One of the world’s most challenging engineering endeavors, the Atal Rohtang Pass highway tunnel is finally open to the public after ten years of hard work and struggle. The tunnel was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rohtang on Saturday. Here are some breathtaking images of the newly-constructed Atal Rohtang Tunnel.
World’s Longest Motorable Tunnel
The 8.8-km-long horseshoe-shaped single-tube, two-lane tunnel, is the world’s longest motorable tunnel at over 3,000 metres above sea level.
Reducing Travel Time
The tunnel reduces the road distance between Manali and Leh
by 46 kilometres, and the time by about four to five hours.
Built With Ultra-Modern Specifications
The tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas.