Know about the Atal Tunnel
- The Atal Tunnel is world’s longest highway tunnel connecting Manali with Leh.
- The 9.02 Km long tunnel will now connect Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier the valley was cut off for about 6 months each year owing to heavy snowfall.
- Atal Tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 3000 mtr (10,000 feet) from the Mean Sea Level (MSL).
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Atal Tunnel, the world’s longest underground highway, on 3 October, after which the PM is scheduled to participate in two public functions at Sissu in Lahaul Spiti and at Solang Valley.