How to drive the Atal Tunnel: what nobody tells you

The Atal Tunnel is 9km of straight, dark, cold road under the Rohtang massif — and it catches unprepared drivers off guard.

Before the tunnel

Fuel up at Manali. Clean your windscreen. Switch headlights on before you enter — your eyes need the help adjusting.

Inside

Maintain the posted speed and a strict following distance; there are cameras and marked gaps for a reason. No stopping, no photos, no lane changes. Exit into bright snow-glare — sunglasses help.

— SteerClub Team