The Bhaderwah–Chamba Road is an interstate link road that connects the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The road runs through the valleys and mountains of the western Himalayas, providing a transportation link between the two states.[1][2]
| Bhaderwah–Chamba Road | |
|---|---|
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| Route information | |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| From | Bhaderwah |
| To | Chamba |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| States | Jammu and Kashmir Himachal Pradesh |
| Primary destinations | Bhaderwah - Padri Pass - Chamba |
| Highway system | |
The Bhaderwah–Chamba Road begins in the town of Bhaderwah in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir and runs for approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi)[3] through the rugged terrain of the western Himalayas before ending in the town of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. Along the way, the road passes through several small villages and towns, providing access to essential services and amenities for the local population.[4]
The Bhaderwah–Chamba Road is an important transportation link for the people of both Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, as it connects several remote and isolated areas to the rest of the country.[5] The road is also a popular destination for tourists, and various tourist destinations fall near this road, including Padri Pass.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Bhaderwah–Chamba Road · India" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Serendipity and Adventures on the Chamba–Bhaderwah Road". The Bum who Travels. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Directorate of Tourism Jammu, J&K". jammutourism.gov.in. Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ Nadeem, Tahir (25 January 2021). "Bhaderwah-Chamba road to be cleared for tourism revival: Admin". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ Excelsior, Daily (1 October 2022). "Chief Engineer SAMPARK inspects bridge on Bhaderwah, Bani, Basholi, Pathankot NH". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Traffic suspended on Bhaderwah-Chamba, Bhaderwah-Pathankot roads after snowfall". Kashmir Reader. Press Trust of India. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2023.