National Highway 63 forms an integral part of connecting the nation from one state to another by road. It not only facilitates smooth commutation of goods and people but also enhances national security by ensuring smooth military movement and artilleries from one part of the country to another.

As per the old numbering, NH 16 & NH 43 were merged to form a new route known as national highway 63. National Highway 63 connects 4 different states and passes through some interesting places in the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Orissa and Chhattisgarh.

States Falling Under National Highway 63 (NH 63)

The new NH 63 stretches through several states, which are as follows:

• Maharashtra
• Telangana
• Chhattisgarh
• Orissa

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 63

The routes of national highway sixty-three start from Barshi, Maharashtra, and terminates at Boriguma in the state of Orissa.

The following are the types of vehicles allowed on National Highway 63:

• M1 category vehicles (vehicles used for carrying passengers having not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat)
• M2 and M3 category vehicles (vehicles used for carrying passengers consisting of nine or more seats in addition to the driver’s seat)
• N category vehicles (vehicles used for the carriage of goods)
• Motorcycles, Quadricycles and Three-wheeled vehicles

Listed below are the speed limits set by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for various categories of vehicles:

• Motorcycles: 80 km per hour
• Quadricycle: 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

This highway passes through some major towns and cities of four states. Here are some places that you can visit while travelling on National Highway 63.

1. Maharashtra

The state of Maharashtra has multiple tourist attractions, where some of them are as follows:

• Ambegaon Fort
• Udgir Fort
• Kharosa Caves

2. Telangana

From Maharashtra, the NH 63 passes into Telangana, connecting some interesting places, which include:

• Nizamabad Fort
• Ashok Sagar
• Golconda Fort
• Ramappa Temple

3. Chhattisgarh

Some of the most beautiful places covered by national highway 63 include:

• Chitrakote Waterfalls
• Kotumsar Cave
• Kanger Valley
• Tirathgarh Waterfall

4. Orissa

After connecting the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh, national highway 63 moves into the state of Orissa, terminating at the junction with NH 26 Borigumma. The places covered by NH 63 include:

• Shakti Waterfall
• Malikarchi Waterfall
• Jalmunda Waterfall

Here are some points that you should keep in mind while travelling through National Highway 63:

• There are sharp turns and twists on National Highway 63. Hence consider being within the speed limit while driving.
• Avoid late-night driving on NH 63, as it can be dangerous due to low visibility and exhaustion, which might lead to major accidents.
• Keep an eye on the road signs and symbols and drive extra carefully, as there are many accident-prone zones on NH 63.