On this road, the wheels of vehicles stop ghosts, cigarettes and drink alcohol.
This story is from Gata Loops of Manali-Leh Marg in Himachal Pradesh, who is known for his beauty as well as mysterious and narrow stories. GATA LAPS: A dangerous and mysterious road and height: This place is located in the deserted mountains at an altitude of about 17,000 feet. This route is considered India’s most dangerous hairpin bend, with 21 curved turns (hair box). Danger and problems: This route closes due to heavy snowfall in winter. Due to landslides and snowfall, there is a possibility of closing for months. The story of the ghost and the story of the soul of the enigmatic boy: it is believed that the soul of a boy lives in this place, which first plagued people. Later, people tried to give peace to Him by building a small temple and a house. Tradition to offer gifts: Those who go through this place offer mineral water, cigarettes and alcohol, so that the ghosts are not angry with them and their lives are safe. The tragic incident that made this place malicious. Truck maker dies: About one and a half decades ago, a truck driver left a bad truck and walked on foot for help. He was about 40 km from town. During this time there was heavy snowfall and the road closed. When he returned a week later, he saw that his assistant (cleaner) was dead in the truck. Funeral and later strange developments: The manager performed his assistant in the same place. After this, many strange and narrow incidents began to happen to people going through here. Many people saw the boy who had earlier asked for water and food. Those who gave him nothing, they were victims of accidents. Why is there both fear and respect at this place? People here believe that this soul also protects those who accept its visit. That’s why people try to save their lives by giving mineral water, cigarettes and alcohol. Because of the height of this place and the dangerous road, many times deaths occur due to breathing, which increases the mysterious fear of this place. Conclusion Gata Loops is not only a part of the natural beauty of Himachal Pradesh, but these folk tales and secrets with it make this place even more special and narrow. It explains how the problems of nature as well as local beliefs and stories also become the identity of a place. Share this story -tags