National Highways are an important network of roads that connect major Indian cities, capitals and port cities. They facilitate quick and easy transportation of people and goods from one state to another across all landforms.

NH 67, previously NH63, connects two major south Indian states. Currently, there is a four-laning work going on on this National Highway between Badvel and Nellore. There is also a 6-lane work in progress between Hospet and Ballari.

National Highway 67 runs through two important states of South India. This highway runs through a few of the major cities of these states and connects them with 2 to 4-lane roads.

There are several entry and exit points of this national highway from different cities in each state. Let’s take a look at the states that National Highway 67 passes through.

Here are the two states that National Highway 67 runs through:

• Karnataka
• Andhra Pradesh

NH 67 passes through a few major cities. They are Dharwad, Hubballi, Koppal, Hospet, and Ballari in Karnataka and Nellore, Guntakal, Jammalamadugu, Mydukur, Guntakal, Gooty, Badvel, Proddatur and Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh.

NH 67 connects Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka with the entry point being Ramnagar and exit point being Krishnapatnam Port. It also has two major junctions on its route; they are NH 176B near Mydukur and NH16 near Nellore.

NHAI, with the state governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, permits and monitors transportation of specific vehicles from NH 67. Here are the types of vehicles allowed on NH 67.

• Car/ Van/ Jeeps
• Truck or Bus
• Heavy Construction Machinery, Earth Moving Vehicles and Multi Axle Vehicle
• Light goods vehicle or minibus
• Light Commercial Vehicle
• Oversized vehicles (7 or more axles)

Let's take a look at the preferred speed limit for different vehicles on National Highway 67:

• 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 list below highlights some of the popular tourist destinations through NH 67 in both these states.

1. Karnataka

• Hazara Rama Temple
• Lotus Mahal
• Sanapur Lake
• Matanga Betta
• Sandur Viewpoint
• Hampi Falls
• Chakra Tirtha
• Daroji Lake
• Krishna Sante Street
• Maha Navami Dibba
• Seetha Pond
• Rock Hill View Point

2. Andhra Pradesh

Here are some of the popular and off-grid tourist spots that you will come across while driving on NH67 through Andhra Pradesh:

• Gandikota Grand Canyon
• Belum Caves
• Gandikota River Viewpoint
• Owk Falls
• Pennahobilam Falls
• Vasili Lake
• Machu Garipalli Forest Road
• Gooty Fort
• Hamsalakona Waterfalls
• Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple

Here are a few tips that will help you travel safely on National Highway 67 route.

• NH 67 is also in close proximity to many waterfalls and rugged terrains. So be very careful when travelling through this route.

• If you are driving a slow-moving or heavy goods-carrying vehicle through NH67 on a rainy day, take extra precautions as they are more prone to damage due to waterlogging. Consider getting engine protect add-on with your commercial vehicle insurance to be on the safer side.  

• Always check the weather forecast before starting your journey.

• Try avoiding driving for long hours at night at a stretch on NH 67. Consider taking breaks during the journey.

Travelling through national highways helps you save time while commuting from one state to another. However, it is also risky if one does not follow proper norms set by NHAI. This blog will allow you to make your journey through the enticing NH 67 with the above important points to travel.