Magnetic Hill, Gravity hill at National Highway 1 near Leh, India

Magnetic Hill is a gravity hill on the Srinagar-Leh road in Ladakh, 26.5 km west of Leh and 7.5 km southeast of Nimmoo, at 4,267 m. The paved road runs through tan and ochre hills, and its downhill slope, set against the surrounding terrain, makes objects and cars appear to roll uphill. A small blue shrine with red and yellow trim and a red tiered roof stands on gravel beside the road, with the Indus visible to the east.

Travelers noticed in the 20th century that parked vehicles on the roadside appeared to begin moving uphill. The Indian Air Force later used the site as a reference point for flights in the region.

The name Magnetic Hill comes from old reports claiming the site pulled vehicles through invisible forces. Visitors today stop at a marked spot along the roadside to experience the effect themselves and take photos with their vehicles.

The best time to travel is between June and September when the roads to Ladakh are open for vehicles. Visitors should bring water and sun protection, as the altitude of over 4200 meters (14,000 feet) intensifies sun exposure and the air is dry.

Signs along the road mark a white box on the asphalt where visitors should park their vehicles. The mountains behind the hill tilt in such a way that the eye perceives the road as a downslope, even though it actually rises gently.