Karpo-Khar Shrine, situated in Sankoo, is one of the most important religious centres in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The religious site is situated in the village of Karpo-Khar. Devotees from all over the country visit this shrine to pay their tribute to Sayed Mir Hashim. He was a popular Muslim saint and scholar who was invited from Kashmir, especially to teach Islam to Thi-Namgyal, a Buddhist ruler who converted himself to Islam in 16th century.
Kartse Valley, situated in Kargil, is one of the important sources of the Suru river. The valley goes deep down to the eastern mountain ranges and has several isolated villages within, including the popular village of Kartse-Khar. This village has a rock statue of Future Buddha measuring 7 m in height. The statue is a proof of Buddhist living here during 7th and 8th centuries. It is also an ideal place for people interested in adventurous activities like trekking. The trek from Sankoo to Mulbek, which is a 4-day trek, follows Kartse Valley.
Kartse river, a tributary of river Suru, runs through the district of Kargil. The Kartse-Khar village is situated on the banks of Kartse river. Arising from the Rangdum Pass, Kartse river flows from the east and eventually produces the Kartse Valley.
Nakpochu is one of the sources of river Suru, which flows from the west.