The inauguration of the ATAL TUNNEL in Rohtang is done by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narender Modi on 03-October-2020 - The inauguration date of Atal Rohtang Tunnel.
Is the Atal Tunnel open today for tourists?
Yes, Atal Rohtang Tunnel is Open to the Public. The atal tunnel is open for tourists.
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Atal Tunnel status Today = OPEN with 1 hour maintenance time |
Latest update
Tourists are allowed now to cross the Atal Tunnel Rohtang. The decision to close the tunnel for tourists was taken only once after Inauguration when the sudden hike in COVID-19 positive cases in Lahoul and Spiti and 2nd time later in 2021 after the mess which was created by tourists in the Atal tunnel which became headline of newspaper as well but now tourists can cross the Atal tunnel.
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Tourist places, Gulaba and Kothi in Manali are closed to tourists. These places are good for tourists to see snow and for enjoying snow activities.
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What is the other name of the Atal tunnel?
On the 25th of December 2019, the tunnel which was known as Rohtang Tunnel earlier officially renamed at Atal Tunnel.
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Atal Tunnel Rohtang |
HIGHLIGHTS |
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Opened/Inauguration |
3rd-October-2020 |
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Operator |
Border Roads Organization(BRO) |
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Speed limit |
40-60 km/h |
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Location |
Rohtang Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India |
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Route |
Leh-Manali Highway |
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Length |
9.02 km |
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No. of lanes |
2 (one lane in each direction) |
Atal Tunnel(Rohtang Tunnel) Timing and rules/instructions:
Maintenance Time: From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the morning
and from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the evening.
> The tunnel remains closed twice a day for 1 hour for maintenance activity. Also inside the tunnel, the speed limit should be 40 to 60 km/hour. The decision to close the tunnel for one hour is taken due to the maintenance activity which is being carried out twice a day.
The tunnel may remain closed for tourists during snowfall, This action is taken by the HP Government for the safety of the tourists.
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Atal tunnel which people also called Rohtang tunnel connects beautiful Manali to the Beautiful Lahoul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
Border Road Organisation(BRO) played the main role in the construction of this tunnel.
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Why the name of the Tunnel is Atul Tunnel? |
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The Atal Tunnel is named in honor of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a former Prime Minister of India. Vajpayee was a prominent political leader and a significant figure in Indian politics, known for his contributions to the country's development. The only Prime Minister who was respected to Opposition leader as well. Naming the tunnel after him is a tribute to his legacy and service to the nation. The tunnel, which is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at providing all-weather connectivity to the remote regions of Lahaul and Spiti Valley and Leh-Ladakh as well in summers. |
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