Quick Answer
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, about 25 km from Leh on the Kargil road: the boulder linked to Guru Nanak, the gurudwara run by the Indian Army, langar, dress rules and nearby stops.
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib stands beside the Leh-Kargil highway about 25 km west of Leh. It honours Guru Nanak, who is believed to have passed through Ladakh in the early 16th century. According to tradition, a demon rolled a boulder down the hill at the Guru as he meditated; the rock softened and took the imprint of his back. That boulder is kept inside the gurudwara, which is maintained by the Indian Army.
Quick answer
Pathar Sahib is about 25 km from Leh (40 minutes) on the road to Kargil. Cover your head (scarves are provided), remove shoes and wash your feet. Langar and tea are usually served to visitors. Stop here on the way to Magnetic Hill, the Sangam and Alchi.
Visiting etiquette
- Cover your head; scarves are kept at the entrance.
- Remove shoes and wash hands and feet before entering.
- Do not bring tobacco or alcohol.
- Sit on the floor inside and keep your feet away from the holy book.
- Accept karah prasad with cupped hands.
Nearby stops
| Stop | Distance from Leh |
|---|---|
| Hall of Fame museum | About 4 km |
| Gurudwara Pathar Sahib | About 25 km |
| Magnetic Hill | About 27 km |
| Sangam, Nimmu | About 35 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Gurudwara Pathar Sahib from Leh?
About 25 km west on the Leh-Kargil highway, around 40 minutes.
Who manages Pathar Sahib?
The gurudwara is maintained by the Indian Army.
Is langar served at Pathar Sahib?
Tea and langar are usually offered to visitors.
What is the story of Pathar Sahib?
Tradition holds that a boulder rolled at Guru Nanak as he meditated softened and took the imprint of his body; it is kept inside the gurudwara.
Written by Via Kashmir Editorial Team
Last checked 2026
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