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NH-44 is not only the largest highway in India, but it is also the 22nd longest in the world. Spanning more than 4,000 kilometres, it is four times longer than the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
NH-44 was built by merging seven major highways of the country: NH1A, NH1, NH2, NH3, NH75, NH26, and NH7. (News18 Hindi)
In the last decade, India has seen great infrastructure development and connectivity. Surpassing the traditional highways, expressways have been developed across the country. Among these, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway stands out as a major infrastructure project.
However, in terms of sheer length, it’s behind the country’s oldest and longest highway. Let’s explore the story of National Highway 44 (NH-44), often referred to as the backbone of India’s road network.
Stretching from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, this highway offers an unparalleled journey through the diverse landscapes of India, spanning over 4,000 kilometres and showcasing rivers, mountains, waterfalls, and seas.
From Kashmir To Kanyakumari
NH-44, begins in Srinagar, Kashmir, and extends to Kanyakumari at India’s southernmost tip. Covering approximately 4,112 kilometres, this highway was formerly known as NH-7. The journey starts with breathtaking views of snow-covered mountains and waterfalls in Kashmir, transitions to the mustard fields of Punjab, and continues to offer a variety of scenic landscapes.
Passing through Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, NH-44 winds its way into Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. It then traverses the coastal regions of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, moves through the lush forests of Karnataka, and finally concludes at Kanyakumari, offering an unforgettable experience of India’s natural beauty.
NH-44: A Confluence of Seven Highways
NH-44 was not constructed in one go; rather, it was built by merging seven major highways of the country. These include NH1A, NH1, NH2, NH3, NH75, NH26 and NH7. This integration created India’s first North-South Corridor, significantly improving public transport and bringing economic benefits to the locals.
NH-44 is not only the largest highway in India, but it is also the 22nd longest in the world. Spanning more than 4,000 kilometres, it is four times longer than the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (1,350 km). It stands as a testament to India’s expanding road infrastructure, blending connectivity with scenic beauty and economic progress.
