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Measuring 9.02 km long, the “world’s longest highway tunnel” connects Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti Valley throughout the year. The Valley was earlier cut off for six months each year because of heavy snowfall.

“Seeing the pain and suffering of others had inspired me to construct this road," says the inspiring 75-year-old who spent Rs 57 lakh of his own money to build the road! #RealLifeHero #Respect

A much vaunted symbol of soft power, Project Dantak is one of India's greatest nation building exercises on foreign soil. Here's why. #India #Diplomacy

“The temperatures drop to as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius during the winter, while in the peak of summer it goes to about 12 degrees. Working in these conditions can be a herculean task, adding to which is the fact that glaciers shift constantly as the snow melts.”

Build under the Project Himank, this challenging project was completed in a limited working window and removes a major bottle-neck in Leh's Nubra Valley!

The Rs 45 crore all-weather Theng Tunnel will have a fire fighting system, a control room, emergency exits and LED lights throughout!