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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.

   

Sandeep Kumar
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