10 Longest Tunnels in India You Would Love to Drive Through

Dr Shyama Prasad Mookherjee – Jammu and Kashmir

It is the longest road tunnel stretching over 9.34 kilometres from Chennai to Nashri. It is at 4000 feet from sea level and significant as it reduces the distance between Srinagar and Jammu. There are two tubes and a traffic tunnel for better safety when driving through it. One traffic tunnel is 13 meters, and the safety tunnel is 6 meters. The beauty along the ride through the tunnel is worth experiencing.

Aut Road Tunnel – Himachal Pradesh

It is near Larji Dam Reservoir in Himachal Pradesh. Since its operation in 2006, stretching over 3 kilometres, it was one of the longest. It is towards the entrance door of Kullu and Manali. There are adventurous spots to discover in the road going through the tunnel. When going through the tunnel, you are sure to enjoy the whizzing sound in the car. There are CCTV cameras, ventilation, and a fire extinguisher in the tunnel. The thrill of driving through the tunnel is great to experience.

Sela Tunnel – Arunachal Pradesh

• It is yet to be completed by 2022 and stretches over 12.04 kilometres.
• It would run through the Sela pass and be named after it.
• This tunnel is sure to reduce the distance between Tawang and Dirang.
• There are twin tunnels which are 475 meters and 1790 meters.
• If looking for a joyous ride through the tunnel, this is the one.

Atal Road Tunnel - Himachal Pradesh

• The tunnel has the longest high altitude and is known as the Rohtang tunnel.
• The name has been changed later on, and it reduced the distance between Keylong and Manali.
• It is just below Rohtang pass, stretching towards the Leh Manali highway.
• Stretching over 8.8 kilometres, it is at 3000 meters.
• The soaking beauty inside the tunnel is worth driving through it.

Ghat Ki Guni Tunnel – Rajasthan

This 2.8-kilometre-high tunnel located on the Agra-Jaipur highway is a spectacular one to drive through. The tunnel connects Agra and Jaipur. The adjacent tunnel has an eye-catching view with the Jhalana hills and the heritage buildings on its side. The striking beauty of pleasing lights makes the ride through the tunnel great. 

Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel - Jammu and Kashmir

It is a newly constructed one since 2011, at an altitude of 1800 meters with a length of 8.5 kilometres. Take this route for the reduced distance between Qazigund and Banihal. It has helped with food transportation during landslides and winter months in the Banihal region.

Zoji- la Tunnel - Jammu and Kashmir

It stretches over 14.2 kilometres having the longest bi-directional road tunnel. The construction is yet to be complete, and one can cross it in 15 minutes. It is mainly to get proper connectivity between Srinagar and Kargil, help with food supply, and boost tourism and trade. The tunnel's construction shows the state of the art technology and how it eases the supply of food and other essential items. Considering the key motives, one can experience a great view while travelling through the tunnel. 

Bhatan Tunnel – Maharashtra

Here, one can witness the Sahyadri range that enhances the beauty of the place, making it a great tunnel to go through. The tunnel is six lanes large and of the best scenic tunnels to drive through. It is stretched over 1.7 kilometres through the Mumbai – Pune highway, reducing the distance between Pune and Mumbai. Since its construction in 2000, this tunnel has offered the best scenic beauty when driving through it, and you are sure to enjoy it.

Z-Morh Tunnel - Jammu and Kashmir

It will serve several purposes, stretching over 6.5 kilometres and connecting cities between Kargil and Srinagar. It is in the Gangir region at an elevation of 2637 meters and has been named running between Sonmarg and Gagangir. The ease of connectivity is the main reason to construct the tunnel, and it would help boost tourism with positive impacts on the region's economic development.

Kuthiran Tunnel – Kerala

It is one of the six road-long tunnels in Kerala stretching over 1 kilometre and has a twin tunnel. This tunnel towards national highway 44 reduces Coimbatore and Kochi's distance. The drive through the tunnel will be exciting for the Peechi-Vazahani wildlife sanctuary.