What is the importance of Atal tunnel?
Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Atal Tunnel in Manali. It is “world’s longest highway” tunnel and is named Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. The 9.02 kilometres long engineering marvel connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Lahaul-Spiti throughout the year. This tunnel will help the Indian forces in extreme weather conditions.
Oct 03, 2020, 10:56 AM IST
Atal Tunnel, world's longest highway tunnel connecting Manali with Leh, completed in 10 years
The construction of the Atal Tunnel, which is the world`s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet connecting Manali with Leh, has been completed in a span of 10 years. However, the original estimated time for the construction of the tunnel was less than six years.
Sep 16, 2020, 09:21 AM IST
