The Zojila Tunnel project is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in improving all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. Once operational, the tunnel is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve year-round access, and boost economic and strategic connectivity in the region. Officials describe it as a game-changing infrastructure development that will transform mobility and regional development in the Himalayan terrain.


Zojila Tunnel Project Nears Finish, Boosting Kashmir-Ladakh Link

Tourism operators in Sonmarg, one of Kashmir’s premier tourist destinations, believe the Zojila Tunnel will usher in a new era for the sector by making travel faster, safer, and more convenient. The improved road connectivity is expected to boost tourist arrivals.

Year-round access, endless possibilities: Zojila Tunnel fuels tourism dreams

The scale of the project extends far beyond the main tunnel. The overall corridor development spans 30.894 kilometres and includes approach roads, bridges, protective structures, cut-and-cover sections, snow galleries, and the Nilgrar twin tunnels. 

Conquering the Himalayas: Zojila tunnel breakthrough signals new era of connectivity for Ladakh

Indian Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today reviewed the ongoing work for the strategically important Zojila tunnel in Kashmir's Sonmarg that will provide all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. He termed the tunnel historic and said that the project is part of a dream to connect the Kashmir valley with Kanyakumari.

Work on Zojila Tunnel in full swing, India to get Asia’s longest tunnel by 2026

Over 40% of the drilling has been finished, according to the construction company, and work is progressing quickly on the crucial Zojila tunnel, an all-weather link between the Ladakh region and the Kashmir valley. The business expressed optimism that the project will be finished by December 2026.

India's longest and highest tunnel Zojila to boost Ladakh's connectivity

The 14.2 km tunnel is estimated to cost over 6,000 crores and will cut travel time between Srinagar to Leh to 15 minutes.

PM Modi to visit J&K to inaugurate Zojila tunnel, hydroelectricity project

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Zojila Tunnel Project Nears Finish, Boosting Kashmir-Ladakh Link

Year-round access, endless possibilities: Zojila Tunnel fuels tourism dreams

Zojila tunnel breakthrough signals new era of connectivity for Ladakh

Work on Zojila Tunnel in full swing, India to get Asia’s longest tunnel by 2026

India's longest and highest tunnel Zojila to boost Ladakh's connectivity

PM Modi to visit J&K to inaugurate Zojila tunnel, hydroelectricity project