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Atal Tunnel & Sissu
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Atal Tunnel & Sissu

Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, India

4.6 (0)
Overview

The 9.02-km world-record highway tunnel under Rohtang, opening into Sissu's waterfall meadows on the Chandra — Lahaul in an hour from Manali.

Why visit: Drive from monsoon Manali into the rain-shadow's sunshine in ten minutes.

History: Opened 2020; the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 ft.

Things to do
  • ›Tunnel crossing
  • ›Sissu lake & falls
  • ›Chandra riverbanks
  • ›Winter igloo cafés
Scenic DriveWaterfall ViewingSnow Play
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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round (winter snow at Sissu)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹800–2,000

Duration

Full day

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