Silkyara Tunnel

April 21, 2025

Current context: Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand will be named after Baba Baukhnag.

Key Details

Type: Bi-directional, double-lane tunnel
Length: 4.531 km
Location: On the Yamunotri National Highway, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand
Project: Part of the Char Dham All-Weather Road Project
Impact: Will reduce the distance between Gangotri and Yamunotri by approximately 25 km
Baba Baukhnag: A revered local deity worshipped by communities in and around Uttarkashi district,Considered a guardian spirit of the mountains.