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Tourist dies as Scorpio plunges off road, crashes near Atal Tunnel in Himachal

After exiting the north portal, the road takes a sharp turn towards the right, which was misjudged by the driver.
Published on Jul 02, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Heavy traffic flow at Atal Tunnel amid tourist rush raises safety concerns

The recent weeks have seen single-day entries skyrocket at the Atal Tunnel, with nearly 11,000 passing through it. (Sourced)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:18 am IST

President Murmu arrives in Shimla for five-day visit

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu welcomes President of India Droupadi Murmu on her arrival in Shimla on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 05:56 am IST

Avalanche threat near Atal Tunnel in Himachal; tourist movement restricted

People walking with umbrellas amid rain in Mandi on Friday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)
Published on Apr 04, 2026 03:56 am IST

Himachal sees light rain, snow; wet spell ahead

Snowfall at Atal Tunnel near Manali on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 30, 2026 06:42 am IST

Over 1,000 vehicles stuck at Atal Tunnel stretch after heavy snowfall in Manali

Tourist vehicles stand stuck in traffic amid fresh snowfall at Atal Tunnel Rohtang near Manali, in Kullu on Monday.
Published on Mar 17, 2026 02:49 pm IST

1,500 vehicles stranded near Atal Tunnel cleared

Tourists enjoy fresh snowfall at Manali, in Kullu on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 04:00 am IST

HP: Rain, hail lash Shimla; over 1,000 vehicles stranded near Atal Tunnel

HP: Rain, hail lash Shimla; over 1,000 vehicles stranded near Atal Tunnel
Published on Mar 15, 2026 10:43 pm IST

Defence forces shine at snow marathon in Himachal

The event was organised with the support of the district administration, Himachal tourism department, Bisleri, Tiger Balm, Campus Shoes, Bon, Fast & Up and Red Bull. (HT representational)
Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:32 am IST

Fresh snowfall in higher peaks of Himachal: Atal Tunnel closed for vehicular movement

Peoples walking in rain Mandi on Friday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:18 am IST

Develop tourism plan to save Lahaul

Tourists visit snow-covered fields after snowfall, near Atal Tunnel in Sissu, Lahaul-Spiti (PTI File)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 05:56 am IST

Himachal’s scenic passes turn summer hotspots for tourists

A whopping 74,918 vehicles have crossed the Atal Tunnel in just one week. (HT File)
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 09:26 am IST

One dead, 18 injured after tourist vehicle overturns near Himachal’s Atal Tunnel

The tourist vehicle overturned near Atal Tunnel, Himachal. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 16, 2024 09:52 am IST

Mumbai tourist killed, 18 injured in Atal Tunnel accident

HT Image
Updated on May 16, 2024 08:08 am IST

6,000 stranded tourists evacuated from Atal Tunnel

In the wake of the persistent inclement weather in Himachal Pradesh, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in the state for Tuesday, with an expectation of weather improvement thereafter. (HT Picture for representational purpose)
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 07:46 am IST

Anand Mahindra takes a drive on Atal Setu bridge, lauds it

Anand Mahindra posted about Atul Setu bridge.
Published on Feb 06, 2024 05:02 pm IST

Guest practices: Towns around the world are turning tourists politely away

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Tourists at the Acropolis, which is set to cap the number of visitors at 20,000 a day. (AP)
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 03:42 pm IST

Christmas rush in Himachal, snow draws tourists to Atal Tunnel

Tourists throng the Ridge in Shimla on Christmas. As many as 45,000 vehicles entered the town in the past three days. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Dec 25, 2023 02:38 pm IST

Spice of Life | Breathtaking encounter with beauty of the Himalayas

After depositing our luggage in the hotel room and donning woollens, we headed to Rohtang Pass that connects Kullu with Lahaul and Spiti valley. (Ajay Kumar)
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 08:16 am IST

Tourist flow slows down at Atal Tunnel

After the season’s first snowfall, the site had seen a surge in tourist inflow in the first week of November. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 08:50 am IST

‘Can reach Delhi airport in 20 mins’: Gadkari on upcoming infra projects

Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari. (PTI File Photo)
Published on Oct 02, 2023 08:34 am IST

Snowfall, rains throw normal life out of gear in Himachal

Again, a western disturbance is likely to hit the region on April 3 which is likely to cause rainfall in the low-lying areas and mid hills and downfall in the higher reaches. He said that a yellow weather alert has been issued for thunderstorm, hailstorm and lightening on April 1, 3 and 4. Normal life was hit in Himachal Pradesh after higher reaches in the state experienced fresh spell of snowfall while low-lying areas got moderate to heavy rainfall amid an orange alert. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 12:54 am IST

Himachal: Record 12.7 lakh vehicles cross Atal Tunnel in 2022

As many as 6,22,988 vehicles entered Lahaul & Spiti through ATR, and around 6,50,711 vehicles exited, which amounts to 12,73,699 vehicles during 2022.
Updated on Jan 04, 2023 05:18 am IST

‘Won't change Atal Tunnel name, we respect former PM. But...’: Himachal CM Sukhu

The 9.02-km-long Atal Tunnel connects Manali in Himachal with Leh. (HT file photo)
Updated on Dec 15, 2022 03:46 pm IST

Traffic congestion at Atal Tunnel as tourists rush to Himachal ahead of New Year

Long vehicular traffic congestion seen between Atal Tunnel and Sissu in Lahaul & Spiti district.
Updated on Dec 13, 2021 12:36 pm IST

Record of 18,500 tourists visiting Himachal daily, says DGP

18,500 tourists have been visiting Himachal Pradesh daily, said Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu on Monday.
Updated on Jul 20, 2021 02:49 pm IST

BJP chief JP Nadda to inspect Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh today

The Atal Tunnel was inaugurated by PM Modi in October last year.
Published on Jul 05, 2021 06:32 am IST

Police orders inquiry after video of cop beating man inside Atal tunnel goes viral

The incident took place on Saturday, the police said on Sunday.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 05:49 am IST

Atal Tunnel sees highest single-day traffic, 5,450 vehicles cross from both ends

For the first time since it was opened for vehicular traffic, the tunnel witnessed a record single-day inflow of 5,450 vehicles on Sunday.
Updated on Dec 28, 2020 03:48 pm IST

Atal Tunnel closed again after heavy snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal

An apple orchard after fresh snowfall covered the hills with a white blanket in the upper Shimla area on Saturday.
Published on Dec 12, 2020 12:56 pm IST