National Highway 173 (NH 173)
Mudigere to Anagodu — 196.0 km
NH 173 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Mudigere to Anagodu, spanning 196.0 km through Karnataka. It branches from NH 73.
196.0
Kilometres
1
State
9
Major Cities
NH 73
Parent Highway
NH 173 Route Map
NH73 near Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru, NH69 near Kadur, Mugali, NH72 near Hosadurga, Holalkere, Chikkajajuru, Maykonda, NH48 near Anagodu
States & Union Territories
NH 173 passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 173
The highway passes through 9 major cities and towns:
NH 173 Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Mudigere
Junction point from route description
End Point (Terminus)
Anagodu
Junction point from route description
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 173
Speed limits are prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules for national highways. State governments may impose lower limits on specific stretches.
Safety Tips for Driving on NH 173
- ⚠️Always follow the speed limit — 100 km/h for cars and 80 km/h for heavy vehicles on national highways.
- ⚠️Wear seatbelts and ensure all passengers are buckled up.
- ⚠️Do not overtake on curves, bridges, or narrow sections.
- ⚠️Keep a safe following distance, especially during monsoon season.
- ⚠️Use headlights even during daytime on highways.
- ⚠️Take breaks every 2 hours during long drives to avoid fatigue.
- ⚠️In case of an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency Number) or 1033 (National Highway Helpline).
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