Everything You Need to Know About the Atal Rohtang Tunnel

After over a decade of struggle, an instance of infrastructural wonder has become complete on the Leh-Manali route.

The Rohtang tunnel, also known as the Manali to Leh tunnel, is an astonishing construction cut down beneath the Rohtang Pass, giving it the world’s longest highway tunnel. It is dedicated after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The Rohtang tunnel, at a height of 13,050 feet, goes through the Pir-Panjal range. The Manali-Leh tunnel shortens the journey by 46 kilometers. Furthermore, the travel from Spiti Valley to Lahaul Valley and Manali, which previously took roughly 5 hours, will now require only 15 minutes.

The longest highway tunnel in the world

The Rohtang tunnel is 9.02 kilometers long and was built by the BRO (Border Roads Organisation). It links Lahaul and Spiti Valleys to Manali and enables access throughout all weather conditions. Even during months of November to April, the Spiti and Lahaul Valleys are cut off from the rest of the world. As a result, the Manali to Leh tunnel will allow for smooth traffic across the snow-capped mountains.

Armed personnel now have easier access to the high-tension regions of Leh and Ladakh thanks to the opening of the Atal tunnel.

The Atal Rohtang Tunnel’s Importance

• Armed personnel now have improved connection in reaching the high-risk areas of Leh and Ladakh thanks to the opening of the Atal tunnel. Residents of Ladakh have also been privileged because they would not be isolated from the rest of the country from November to April.
• The Rohtang tunnel, which is 9.02 kilometers long, would reduce the trip between Spiti and the Lahaul Valley and Manali by 46 kilometers, contributing to the delight of travellers.

The Atal Rohtang Tunnel’s Highlights

• At 3000 meters above sea level, the Atal Rohtang Tunnel is the world’s longest roadway tunnel.
• It goes across the Pir-Panjal range, cutting the distance between Manali and Leh in half. In addition, the travel from Spiti Valley to Lahaul Valley and Manali, that would normally take 5 hours, will take only 15 minutes.
• The BRO (Border Roads Organization) is building the all-weather Rohtang tunnel, which spans 9.02 kilometers.

Atal Rohtang Tunnel is officially opened

The crucial Rohtang tunnel in Himachal Pradesh was launched by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on October 3, 2020. The Rohtang tunnel is an engineering marvel that connects the Spiti-Lahaul Valley to Manali while also cutting the transit time to Leh by over 5 hours. The Prime Minister characterized it as a historic day for the country and spoke about fulfilling the vision of previous Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, named in honour tunnel is dedicated. The PM also stated that the development of the Rohtang tunnel would improve the country’s border enforcement.

Mr. Modi was joined by India’s Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravne, and Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat. The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jairam Thakur, was already present at the event.

PM Modi emphasized the Rohtang tunnel’s world-class border connection and relevance in the nation’s infrastructure development in his inaugural speech. He further praised the squad for persevering in the face of adversity.

The Union Cabinet of India resolved to renaming the construction from Rohtang Tunnel to Atal Tunnel during the year 2019. This was performed to honour the contributions of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to the country.

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