Magnetic Hill is famous for its gravity-defying occurrence.(Photo credit: Wikimedi Commons)
New Delhi: If you are a nature lover, then Magnetic Hill in India would be the right choice for your next adventure. It is especially recommended for those who are planning a trip to Leh, Ladakh. The Magnetic Hill is famous for its gravity-defying occurrence. While gravity attracts things towards the earth, it implies they fall downward when let loose. It should be mentioned that at this majestic destination, objects appear to be moving uphill when let loose.
Is the gravity hill located in Leh, Ladakh?
Magnet Hill, also known as gravity hill, is located near Leh in Ladakh, India. Magnet Hill is situated on the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar national highway (about 30 km from Leh, at a height of 11,000 feet above sea level). On the south side of the hill flows the Indus, which originates in Tibet and goes to Pakistan.
It should be mentioned that all Leh Ladakh travelers would agree that Magnetic Hill is one of the best places to visit in Leh Ladakh.
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How do I reach Magnetic Hill?
The nearest railway station to Magnet Hill is Jammutawi.
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Theories Behind the Phenomenon
While there are a number of theories surrounding Magnetic Hill, some of them hold logic, and some are stories told by those who live there.
Stories from Locals
It is claimed by local residents that this road is a literal stairway to heaven. They believe that the road was once used to send the doers of good deeds, or ‘karma’, to heaven.
For those who failed their karma, they never found their way to the land above. On the other hand, there are two compelling theories that can resolve the mystery of the Magnetic Hill in India and its upward movement. These are the Magnetic Force Theory and the Optical Illusion Theory.
