Rohtang la in november

Rohtang Pass (or Rohtam Pass) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.979m (13,054ft) above the sea level, located on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. The pass is traversed by the Leh-Manali Highway. Every new season, the road crew has to struggle with their GPS to dig out the road buried under the layers of snow. However, massive and deadly landslides continue, giving the pass its name, which translates to ground of corpses.

Situated about 53 km from Manali, the pass connects Kullu valley with Lahaul and Spiti which in turn provide access to Leh. It’s only open from May to November for motor vehicles and it’s so dangerous the Government of India is building an 8.8km tunnel as an alternative.

What is Rohtang Pass famous for?

Known for its scenic beauty, Rohtang Pass holds strategic importance for India. It's the gateway to Keylong in the landlocked Lahaul Valley from Manali in the state's Kullu district. The surface of the road is asphalted. This road has humbled many egos. It’s not for the sissies and should not be attempted by novice drivers. This pass is an ancient trade route between the people on either side of Pir Panjal. The move to control traffic was also necessary as the area beyond Rohtang Pass (Lahul and Spiti valley) gets connected by road for only three months (July to September) in a year given the rough weather conditions. This is the time when people from Lahul valley transport their cash crop, potatoes and peas to the markets across the Rohtang Pass to Kullu and earn money for the land locked period of 9 months rest of the year.

Is Rohtang pass open in november?

In winters, the pass remains closed but is open from June to November for motor vehicles but it can be closed anytime when the access is not cleared of snow. Specially hazardous is Rani Nallah, that has remained a major bottleneck when traveling to Rohtang Pass in Manali. It’s situated 6 km before the Rohtang Pass and has become a major irritant for tourists and travelers while reaching the Rohtang Pass due to bad road condition. The area has become a constant sliding zone for the past few years. The ordeal at the Rani Nallah starts once the snow starts melting during summer season. The melting snow turns this 2 km stretch into nightmare for the motorists. Entire stretch will be full of slush and mud. There is no respite later with the advent of monsoon season. With rains and the constant sliding of the hill side, the road gets fully covered with the slush. The best time to visit the pass is between May/June to October/November. In the month of May, Rohtang becomes a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts. The pass is also known as Rohtang La. As the vehicle climbs higher on the road, the beauty of the landscape around will leave you awestruck. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves and dangerous dropoffs. The temperature begins to fall with every meter you go higher.