Question

'Rohtang Tunnel' will connect which two districts of Himachal Pradesh?
1. Chamba-Kangra
2. Shimla-Kinnaur
3. Mandi-Kullu
4. Kullu-Lahaul-Spiti

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kullu-Lahaul-Spiti

The correct answer is Kullu-Lahaul-Spiti.

• The Atal Tunnel in Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh, India is the World’s longest highway tunnel.
• It is constructed at an altitude of 3000 meters and is about 9.02 kilometres long, connecting Solang Valley near Manali to Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti district.
• It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi on October 3, 2020.

• About Atal Tunnel

Project Name	Atal Tunnel
Location	Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh
Inaugurated On	October 3, 2020
Inaugurated By	Mr Narendra Modi
Lenght of the Tunnel	9.02 km
Altitude	3000m above Mean Sea Level
Connection Between	Solang Valley near Manali to Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti district
Special Feature	World’s longest highway tunnel
Constructive Feature	Horseshoe-shaped, single tube & double lane
Project Cost	Over Rs. 2500 crore
Constructed by	Borders Road Organisation (BRO)