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National highways plan a vital role in the overall economic development of India. They are responsible for connecting various state capitals, important ports and neighbouring states. These highways also contribute to the growth of tourism, making it easier to travel from one place to another. 

In this blog, we are going to explore the details of National Highway 11 as per the old and new numbering systems.

The route of National Highway 11 is from NH 48, which is the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway in the district of Rewari in Haryana. It travels through Chirawa, Narnaul and Jhunjhunu to merge into Fatehpur. Moreover, the route lets people travel further to Jaisalmer from Bikaner.

Now, let us find the details about the states through which this national highway passes and its entry and exit points.

States Falling Under National Highway 11

NH 11 which is currently 848 km long passes mostly through two states:

1. Haryana 
2. Rajasthan

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 11

National Highway 11 route starts from its junction with NH-70 near Myajlar which connects Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Pokhran, etc., in Rajasthan.

The terminating or exit point is at the junction with National Highway 352 near Rewari in Haryana.

Generally, all types of vehicles are allowed on the national highways. But, there are several restrictions in place when it comes to expressways. Two-wheelers, three-wheelers and tractors are usually not allowed on national highways for safety reasons.

Many of the national highways also play the role of civic roads which pass through important villages and towns. This is the reason why these highways are frequently used for private travel, rather than goods transportation.

But, considering the rapid speed of economic growth in India, it is a situation which can be reversed soon.

The vehicles that are allowed to ply on National Highway 11 are as follows:

• Cars 
• Jeeps
• Deluxe buses
• Regular bus services 
• Trucks 
• Two-wheelers 
• 3-wheelers (cycle-rickshaws)

With the condition of roads, expressways and national highways in India improving greatly, drivers tend to enjoy driving. Often, they end up exceeding the speed limit. That is why there are laws in place setting speed limits for different categories of highways and vehicles.

The authorities have fixed the speed limit on National Highway 11 to be 100 km per hour. Note that local and state governments often set their own regulations on speed limits.

The maximum speed limit for vehicles on national highways is given below: 

• 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

National Highway 11 goes through Rajasthan and Haryana and there are certain tourist attractions which travellers can consider visiting:

1. Jaipur

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and located amidst a magnificent desert. You can consider visiting the following places in Jaipur:

• City Palace
• Hawa Mahal
• Jantar Mantar or the Observatory
• Chandra Mahal
• Birla Temple

2. ‎Bikaner

Famous tourist places include the following places:

• Junagarh Fort
• Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
• Lalgarh Palace
• Bhand Sagar Temple
• Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
• Devi Kund

3. ‎Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is a beautiful city in Rajasthan where most construction work has been done with yellow sandstone. Places you can visit include the following: 

• Jaisalmer Fort 
• Gadisar Lake 
• Kuldhara Village 
• Bada Bagh
• Amar Sagar Lake 

Suppose you are set to travel along National Highway 11 for the first time in your life. What are the things you must consider? Check the points below: 

• Don’t forget the speed limit for National Highway 11. Most national highways, these days, are under CCTV coverage and if you exceed the speed limit, you might have to pay hefty fines and might be denied claim under commercial vehicle insurance if you get in an accident. 

• During the summers, use sunglasses, sunshields on windows and the car’s sun visors to reduce sun’s glare while driving on NH 11. 

• Pack in lots of water bottles because dehydration can set in during a long drive on National Highway 11. Keeping sunscreen tubes and anti-allergy tablets is also a good idea.  

• Stay in your lane on National Highway 11. Try to maintain consistency in speed and don’t confuse your drivers by changing lanes too often.

Driving on National Highway 11 might seem to be a risky affair for people who will be driving along this route for the first time. But, if one follows proper precautions minutely and is protected by valid car insurance or bike insurance, there is nothing to be afraid of. Many tourists travel along this highway because some of the famous tourist destinations in India fall along this route.