amed after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Atal Tunnel is an engineering masterpiece. Stretching 9.02 kilometers, it is the longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet in the world, connecting Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti valley.
Driving through this ultra-modern tunnel is an experience in itself, cutting down the travel time to Lahaul significantly. As you exit the tunnel at the North Portal in Sissu, you are greeted by a dramatically different landscape of rugged mountains and serene waterfalls.
Visit the beautiful Sissu waterfall and the Chandra river just past the tunnel. The transition from the lush greenery of the Kullu Valley to the stark, barren beauty of Lahaul within just ten minutes of driving is a stark and awe-inspiring contrast.
Tour Itinerary
Morning: Enter South Portal
Start the drive from Dhundi towards the incredible 9-kilometer-long tunnel.
Mid-Day: Emerge at North Portal
Exit into the spectacular Lahaul Valley and feel the immediate change in landscape.
Afternoon: Sissu Waterfall
Visit the nearby Sissu waterfall and relax by the banks of the Chandra River.
Evening: Return via Tunnel
Drive back through the illuminated marvel and head back to your stay in Manali.