Why is the Zojila tunnel a game changer? | Explains

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The world’s longest high-altitude tunnel, spanning 13.14 kilometres at an altitude of 11,578 feet, achieved a breakthrough on June 9, 2026. Built at a cost of ?6,800 crore, the Zojila tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, traversing a region that was long considered to be formidable in the Himalayas.