National Highway 25 plays a crucial role in improving transportation facilities across Rajasthan. It also plays a major role in inter-state trade and manufacturing networks while also connecting with other cities in India. Thus, they are of enormous importance to our country’s economic development and progress.

This highway has replaced the old NH 82 and NH 235 as per information from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and passes through the state of Rajasthan.

State Falling Under National Highway 25 (NH 25)

As per the numbering system, the National Highway 25 runs in an east-west direction through the heartlands of Rajasthan, connecting Barmer and Beawar.

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 25

The highway begins near the NH 68 junction in Barmer, Kawas, Madhasar, Dhudhwa, Bagundi, kher, Tilwara, Balotra, Pachpadra, Kalyanpur, Jodhpur, etc. It ends on to the NH 58 near Beawar in Rajasthan.

Here are the vehicles allowed to ply on National Highways:

• Motor vehicles used for passengers comprising of not more than 8 seats excluding driver’s seat.
• Motor vehicles used for transporting passengers having 9 or more seats, in addition to the driver's seat.
• Motor vehicles used for carrying goods.
• Motorcycles, Quadricycles and Three-wheeled vehicles.

Here are the speed limits specified for the above-mentioned classes of vehicles:

• Motorcycles: 80 km per hour
• Quadricycles: 60 km per hour
• Three-wheeled vehicles: 50 km per hour
• Motor vehicles with not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat used to carry passengers: 100 km per hour
• Motor vehicles having nine or more seats in addition to the driver’s seat used to carry passengers: 90 km per hour
• Motor vehicles used to carry goods: 80 km per hour

It is important to follow these speed limits to avoid any kind of accidents on the highway.

Spanning Rajasthan the National Highway 25 passes through several places which are famous as tourist spots. Here are some tourist places near NH 25:

1. Jodhpur

Jodhpur, the former capital of Marwar Kingdom, has a rich cultural heritage and an even richer history which is evident from: 

• Mehrangarh Fort
• Raas Haveli
• Mandore Gardens
• Umaid Bhavan Palace

2. Ajmer

Set within the spiritual contexts of Sufi practices, traceable to the Mediaeval period, drive to Ajmer to witness rich historical and architectural influence at:

• Ajmer Sharif Dargah
• Pushkar
• Akbar’s Palace and Museum
• Nasiyan Jain Temple

3. Barmer

Enjoy the true essence of nature and rich cultural heritage in the 3rd largest city of Rajasthan, Barmer at the following spots:

• Kiradu Temples
• Barmer Fort
• Shri Nakoda Jain Temple
• Maa Rani Bhatiyani Temple

Here are some important things to keep in mind while travelling on National Highway 25:

• Try to be within the prescribed speed limits while driving through NH25 during monsoons to avoid skidding.
• Also, make sure you are hydrated while driving though NH 25 as the summers are very hot in these regions.
• Stick to a particular lane on NH25 and be extra careful while overtaking to avoid accidents.

 One thing which helps in driving on National Highways is to have requisite information on the geography and locality. This article provides you with a complete guide to NH 25 for a safe and pleasnat travel experience.