♥ Expert Guide by a Kashmir-based Local Explorer THE JAWAHAR TUNNEL "The Historic Gateway to the Kashmir Valley" The iconic entrance to the Jawahar Tunnel. For decades, travelling from Jammu to Kashmir was an experience defined by one massive milestone: the true excitement only began when you reached the Jawahar Tunnel . Located high below the Banihal Pass at an elevation of 2,194 meters, this tunnel served as the official, historic gateway to the Kashmir Valley. Constructed in the 1950s, the tunnel is approximately 2.85 km (nearly 3000 meters) long, cutting directly through the heart of the formidable Pir Panjal mountain range. It consists of two parallel tubes that provided a lifeline to the valley for over half a century. 🛣️ The New Era: Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel If you are travelling on Highway 44 today, you will notice that regular traffic no longer goes through the Jawa...
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