Transport·Planned— Proposed — DPR Prepared, Not Yet Sanctioned
Bilaspur–Manali–Leh Railway
Himachal Pradesh–Ladakh, India
Mountain view near Leh, Ladakh · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg (CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)
₹1.31 Lakh Cr
Proposed 489 km strategic railway to Ladakh, 270 km through tunnels
A proposed 489 km strategic railway line connecting Bilaspur, Manali, and Leh, with 270 km running through tunnels. A detailed project report (DPR) has been prepared, but this is not yet a sanctioned construction project.
Length
489 km
Tunnels
270 km
Estimated cost
₹1.31 Lakh Cr
Status
DPR prepared; not yet sanctioned
Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India
Last verified Aug 8, 2026
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