Tranda Dhank
तरांडा ढांक
A half-tunnel road carved into cliffs before entering Kinnaur on National Highway 5, widely regarded as one of the most dangerous roads in the Himalayas.
The Tranda stretch lies on the western side of the Sutlej Valley, where the road is cut as a half-open rock gallery into a vertical cliff. Vehicles pass beneath overhanging rock, with the fast-flowing Sutlej River far below. The Tranda Devi Temple by the road is where drivers pray for safe travel, and passing vehicles often stop to pay their respects. It is about 40 km from Kalpa. Most visitors stop to take photos on the way to or from Shimla. The road is narrow and busy, so take care.
Opening hours
All day (subject to road conditions)
Nearby sights
- Bhimakali Temple, Sarahan
- Roghi Village & Cliff Road
- Kalpa Village & Narayan-Nagini Temple
- Chandika Devi Temple, Kothi
- Reckong Peo
- Kamru Fort
- Sangla Valley
- Batseri