Discover The Beauty And Adventure Awaiting You At Atal Tunnel Manali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Atal Tunnel Manali on 3rd October 2020. It is named after the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It offers a new lifeline to the people in Lahaul and Spiti by providing better connectivity and boosting tourism in the region. 

Let’s check some more facts about Atal Tunnel Manali:

1. Atal Tunnel length – It spans 9.02 km and has an elevation of approximately 3,100 meters above sea level. 

2. Atal Tunnel permit– BRO introduced a ticket system for guided tours inside Atal Tunnel, Rohtang for tourists and engineering students. 

Overview of the service

• Service name: Atal tunnel permit or Atal tunnel ticket
• Website: https://marvels.bro.gov.in
• Ticket cost: Rs 100/- per visitor
• Ticket for children: Children below 12 years of age will be complimentary

3. Manali to Atal Tunnel Distance – The Atal tunnel distance is around 28 km from Manali.

4. Atal Tunnel open timings – It’s open 24 hours every day

5. Atal Tunnel’s Significance – The tunnel is famous for the following reasons:

• Atal Tunnel reduces road distance and time between Manali and Leh.
• It provides all-year connectivity to Ladakh and bypasses Rohtang Pass.
• The tunnel benefits the country’s armed forces as it provides year-long connectivity to the border areas.  
• The tunnel also boosted tourism in the Lahaul valley. 

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Nearby Tourist Spots At Atal Tunnel

1. Lahaul