National Highway 34 (NH 34) in India: Routes, Length, Entry/Exit Points & Rules

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NH 34 is an elongated national highway in India, starting from Uttarakhand and terminating at Madhya Pradesh. If you have passed through the state of Uttar Pradesh, you will likely know this highway. 

Knowing about the routes and maps of national highways makes it easy for tourists to follow an organised travel plan. Thus, this article here will provide a complete guide on the NH 34 details.

While travelling through NH 34, you will pass through three states. Along with this, you will also come to know about different routes. Let us find the detailed information on the states below:

States Falling Under National Highway 34 (NH 34)

National Highway Thirty-Four passes through the following states: 

• Madhya Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 34

National Highway 34 begins at Gangotri Dham in the state of Uttarakhand and continues till Lakhnadon in Madhya Pradesh. Thus, NH 34 entry and exit points are Gangotri Dham and Lakhnadon.

Different classes of vehicles allowed on this national highway are as follows:

• Motorcycles
• Quadricycles 
• Three-wheeled vehicles
• M1, M2, M3, and N-category vehicles

The speed limit of different vehicles on national highway 9 are as follows:

• 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

There are various famous places to visit on the route of NH 34, that are as follows:

1. Bhatwari

Following are the places you must visit in this city:

• Dayara Bugyal
• Yamunotri Temple
• Shakti Temple
• Govind Pashu Vihar National Park

2. Uttarkashi

If you want to go trekking and experience scenic views, you should visit the following places on NH 34:

• Barsu Village
• Maneri Dam 
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple

3. Rishikesh

The main attractions of this place are:

• Parmarth Niketan Ashram 
• Laxman Jhula
• Ram Jhula

4. Aligarh

The major attractions of this city are:

• Jama Masjid
• Aligarh Fort
• Sir Syed House
• Khereshwar Temple
• Naqvi Park

5. Jabalpur

The best tourist attractions here are

• Sangram Sagar Lake
• Marble Rocks
• Madan Mahal Fort
• Dhuandhar Waterfall
• Rani Durgavati Museum

6. Ghaziabad

This city will give you a proper city vibe when you visit these places:

• ISKCON Temple
• Swarn Jayanti Park

7. Kanpur

The main attractions in Kanpur besides NH 34 are:

• JK Temple
• Nana Rao Park
• Kanpur Zoological Park
• Moti Jheel

8. Mahoba

The following are the famous places you must visit here:

• Rahila Sagar Sun Temple
• Kakanmath Temple
• Vijay Sagar Pakshi Vihar
• Rahila Lake
• Arjun Sagar Dam Reservoir

Here is the list of things you should consider while travelling on National Highways:

• Maintain lane discipline on NH 34. This will help in taking sharp turns in between and remain prepared for different situations. Stay focused in your lane to remain safe.
• When you are driving on National Highway 34, avoid using cruise control as it might deviate you from pressing brakes. 
• Maintain consistency in speed on NH 34 and refrain from overtaking. Also slow down when you see the speed control warning board.

 If you are looking to experience some scenic beauty, you should travel through NH 34 and visit the above well-known places around the highway. Also, check the above facts regarding this highway to make a better travel plan.