Longest Highway in India- Srinagar to Kanyakumari: India has about 66.71 lakh km of road network, which includes 1,46,145 km of national highways, 1,79,535 km of state highways and 63,45,403 km of other roads in 2023. According to official data, the national highway network has increased by 60% in the last 9 years, from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,145 km in 2023. This also includes the country’s longest highway NH 44, which connects Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the south.
Previously known as NH 7 and later as NH 44, this highway passes through the heart of India and covers 12 states and 1 union territory: Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It has a length of 3,745 km.
National Highway 44: Entry and Exit Points
National Highway 44 starts from Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) and ends at Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu). It passes through more than 30 cities like Srinagar, Kurukshetra, Agra, Gwalior, Nagpur and others, giving you breathtaking views of the scenic beauty of India from snow-capped mountains to historical sites and the entire route.
From Srinagar to Kanyakumari, this highway passes through many important attractions and cultural heritages.