Gabhana Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 34 in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. The road was formerly numbered NH 91 and forms part of the busy Ghaziabad–Bulandshahr–Aligarh corridor. It is widely used by vehicles travelling between Delhi-NCR, Dadri, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr, Gabhana and Aligarh.
The plaza is officially listed as Gabhana (Somna) Toll Plaza because it is situated near Somna village in Gabhana tehsil. It handles private cars, buses, commercial vehicles and long-distance freight traffic. NHAI documents place it on the Ghaziabad–Aligarh highway project extending from kilometre 23.600 to kilometre 149.900.
Gabhana Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Gabhana (Somna) Toll Plaza |
| Common names | Gabhana Toll Plaza and Somna Toll Plaza |
| Location | Somna, Gabhana tehsil, Aligarh district |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Current highway number | NH 34 |
| Former highway number | NH 91 |
| Highway stretch | Ghaziabad–Aligarh |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 113.300 |
| Tollable distance | Approximately 63 km |
| Toll-plaza code | 239101 |
| Project type | BOT Toll Project |
| Project lanes | Four |
| Toll lanes | 12 |
| Collection agency | Ghaziabad Aligarh Expressway Pvt. Ltd. |
| Payment method | FASTag and permitted payment modes |
| Highway helpline | 1033 |
| PIN code | 202143 |
| Coordinates | Approximately 28.062821, 77.946047 |
The plaza forms part of the 126.3-kilometre Ghaziabad–Aligarh highway project. Current toll records list 12 toll lanes and a tollable length of about 63 kilometres for the Gabhana section.
Gabhana Toll Plaza Rates
The following tariff is applicable from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The return rate normally applies when the second crossing is completed within the permitted period using the same vehicle and FASTag.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹205 | ₹305 | ₹6,825 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹315 | ₹470 | ₹10,450 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹630 | ₹950 | ₹21,065 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹955 | ₹1,435 | ₹31,880 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹955 | ₹1,435 | ₹31,880 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹955 | ₹1,435 | ₹31,880 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹1,250 | ₹1,875 | ₹41,655 |
A car, jeep or van currently pays ₹205 for a single journey and ₹305 for an eligible return journey. Drivers should check the tariff board and FASTag transaction message because incorrect vehicle classification can result in a different deduction.
Local Monthly Pass
A person living within 20 kilometres of Gabhana Toll Plaza may qualify for a concessional monthly pass for a privately owned, non-commercial vehicle. The prescribed local-pass charge for the 2026–27 financial year is ₹360 per month.
Applicants may be asked to submit:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Proof of residential address
- Aadhaar card or another identity document
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Registered mobile number
- Recent photograph, if requested
The concession is linked to a particular resident, vehicle and FASTag. Merely having an Aligarh registration address does not automatically activate the local pass.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is: Gabhana (Somna) Toll Plaza, Km 113.300, NH 34, Somna, Gabhana, Aligarh District, Uttar Pradesh 202143.
The toll booths are located near Somna village, northwest of Aligarh city. Their approximate coordinates are 28.062821 latitude and 77.946047 longitude. Navigation services may use Somna, Gabhana or Gabana as the location name.
Directions to Gabhana Toll Plaza
1. From Aligarh
Join NH 34 towards Gabhana, Bulandshahr and Ghaziabad. Continue northwest from Aligarh through the Gabhana side. The toll plaza is located near Somna at kilometre 113.300.
2. From Bulandshahr
Travel southeast on NH 34 towards Khurja, Gabhana and Aligarh. Remain on the main highway and follow the overhead lane signs when approaching Somna.
3. From Delhi or Ghaziabad
Travel towards Dadri, Sikandrabad and Bulandshahr using the Ghaziabad–Aligarh corridor. Continue beyond Bulandshahr towards Gabhana and Aligarh. The plaza is reached before entering the main Aligarh urban area.
4. From Noida or Greater Noida
Use the appropriate road towards Dadri and Sikandrabad. Join NH 34 towards Bulandshahr and Aligarh and continue through the Gabhana section.
5. From Khair
Travel towards Gabhana using the suitable local or state road and join NH 34 through an authorised junction. Live navigation is recommended because village-road conditions and local diversions can change.
FASTag and Travel Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Gabhana Toll Plaza. Drivers should ensure that the tag is active, properly fixed to the windscreen and linked to the correct vehicle registration number.
Keep sufficient balance before entering the toll lanes. Select the correct vehicle-category lane early and leave enough distance from the vehicle ahead so that the scanner reads each FASTag separately.
Traffic and Traveller Facilities
The Ghaziabad–Aligarh corridor carries buses, private cars and heavy commercial traffic throughout the day. Congestion may increase during festival travel, wedding seasons, weekends and periods of fog.
Published plaza information confirms the availability of truck lay-bys and weighbridge facilities on the project section. Gabhana is the nearest listed police-station area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are Gabhana and Somna Toll Plaza the same?
A: Yes. Both names refer to the same toll facility. Gabhana is the tehsil and nearby town, while Somna is the locality where the toll plaza is situated.
Q2: Is Gabhana Toll Plaza the same as Luharli Toll Plaza?
A: No. Gabhana is near Somna in Aligarh district. Luharli Toll Plaza is farther northwest near Dadri in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. Both are on the wider NH 34 corridor but collect toll separately.
Q3: Are motorcycles charged at Gabhana Toll Plaza?
A: No. NHAI has confirmed that user fees are not collected from two-wheelers at National Highway and National Expressway toll plazas. Riders should use the marked passage and follow the instructions displayed near the booths.
Q4: Can the FASTag Annual Pass be used at Gabhana?
A: Eligible owners of private, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans can check Gabhana’s coverage through RajmargYatra. The Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for 2026–27 and is valid for one year or 200 covered crossings, whichever occurs first.
Q5: What emergency assistance is available near the plaza?
A: For general National Highway assistance, call 1033. Published plaza contacts list 8126333344 for ambulance support and 8126333366 for crane and route-patrol assistance. The toll control-room number is 8130007316.
