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Spiritual PlaceGurdwara
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
Army-built gurdwara near Leh around a boulder said to bear Guru Nanak's imprint
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01 — The story
The story
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib stands at about 12,000 feet on the Leh–Kargil road and honours Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism. It is built around a boulder found in the late 1970s while the Leh–Nimu road was being laid; workers could not shift it, and it is believed to carry the Guru's imprint. Legend says that in 1517 Guru Nanak stopped near Leh, where a demon threw the rock at him, but it turned soft as wax and later held the print of the demon's foot.
The Indian Army and local people built the gurdwara around the stone, which local lamas also venerate. Inside are murals on Sikh history and the Guru Granth Sahib. Free langar is served to everyone, Army officers volunteer every Sunday, and Guru Nanak's birthday draws pilgrims in November.
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02 — About
About Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
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We’re still writing about Gurudwara Pathar Sahib: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), Leh.; Nearest railway station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT).
Where it is
Leh, Ladakh
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