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| map_notes = Map of the National Highway in red   
| map_notes = Map of the National Highway in red   
| image = Himalayan Expressway, Village Tipra, Panchkula, Haryana.jpeg
| image = Himalayan Expressway, Village Tipra, Panchkula, Haryana.jpeg
| image_notes = [[Himalayan Expressway]], part of NH-5 approaching [[Sivalik Hills|Shivalik hills]] on way to Shimla
| image_notes = [[Himalayan Expressway]], part of NH-5 approaching [[Sivalik Hills|Shivalik hills]] on the way to Shimla
| spur_type = NH
| spur_type = NH
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| terminus_a = [[Firozpur]] <!-- Road begins here. Include Route No. if road starts from another Major route-->
| terminus_a = [[Firozpur]] <!-- Road begins here. Include Route No. if road starts from another Major route-->
| junction = {{plainlist| <!--Use {{plainlist|}}. Only include Primary highways (single & double digit numbered routes) and Inter-state highways. Maximum 10 entries-->
| junction = {{plainlist| <!--Use {{plainlist|}}. Only include Primary highways (single & double digit numbered routes) and Inter-state highways. Maximum 10 entries-->
* {{jct|NH|205|country=IND}}, [[Shimla]]
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| direction_b = East
| direction_b = East
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| next_route = 105 <!-- next route in highway numbering system (NH 701A - NH 2 - NH 102) -->
| next_route = 105 <!-- next route in highway numbering system (NH 701A - NH 2 - NH 102) -->
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'''National Highway 5''' ('''NH5'''), is a primary [[National Highway (India)|national highway]] in India, running from West to East, connecting Firozpur in Punjab to the [[China|Sino]]-[[India]]n border at [[Shipki La]]. The highway passes through [[Moga, Punjab|Moga]], [[Jagraon]], [[Ludhiana]], [[Mohali]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Panchkula]], [[Kalka]], [[Solan]], [[Shimla]], [[Theog]], [[Narkanda]], [[Kumarsain]], [[Rampur Bushahr]] and continues along the [[Sutlej River]] till its terminus near the [[Tibet]] border.<ref name="New Numbers">{{cite web |title=Rationalization of Numbering Systems of National Highways |publisher=Govt of India |url=http://www.morth.nic.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf |date=28 April 2010 |access-date=21 Aug 2011}}</ref>
'''National Highway 5''' ('''NH5''') is a primary [[National Highway (India)|national highway]] in India, running from West to East, connecting [[Firozpur]] in Punjab to the [[China|Sino]]-[[India]]n border at [[Shipki La]]. The highway passes through [[Moga, Punjab|Moga]], [[Jagraon]], [[Ludhiana]], [[Mohali]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Panchkula]], [[Kalka]], [[Solan]], [[Shimla]], [[Theog]], [[Narkanda]], [[Kumarsain]], [[Rampur Bushahr]] and continues along the [[Sutlej River]] till its terminus near the [[Tibet]] border.<ref name="New Numbers">{{cite web |title=Rationalization of Numbering Systems of National Highways |publisher=Govt of India |url=http://www.morth.nic.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf |date=28 April 2010 |access-date=21 Aug 2011}}</ref>


== Route ==
== Route ==
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=== Himachal Pradesh ===
=== Himachal Pradesh ===
Haryana border - [[Parwanoo]], [[Solan]], [[Shimla]], [[Theog]], [[Narkanda]], [[Kumarsain]], [[Rampur, Himachal Pradesh|Rampur Bushahr]], Chini, [[Shipki La]] at Sino-Indian border
Haryana border - [[Parwanoo]], [[Solan]], [[Shimla]], [[Theog]], [[Narkanda]], [[Kumarsain]], [[Rampur, Himachal Pradesh|Rampur Bushahr]], Chini, [[Shipki La]] at Sino-Indian border
This section contains the [[Himalayan Expressway]], which was damaged by [[2023 North India floods|floods and landslides in 2023]]. Geologists argue that highway construction had destabilized the slopes and left the area vulnerable to landslides.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-17 |title=Kalka-Shimla road: many questions on highway construction |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/kalka-shimla-road-highway-construction-nhai-premium-8896056/ |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


== Junctions ==  
== Junctions ==  
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of National Highways in India by highway number|List of National Highways in India]]
* [[List of national highways in India]]
* [[List of National Highways in India by state]]
* [[List of national highways in India by state]]


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://openstreetmap.org/browse/relation/3195290 NH 5 on OpenStreetMap]
* [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/11638060 NH 5 on OpenStreetMap]
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[[Category:National highways in India]]
[[Category:National highways of India]]
[[Category:National Highways in Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:National highways in Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:National Highways in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:National highways in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:National Highways in Chandigarh]]
[[Category:National highways in Chandigarh]]
[[Category:National Highways in Haryana]]
[[Category:National highways in Haryana]]
[[Category:Transport in Firozpur]]
[[Category:Transport in Firozpur]]

Latest revision as of 11:40, 14 October 2025


National Highway 5 shield}}
National Highway 5
Map of the National Highway in red
Route information
Maintained by NHAI
Length660.2 km (410.2 mi)
Major junctions
West endFirozpur
 
East endShipki La, Sino-Indian border
Location
StatesPunjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
Primary
destinations
Moga, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Mohali, Chandigarh, Panchkula, Kalka, Solan, Shimla, Theog, Narkanda, Kumarsain, Rampur, Chini
Highway system
NH4-IN.svg NH 4NH105-IN.svg NH 105

National Highway 5 (NH5) is a primary national highway in India, running from West to East, connecting Firozpur in Punjab to the Sino-Indian border at Shipki La. The highway passes through Moga, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Mohali, Chandigarh, Panchkula, Kalka, Solan, Shimla, Theog, Narkanda, Kumarsain, Rampur Bushahr and continues along the Sutlej River till its terminus near the Tibet border.[1]

Route[edit | edit source]

Schematic map of National Highways in India

NH5 traverses the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and union territory of Chandigarh in India.[2][3]

Punjab[edit | edit source]

Firozpur, Moga, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Kharar, Morinda, Mohali - Chandigarh border

Chandigarh[edit | edit source]

Punjab border at Mohali, exits at Zirakpur in Punjab

Punjab[edit | edit source]

Zirakpur - Haryana border

Haryana[edit | edit source]

Punjab border - Panchkula, Surajpur, Pinjore, Kalka bypass - H.P. border

Himachal Pradesh[edit | edit source]

Haryana border - Parwanoo, Solan, Shimla, Theog, Narkanda, Kumarsain, Rampur Bushahr, Chini, Shipki La at Sino-Indian border

This section contains the Himalayan Expressway, which was damaged by floods and landslides in 2023. Geologists argue that highway construction had destabilized the slopes and left the area vulnerable to landslides.[4]

Junctions[edit | edit source]

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NH 354 near Firozpur.
NH 354B near Firozpur
NH 54 near Talwandi Bhai
NH 105B near Moga
NH 703 near Moga
NH 44 near Doraha
NH 205 near Kharar
NH 205A near Kharar
NH 152 near Zirakpur
NH 7 near Zirakpur
NH 105 near Pinjore
NH 907A near Kumarhatti
NH 205 near Shimla
NH 705 near Theog
NH 305 near Sainj
NH 505A near Powari
NH 505 near Khab.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Rationalization of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). Govt of India. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
  2. "New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  3. "The List of National Highways in India" (PDF). Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  4. "Kalka-Shimla road: many questions on highway construction". The Indian Express. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.

External links[edit | edit source]


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