Atal Tunnel
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A high-altitude road tunnel about 9 kilometres long, opened in 2020, allowing year-round access from Manali to the Lahaul Valley.
The Atal Tunnel runs beneath the Pir Panjal range below Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of about 3,000 metres. At about 9.02 km long, it is one of the longest road tunnels above 10,000 feet in the world. Since opening in October 2020, the drive from Manali to the Lahaul Valley has been shortened by about 2 hours, and it is generally passable even in winter. The southern portal is about 25 kilometres from Manali, and the northern portal leads straight into the snowy Lahaul scenery and the Chandra River valley. Stopping to take photos inside the tunnel is prohibited, but you can pause at the viewpoints at either end. Queues at the entrance are severe in peak season, and temporary closures may occur after snowfall in winter.
Opening hours
All day (subject to weather restrictions)