The pan-Indian television channel HistoryTV18 on Wednesday announced its latest documentary, ‘Modern Marvel: Atal Tunnel’ will premiere on October 20, at 9:00 PM.

The documentary chronicles the world-record-setting feat, created in some of the harshest conditions on the planet.

It showcases the story of the indomitable human spirit and the wonders of modern engineering.

The documentary which shows the making of the world’s longest high-altitude tunnel, Piercing through the Pir Panjal range in India’s Western Himalayas, India’s newest man-made marvel was dedicated to the nation on October 3, 2020.

It’s the longest high-altitude highway tunnel in the world.

At over 10,000 feet above sea level, the 9.02 km tunnel and road-link, connects Leh, in strategically sensitive Ladakh, with Manali via Keylong in Himachal Pradesh.

Speaking on the documentary, Avinash Kaul, Managing Director – A+E Networks | TV18 and CEO-Broadcast for Network18, said, “With ‘Modern Marvel: Atal Tunnel’ the team at HistoryTV18 continues to deliver riveting originals, with top-notch production values and exemplary storytelling that bring to life India’s stories that are as important historically, as they are entertaining and engaging.”

“The Atal Tunnel is undoubtedly one of the great Modern Marvels of 21st-century India, in its making, we have witnessed the making of history. We’re proud to have had the opportunity to tell its remarkable story,” Avinash added.