MAGNETIC HILL
"ALSO KNOWN AS GRAVITY HILL"
The popular Magnetic Hill of Ladakh is said to be a gravity hill where vehicles defy the force of gravity and move upwards on the hill when parked at the marked location. The hill lies at a distance of 30 km from the town of Leh, at an elevation of around 14,000 feet above sea level.
To the eastern side of the hill flows the Sindhu River, originating in Tibet and is an almost essential stopover for all those who travel to Ladakh. An optical illusion or actuality, the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh has mysterious magnetic properties that draw tourists from across the globe.
Blessed with amazing natural beauty and mysterious magnetic abilities, the magnetic road in Ladakh is where travellers stop by to experience the strange, gravity-defying phenomenon. A yellow box marked on the magnetic road, few meters away from the Magnetic Hill indicates that the vehicle must be parked in neutral gear. It is from here that the vehicle starts to move at a speed close to 20 kmph. The “Magnetic Hill” is one of the several unique places which one can find in Ladakh.
Magnetic Hill lies on the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar National Highway in the Trans-Himalayan region. To the east of the Magnetic Hill flows the Sindhu River, making the surroundings a photographer’s delight.
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INDUS VALLEY
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KALI TEMPLE
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BUDDHIST MONASTIC COMPLEX
Buddhist monastic complex, often comprising prayer halls, stupas, and monks’ residences, serves as a spiritual haven where followers engage in meditation, prayer, and study, embodying the principles of Buddhist philosophy and fostering a sense of community and contemplation.
GURUDWARA PATHER SAHIB
The Gurudwara Pathar Sahib in Ladakh, nestled amidst the Himalayan landscapes, is a revered Sikh shrine known for its sacred rock associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji and serves as a symbol of religious harmony in the high-altitude region.