Leh Ladhak | Atal Tunnel Rohtang | Day 2 | manali to jispa | a memorable Day
Manali To Jispa – Day 2 is the real beginning of the Leh Ladakh Bike Ride. Jispa is Just 94 KM from manali and is today’s ride is the most comfortable and easy. Well paved roads and scenic views just enough to refresh your soul.
Few highlights of our journey –
Atal Tunnel (also known as Rohtang Tunnel) is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh, India. At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest highway single-tube tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world when completed. The tunnel reduces the travel time and overall distance between Manali and Keylong on the way to Leh.
Sissu – A beautiful Village located on the banks of river Chandra in Lahaul, Sissu is Just 40 km from Manali. The first Village on the way to Leh city from Manali situated at an altitude of 10,235 Ft . You have to travel through Solang valley and Atal tunnel to reach Sissu. If you love snow, the Perfect season to visit Sissu is winter. You can witness the fresh thick layer of snow all along the road and mountains..
Keylong – A small and Beautiful town situated in Lahaul part of lahaul Spiti District. It is just 70 Km from Manali via Atal Tunnel is a perfect place to enjoy nature at its best. Kyelang or Keylong is based on the banks of river bhaga. If you decide to spend some time in keylong you might like to visit Kardang ( The largest most important monastery in Lahaul), Shasur, and Tayul monasteries, all within a radius of few kilometres of Kyelang.
Jispa :-(elevation 3,200 m or 10,500 ft; population 332) is a village in Lahaul, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located 22 km north of Keylong and 7 km south of Darcha, along the Manali-Leh Highway and the Bhaga river. There are approximately 20 villages between Jispa and Keylong