In a major relief for residents and tourism stakeholders of Spiti valley, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has reopened the strategic Sumdo-Kaza-Gramphu highway via Kunzum Pass for the movement of 4x4 vehicles after remaining shut for over six months due to heavy snowfall. The reopening has restored direct connectivity between the remote tribal valley of Spiti and the Manali-Lahaul region.