Sarhad Kargil International Marathon

ABOUT KARGIL

Kargil is one of the two districts of Ladakh UT and is the second largest town of Ladakh. Kargil has always been an important trade centre in the past.

Kargil regained its significance when the area was thrown open for Tourists in the year 1974 .

The District again came in spotlight during the Indo- Pak conflict in 1999 as it remained in the headlines of National and International media. Some sites such as Tiger Hill, Tololing, Mushku valley and Batalik have become very popular since then.

Hon.Shri Narendra Modi

-PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

The adoption of children from Kargil and the organization of 120-kilometer Kargil International Marathon are steps that will go a long way in helping to appreciate Kargil in a new light. The serene, pollution-free environs of the region, coupled with the cool climate are a major attraction.

Gen. Ved Prakash Malik (Retd)

-Former Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army

Even since Kargil war, I have been associated with 'Sarhad', the NGO working from Pune, in Kargil, and many other parts of Jammu & Kashmir. Their efforts to rebuild and rejuvenate the local population of Kargil which had suffered heavily during the war have been praiseworthy. Their latest initiative to hold the Kargil Marathon with the support of local population and Indian Army is commendable

Hon. Shri Sushilkumar Shinde

-Former Union Minister of Home Affairs

Having been associated with Sarhad for long, I convey my good wishes to Sarhad for coming out with this praiseworthy book, and also their annual Kargil International Marathon, both of which will go a long way in kindling curiosity about Kargil, not only in a common India traveler but also their friends and families abroad

ABOUT SARHAD KARGIL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

Heroes are the ones who through their good deeds remain immortal and an endless source of inspiration. Sarhad, in order to pay tribute to the Heroes of the Kargil War, has been organising the ‘Kargil International Marathon’.
The first Kargil International Marathon was held in 2017, which received tremendous response and applause from across the country. The people from the mainland felt their bond and duty towards the people, living in border regions in harsh climatic conditions and difficult social situations.
Today the Sarhad Kargil International Marathon is held as an annual event and as a symbol of unity. The Ladakh Police, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and local citizens participate in organising the Marathon for its success and strive to spread the message of national unity.
MARATHON THEMES
Every year the Kargil Marathon has a theme. For example, the previous marathon had themes such as ‘Run for Sarhad’ and ‘Run for Unity’. .

ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION OF SARHAD WITH KARGIL

Sarhad shares a close bond with Kargil and its surrounding regions since 1998 and has built a very good grassroots connection with the people. Sarhad has also been supporting the education of over 39 students from this part of the country. Sarhad has been taking care of Kargil students’ education for the past two decades.
The NGO has been inexhaustibly trying to promote the economic and educational development of the region. Among the students Sarhad has been looking after in Pune are the son of Tashi Namgyal, the shepherd who alerted the Indian Army about the Pakistan troops in Kargil before the war; daughters of Abbas Kaksari, who brought the mutilated body of Captain Saurabh Kalia from across the border during the Kargil War.
Kargil, the beautiful landscapes and the atmosphere of patriotism definitely linger in everyone’s hearts who visits this piece of heaven.
Sarhad has published a coffee-table book that portrays the fabulous nature of Kargil and the valleys in its vicinity to promote tourism in the area.

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