National Highway 4 – A Travelling Guide to Mumbai to Bangalore

NH 4 is a national highway that connects Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu. To be more specific, it connects Mumbai to Chennai, enclosing a path of a total of 1,253 km. 

National Highway 4 maps roughly 90% of the Golden Quadrilateral’s Mumbai and Chennai segment. National Highway 4 in India has been transformed from a 2-lane single carriageway to a complete four-lane dual carriageway.  

Another name for NH 4 is Pune–Bangalore, it passes through 31 cities of four states – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Latest National Highway 4 Route Map      

NH 4 Exit and Entry Points      

States Under NH 4      

There are only four states under NH 4:      

Maharashtra

National Highway 4 of Maharashtra connects various areas.            

• Panvel
• Pune
• Satara
• Karad
• Sangli–Miraj 
• Ichalkaranji
• Kolhapur

Karnataka

The National Highway 4 covers the maximum cities of Karnataka, which are as follows:

• Nipani
• Sankeshwar
• Belgaum
• Hubli–Dharwad
• Haveri
• Ranebennur
• Harihar
• Davanagere
• Chitradurga
• Hiriyur
• Sira
• Tumkur
• Bangalore
• Kolar
• Mulbagal

Andhra Pradesh

National Highway 4 connects only three cities of Andhra Pradesh, which are as follows:

• Palamaner
• Bangarupalem
• Chittoor

Tamil Nadu

The cities through which national highway 4 passes are as follows:

• Ranipet
• Walajapet
• Kanchipuram
• Sriperumbudur
• Chennai

NH 4 Route Lengths Across the States      

Here is the length of NH 4 across the different states.

Famous Places Around National Highway 4      

Mumbai

If you are on NH-4, you can enjoy a bit and roam the “Sapno ka Sheher” Mumbai. 

One of the most famous places to visit is the Gateway of India, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Red Carpet Wax Museum, Haji Ali Dargah, Elephanta Caves and the list continues as follows:

• Siddhivinayak Temple
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
• Girgaon Chowpatty 
• Shri Mahalakshmi Temple
• Powai Lake
• Juhu Beach
• Marine Drive
• Chota Kashmir
• Worli Sea Face
• Hanging Gardens
• Versova Beach
• Madh Island
• Global Vipassana Pagoda
• Bandra-Worli Sea Link
• Mumbai Film City
• Hakone Entertainment Centre
• National Gallery of Modern Art
• Gorai Beach
• Kanheri Caves

Pune

Shaniwar Wada, Mahabaleshwar, Osho Ashram, you have heard about such places in Pune. But there is more to Pune than it looks. Here is the list of famous places you can’t miss.

• Absolute Scuba
• Rajgad Trek
• Hong Kong Lane
• Pashan Lake
• Osho Ashram
• Khadakwasla Dam
• Empress Garden
• Lal Mahal
• Sinhagad Fort
• Mulshi Dam
• Western Ghats
• Shivneri Fort
• Parvati Hill Temple
• Rajgad Fort
• Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

Sangli

Sangli is a heritage of old traditions, culture and faith. The Krishna River flowing by its side adds more beauty to this beautiful city of Maharashtra. Here is the list of places you can enjoy in Sangli:

• Sangli Ganpati Temple
• Sangli Fort
• Shri Kshetra Audumbar
• Sagareshwar Wildlife sanctuary
• Ramling Bet-Bahe
• Dandoba Hill Station

Kolhapur

It is known as the city of banks of the Panchganga River. It is situated on the western side of Maharashtra and is known for popular temples such as the ancient Mahalakshmi Temple, Bhavani Mandap and a lot more. The list is as follows:

• Temblai Temple
• New Palace Museum
• Jyotiba Temple
• Rankala Lake
• Kopeshwar Temple
• Vishalgad
• Panhala Fort
• Shalini Palace

Moving towards Karnataka, let’s see what famous tourist places these cities connected to NH 4 hold inside.

Karnataka

Bangalore: Bangalore is now known as Bengaluru. It is the capital of state Karnataka. It is renowned as a high-tech industry but is also popular for famous places mentioned below. And, while passing by national highway 4, Bangalore exploration is a good idea.

• Bangalore Palace
• Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace
• Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens
• Nandi Hills
• Cubbon Park
• National Gallery of Modern Art
• Ulsoor Lake
• Vidhana Soudha
• Krishna Rajan Market
• Devanahalli Fort
• Janapada Loka
• Sankey Tank
• Venkatappa Art Gallery
• Attara Kacheri
• Commercial Street
• Innovative Film City
• Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
• Grips Go Karting
• Shiva Temple
• HAL Aerospace Museum
• Lumbini Gardens
• Bannerghatta National Park
• Play Arena
• St. Mary’s Basilica

Nipani: Nipani is a small place and can be explored in a day. There aren’t many things, but there are popular tourist attractions near Nipani which you can enjoy:     

• Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
• Amboli Waterfall
• St. Mary’s Church
• Gokak Falls
• Kopeshwar Temple
• Rautwadi Waterfall

Sankeshwar: Sankeshwar Town is famous for several religious places. Some of them are mentioned below:

• Shankarling Temple      
• Banashankari Temple
• Jain Basadi
• Hargapurgad
• Vittal Mandir
• Kolal Gutti Gudda
• Neelagar Ganapati
• Gokak Falls

Belgaum: Here is the list of famous tourist places.

• Belgaum Fort
• Jamboti Hills & Falls
• Shri Ramkrishna Mission Ashram
• Military Mahadeva Temple
• Rajhansgad Yellur Fort
• Kamala Basti
• Kittur Fort & Palace
• Sri Mauli Devi Temple
• Kote Kere
• Shri Hari Mandir
• Hidkal Dam
• Kapileshwar Temple
• Military Durga Devi Temple
• Vajrapoha Falls
• St. Mary’s Church
• Parasgad Fort
• Safa Masjid
• Asha Kiran Planetarium
• Shri Mallikarjuna Temple
• Rakaskop
• Yellamma Temple
• Sural Falls
• Navila Tirtha
• Abubakar Siddique Masjid

Hubli–Dharwad: Hubli and Dharwad are considered as ‘twin cities.’ These cities are thriving with cotton, iron and handloom textiles. The city of Dharwad was ruled by many rulers. 

• Chandramouleshwara Temple
• Banashankari Temple
• Nrupatunga Hill
• Navagraha Teertha
• Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden
• Unkal Lake
• Siddharoodha Math

Kolar: It is also known as Kolara and for milk production and its gold mines. Kolar is also famous for the following hotspots.

• Kolaramma Temple
• Antara Gange
• Someswara Temple
• Kurudumale
• Mulbagal
• Narasimha Theertha/ Sripadaraju Mutt
• Avani
• Bangauru Thirupathi
• Virupakshi
• Kolar Gold Field
• Budikote
• Kotilinga

Let’s move towards Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh

Palamaner: It is a small town but has the best nearby places that you can enjoy in a day.

• Mordhana Dam
• Mayura Hotel
• Hundreds Heritage
• Temples
• Nilavoor Lake
• Kolaramma Temple

Chittoor: This city is a perfect blend of spirituality, religiousness, and artistry elements. Chittoor city is situated near the banks of the Ponni river. It is a big market for grains, jaggery, and mangoes.      

• Horsley Hills
• Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kalavagunta
• Gurramkonda Fort
• Nagari Hills
• Sri Venkateswara Temple
• Mogileeswara temple
• Bhairava Kshethra – Ramagiri

Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Chennai is a hub of IT firms and has several thriving businesses. Apart from it, Chennai has numerous places to offer you entertainment.          

• Marina Beach
• Valluvar Kottam
• Thousand Lights Mosque
• Elliot’s Beach
• Dakshinachitra
• Ashtalakshmi Temple
• Government Museum
• Mylapore
• Guindy National Park
• Sri Parthasarathy Temple
• Kapaleeswarar Temple
• Connemara Public Library
• Royapuram Fishing Harbour
• Semmozhi Poonga
• Marundeeswarar Temple

Ranipet: Here is the list of three amazing places you can visit while being near Ranipet.

• Mahendravadi
• Kanchanagiri Hills
• Ratnagiri Bala Murugan Temple

Kanchipuram: It is also called Conjeevaram. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in India for foreigners as well.     

• Kamakshi Amman Temple
• Varadharaja Perumal Temple
• Ekambareswarar Temple
• Tiru Parameswara Vinnagaram
• Kailasanathar Temple
• Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple
• Kumarakottam Temple
• Ulagalantha Perumal Temple
• Chitragupta Temple
• Kanchi Kudil
• Thiru Ekambaranathar Temple
• Sri Vazhakarutheeswarar Temple

Sriperumbudur: This city has its own wounds from history, which are still fresh in the mind of its citizens. Here our former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. But leaving all this behind, this town has become a place of rapid industrialisation over the years. 

• Marina Beach
• Kapaleeswarar Temple
• Fort St. George
• Edward Elliot’s Beach

Speed Limit at National Highway 4      

Here is a table representing National Highway 4 speed limits for several kinds of motor vehicles as per the guidelines given by the Indian government in 2018.

Exempted Vehicles from Paying Toll Rates on NH 4     

Here is the list of vehicles that are exempted from paying toll taxes on NH 4.

• President of India
• Vice-President of India
• Prime Minister of India
• Governor of a State
• Chief Justice of India
• Speaker of the House of People
• Cabinet Minister of the Union
• Chief Minister of a State
• Judge of Supreme Court
• State Minister
• Lieutenant Governor of a Union Territory
• Chief of Staff
• Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State
• Speaker of Legislative Council of a State
• High Court Chief Justice
• High Court Judge
• Parliament Member
• Army Commander of Vice-Chief of Army Staff and equivalent in other services
• State Government Chief Secretary
• Secretary to the Government of India
• Secretary, Council of States
• Secretary, House of People
• Foreign Dignitary on State Visit
• MLA and MLC
• An awardee of Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra.

Used For Official Purpose:

• Ministry of Defence (eligible under the Indian Toll (Army and Air Force) Act, 1901.
• Central and State Armed Forces in Uniform, Paramilitary Forces and Police
• Executive Magistrate

Emergency/Utility Vehicles:

• Fire-Fighting Departments
• NHAI/ Government Organisation (for inspection, construction, operational or maintenance of national highways and surveys).
• Ambulance
• Funeral Van
• Mechanical Vehicles (suffering from physical disability)

Travelling Factors to Remember While Passing from NH 4      

Here are some factors to remember or consider while travelling through National Highway 4.

Speed: While passing through National Highway 4, you have to make sure to look for the speed. However, it is easy to manage it but if you see a warning board of speed control,      make sure to follow it. 

Changing Lanes: Carefully and successfully changing lanes is evidence of a good and experienced driver. However, if you change lanes, make sure to give correct signals, keep an eye on speed and move in a safe gap only.

Maintaining Distance Between Vehicles: Keep an adequate distance between your vehicle and in the front. It is a key factor as it gives time to press the brakes in case of an emergency, fog, or heavy rains.

Giving Right Signals: While driving, give the right signals to passerby motorbikes, cars, or other vehicles. This will help in avoiding unnecessary incidents.

Avoid Overtaking: Before overtaking, study the speed of the car and the driver’s mind of the car running in front of you.

Pit stops: National Highway 4 passes through several states and cities. It means it’s a long drive, therefore, taking small breaks is quite important. The scientific reason is that drivers can feel fatigued by regularly driving on the NH-4 Highway.      

Driving at Night: Travelling during the night on any national highway must be avoided as much as possible. It is because, at night, the visibility decreases and the driver might feel sleepy. Also, try to avoid using high-beam light. 
Extra Precaution for Rains/WetRoads:  If the NH-4 is wet or it is raining heavily, you have to avoid the wet patches, potholes, limit your speed, and be focused on your driving only.

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