Rohtang Pass to remain open for vehicular movement throughout the week

The popular Rohtang pass will now remain accessible throughout the week. After remaining closed for civilian movement, including tourists,, every Tuesday, the pass will now stay open seven days a week.
An official in the know-how informed the media, adding that this will help them meet the tourism demand.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) keeps the Manali-Rohtang highway shut every Tuesday in order to carry out the maintenance work of the highway, the reason why no vehicle is allowed to go beyond Gulaba. However, now, taking steps in line with the demand from tourism stakeholders, and with less traffic burden on this road after opening of the Atal tunnel, the district administration has taken the decision to keep the highway open for vehicular movement on Tuesdays as well.
Referring to this, Kullu Deputy Commissioner Ashutosh Garg stated that vehicles will now be allowed to move to Rohtang Pass seven days a week. He added that those willing to pass the route will need to book a valid permit online. If reports are to go by, the updated order has been passed after recommendation from SDM Manali.

The Deputy Commissioner further added that since a large number of vehicles are now using the Atal tunnel route, which helped to decongest Rohtang pass, the latest notification has been issued keeping in mind all the said aspects.

1. Why is Rohtang Pass special?
   Rohtang Pass holds strategic importance for India, and offers beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks, Lahaul Valley and the Chandra River.
2. How many vehicles are allowed in Rohtang Pass?
   Only 1,200 vehicles are allowed to go to Rohtang pass every day following the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order.
3. When does the Rohtang Pass remain closed?
   The pass remains open from May to November, and stays closed during winters due to snowfall, extreme weather conditions and landslides