• Source:JND

The weather in Himachal Pradesh has taken a pleasant turn as snowfall has started in Manali's tourist places, Shinkula and Rohtang, while light drizzle has also started in the valley.

The onset of snowfall in the mountains has raised hopes of increased footfall for a white Christmas. If the weather remains pleasant, Kullu Manali will see a grand Christmas celebration as the Manali administration has begun decorating the Mall Road. Special DJ arrangements have been made to make Christmas Eve memorable for tourists.

Keeping in mind the convenience of tourists, the Kullu district administration has decided to keep the Rohtang Pass open until December 28. SDM Manali Raman Kumar Sharma said that the reopening of the Rohtang Pass will depend on the weather. However, those planning to travel to tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang, etc, will have to pay an increased toll at the Sanwara toll plaza of Solan district, the entry point of the state.

Toll Hike

Revised toll charges have been implemented from 12 o'clock on Saturday night. Now, travelling on the four-lane highway has become expensive. Cars and small vehicles will now have to pay Rs 110 instead of Rs 70. A direct increase of Rs 40 has been made.

According to the new toll rates, one-way travel fee for car, jeep, van, and light motor vehicle has been fixed at Rs 110, return fee within 24 hours at Rs 165, monthly pass for fifty journeys at Rs 3,67,5 and Rs 55 for commercial vehicles registered in the district.

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Rs 180 for LCV

For light commercial vehicles, light goods carriers, or minibuses, the one-way fee has been fixed at Rs 180, which was earlier Rs 115. Return fee within 24 hours is Rs 265, monthly pass at Rs 5,93,5 and Rs 90 for vehicles registered in the district.

For buses and trucks

For buses and trucks (two axles), the one-way fare is Rs 375 against the earlier Rs 240, the return fare is Rs 560, the monthly pass is Rs 12,440, and for commercial vehicles registered in the district, the fee will be Rs 185.

Three-axle commercial vehicles

For three-axle commercial vehicles, one-way charges have been fixed at Rs 405 against Rs 260, return charges at Rs 610, a monthly pass at Rs 13,570, and Rs 205 for vehicles registered in the district.

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Four-Five Axle

Similarly, for HCM, EME, MAV (four to six axle) vehicles, the fee will be Rs 585 one way against 375, Rs 880 return, Rs 19,510 monthly pass, and Rs 295 for vehicles registered in the district.

Oversized vehicle

For oversized vehicles (seven or more axles), the fee is set at Rs 710 one-way against earlier Rs 455, Rs 1,070 return, Rs 23,750 monthly pass, and Rs 355 for vehicles registered in the district.


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