Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

PM Modi inaugurates Sonamarg Tunnel, connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh will increase, Amarnath Yatra will be done easily


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has today inaugurated the Sonamarg (Z-Morh) Tunnel in Ganderbal district. In such a situation, this tunnel connecting Gagangir and Sonmarg will make the journey to Ladakh easier in summer. With which there is good news for those who want to go to Ladakh. Let us tell you, this tunnel has been designed to handle approximately 11,000 vehicles with a capacity of 80 kilometers.

This tunnel is 12 kilometers long. During the inauguration the entire inauguration is decorated with flowers like a bride. The most special feature of this tunnel is that now one can easily go to Sonamarg in every season. This tunnel will be the biggest gift from the Government of India to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Let us know about the specialty of the tunnel. (photo credit: wikipedia and @drdarakhshan@x)

When did the construction start?

According to media reports, the Sonamarg (Z-Morh) Tunnel project was worth more than Rs 2,700 crore. The construction of the tunnel started in the year 2015. Let us tell you, it has a 6.4 kilometer long Sonamarg main tunnel. Which includes entry and exit routes. Situated at an altitude of 8,650 feet above sea level, this tunnel will boost transportation between Srinagar and Sonamarg. In which one can travel to Srinagar and Sonamarg in all seasons. Let us tell you, the biggest benefit of this tunnel will be on the tourism sector also.

Kashmir will get new momentum

​The benefits of the inauguration of Sonamarg (Z-Morh) Tunnel will also reach the people of Kashmir. It is believed that the inauguration of the tunnel will give new momentum to Kashmir, but will also bring further improvement in the lives of the people there. Not only this, now through the tunnel Tourists going to Kashmir The number is also expected to increase.

Travel will not stop even during snowfall

​Due to the inauguration of Sonamarg (Z-Morh) Tunnel, travel can now be done in all seasons. Let us tell you that the roads used to be blocked due to snowfall, due to which the local people and tourists had to suffer the most, but now this will not happen. Now many vehicles can easily pass through this tunnel even during snowfall and rain.

Those going to Kargil Ladakh will benefit

Officials say that this will be a historic moment when the tunnel is inaugurated. Although the inauguration of the tunnel will benefit many people, but mainly Kargil Ladakh will benefit from this tunnel, because during winter a part of Kargil Ladakh used to remain completely disconnected, which will no longer happen due to this tunnel. . Let us tell you that tourists and the Indian Army were not able to reach that part, but now this will not happen.

Now you will be able to do Amarnath Yatra comfortably

Now more devotees from across the country will be able to visit Amarnath through Sonamarg (Z-Morh) Tunnel. Let us tell you, the roads used to be closed during snowfall, but now with the construction of the tunnel, one can come and go to Sonamarg anytime. Holy Amarnath Yatra via Baltal Sonamarg is another popular pilgrimage route for devotees. If you too have been planning to go on Amarnath Yatra for a long time, then now it is going to be very easy for you.

Now travel time will be reduced

Now travel time will be reduced

We have already told you that this tunnel will further improve the connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh and will help in connecting interior Kashmir to the rest of the country during the winter season, but the most important thing is that due to the tunnel. Travel time will also be reduced.

Let us tell you that due to the tunnel, the distance between Gagangir and Sonamarg will reduce by about 6 kilometers, earlier it used to take one hour to cover this distance, now it will take 15 minutes. Which clearly means that the consumption of diesel and petrol of vehicles will also reduce.



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