National Highway 9 (NH 9) is a well-known national highway in India that runs in an east-west direction. It crosses the states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand. The formation of NH 9 has taken place merging different segments of five separate national highways. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) renumbered this highway in 2010.

In this article, we will discuss interesting facts about National Highway 9 according to the new numbering system.

When you will be travelling through National Highway 9, you will cross many states. You will also come to know of the different routes that this highway follows. Now, let us know about the route and entry/exit point details of NH 9.

States Falling Under National Highway 9

National Highway 9 of India passes through various towns and cities across several districts located among the five states of North India, running from west to east. NH 9 covers the following states:

• Punjab
• Haryana
• Delhi
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand 

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 9

National Highway 9 starts at its NH 7 junction in Malout, Punjab and ends at Askot in the state of Uttarakhand. Thus, its starting point is Malout and its ending point is Askot near the Indo-Nepal border.

The main vehicles allowed to travel on National Highway 9 are:

• Motorcycles
• Quadricycle
• Three-wheeled vehicles
• Motor vehicles used to carry goods

The speed limits imposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways are:

• 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

However, the maximum speed limit for commercial vehicles including auto rickshaws remains restricted to 40 kilometres per hour.

Here, we will consider some handpicked spots which will be the best choices to explore when travelling around National Highway 9:

1. Punjab

The NH 9 only goes through one prominent city in Punjab, Malout, in Muktsar district. So, below are the things to explore in this location:

• Sri Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara
• Jallianwala Bagh Memorial Park
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort
• Mukta Minar

2. Haryana

Some of the famous places to visit around Haryana are:

• Karna Lake
• Sultanpur National Park
• Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Mandir
• Tilyar Lake
• Bahadurgarh iskon Temple

3. Delhi

Delhi stands as the second most populous city in the world. Some of the best places to visit in Delhi near the NH 9 are:

• Qutub Minar
• Lotus Temple
• Lodhi Garden
• Red Fort
• Jama Masjid

4. Uttar Pradesh

Some popular cities which travellers visit when going through National Highway 9 are:

• Ghaziabad ISKON Temple
• Ganga Mandir
• Moradabad Water Kingdom
• Sai Temple

5. Uttarakhand

The state ranks 20th in India population-wise. The main cities/towns covered by NH 9 in Uttarakhand are 

• Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple
• Giri Sarobar
• Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib
• Pithoragarh Fort
• Dhwaj Temple

If you are driving along the NH 9 route for the first time, there are some important points you should consider. These include:

• NH 9 is a long stretch route. Do not drive for long hours on a highway. Try to take proper breaks after driving for 2 hours continuously.
• As the road to this highway is hilly, drive cautiously. Since there are chances of landslides, try to gather updated news about the weather conditions. 
• NH9 consists of winding roads, or hairpin bends. Therefore you should avoid cruise control when you are going through the hills. 
• Do not change lanes frequently. Stick to a particular lane. Keep an eye on the speed differences when you are switching lanes. 

Travellers need to be cautious if they are travelling on national highways. So, they should remain well informed of the latest routes and maps before starting to travel. Hopefully, this article will provide the necessary information to the travellers and make them familiar with the routes to be followed.