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PATHAR SAHIB GURUDWARA: LADAKH TRAVEL GUIDE

Seek the blessings of Guru Nanak at this ancient place of worship

Guru Nanak Dev Ji reached here during second journey (1515 - 1518 A.D.) in 1517 A.D. after giving his sermon on sumer hills, Guru Nanak Dev Ji reached here through Yarkand after visiting Nepal, Sikkim and Tibet. In the opposite hill, there lived a cruel demon who use to terrify the people and eat them after killing. On hearing the plight of the grieved, Guru ji reached this place heaved a sigh of relief on seeing the Guru ji but the demon was very angry and plaaned to kill Guru ji. One day, when Guru ji was immersed deep in worship of God, the demon took the opportunity and throw a huge stone on Guru ji.

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But 'when the almighty protects, none can kill him' and at that time an unusual incident happened. As the huge stone touched Guru ji, it became like wax and Guru ji's body got struck in the wax but it did no effect the worship of Guru ji. The demon came down and after seeing the stone in anger kicked the stone with his right leg but the demon's leg also got struck in the wax. The demon realized that he in his foolishness had tried to kill a Lord's devotee and he fell at Guru ji's feet to apologize for this mistake. Guru ji opened his eyes and summoned the demon to live the rest of his life serving the humanity and only then he will be benefited. You can have a glimpse of the holy stone inside Gurudwara Sri Pathar Sahib.

Opening and Closing Time of Pathar Sahib Gurudwara

The Pathar Sahib Gurudwara remains open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, all the days of the week.

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.

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.

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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