The Manali-Leh highway, which had been closed for five months due to heavy snowfall, was reopened to motorists on Monday.
Officials said the highway was opened after snow-clearing operations were competed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The route is strategic for the movement of the armed forces to areas in Ladakh.
“Traffic between Manali and Leh was resumed. This time the route was reopened earlier than usual,” a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) official said.
“Snow had accumulated up to 30-35 feet in some stretches close to the Baralacha Pass, which was challenging for our men” the official said.
