Just 20 kms away from Leh lies a historical Gurudwara dedicated to GuruNanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, as it is known is manned by the Indian Army.It attracts a lot of tourists as well as Sikh devotees.The Gurdwara was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev reached Leh via Sikkim, Nepal, Tibet and Yarkhand. The place is revered by both the local lamas and Sikh sangat. Currently the Army is looking after the gurdwara.

As per a legend, there lived a wicked demon who terrorised the people in the area where the gurdwara is situated. The people prayed to the Almighty for help. It is said that Guru Nanak heard their woes and came to their aid. He settled down on the bank of the river below the hill where the wicked demon lived. The Guru blessed the people with sermons and became popular in the area.

To visit the gurdwara, one can take, a flight to Leh from New Delhi and stay in a hotel at Leh. The 25-km road from Leh to the Gurdwara Pathar Sahib is in good condition. Visitors can go by bus or taxi. The Gurdwara Sahib is located next to the road.