National Highway 5 (India)

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National Highway 5
Route information
Length 637 km (396 mi)
Major junctions
North end Firozepur, Punjab
South end Shipki La, Sino-Indian border
Location
States Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
Primary
destinations
Moga, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Kharar, Chandigarh, Kalka, Solan, Shimla, Theog, Narkanda, Rampur, Chini
Highway system
NH 4NH 105

Route map

NH 5 at Panchkula

National Highway 5 commonly referred to as NH5, is a national highway in India running from West to East, connecting Firozpur in Punjab to the Sino-Indian border at Shipki La. The highway passes through Moga, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Kharar, Chandigarh, Kalka, Solan, Shimla, Theog, Narkanda and continues along the Sutlej River till its origin near the border.[1]


References

  1. "Rationalization of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). Govt of India. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 21 Aug 2011.



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