Farm land prices, October 2026
Agricultural land price in Kargil
An acre of farm land in Kargil, Ladakh is estimated to ask about ₹1.6 Crores (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹61 Lakhs and ₹3.1 Crores an acre. Too few farms are listed in Kargil to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) and Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir). Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Estimated asking price per acre
₹1.6 Crores
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹61 Lakhs and ₹3.1 Crores an acre.
- Per hectare
- ₹3.95 Crores
- Priced from
- Estimate
Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.
What farm land in Kargil asks, by size
At the estimated price of ₹1.6 Crores an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹1.6 Crores | ₹61 Lakhs to ₹3.1 Crores |
| 2 acres | ₹3.2 Crores | ₹1.22 Crores to ₹6.2 Crores |
| 5 acres | ₹8 Crores | ₹3.05 Crores to ₹15.5 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹16 Crores | ₹6.1 Crores to ₹31 Crores |
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Farm land prices near Kargil
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| KishtwarJammu and Kashmir | ₹81 Lakhs | about 98 km | Estimate |
| Leh | ₹1.4 Crores | about 110 km | Estimate |
| AnantnagJammu and Kashmir | ₹1.6 Crores | about 113 km | State listings |
| DodaJammu and Kashmir | ₹76 Lakhs | about 125 km | Estimate |
| KulgamJammu and Kashmir | ₹1.6 Crores | about 134 km | State listings |
| RambanJammu and Kashmir | ₹1.1 Crores | about 138 km | Estimate |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Kargil
General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.
Rainfall a year
50 to 300 mm
Drier than 99% of India's districts
Borewells go
70 to 140 ft
Shallower than 62% of India's districts
Water table
Stable
Water table varies with glacial melt, stable in valleys
Canal water
Available
Canal irrigation from mountain streams
How deep the water is
Typical depth to water for each kind of well, in feet below the ground.
Open well15 to 40 ft
Borewell70 to 140 ft
Tube well120 to 200 ft
Cold Desert Soil
Fertility
Low
pH 7.5 to 8.5, alkaline
- Low moisture retention, rocky & sandy texture
- Slightly saline, low sodicity
- Organic matter about 1.2%
Low Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), low Potassium (K), Iron (Fe)
Grows well
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Peas
Clayey Loam
Fertility
Moderate
pH 6.8 to 7.5, neutral
- Moderate moisture retention, slow drainage
- Slightly alkaline, prone to erosion
- Organic matter about 2.2%
Moderate Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Boron (B), Magnesium (Mg)
Grows well
- Apples
- Walnuts
- Potatoes
Main crops in Kargil
- Rice
- Maize
- Potato
Rivers and surface water
Suru & Zanskar Rivers, glacial streams
Sources for the soil and water notes: ICAR, CGWB, WRD Ladakh.
Questions about land prices in Kargil
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Kargil?
About ₹1.6 Crores (October 2026). Too few farms are listed in Kargil to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) and Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir). Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹61 Lakhs and ₹3.1 Crores an acre; a tar road, reliable water and clear papers push a farm towards the top.
What is the price of 1 hectare of farm land in Kargil?
About ₹3.95 Crores a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹1.6 Crores an acre, an estimate. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per hectare than whole farms.
How is the farm land price in Kargil worked out?
Too few farms are listed in Kargil to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) and Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir). For each district Gmore takes the middle asking price per acre of farms of an acre or more listed for sale, and the range that half of them ask. Older listings are brought up to today's prices. These are asking prices, so sellers often accept a little less.
Is this the circle rate of land in Kargil?
No. The circle rate is set by the Ladakh registration department to work out stamp duty, and it is often different from what farms sell for. Check the official circle rate for your survey number before you register a sale.
How does Kargil compare with nearby districts?
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) asks about ₹1.6 Crores an acre and Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) asks about ₹1.6 Crores an acre, against about ₹1.6 Crores in Kargil (October 2026).
How do I sell farm land in Kargil?
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Asking prices of farms of an acre or more listed for sale, not registered sale prices or the government value. Older listings are brought up to today's prices. Refreshed in October 2026. Using these figures? Please cite them as “Gmore, Farm land prices, Kargil, October 2026” and link to this page.
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