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Solang Valley Road Tip

Road to Solang Valley is smooth till Palchan; a few icy turns near the ropeway after sunset.
Best time to go: before 9 AM.
Tip – park before the last bend to avoid traffic jams and enjoy a short walk with valley views

The road from Banjar to Gushaini is narrow but scenic — waterfalls on one side, pine forest on the other.
Drive carefully after 6 PM; no streetlights and frequent wildlife crossings

Sethan village, 12 km above Manali, is lesser known.
You can rent igloo-style stays here in winter and watch stars all night ❄️✨
4×4 required in snow months (Dec–Feb).

Just 2 km before Chalal Bridge, take the forest trail left — it leads to a quiet riverside patch with pine trees and natural stone seats.
Ideal for morning coffee or peaceful reading with river sound in the background ☕🌲
Locals call it “Silent Point”, and it’s usually empty even in peak season!

The road from Aut to Jibhi is open and in good condition this week!
A few small patches near Banjar are under repair, so drive slow around bends.
Best time to start from Aut is early morning to avoid local traffic and fog.
Perfect weather now — green hills, light mist, and zero crowd! 🌤️

Traffic Update | Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 & Other Routes | 11-10-2025 (0700 HRS)
📍 Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, Jammu/Srinagar
🔹 NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar Highway)
Traffic not fully restored at Thard, Udhampur due to single-lane movement, breakdown of 6 HMVs, and movement of 17 nomadic flocks.
Very slow movement observed between Nashri–Dalwas and Marog–Kishtwari Pather.
➡️ Tomorrow (12-10-2025):
Only one-way traffic for LMVs from Jammu towards Srinagar (0700–1000 hrs from Nagrota).
No LMVs allowed from Srinagar to Jammu.
LMVs from Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban allowed only if they cross Nashri Tunnel before 1000 hrs.
Goods vehicles carrying perishables/livestock advised to follow official timing and route updates.
🔹 HMV Movement:
Due to nomadic movement and breakdowns, HMVs from Jammu side delayed.
Only stranded HMVs in Udhampur will move towards Srinagar.
HMVs from Gazigund towards Jammu allowed only after the up HMV tail crosses Kishtwari Pather.
🔹 Security Forces Convoy:
Advised to move only after confirming NH-44 status with TCU Ramban or Srinagar.
🔹 Alternate Routes:
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244): LMVs allowed both ways (0800–1500 hrs).
SSG Road: LMVs allowed from Minamarg to Kargil (1130–1700 hrs) and Drass to Sonamarg (0730–1100 hrs).
Mughal Road: LMVs/private cars allowed both sides between Behra Malla (Rajouri) and Herpora (Shopian) from 0600–1700 hrs. No HMVs beyond Herpora Naka.
🔸 Advisory:
Travel only after confirming road status from Traffic Control Units (TCUs) at:
📞 Jammu: 0191-2459048 / 0191-2740550 / 9419147732
📞 Srinagar: 0194-2450022 / 0194-2485396 / 18001807091
📞 Ramban: 9419993745 / 1800-180-7043
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Travel Update | Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police (10-10-2025, 0800 HRS)

Latest road status report from Lahaul & Spiti Police indicates that most key routes in the region remain open and clear, ensuring smooth travel conditions for visitors.

✅ Open & Clear Routes:

Darcha to Shinkula

Darcha – Sarchu, Leh (NH-003)

Keylong to Darcha (NH-003)

Keylong to Atal Tunnel (NH-003)

ATR to Manali (NH-003)

Tandi to Udaipur

Udaipur to Tindi, Kadhu Nullah

Kaza to Lossar (NH-505)

Sumdo to Kaza (NH-505)

⚠️ Closed Routes:

Koksar to Palchan via Rohtang Pass (NH-003) — Closed due to prevailing weather conditions

Koksar to Lossar via Kunzum Top — Closed due to weather conditions

SCP ChanderTal — Closed since 03/10/25

📍Travelers are advised to plan ahead and check for real-time updates before proceeding, as weather in high-altitude areas can change rapidly.

Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 & Other Key Routes (10.10.2025)

Here’s the latest traffic advisory from Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K 👇

🛣 Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 (NHW)

⚠️ Not fully restored at Tharad, Udhampur.

Single-lane traffic, breakdown of 3 HMVs, and movement of nomadic flocks causing delays.

Goods carriers (HMV/LMV) carrying perishables/livestock advised to move cautiously due to poor road conditions at Tharad, Nashri–Dalwas, and Marog–Kishtwar Pathar.

Only one-way LMV traffic (Srinagar ➜ Jammu) permitted tomorrow, subject to weather.

LMVs from Jammu ➜ Srinagar not allowed on NH-44 tomorrow.

Navyug Tunnel (Qazigund side): LMVs from Srinagar ➜ Jammu allowed between 07:00–10:00 hrs.

Mughal Road: Open for LMVs both ways.

HMVs: Allowed from Jakhani (Udhampur) towards Srinagar only after clearance of Tharad stretch.

Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag (NH-244): ❌ Closed due to snow accumulation.

🗻 SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri–Kargil)

Open for regulated traffic; LMVs ➜ from Srinagar to Kargil: 07:30–10:00 hrs, HMVs ➜ 11:30–17:30 hrs.

🚗 Mughal Road (via Poonch)

Open both ways (Jammu ⇄ Srinagar).

LMVs/Private cars allowed 06:00–17:00 hrs.

HMV movement restricted except for fresh fruit carriers from Shopian ➜ Poonch.

🕐 Cut-off Timings (LMVs via Mughal Road towards Srinagar)

Akhnoor – 12:30 PM

Bhambla – 1:30 PM

Rajouri – 3:30 PM

Manjakote – 4:00 PM

Surankote – 5:00 PM

Behramgala – 5:30 PM

⚠️ Travel Advisory:
Travelers are advised to confirm the road status with Traffic Control Units before journeying. Follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking or wrong-lane driving.

🗒 Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K

Road Update | District Kinnaur (10.10.2025, 8 AM)

Here’s the latest road condition report from Kinnaur Police 👇

1️⃣ Chaura to Samdo (NH-05) – ✅ Open (Traffic at Nigulsari allowed from each side in 30-minute intervals due to narrow stretch)
2️⃣ Powari to Kalpa (NH505A) – ✅ Open
3️⃣ Karcham to Chitkul – ✅ Open (Traffic diverted via Astangche due to road collapse near Sangla Bus Stand)
4️⃣ Wangtoo to Kafnoo – ✅ Open
5️⃣ Bhabhanagar to Nichar – ✅ Open
6️⃣ Namgia to Shipkila – ✅ Open

All routes across Kinnaur are open, but travelers are advised to drive cautiously, especially around Nigulsari and Sangla areas.

🗒 Source: Kinnaur Police

Road Update | Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police (09-10-2025, 08:00 HRS)

Latest road status from Lahaul & Spiti Police:

CLOSED: Darcha–Shinkula, Darcha–Sarchu (NH-003), Koksar–Palchan via Rohtang Pass (NH-003), and Koksar–Lossar via Kunzum Top — all due to prevailing weather conditions.

OPEN: Keylong–Darcha (NH-003), Keylong–Atal Tunnel, ATR–Manali (NH-003), Tandi–Udaipur, Udaipur–Tindi (Kadhu Nullah), Kaza–Lossar (NH-505), and Sumdo–Kaza (NH-505).

SCP Chandertal: Remains closed since 03-10-2025.

🌤 Weather: Predominantly partly cloudy across the region.
🗺 Travelers are advised to check local updates and plan cautiously while heading toward higher routes.

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