National Highway 301 (India)

National Highway 301, commonly referred to as NH 301 is an intermediate-lane national highway in India. It is a spur road of National Highway 1. NH-301 traverses the union territory of Ladakh in India.

Route

Route, declared a national highway in 2017, is as follows:

Kargil city, junction with NH1 Srinagar-Leh Highway

Suru Valley: Suru River flows south-to-north from Penzi La to Kargil Sankoo Panikhar Julidok (Zulidok) Rangdum

Pensi La (Penzi La) pass

Stod River (Doda River) sub-valley of Zanskar valley: Stod/Doda River flows north-to-south from Penzi La to Padum Akshu Hamiling Phey (not to be confused with namesake Phey in Leh district) Tungri, home of Tungri Monastery Techa Khasar Padum, junction with Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road where Stod/Doda river confluences with Tsarap River to form the Zanskar River

Major intersections

northern terminal near Kargil. Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road (NPD Road) southern terminal at Padum town.

Tunnel

There is demand to build Pensi La Tunnel for all-weather connectivity, as the Pensi La (Penzi La) pass remains open only during 6-7 months of the year, and gets cut off during winter snow. See also Tunnels in North West India.

National Highway 301 (India)

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