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Manali-Leh Highway Opens After 42 Days as BRO Soldiers Brave Sub-Zero Cold

Manali-Leh Highway Opens After 42 Days as BRO Soldiers Brave Sub-Zero Cold

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May 13, 2026

Following a grueling 42-day snow clearance operation in freezing conditions, the Border Roads Organisation has successfully restored the 427-km strategic Manali-Leh highway, marking a major milestone for military logistics and high-altitude tourism.