Businesses

The economy of Kargil is predominantly agrarian, heavily supported by tourism, local trade, and government employment. The **Kargil Main Bazaar** is the primary commercial district, bustling with shops selling daily necessities, traditional garments, and local produce. A significant local industry is the cultivation and processing of **apricots**; dried apricots and apricot oil are major regional exports. Small-scale tourism enterprises, including trekking agencies, independent hotels, and transport syndicates, form a crucial and growing part of the local business ecosystem.