Gurdwara Pathar Sahib , Ladakh

Gurdwara Pathar Sahib is a beautiful Sahid built in memory of Guru Nanak. Located at an altitude of 12,000 ft, this is both a religious spot and a scenic attraction. It is said that in 1970s, during the construction of Nimu Road, a boulder was found with prayer flags around it. People tried to move it with bulldozers and the boulder did not yield. Later, they understood that it was the boulder that was used to kill Guru Nanak, which turned soft and left him unharmed. The Sahib was built around the boulder.

Gurdwara Pathar Sahib Attractions

You can find interesting rituals at specific intervals. Many pictures inside the sahib explain mythological stories. The stone that fell over Guru Nanak is the iconic deity of this sahib. You can find the impression of a meditating man on the boulder and impression of the demon’s foot that was formed when it angrily kicked the stone.

Best time to visit Gurdwara Pathar Sahib

The route from Kargil will be closed from November to May. However, the sahib is open throughout the year. There is no entrance fee or camera fee. It would take around one hour to explore the sahib and area around it. The sahib is open from 6 in the morning to 7 in the evening. The best time to visit is from June to October. People visit during sunrise to get a glimpse of the sunrise from the sahib.

How to reach Gurdwara Pathar Sahib

From Leh, it is locate 25 km away, near the Magnetic Hills. It is located on the Leh Kargil road in Ropar. Buses and taxis are also available to the sahib from Leh.

Shopping & Dinning in Gurdwara Pathar Sahib

Hot tea and snacks are available inside the premises. Lunch is also provided during the lunch time. You ought to enjoy langar here. Langar is a simple meal prepared by the community kitchen and served to all visitors.



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