Won't you feel happy to open a box full of gifts? Yes, just imagine that the Earth is also a gift box which is brimming with wonderful things. Magnetic Hills or Gravity Hills is one among such marvels which defy the laws of gravity. We can't stop wondering how a place like this exist!
Sign Board in Ladakh
PC: Ashwin Kumar
Actually, Gravity Hills are places which create an optical illusion that an object is sliding upwards and not sliding downwards! Yeah, we can find many such magnetic hills or roads across the globe. In fact, many people have experimented to see whether it indeed defies gravity.
A simple test is to go to the magnetic hill zone and keep your vehicle in neutral. If the car is being pulled uphill then it is a gravity hill. Although some have related it to paranormal activities, these magnetic hills or roads are fun to explore.
Shall we explore the three Gravity hills in India?
Magnetic Hill Road Ladakh
PC: Fulvio Spada
Magnetic Hill in Ladakh
The famous Magnetic Hill located on the Leh-Kargil-Batalik Highway is one of the unique destinations of India. Here the magnetic pull is so strong that a car seems to be pulled uphill by defying the science of gravity. Interestingly, this is said to be an optical illusion. However, anyone who visit Ladakh makes it a point to explore this Magnetic Hill near Leh.
Magnetic Road in Amreli
Tulsishyam Road in Amreli
Tulsishyam is a believed to be a mythological place where Lord Krishna killed a demon called Tul. Hence, the place is named as Tulsishyam in Gujarat. Other than the 3000-year old Tulsishyam temple, a road in this place showcases Gravity Hill phenomenon. Many curious visitors switch-off their vehicles to witness this interesting phenomenon. Therefore, it is one among the magnetic hills found in the India.
View From Kalo Dunagar
PC: Justin Pickard
Kalo Dungar or Black Hill
Kalo Dungar or the Black Hill is one of the spectacular points to get a panoramic view of Great Rann of Kutch. Some years ago, a strange thing happened when the vehicles which were parked on the hill slided down in great speed. These vehicles were switched off and were parked on a flat surface. The case was studied and found that Kalo Dungar has the 'Gravity Hill' effect. Hence, Kalo Dungar is one of the famous gravity hills in India.
Gravity Hills is interesting and curious? If you get an opportunity please try it out!