Gurudwara Pathar Sahib

Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a revered Sikh shrine located at Phey village on the Leh-Kargil Road, about 25 km from Leh in Ladakh, India. Built in memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit around 1517-1518, it enshrines a boulder believed to bear his imprint after a legend involving a demon. Maintained by the Indian Army since the 1970s, the whitewashed complex at about 11,000 feet is known for its langar and serene Himalayan setting.

Visitors can expect a small whitewashed Gurudwara complex set against stark Himalayan mountains along the Leh-Kargil highway. Inside, the main hall houses the sacred boulder with the imprint associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The surroundings are quiet and high-altitude with prayer hall, langar hall where free meals are served, and an army-maintained courtyard. Visitors remove shoes, cover heads, and can sit for prayers, receive prasad and tea, and view the mountain landscape.

Associated with the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who is believed to have visited the area during his travels (Udasis) around 1517-1518. Local legend states a demon threw a boulder at the Guru while he meditated, which softened like wax and retained his back imprint. The shrine was rediscovered and built in its present form in the 1970s with support from the Indian Army after the boulder was found during road construction.

A highly revered Sikh pilgrimage site in the Trans-Himalayan region, also respected by local Buddhists and Ladakhi communities. Known for its tradition of langar and hospitality, it symbolizes interfaith harmony and service. Maintained by the Indian Army, it serves both pilgrims and tourists as a place of meditation and community gathering.