National Highway 19 (NH 19) in India: Routes, Length, Entry/Exit Points & Rules

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The National Highway 19 (NH 19), previously called the Delhi-Kolkata Road is a part of the Golden Quadrilateral and one of the busiest roads in India. In this article, we have discussed some important information on NH 19, including its latest route, map, speed limits, famous places and more.

Here are some important NH 19 details you should know about, including its route and entry and exit points.

States Falling Under National Highway 19 (NH 19)

NH 19 passes through some important towns and cities of the following states and union territories:

• Delhi
• Haryana
• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• Jharkhand
• West Bengal

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 19

The National Highway 19 passes through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. This highway starts from Agra, near its NH 44 junction and comes to an end in Kolkata near its junction with NH 16.

The NH 19 promises some refreshing views to commuters while passing through Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.

In a densely populated country like India, millions of vehicles make use of national highways to travel across the country. Mentioned below are the types of vehicles allowed on National Highway 19:

• Cars
• Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV)
• Buses 
• Trucks
• Up to three-axle vehicles
• Four to six-axle vehicles
• Seven or more axle vehicles

The following are the speed limits set by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for passenger motor vehicles with less than eight seats including the driver's seat (M1 category)

• 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

Some of the popular places that lie in the routes of NH 19 are as follows:

1. Uttar Pradesh

NH 19 starts from the city of Agra at the junction with NH 44. Some of the important places include:

• Agra Fort
• Taj Mahal
• Fatehpur Sikri
• Shri Hanuman Temple
• Kotla Fort
• Raja Chandrawar Fort
• Nana Rao Park
• Buland Darwaza
• Panch Mahal
• Jodha Bai's Palace
• Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• Assi Ghat
• Dashashwamedh Ghat
• Manikarnika Ghat
• Dhamekh Stupa

2. Bihar

From the state of Uttar Pradesh the National Highway 19 connects Bihar and passes across the state. In its way, it covers some of the important places:

• Sher Shah Suri Tomb
• Tara Chandi Temple
• Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
• Rohtasgarh Fort
• Tomb of Hasan Khan Suri
• Tomb of Chandan Shaheed
• Chaurasan Mandir
• Tara Chandi Hill
• Aurangabad Caves
• Ellora Caves
• Daulatabad Fort

3. Jharkhand

NH 19 enters into the state of Jharkhand, which is well known for its waterfalls, Jain temples, Rajmahal Hills, and Bokaro Steel City. It passes through some of the important cities and towns which include:

• Vishnu Varah Temple
• Vijayraghavgarh Fort
• Banjari Chowk
• Ghanta Ghar Katni
• Suramya Park
• Basudha Waterfall
• Roopnath Mandir
• Suryakund Hot Spring
• Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary
• Maithan Dam
• Bhatinda Fall
• Shakti Mandir
• Panchet Dam

4. West Bengal

West Bengal is the final destination where NH 19 finally comes to an end. Some of the important cities or towns falling nearby the National Highway 19 in West Bengal are:

• Ghagar Buri Chandi Mata Temple
• Kalyaneshwari Temple
• Durgapur Barrage
• Garh Jungle
• Sarbamangala Temple
• Shiva Mandir

5. Delhi

NH19 also passes through India's capital region, which is famous for its heritage sites of the Mughal era. Some of these important places in Delhi include the following:

• Red Fort
• Jama Masjid
• Qutub Minar
• Humayun’s Tomb

6. Haryana

The northern state is known for its historical places, food, art and handicrafts and festivals. Some of the important places to visit in the state along the highway in Haryana are:

• Old Fort
• Panipat Museum
• Kabuli Bagh Mosque
• Devi Temple

Going on a road trip for the first time can be a daunting task. While travelling on National Highway 19, you should consider getting appropriate add-ons with car insurance or bike insurance and following these tips to ensure a safe journey.

• This road also passes through several hilly regions such as Rajmahal Hills in Jharkhand. Therefore, you should avoid cruise control drive through the winding roads of hills or mountains.

• As this road passes through several heritage sites you can plan a pause in journey accordingly and explore some of the prominent heritage sites.

• However, before starting off a journey once again, consider checking the weather forecast as driving in bad weather conditions can lead to accidents.

• Keep an eye on and consider driving extra carefully in the accident-prone zones or accident black spots, especially if you are driving heavy vehicles like trucks. Also, ensure you have valid commercial vehicle insurance in place.

To conclude, it is always a better idea to have prior knowledge about the NH 19 route that you are supposed to take. It will help you in planning a halt at your convenience if you know the nitty-gritty in advance.