National Highway 181 (India)

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National Highway 181
Route information
Length211 km (131 mi)
Major junctions
North endCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
South endGundlupet, Karnataka
Location
StatesTamil Nadu: 156 km (97 mi)
Karnataka: 55 km (34 mi)
Primary
destinations
Coimbatore - Mettupalayam - Udhagamandalam - Gundlupet
Highway system
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National Highway 181, commonly referred to as NH 181, is a highway connecting the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu to Gundlupete in Karnataka state, South India.[1] The city of Mysuru is connected to Ooty by road via Nanjanagudu, Gundlupete, Bandipur and Gudalur. The national highway 181 passes through Bandipur Tiger Reserve (National Park) and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, hence vehicular traffic is restricted at night. Wild animals like elephants, bison, bears, tiger, and leopards can be spotted sometimes on this highway in the tiger reserve stretches. NH 181 after Ooty goes to Coonoor, Mettupalayam, Karamadai and ends in Coimbatore city.

Highway Number Source Destination Via
181 Coimbatore Gundlupet Karamadai, Mettupalayam, Coonoor, Udagamandalam, Gudalur, Mudhumalai Tiger reseve(Theppakadu).

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Rationalization of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). Govt of India. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2011.

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