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Drass district is one of 7 districts in Ladakh, India.[1] It is one of the smallest districts in India.[2]
Drass district | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| State |  Ladakh |
| Region | Ladakh |
History
editThe residents of the region have been demanding district status to the region owing to its vast geography.[3] In Aug 2024, the district was created,[4] by carving out from the Kargil district.[2]
Tourism
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Drass now serves as a stopping point for travelers heading to Leh and Kargil.[5]
References
edit- ^ "MHA announces five new districts in Ladakh". The Times of India. 2024-08-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b Gillani, Syed Shadab Ali (2024-08-26). "Will Ladakh's New Districts Have Autonomous Hill Councils Too, Congress Asks". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "Residents seek district tag for Drass". Tribune India. 14 Jan 2024. Retrieved 26 Aug 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ladakh Gets 5 New Districts: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra And Changthang". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "Drass". Retrieved 2024-08-26.