Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, is a beautiful Gurudwara sahib constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak, about 25 miles away from Leh, on the Leh-Kargil road, 12000 ft above sea level. The Gurdwara was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit to the Ladakh region of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder Guru of the Sikh faith.During his lifetime Guru Nanak travelled to many distant places and one such place was Tibet.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By RoadTo visit Leh by road there are two routes, one is via SRINAGAR and the other is via MANALI.Both the roads are closed from November to May every year due to excessive snowfall and remain open from June to OctBy AirHave direct flight to Leh from New Delhi, JAMMU & SRINAGAR
Extra Information About this Shrine
As Leh is located at a high altitude, one can have breathing problems due to the paucity of oxygen. Visitors are advised to consult their doctors and arrange proper woollen clothes before embarking on this journey as the temperature falls beyond -20 degree in Winter. The 25-km road from Leh to the Gurdwara Pathar Sahib is in good condition. Visitors can go by bus or taxi. The Gurdwara Sahib is located next to the main road near Magnetic Hill India.