National Highway 181 (India)

National Highway 181, commonly referred to as NH 181, is a highway connecting the city of Coimbatore in tamilnadu to Gundlupete in Karnataka state, South India.[1] The city of Mysuru is connected to Ooty by road via Nanjanagudu, Gundlupete, Bandipur and Gudalur. The national highway 181 passes through Bandipur Tiger Reserve (National Park) and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, hence vehicular traffic is restricted at night. Wild animals like Elephants,Bison, Bears, Tiger, Leopards can be spotted sometimes on this highway in the Tiger reserve stretches. NH 181 after Ooty goes to Coonoor, Mettupalya, Karamadai and ends in Coimbatur city.

Highway NumberSourceDestinationVia
181CoimbatoreGundlupetMettupalayam, Udagamandalam

National Highway 181
Route information
Length211 km (131 mi)
Major junctions
North endCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
South endGundlupet, Karnataka
Location
StatesTamil Nadu: 156 km (97 mi)
Karnataka: 55 km (34 mi)
Primary
destinations
Coimbatore - Mettupalayam - Udhagamandalam - Gundlupet
Highway system

See also

References

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



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