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Mountain Spot

Magnetic Hill

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NH 1D, 194107

Best mountain photo ops here
14,000 feet — take it slow if new to altitude
Combine with Indus-Zanskar Sangam nearby

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.

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  • NH 1D, 194107