National Highway 1 (India)

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For the old National Highway 1, see National Highway 44 (India).
For the old National Highway 1A, see National Highway 44 (India).

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National Highway 1
Route information
Maintained by BRO
Length534 km (332 mi)
Major junctions
East end NH 3, Leh
 
West endInvalid type: S, Hattian Bala
Location
StatesJammu & Kashmir, Ladakh
Primary
destinations		Baramulla, Srinagar, Kargil
Highway system
← NH87-IN.svg NH 87→ NH301-IN.svg NH 301


Schematic map of National Highways in India

National Highway 1 (NH 1) in India runs between the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. It comprises parts of old NH1A and NH1D.[1][2] The number 1 indicates, under the new numbering system,[2] that it is the northernmost East-West highway in India.

NH 1 through the Himalayan mountains

Route description[edit]

National Highway 1 near Leh, Ladakh

NH 1 passes from Uri to Baramulla, Srinagar, Sonamarg, Zoji La, Dras, Kargil and Leh. The route passes through high mountain passes and most of the road clings to mountainsides. The NH is the lifeline of the Ladakh region. An alternative route, the Leh-Manali Highway, exists but it climbs over even higher mountain passes. NH 1 passes near the India-Pakistan border.

Major intersections[edit]

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Transport[edit]

The Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) operates regular Deluxe and Ordinary bus services between Srinagar and Leh on this route with an overnight halt at Kargil. Taxis (cars and jeeps) are also available at Srinagar for the journey.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "New National Highways notification - GOI" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). New Delhi: Department of Road Transport and Highways. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2012.

External links[edit]


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