90 Feet Road is the southern segment of the
Srinagar-Leh Highway (
National Highway 1D), which connects
Srinagar
Srinagar (English: , ) is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its ...
with
Ladakh
Ladakh () is a region administered by India as a union territory which constitutes a part of the larger Kashmir region and has been the subject of dispute between India, Pakistan, and China since 1947. (subscription required) Quote: "Jammu a ...
.
The 90 Feet Road begins in
Soura, Srinagar, about 11.1 km north of the commercial centre of
Lal Chowk
Lal Chowk () is a city square in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
The square was given its name by left-wing activists who were inspired by the Russian Revolution as they fought the princely state's Maharaja, Hari Singh. It has tradition ...
.
It extends north for and ends at Pandach,
Ganderbal. Thereafter, NH 1D turns eastward toward Leh.
Its name reflects the fact that it is wide throughout. Locals call it Nammath, which is "ninety" in the
Kashmiri language
Kashmiri () or Koshur (, /kəːʃur/) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by around 7 million Kashmiris of the Kashmir region, primarily in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
In 2020, the Parliament of India passed a bill to mak ...
.
History
The road was built in the early 21st century by clearing the existing clay dunes. It is considered one of the most prestigious roads in the city.
In the neighborhood of Wontabowan, east of the 90 Feet Road, is Awanta Bhawan, a historical site built by Queen Amrita Prabha, whose husband, Meghwahana, was one of the
Buddhist kings of Kashmir. The 90 Feet Road speeds access for
Ganderbal residents to medical care, such as at the
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences.
Other such roads
The name "90 Feet Road" is not unique to Srinagar; India has several other roads by the same name, such as one in the
Dharavi neighborhood of
Mumbai
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See also
* Soura
* Buchpora
Buchpora is a town on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated on Srinagar-Leh Highway on the eastern side of Anchar Lake. The postal code of the area is 190020. The area is about north from Lal Chowk.
Most of the cu ...
* Buddhism in Kashmir
* Green Valley Educational Institute
Gallery
90 Feet Road 2014-08-08 18-50.jpg, 90 Feet Road at "Ahmed Nagar", Ganderbal
90 feet road 2014-08-10 23-45.jpg, 90 Feet Road at Pandach, Ganderbal
90 feet road 2014-08-15 08-08.jpg, 90 Feet Road at Elahi Bagh, Buchpora
Buchpora is a town on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated on Srinagar-Leh Highway on the eastern side of Anchar Lake. The postal code of the area is 190020. The area is about north from Lal Chowk.
Most of the cu ...
, Srinagar
References
National highways in India
Transport in Kashmir Division
Transport in Ladakh
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