,800 feet and is known as 'The Gateway to Ladakh'. The town gained prominence in the summer of 1999 following incursions into Jammu and Kashmir. Drass is known for its association with the Kargil war, which took place in 1999. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13536339
Date Taken	25 June 2014
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto

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