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Detailed explanation-1: -Atal Tunnel officially recognised as ‘Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 feet’ by World Book of Records. Atal Tunnel has officially been certified by World Book of Records, as the ‘World’s Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet’, during a landmark ceremony on 09 February 2022, in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Syama Road Tunnel in Jammu is the longest highway tunnel in India. This tunnel was earlier known as Chenani Nashri Tunnel. It is the nine km long tunnel that connects Udhampur to Ramban in Jammu.

Detailed explanation-3: -ATAL TUNNEL – World’s Longest Highway Tunnel The 9.02-kilometer long strategically significant Atal Tunnel, that runs under the Rohtang Pass was constructed on the Manali - Leh Highway in the state of Himachal Pradesh under the challenging conditions of freezing temperatures in extremely difficult terrain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Certified the ‘World’s Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet’, the Atal Tunnel was constructed on the Manali - Leh Highway under the challenging conditions of freezing temperatures in extremely difficult terrain. The 9.02 km long Atal Tunnel was dedicated to the nation by PM Modi on October 3, 2020.