In places like cities and mountains where building roads might be challenging, tunnels play a critical role in making travel easier. Tunnels are necessary for connecting places and allowing faster travel in India.
Here are 5 longest tunnels in India you would love to ride through
1. Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, Jammu
The 9.28-kilometer Chenani-Nashri Tunnel is a good example of modern engineering. The famous Jammu-Srinagar National Highway passes through this tunnel, which is the longest road tunnel in India. It passes across the picturesque Pir Panjal range, providing travellers with a safe and simple way to cross the mountains.
2. Atal Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh
Formerly known as the Rohtang Tunnel, the 9.02 km long Atal Tunnel is a high-altitude tunnel named for the former Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This tunnel’s construction started in 2010 and was completed and officially opened on October 3, 2020.
3. Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel, Jammu & Kashmir
The Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel is 8.5 km long and consists of two tubes that run parallel to one another. It is located at an altitude of 1800 m.
4. Kuthiran Road Tunnel, Thrissur, Kerala
The Kuthiran Road Tunnel is now one of the longest road tunnels in India, located near Thrissur, Kerala. It is 8.7 kilometres long and reduces the travel time between Thrissur and Palakkad by two hours.
5. Ghat ki Guni Tunnel, Rajasthan
The Ghat ki Guni tunnel in Rajasthan connects Agra with Jaipur. It has been in operation since 2013. The gorgeous Jhalana Hills and a few magnificent heritage buildings surround the outside view.
