{"id":30,"date":"2024-04-20T16:31:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2025-01-18T23:34:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T18:04:53","slug":"atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/","title":{"rendered":"Atal Tunnel Sightseeing Tour from Solang Valley Manali"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many tourists plan to visit Atal Tunnel, also popular as the Rohtang Tunnel, as this destination is famous for being an engineering marvel. This place is located at a picturesque place, above 10,000 ft from the ground, and known as the World\u2019s longest highway tunnel. Find key things to know before going on <strong>Atal Tunnel sightseeing tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Things_to_Know_about_Atal_Tunnel_Tour\" >Things to Know about Atal Tunnel Tour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Depart_Early_to_Avoid_Traffic\" >Depart Early to Avoid Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#How_to_Reach_Atal_Tunnel\" >How to Reach Atal Tunnel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Know_about_Atal_tunnel_Weather_Forecast\" >Know about Atal tunnel Weather Forecast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Confirm_If_the_Tunnel_is_Open_or_Not\" >Confirm If the Tunnel is Open or Not<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Respect_Lahaul_Valleys_Culture\" >Respect Lahaul Valley\u2019s Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Respect_Lahaul_Valleys_Women\" >Respect Lahaul Valley\u2019s Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Drive_in_the_Speed_Limit_Inside_the_Tunnel\" >Drive in the Speed Limit Inside the Tunnel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Ensure_not_to_litter_during_the_trip\" >Ensure not to litter during the trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Keep_Your_Distance_from_The_Rivers\" >Keep Your Distance from The Rivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/atal-tunnel-sightseeing-tour-in-himachal\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Know_about_Atal_Tunnel_Tour\"><\/span><strong>Things to Know about Atal Tunnel Tour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you have decided to have a tour of Atal Tunnel, you must read this blog till the end. In this blog, you will learn how to get the most out of your <strong>Atal Tunnel Sightseeing Tour in Himachal<\/strong>. For that, all you must do is follow the below-listed instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depart_Early_to_Avoid_Traffic\"><\/span><strong>Depart Early to Avoid Traffic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have opted for or are planning to opt for a transport other than public transport to visit the Atal Tunnel, you must leave early from Manali. It would be best if you depart before 7 a.m. This is because many travellers who do not follow this instruction and depart from Manali around 9 AM or 10 AM for Atal Tunnel and Lahaul usually end up in a traffic jam. As the tunnel gets closed for maintenance every day from 11 AM to 12 PM, this carelessness can get you stuck in traffic. Nobody would want to spend their precious time in traffic rather than enjoying the sightseeing. It might ruin the mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Atal_Tunnel\"><\/span><strong>How to Reach Atal Tunnel<\/strong>? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most visitors in Manali usually book a private bike, <strong>taxi for Manali<\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/manali-volvo-tour-package\">Delhi to Manali Volvo<\/a><\/strong> to reach Atal Tunnel. For travellers on a low budget or travelling in small groups or solo, booking a vehicle might be expensive for them. Manali to Atal tunnel distance is just 24 km while distance of Atal Tunnel from Solang valley is 12 Km only. Well, one can make this visit more economical by booking seats in Volvo bus and enjoy overnight trip to Manali rather than waiting for a public transport. In case you are worrying about the bus timings, you will be glad to know that you can find buses departing for Lahaul Valley via Atal Tunnel almost every hour. This way, the journey to Atal Tunnel can become cost-effective. You can also reach Koksar from Atal Tunnel at 12 Km and half an hour drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/manali-to-koksar\/\">A trip from Manali to Koksar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/atal-tunnel-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Atal Tunnel in Manali \" class=\"wp-image-751\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/atal-tunnel-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/atal-tunnel-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/atal-tunnel-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/atal-tunnel-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_about_Atal_tunnel_Weather_Forecast\"><\/span><strong>Know about Atal tunnel Weather Forecast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are visiting Atal Tunnel during winter, you must not forget to check the weather forecast. During winters at Atal Tunnel as well as Northen Portal, there can be heavy snowfall. In case of inclement weather, authorities may cut off Anal Tunnel from Manali. Therefore, it would be wise to check the weather forecast before leaving so that you do not put your or your loved one&#8217;s life at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirm_If_the_Tunnel_is_Open_or_Not\"><\/span><strong>Confirm If the Tunnel is Open or Not<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After heavy snowfall, which usually happens during winter, tourists are not allowed to visit due to Atal tunnel temperature. Other reason is that the road covered in a lot of snow and black ice no longer remains safe to drive. Therefore, it would be better if you checked whether the tunnel is accessible to tourists or not. Well, this restriction is subject to tourists only. The locals of Lahaul can access the tunnel for driving immediately after the snow clears. The reason being the locals have experience of travelling in rough weather conditions. Before planning a trip to Manali, must check <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/best-time-to-visit-manali\">Best time to visit Manali<\/a><\/strong> to enjoy snowfall and pleasant weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respect_Lahaul_Valleys_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Respect Lahaul Valley\u2019s Culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Atal Tunnel exists to offer all-weather connectivity to the tribal valley of Lahaul. You will be glad to know the valley and the people living there encourage an environment of peace. They have their own unique as well as beautiful culture. So, it would be best if you respect their culture and avoid any kind of unnecessary arguments with the locals. The local people will show their beautiful hospitality if you behave well. Before the opening of Atal Tunnel, people hardly took any interest in venturing into Lahaul Valley. But suddenly, it is seen that a group of travellers in Lahaul disguised as travellers are troubling the locals of Lahaul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lahaul-valley-in-Himachal-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Lahaul Valley \" class=\"wp-image-752\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lahaul-valley-in-Himachal-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lahaul-valley-in-Himachal-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lahaul-valley-in-Himachal-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lahaul-valley-in-Himachal.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respect_Lahaul_Valleys_Women\"><\/span><strong>Respect Lahaul Valley\u2019s Women<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Women residing in Lahaul are considered the backbone of this place and its culture. They are extremely hard-working people. There have been instances where some Lahauli women have become the victim of being eve-teased in 2020. So, it would be wise not to interfere with them unnecessarily or inappropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_in_the_Speed_Limit_Inside_the_Tunnel\"><\/span><strong>Drive in the Speed Limit Inside the Tunnel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see certain speed limits when you will drive inside the tunnel. These speed limits vary in different parts of the tunnel. One must not break those speed limits while driving in order to keep the safety of themselves and others. Following all the driving rules should be your priority. Not doing so will cause authorities to act against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_not_to_litter_during_the_trip\"><\/span><strong>Ensure not to litter during the trip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the trip, you will witness many people throw away wrappers, bottles, and other garbage anywhere. Doing so affects the sightseeing and overall experience of the others. It would be wise to carry a garbage bag. You must put this garbage in a dustbin or take it back. In 2020, some people reported that many travellers had littered Lahaul Valley with plastic stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Your_Distance_from_The_Rivers\"><\/span><strong>Keep Your Distance from The Rivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not advisable that you venture too close to the rivers. Doing so is dangerous and can even be life-threatening. This risk increases during monsoons. Himalayan rivers and rivulets, the result of glaciers, are not safe to visit. Near such places, one can put their life in danger by getting flooded, especially in cloudburst-like weather. So, you should not get too close to the rivers of Lahaul, such as Chandrabhaga, Bhaga, and Chandra, when these rivers flow furiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/vocal.media\/wander\/manali-road-trip\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vocal.media\/wander\/manali-road-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to reach From Delhi to Manali by Road<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you are familiar with basic points to consider before going to Atal tunnel, follow the above-mentioned points during the tour will surely help you have the best tour experience at Atal Tunnel. 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