Salaam/Jullay
We Organize
Wildlife/Culture/Adventures
Trekking, Camping, Expedition, sightseeing, Accommodation, Educational workshop.
About Us
About Agency
Wild Life And Nature Trials Drass Ladakh.
Tourist exploration agency in Drass, Ladakh, dedicated to guiding visitors through the breathtaking expedition and diverse flora and fauna of the region. Offering expert-led tours, they provide immersive experiences in sightseeing, cultural heritage, and adventure activities. With Want Drass, tourists can explore Ladakh’s hidden gems, from stunning wildlife trails to awe-inspiring natural beauty. For an unforgettable exploration of the Ladakh region, visit Want Drass and discover all that this incredible destination has to offer.
WANT dras is registered as Travle Agent with the Department of Tourism kargil,UT Ladakh under registration number
"TRMK-Reg-TA-WLNT-2022/102
DRASS
Dras, known as the Gateway to Ladakh, is the second coldest inhabited place in the world. Located about 60 km from Kargil on the road to Srinagar, it sits at an impressive altitude of 3,230 meters. Dras is famous for its extreme cold, having once recorded a temperature of minus 60 degrees Celsius in 1995. Winters here are long and intense, with temperatures often dropping to -45 *C
from October to May, when the entire area is blanketed in snow.
Despite the cold, Dras offers stunning scenery and captivating landscapes. The valley’s breathtaking views make it a great destination for nature lovers and adventurers. From Dras, you can see Tiger Hill, a notable landmark, and it also serves as a popular trekking base. Trekkers often begin their journey here, heading from Minamarg to Amarnath via the Zojila Pass, enjoying the rugged beauty of the mountains along the way.
The best time to visit Dras is between June and September. During these months, temperatures are much milder, ranging from 15 to 20 *c, which makes exploring the area more comfortable and enjoyable. With its unique climate, beautiful scenery, and adventurous trekking opportunities, Dras is a fascinating destination for those looking to experience the rugged charm of Ladakh.
THE HIMALIYAN BROWN BEAR EXPEDITION
The Himalayan Brown Bear is the only subspecies of Brown Bear that lives in the Himalayas. These bears are omnivorous and hibernate in a den during the winter. While the brown bear as a species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, this subspecies is highly endangered, and populations are dwindling. It is endangered in the Himalayas and critically endangered in Hindu Kush. “Dzu-Teh” a Nepalese term, has also been associated with the legend of the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, with which it has been sometimes confused or mistaken. A 2017 analysis of DNA extracted from a mummified animal purporting to represent a Yeti was shown to have been a Himalayan Brown Bear. This time team WANT will take you for an unforgettable journey that leads you to the spectacular location in the Drass Valley, surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Himalayas, to capture one of most endangered and the largest mammal of this region, the Himalayan Brown Bear. In this region they are known to hibernate for a very short period in winters. As a result these majestic beauties can be sighted almost all the year round.
Kargil War Memorial
The Kargil War Memorial, or Dras War Memorial, stands as a solemn reminder of the fierce 1999 conflict between India and Pakistan. Situated in the town of Dras, Ladakh, this memorial was built by the Indian Army to commemorate the bravery of Indian soldiers during the Kargil War. Each year, on 26th July, the nation observes Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day of remembrance and tribute to those who laid down their lives during the operation. This historic site offers visitors a chance to reflect on India’s military legacy amidst the backdrop of Tololing Heights, Tiger Hill, Batra top and other significant battle points.
On 26 July 2012, the Flag Foundation of India presented to the memorial a giant national flag measuring 11.4 by 7.6 metres .
The central feature of the memorial is a pink sandstone wall bearing a brass plate engraved with names of the soldiers who died during Operation Vijay.
The Kargil War Memorial offers tourists an opportunity to explore a site of national importance. It combines a tribute to soldiers' bravery with breathtaking views of Ladakh’s rugged landscape. A visit to this memorial is not only a journey through history but also a testament to the enduring spirit of those who defended the nation.
Achievements
Social Awareness
Education Workshop
Education Workshop
Want Drass is committed to creating a healthier community by conducting social awareness programs focused on a drug-free and smoke-free Ladakh. Through these initiatives, Want Drass aims to educate and motivate youth, promoting positive lifestyle choices and empowering women. By raising awareness, they work to protect society from the ha
Want Drass is committed to creating a healthier community by conducting social awareness programs focused on a drug-free and smoke-free Ladakh. Through these initiatives, Want Drass aims to educate and motivate youth, promoting positive lifestyle choices and empowering women. By raising awareness, they work to protect society from the harmful effects of smoking and drug abuse, fostering a stronger, healthier future for Ladakh.
Education Workshop
Education Workshop
Education Workshop
By promoting education, Want Drass equips local youth with the knowledge and skills needed to share Ladakh's unique culture and natural wonders with visitors, thereby enhancing the tourism experience. Educational programs also help cultivate a deeper appreciation for the region’s heritage, enabling locals to become ambassadors for Dras,
By promoting education, Want Drass equips local youth with the knowledge and skills needed to share Ladakh's unique culture and natural wonders with visitors, thereby enhancing the tourism experience. Educational programs also help cultivate a deeper appreciation for the region’s heritage, enabling locals to become ambassadors for Dras, attracting more tourists and supporting sustainable growth in the area.
Education Tour
Education Workshop
Education Tour
Want conducting educational workshops that provide valuable knowledge to local youth. By taking photography workshop & showcasing Ladakh's rich culture and natural beauty, and they are committed to empowering communities by supporting sports and fostering opportunities for women. Through these efforts, Want Drass helps to build a well-rounded, healthier, and more informed society in Ladakh. .
Certificate of appreciation
Kudos to Want Drass for their active participation in the "Meri Mati Mera Desh" campaign
Team Of Our Agency
Founder
BAHOW UD DIN
The avid trekker and an active guide who loves to roam in the mountains. He is the pioneer to step in and run the WANT Drass Ladakh to explore the virgin and unvisited destinations of Ladakh. Mr. Bahow ud din is an outspoken and candid guy who escorts the guests/ tourists by his professional known brown bear sight seeing and known for his best hospitality. He is the backbone of the Agency WANT Drass Ladakh whi never leave any stone unturned to bring the agency in the map among others in the region. He has an herent skill to illoborate about the flora, fauna, the wildlife and does his best by getting more knowledge about the virgin vales of the barren lands.
CO-FOUNDER/MEDIA INFLUNCER
MOHD SALIM
Mr. Salim is a candid guy well known for his professionalism of capturing nature on his camera. He has been also working as media influencer of Drass online , the only leading media channel of Drass Kargil. He does his best to lead the WANT agency up, and guides the tourists by illoborating about the unvisited famous destinations of Drass, Kargil and Ladakh by his polite way of speech and gestures. He tries his level best and always remain active to explore the destinations of the region, the wildlife, flaura and fauna of the place. His utmost job is to make aware the world about the region and the habitats through his media channel though he never miss a chance to bring the unvisited vales, and the destinations into map across the world so that more tourists can join us and visit here through our Agency.
ORGANIZER
MOHD AMIN (POLO)
Amin sir, a well known and renowned personality, from Drass who is a teacher by profession has also joined us to lead the WANT Ladakh Agency towards pinnacles. His support and coordination to upgrade the agency from all levels whether to host the guests/ tourists, to perform the cultural programmes through the agency. Amin sir, prepares and organizes programmes at respective levels and provide platforms for the agency to bring it into the map and to enthrall the guests/ tourists who visit through the Agency. Amin sir works from his own levels and ever miss any opportunity to provide best chances for the members of the agency by organizing programmes, cultural troops even also manages tours for the members of the WANT Drass Ladakh.
WRITER/MEDIA HANDLER
MOHAMMAD YASEEN SABRI
Mr. Mohammad Yaseen Sabri, who has been working in a private school as a teacher works as a writer for the agency. He is known for his passion of writing and illoborating after the trips joined by the guests/ tourists in the agency. Mr.Yaseen Sabri never misses any chance to wind up the work whatever assigned to him for the sake of the agency. Moreover, he joins the programmes for guests will be organised. Mr. sabri, the pen of the Agency comes least on front but works behind the scenes to uplift the WANT Drass Ladakh from all levels.
SPOTTER
KHADIM HUSSAIN
Mr. Khadim Husssain, works in wildlife Department for last fifteen years and also works with the WILDLIFE AND NATURE TRIALS DRASS LADAKH as a member. He has a great experience of escorting Tourists and brown sight seeing and other floras and fauna related to his department. Apart from that Mr. Khadim has a great passion of hospitality he hosts the guests/ tourists of the agency in an enthusiastic manner. The man with many skills plays a pivotal role in the agency as a guide, he never misses any opportunity when his any assistance or help is needed for the agency relating to his profession.
ARTIST/MUSICIAN
GHULAM NABI
Mr. Nabi, is the piano artists of the agency who is well known for presenting the culture and tradition of the region through his programes. He manages to organise programmes and enthral the guests/ tourists with his rocking piano by chanting the local songs.He never leaves any stone unturned to highlight the Agency and appears in seconds whenever his help his needed in the agency. Mr Nabi the rocking piano artist always represents the WANT Drass Ladakh Agency and brings laurels for the agency
Sajjad Mir
Field Guide : He works as a field guide in the Agency and does his best always. His work and dedication is quite appreciable in the field to guide the guests and the tourists whenever has been assigned to him. He always assists the tourists as a field guide with emphasis to brief whatever is needed. He has a worth knowledge about the flora and fauna and the places of the region and briefed very well with the tourists as guide with them.
Ghulam Mohammad
He has been working as a trekker in Wild Life and Nature Trials Drass Ladakh since last three years. He has a good skill and holding talent of guiding the tourists during the Trek and the work assigned to him. He never leaves any stone unturned to guide the tourists with brief emphasis with best messages. Owner of White Mountain . He is too dedicated and hardworking towards his profession to cope up the work.
Mohd Iqbal
Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Advisor/Owner 99 Guest House, Wildlife lover.
Mohammad Iqbal the enthusiast and Wildlife lover has been working as the Advisor of the Agency. With an experience and significant knowledge of flora fauna of the region, he manages at all levels for the Agency and briefly elaborates about the birds of the region. He never leaves any stone unturned to serve the travelers with zeal and enthusiasm providing accommodation to the travelers at 99 Inn Guest house in the foothills of Tolling near Kargil War Memorial Drass.