There are several popular trekking trails; some of these are the Padum-Phuktal Trek, the Nun-Kun Trek, the Hemis-Zangla-Padum Trek and the Lamayuru-Leh Trek.
Tourists who travel to Kargil must visit the several monasteries in and around this region. Some of the important tourist destinations in Kargil are the Shargole Monastery, the Pangong Lake and the Holy Site of Sani.