India to Get World’s Highest Tunnel at Shinku La Pass

India is set to have the world’s highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass.

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The tunnel connects Zanskar Valley in Ladakh with Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh.

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The tunnel is set to be built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at an altitude of 16,580 feet above sea level.

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Length of the Shinku La tunnel is 4.25 km.

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The centre has constituted a BRO team “Project Yojak” to execute the project.

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The tunnel is expected to be operational for vehicles by 2025.

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The Shinku La Pass will host the south portal of the tunnel and the north portal will provide access to motorists to enter Lakhang and the Zanskar Valley.

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The tunnel will reduce the travel time from Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh

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As of now, the highest tunnels are located in China and Peru, both not exceeding 16000 feet above sea level.

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