



Magnetic Hill
NH 1D, 194107
Park your car in neutral and watch it appear to roll uphill: Magnetic Hill's optical illusion plays tricks on your eyes against a backdrop of stark Himalayan peaks. Whether you buy the "anti-gravity" mystique or not, the mountain views and the strange sensation make for a memorable pit stop on the Leh highway.
optical illusion
Himalayan pit stop
high altitude
road trip stop
Tips
📸best mountain photo ops here
⛰️14,000 feet — take it slow if new to altitude
🛣️combine with Indus-Zanskar Sangam nearby
Magnetic Hill
NH 1D, 194107Open




Park your car in neutral and watch it appear to roll uphill: Magnetic Hill's optical illusion plays tricks on your eyes against a backdrop of stark Himalayan peaks. Whether you buy the "anti-gravity" mystique or not, the mountain views and the strange sensation make for a memorable pit stop on the Leh highway.
optical illusion
Himalayan pit stop
high altitude
road trip stop
Tips
📸best mountain photo ops here
⛰️14,000 feet — take it slow if new to altitude
🛣️combine with Indus-Zanskar Sangam nearby