Nature’s Fury Halts Longest Leh-Delhi Bus Route, HRTC Faces Losses Amidst Disruptions
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The wrath of nature has struck, and the longest bus route in the country, the Leh-Delhi route (1026 km), has come to a halt. Due to the unavailability of drivers, the HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) is facing significant losses. Since heavy rainfall across the state on July 8, life has been disrupted, and bus services on the Leh-Delhi route have been suspended. Some improvement was seen on July 15, and the Kelang Depot of HRTC continued bus services on the Leh-Delhi route until July 27.
However, due to the shortage of drivers, the corporation had to temporarily halt bus operations between Leh and Delhi starting from July 28. Now, the Kelang bus depot remains idle. Additionally, the road to Leh is officially closed from September 15. Sanjay Karki, the in-charge of the Kelang Depot, mentioned that buses are ready at the Kelang bus depot for passengers traveling between Leh and Delhi, but due to the lack of drivers, the buses have been stationary since July 28.
A Thrilling Journey Through Passes The buses on this route offer passengers a thrilling journey through high mountain passes. The journey takes travelers through Baralacha (16,500 feet), Nakeela (15,547 feet), Tanglangla (17,480 feet), and Lachung La (16,616 feet). Tourists and regular passengers can enjoy this 1026 km journey at the cost of only 1736 rupees. The bus service on this route began on June 8, but due to the adverse weather conditions and disasters, the service has been greatly affected.
Kelang Depot’s Name in the Limca Book of Records The Kelang Depot’s bus service, which covers a journey of over a thousand kilometers and passes through high mountain passes, has been recorded in the Limca Book of Records.
