NH 1 or National Highway 1 is one of the major National Highways of North India that connect the Kashmir valley to Leh as well as rest of the country. The northern terminal is in Uri in Jammu & Kashmir and the southern terminal is in Leh. Recognised as one of the longest and oldest highways of India, the route was a part of the historical Grand Trunk Road connecting Bengal to Kabul. The approx. 534 kilometres stretch of NH 1 from Uri to Leh is a part of the North-South Corridor. Stretches of NH 1 pass through extremely treacherous terrain and faces shut-offs because of avalanches or landslides are common in Winter months. The Jawahar Tunnel connecting Jammu with Kashmir Valley across the Pir Panjal Range falls en route.
Economy, Industry & Employment
Excellent infrastructural facilities along the National Highway 1 has ensured sustained economic growth in the region, thereby generating employment opportunities.
Infrastructure
The last leg on NH 1 is Delhi at Singhu Border in the northern district and passes through all of North Delhi up to ISBT Kashmiri Gate. NH 1 links major cities such as Amritsar, Jalandhar, Phagwara, Ludhiana, Rajpura, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat and Delhi. The Delhi-Lahore Bus travels on NH 1 in India. NH 1 enters Haryana at Ambala and passes through one of Northern Railways' major railway junctions - the Ambala Cantonment, close to the Ambala City.
Real Estate
The region is witnessing several Property in NH 1 developed by renowned builders. Key projects along NH 1 Real Estate include AGI Infra Jalandhar Heights, DLF Park Place, Reputed Builder Bellevue Greens, etc. NH 1 Property presents excellent opportunity for investment both in the residential as well as commercial segment.
