The National Highway-44 (NH44) is the longest national highway in India. It starts from Srinagar and goes all the way to Kanyakumari. Constructed under the National Highways Development Project (NHDC), it covers the North-South corridor of NHDP. This national highway is managed and maintained by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
NH44: Length of the longest highway in India
The NH44 running from the north to the southern corridor of India is 3,745 km. While the NH44 was not the longest route from the beginning, it came into existence after seven different national highways were put together.
NH44 route: Cities and states passing through this highway
The national highways that constitute NH44 include NH1A, which is in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir; NH1 began from the states of Punjab and Haryana and ended at Delhi. The next parts included are the NH2, which started at Delhi and ended in the city of Agra, followed by NH3, which started from the latter and ended at Gwalior.
The NH3 was formerly known as the Agra Bombay highway before it was included in the NH44. Other highways included NH75 and NH26, which ended at Jhansi, and lastly, the NH7, which ran through Nagpur, Adilabad, Nirmal, Hyderabad, Kamareddy, Kurnool, and Mehboob Nagar, Anantapur, Bangalore, Karur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Madurai, Kovilpatti and Tirunelveli finally ending at Kanyakumari.
Another important addition to NH 44was the Chenani Nashri Tunnel, which Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, inaugurated on April 2, 2017.
NH44 map: States connected
The number of states that the highway connects to is 11. They are Jammu and Kashmir (304 km), Himachal Pradesh (11 km), Punjab (279 km), Haryana(257 km), Uttar Pradesh(287 km), Madhya Pradesh(547 km), Maharashtra( 260 km), Telangana (533 km), Andhra Pradesh (260 km), Karnataka (135 km) and Tamil Nadu (630 km).
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NH44: Major attractions to visit along the road
Following are some of the must-visit places located along NH44.
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Kashmir
Referred to as the heaven on earth, Kashmir consists of beautiful mountains covered in snow, meadows. Kashmir also has authentic dishes that will satiate your food cravings including rogan josh and the delicious yakhni pulao.
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Ludhiana and Jalandhar
The green revolution of India is renowned for having taken place in the state of Punjab, which is the next stop on NH44. Other than the beautiful farms and forests, you can then enjoy traditional customs and festivals that take place in this state amongst a variety of colours and explicit traditions, along with enjoying authentic Punjabi food, including the famous parathas with Sarson ka Saag.
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Agra
The Taj Mahal is situated in the city of Agra and is referred to as one of the seven wonders of the world. Since NH44 passes through Agra, you can visit the Taj.
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Kurukshetra
Situated in Haryana, Kurukshetra falls on the route of the NH44. You can also visit the Shri Krishna Museum and the Brahma Sarovar.
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Mathura
Situated along the banks of the Yamuna, Mathura can be visited when NH44.
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Nagpur
Situated in the Deccan region of the country, Nagpur is along the NH44.
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Madurai
Madurai is known for its skyline and an addition of 14 Gopurams. One of the most prominent locations to visit in this city is the Meenakshi Temple.
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Kanyakumari
As mentioned earlier, NH44 ends at the city of Kanyakumari, where you can visit three beautiful water bodies along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian sea and the Indian ocean.
NH44 Highway historical sites tour
The NH44 passess through 11 states, which includes Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. On the way, travellers will come across many historical sites:
Kurukshetra: Visit the famous Shri Krishna Museum located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Brahma Sarovar, a holy water body, is also located in the same city.
Agra: The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra, and Jahangir Mahal are some of the historical places to explore in the city.
Mathura: The city is popular among the devotees of Lord Krishna and other tourists as it has ancient temples.
Anantapur: Officially known as Anantapuramu, Anantapur is located in Andhra Pradesh and famous for its temples and churches. The art and carvings of the caves and temples are an attraction for tourists.
NH44: Speed limit
Given the notifications issued by the ministry, one must follow the rules and regulations on the national highway to ensure vehicle safety and smooth running. These rules include the following:
Speed limit on NH44 for cars
Vehicles running on NH44 are required to strictly have a limit of 100 kmph, while for the expressway, it can be increased to 120 kmph.
Speed limit on NH44 for two-wheelers
Since heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks run on this Highway along with cars, there is a specific speed limit that should be maintained by smaller two-wheelers which is 80 kmph for both expressways and highways. For heavy-duty vehicles, on the other hand, such as trucks, the speed limit is 100 kmph.
NH44 Highway road trip guide
When driving along the NH44, commuters must adhere to the traffic rules and regulations. The maximum speed limit is 100 kmph for four-wheeler vehicle and 120 kmph for four-wheeler vehicle.
NH44 Highway food trail
Commuters will find plenty of food outlets such as Mc Donald’s, KFCs, on the way when travelling through the NH44 route. NH44 is a popular restaurant in Delhi, which offers various cuisines such as Kashmiri, Mughlai, north Indian, south Indian, Gujarati and Maharashtrian food.
FAQs
How long is NH44?
Referred to as the longest national highway in India, NH44 runs 3745 km from northern Srinagar to southern Kanyakumari.
How long will it take to cover the entire length of NH44?
It will take approximately 65 hours to cover NH44, running from Srinagar to Kanyakumari without stops.
Who is in charge of maintaining the National highways of India?
The National highways of India are monitored and maintained under the supervision of the National Highway Authority of India, referred to as the NHAI.
What are some important cities along NH44 highway?
Several important cities on this Highway include Srinagar, Jammu, Delhi, Faridabad, Kurukshetra, Gwalior, Lalitpur, Jalandhar, Jhansi, Hyderabad, Kamareddy, as well as Kanyakumari.
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