In this page, we shall keep you updated about the Manali-Rohtang pass road status.
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2019
13 December: Heavy snowfall
With Manali-Leh highway covered with 1ft to 4ft fresh snow in last 24 hours, Rohtang will not connect with Manali by road soon in the future and may take several days or even weeks. BRO has not cleared yet whether it will clear snow from the road or not.
2019
12 December: Heavy snowfall blocks Rohtang road
The Manali-Rohtang highway has blocked beyond Kothi, 13km from Manali. Kothi has received 45cm snow, Gulaba received 60cm snow while Rohtang has received over 90cm more snow. There is no chance of opening of Rohtang highway in next few weeks.
2019
9 December: Rohtang highway restored
BRO on Monday evening cleared snow from Manali-Rohtang-Keylong highway. Depending on the surface condition, civil administration may allow traffic movement on the highway on Tuesday. Tourists will not be allowed beyond Gulaba due to security reasons.
2019
4 December: Rohtang road to open in two days
Being closed for over a week now, BRO is again clearing snow from Manali-Rohtang-Keylong highway. The road is clear till Marhi while Rohtang is expected to open by Thursday evening. But, tourists will not be allowed to go to Rohtang pass. Tourists can see snow at Solang, Kothi and Gulaba.
2019
27 November: More snowfall in Manali
Very heavy snowfall at Rohtang pass, Marhi and Gulaba has blocked the Rohtang road one more time. This time Solang valley and Kothi have also received over 6 inches of snow. Tourists can see snow at Solang and Kothi.
2019
21 November: Highway opens and blocks
A large number of vehicles, including stranded apple trucks were evacuated from Lahaul via Rohtang pass on Wednesday. Fresh snowfall has again blocked Rohtang highway. One oil tanker has stranded near Rohtang. Heavy snowfall warning in the next 24 hours.
2019
14 November: Snowfall blocks highway
A day after the highway was opened to traffic, another spell of snowfall has blocked Rohtang highway completely. A few vehicles have stranded.
2019
07 November: Kothi, Gulaba, Rohtang receive snow
Kothi and Solang valley experienced season’s first snowfall. Rohtang pass has received over 60cm of fresh snow. Manali-Rohtang highway has blocked again.
2019
03 November: Manali-Rohtang road blocked after snowfall
The snowfall at Rohtang pass has blocked the Manali-Rohtang highway. All vehicles, including tourist cabs, are not being allowed to go beyond Gulaba check post. Rohtang pass is expected to open again in one or two days.
2019
30 June: Manali-Rohtang-Spiti road opens
The Manali-Spiti road that passes through Rohtang pass, Gramphoo and Kunzum pass has opened for traffic. BRO has resumed light vehicle traffic on the road on Sunday.
2019
10 June: Manali-Leh Highway opens
BRO has opened Manali-Leh highway for vehicular traffic. Tourists can go to Leh from Manali after getting permit to cross Rohtang pass from June 10.
2019
01 June: Rohtang pass opens for tourists
Finally tourists can visit Rohtang pass after obtaining online permit. The Rohtang pass will remain open from 1st June till next winter season until snow blocks the road. Rohtang will remain closed every Tuesday for road maintenance purpose.
2019
31 May: Tourists can go to Lahaul
Providing relief to tourists who want to visit Lahaul valley beyond Rohtang pass, Kullu administration has started issuing manual permits to cross Rohtang pass. The permits are available from SDM office in Manali. A hotel booking voucher, authority letter and Aadhaar of booking agent and your undertaking is required for permit. Such vehicles/tourists can not come back to Manali on the say day.
2019
29 May: Rohtang pass to open for tourists from June 1
Kullu administration on Wednesday announced to open Rohtang pass for tourists from June 1. Tourists can visit Rohtang after obtaining online permits. Currently, tourists are being allowed to go till Marhi and Beas nullah to see snow. Tourists can enjoy 10 to 20ft of snow at Rohtang pass.
2019
19 May: Manali-Rohtang-Keylong road opens
The Manali-Rohtang-Keylong opened on Sunday morning at 4am. BRO informed that they worked all night to facilitate voters of Lahaul valley and connected Lahaul valley with Manali. Tourists will not be allowed to use this road for some days.
2019
03 May: Tourists can go till Marhi from May 5
Kullu administration today said tourists can now visit Marhi, below Rohtang pass, from Sunday. For this, they need to obtain online permit for their vehicle. He also informed that efforts are being made to open Rohtang pass before May 15.
2019
01 May: Road cleared 3km short of Rohtang
Though Rohtang pass received 15cm more snow today, snow clearance on Manali-Rohtang highway is continuing. BRO has cleared snow upto 1km beyond Rahni nullah, 3km short of Rohtang pass.
2019
16 April: Gulaba opens for tourists
Kullu administration has opened Gulaba for tourists. However, no tourist vehicle would be allowed to cross the check-post. There will be no limit on number of vehicles till Gulaba where tourists can see 2 to 5ft of snow. No permit is required to go till Gulaba.
2019
09 April: Snow cleared till Chumbak Mor
BRO has cleared snow till Chumbak Mor, 30km from Manali and 21km short of Rohtang pass. Road till Beas Nala and Marhi is expected to be cleared of snow by April 20-25. BRO has said that it will open Rohtang pass by mid May. However, Rohtang will be opened for tourists by end of May or early June.
2019
25 March: Snow clearance begins after puja
BRO on Monday started snow clearance operation on Manali-Rohtang highway officially after organizing a puja at Gulaba for the safety of jawans and machines. BRO officials said one team is advancing from Gulaba towards Sarchu and other from Sissu (Lahaul) towards Rohtang. They said machines are cutting 6-7ft of snow at Gulaba while snow depth is expected to be 40 to 50ft near Rohtang pass. BRO wants to clear snow from Rohtang before elections scheduled for May 19 so that Lahaul valley connects with Manali. Read full story here.
2019
17 March: Snow cleared till lower Gulaba
Finally, BRO has started clearing snow from Manali-Rohtang road on a war footing. BRO’s men and machines have cleared snow till tourist barrier in Gulaba. The jawans had to remove 8 to 10ft of snow here. They may have to cut over 30ft of snow beyond Marhi. The highway is expected to open late as the region has received more snow than last year.
2019
02 March: More snowfall
Fresh western disturbance has brought more snowfall to Manali. The area between Palchan and Rohtang pass is receiving heavy snow. Gulaba received over 20cm fresh snow. Marhi and Rohtang pass are expected to have received more than 40cm of snow on Saturday. Cold waves have gripped entire valley.
2019
08 February: Heaviest snowfall of season
Himachal witnessed heaviest snowfall of the season. Keylong received over 90cm snow in 48 hours. From Manali till Leh, the entire stretch received heavy snow. Border Roads Organization (BRO) had removed snow from most stretches of the highway in Lahaul but this snowfall has undone their efforts. Manali-Rohtang stretch, in any condition, will not open before April end.
2019
25 January: More snowfall in Manali, Rohtang
After overnight snowfall, Manali, Rohtang and nearby places are still getting heavy snow. The winter season this year has been good for tourism as Rohtang and nearby areas have enough snow in store for summer months. Meanwhile, there is possibility that Rohtang will not open in April for vehicular traffic.
2019
23 January: Heaviest snowfall of season in Himachal
Eight districts of Himachalreceived heaviest snow of the season. Manali has received over 30cm of snow. Rohtang pass, which remains inaccessible in winter months, has received about 200cm of snow in last 48 hours. Total snow accumulation on Rohtang pass is about 20ft (600cm). The Manali-Rohtang pass highway is expected to open by first week of May.
2019
13 January: Manali wakes up to thick layer of snow
People of Manali, Shimla and Dalhousie woke up to thick layer of snow today. While Solang and Kothi have received over 45cm of snow, Gulaba, Marhi and Rohtang pass are expected to have received over 60cm, 75cm and 90cm of fresh snow respectively.
2019
05 January: More snowfall on Rohtang pass
Over 50cm of snow on Rohtang pass has added to the thickness. The snowfall is continuing and weatherman has predicted more snowfall in next few days. Entire 51-km stretch of Manali-Rohtang pass road is covered with thick layer of snow. Total snow accumulation of snow on Rohtang is about 10ft (300cm).
2018
11 December: Heavy snowfall blocks Rohtang
Rohtang pass has received over 60cm of snow in last 48 hours. The snow has blocked the Manali-Rohtang-Keylong highway. The rescue posts on either sides of Rohtang are not allowing both vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement towards Rohtang pass. Taking precautionary measures, tourist movement too has been restricted to Solang and Palchan.
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