Jawahar Tunnel

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Jawahar Tunnel, also called Banihal Tunnel is a road tunnel in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Named after the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, it was constructed for round-the-year surface transport between 1954 and 1956. The Jawahar tunnel has been operational since 22 December 1956. The length of tunnel is 2.85 km. It has one lane road in either direction. It is situated between Banihāl and Qazigund on NH 1A that has been renumbered NH 44. The tunnel facilitates round-the-year road connectivity between Srinagar and Jammu. ()

Local name: जवाहर सुरंग Opened: 22 December 1956 (67 years ago)Length: 9350 ftCoordinates: 33°30'29"N, 75°12'32"E

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Jammu and KashmirIndia

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Jawahar Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Verinag.

3.2 miNE
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Verinag
82 min walk • History enthusiasts will appreciate the Mughal architecture of the Verinag Spring, as it was originally constructed by Emperor Jahangir in the 17th century. The octagonal stone basin and the surrounding arcade add to the grandeur of this historical site.