The Best OF Magnetic Hill Leh Ladakh

A beautiful landscape with clear skies, the Indus and Zanskar rivers’ confluence visible aesthetically nearby and the mystery of the hill that defies gravity and pulls a vehicle upslope against it make Magnetic hill awe-inspiring. Leh Ladakh is full of tourist spots but very few have such myths and mysteries attached to them as the Magnetic hill.

If you are planning to visit this mysterious spot, stay with the Cliffhangers India as we guide you on your trip. The hill is situated on the Leh-Kargil highway and is 30 km from Leh.

The phenomenon that drives the force of attraction and gravity in the world is said to take a different turn on the Magnetic hill. Stationary vehicles at a neutral stage are seen to be moving upwards at a speed of over 20 km/hour. Tourists who are tired of driving and want the world to take them up get an amazing adrenaline rush from the unexplainable mystery of the hill. That is why this is so famous.

A Mystery of Magnetic hill

The hill that defies gravity is believed by the locals to be a pathway to heaven where worthy ones are pulled straight to God and the unworthy ones are left behind. However, the theory did not gain much traction and led scientists and explorers to research further to find out more.

When one parks their vehicle on a particular spot marked by the authorities, the vehicle rolls uphill at a speed of 20 km/hour. It is a significant belief that the hill has a very strong magnetic force which pulls the vehicle towards it against gravity.

However, the optical illusion of the hill seems the most plausible explanation where the downslope is seen as an upslope due to the optical tricks of nature.

The mystery stays however, it attracts numerous tourists worldwide to witness the marvels of nature.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Ladakh is from May to September. Similarly, the best time to visit Magnetic hill is around the same time too. Ladakh receives very heavy snow in winter. The whole area is covered under thick layers. Most roads to reach the area are blocked due to snowfall.

Summertime brings pleasant weather in Ladakh with clear and calm weather. The weather is neither too hot nor too cold. Whatever time you choose to visit Ladakh, this hill would be a spot you should not miss.

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Where is the Hill Located?

The hill is located at a distance of over 30 km from Leh at an altitude of over 14,000 m on the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar highway. The hill lies at the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. The hill is a famous tourist spot and a signboard marks the area with the title ‘The Phenomenon That Defies Gravity’. The area is a picturesque spot with a very beautiful landscape.

How to Reach

If you are wondering how to reach Magnetic hill from all over India, you have three options – by air, by road or by train.

• By air

The nearest airport to the area is the Leh International Airport. The airport is at a distance of over 30 km from the area. You can hire a cab from the airport to reach the spot.

• By road

If you are travelling by Manali-Leh highway or the Srinagar Leh highway, you can reach the spot by road in either your own vehicle or by a cab. Bike riding to this hill is also a popular activity in the area. The state and central government buses also frequent the spot, especially during the tourist season.

• By train

The nearest railway station to Leh is Jammu Tawi station. It is situated at a distance of over 700 km from Leh. you will have to travel the rest of the area by cab.

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Distance from Leh

Magnetic hill is at a distance of over 30 km from the Leh area. It is a half to one-hour drive from Leh. The roads are well-built and direct. You have to take the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar highway to reach. The spot is marked by a Yellow signboard and directs you to park your vehicle at the spot from where the wondrous phenomenon is witnessed.

Cab service

Cab service for the hills can be availed from Leh main area itself. The area is abundant in taxis. If you plan to travel by taxi rather than your own vehicle, it is not going to be a problem at all.

The taxi rates from Leh to the hill depending on the car you choose to travel in will be around 2000 Rs. for the whole round trip. They might charge you even less and you will see other spots on the way and enjoy the Ladakhi landscape.