Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the much awaited world’s longest highway tunnel the ‘Atal Tunnel’ in Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh.
Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in the World. The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane were also present on the occasion.
Himachal Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Atal Tunnel, Rohtang
It is the longest highway tunnel in the world built at an altitude of 3000 meters. The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley pic.twitter.com/yh2KmITCSB
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