National Highway 49 (NH 49) in India: Routes, Length Entry/Exit Points & Rules

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National Highways 49 takes you through several states, districts and towns. Besides boosting the economic development of the adjoining states, this highway is a lovely route that takes you through several tourist attractions. Here is a comprehensive guide on NH 49 that you can benefit from when travelling via this highway.

National Highway 49 traverses through four states. Alongside, there are several entry and exit points on the highway that you can take to explore the state's interiors or move to a connecting highway to reach your desired location.

States Falling Under National Highway 49 (NH 49)

The states through which National Highway 49 traverses include:

• Chhattisgarh
• Orissa 
• Jharkhand
• West Bengal

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 49

The east end of National Highway 49 is in Kharagpur, ‎West Bengal, and its west end lies in Bilaspur, ‎Chhattisgarh.

Some of the types of vehicles allowed on the National Highway 49 include:

• M1 category vehicles (vehicles used for carrying passengers having not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat)
• M2 and M3 category vehicles (vehicles used for carrying passengers consisting of nine or more seats in addition to the driver’s seat)
• N category vehicles (vehicles used for the carriage of goods)
• Motorcycles, Quadricycles and Three-wheeled vehicles

You should maintain your vehicle's speed within the following limits for driving safely on this highway:

• 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 several famous places in the states through which National Highway 49 passes:

1. Chhattisgarh

On reaching Chhattisgarh via the National Highway 49, you can visit several mesmerising tourist destinations. These include:

• Mahant Ghasi Memorial Museum
• Jatmai Temple
• Energy Park
• Purkhauti Muktangan
• Garden Swami Vivekanand Sarovar
• Gandhi Udyan Park
• Kevalya Dham Jain Temple
• Tirathgarh Waterfalls

2. Orissa

There are several places in Orissa that you can explore when travelling via the National Highway 49. These include:

• Puri Beach
• Sri Jagannath Puri Temple
• Chilika Lake
• Khandagiri Caves
• Markandeshwar Temple
• Atharnala Bridge
• Narendra Tank
• Gundicha Temple
• Lakshmi Temple

3. Jharkhand

Some famous places you can visit near the highway in this state are as follows:

• Hudco Lake
• Rankini Mandir
• Dharagiri Waterfalls
• Hazaribagh Lake
• Canary Hill
• Surajkund
• Johna Fall

4. West Bengal

There are countless tourist destinations in West Bengal that you can explore after entering the state via National Highway 49. These include:

• Bishnupur Rasmancha
• Lalji Temple
• Susunia Hill
• Jorebangla Temple
• Tiger Hill
• Batasia Loop
• Peace Pagoda
• Tinchuley
• Darjeeling Ropeway

When driving on National Highway 49, you should remember certain factors that notably reduce the risk of accidents.

Below are some crucial things you should consider when travelling via National Highway 49.

• If it rains heavily, avoid driving on NH49 as it can be blurry, making it challenging to drive on this congested route.
• As the national highway 49 is congested in certain sections overtaking vehicles can be a challenging task. Avoid overtaking on certain areas of the highways unless necessary.
• While driving on hills of NH 49, be aware of the hairpin bends and the sharp turns.

Since National Highway 49 is quite congested and driving on the roads can become quite risky if it rains, it is a good choice to have the right bike insurance or car insurance add-ons like Engine Protect or Consumable cover before your monsoon trips. Here are other safety tips:

• Plan your journey by checking weather forecasts. Try to avoid driving through waterlogged areas to prevent water from entering the engine, as it can cost you heftily.

• Ensure that the vehicle is in optimal condition before you embark on your journey. Check brakes, tyres, lights, and wipers regularly for safe driving on slippery roads. Additionally, if you are driving a CV, you can benefit from IMT 23 additional coverage under commercial vehicle insurance.

• Follow all safety precautions in such weather conditions, such as keeping your headlights on in case of low visibility, slowing down before entering road curves, avoiding abrupt breaking, and keeping an emergency kit in your vehicle.