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**Only Amit...** · 06-10-2011, 04:13 PM

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Which route will you suggest ?
1. B'lore->Tumkur->Tipur->Arsikere->Birur-> Kemmangundi
2. B'lore->Bellur->Hassan->Chikmagalur

If its raining I think not much tourist will be there

Any contact details of homestays ?

**Lonely Rider** · 06-10-2011, 04:19 PM

Hey I have sent you an PM regarding the accomodation.

I would suggest you to take both the routes in your journey. I had taken route 2 while going to Chikamagalore and route 2 when returning back to Bangalore.

Route 2 is more scenic after Hassan till Chikamagalore.

**Only Amit...** · 06-10-2011, 04:23 PM

Thanks a lot Man !!!
Even I am planning to go in the same route

**Lonely Rider** · 06-10-2011, 04:58 PM

Wish you a happy and safe riding bro.

**Lonely Rider** · 06-27-2011, 01:01 PM

Road Condition to Mangalore

Back from a ride to Mangalore via Mysore, Madikei. The road from Madikeri to Sulya is opened after widening project.

**Centaur** · 07-04-2011, 12:25 AM

Planning a ride to Angadipuram in Kerala in the beginning of September (keeping my fingers crossed that it will work out).

Have been to Kerala via both, the Thane-> Mangalore->Thrissur route and well as the Thane>>Bangalore>>Coimbatore>>Thrissur route.

This time since I won't be going all the way to Thrissur, thought of taking the Thane->Dharwad->Shimoga->Mysore->Angadipuram route.

The total distance, according to Google is about 1220 odd kilometers.

Any inputs on this particular route would be appreciated.

**knight_rider** · 07-04-2011, 04:19 PM

HI all

I am planning a trip to Kerala in comming few days......
can you guys suggest the best route and some locations where I must not miss.

thanks in advance guys

**phanikar** · 07-05-2011, 09:39 AM

@Knight rider: Its raining cats and dogs out there buddy, so if you enjoy riding in heavy rains then you can make it. What are your preferences of places in kerala??? Also look into the ISGTG wayanad thread which concluded recently , you would have a better idea as to how it is of late.

**knight_rider** · 07-05-2011, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by phanikar View Post

@Knight rider: Its raining cats and dogs out there buddy, so if you enjoy riding in heavy rains then you can make it. What are your preferences of places in kerala??? Also look into the ISGTG wayanad thread which concluded recently , you would have a better idea as to how it is of late.

Thanks Phanikar for your reply....... I will go through the ISGTG thread........ as for the places I have'nt decided them yet but the main thing I want is the boat riding in the canals since the water will be plenty there in the rainy season....
Yes I am not a rain raider.... but isnt-it the rainy season that one should go to kerala... am I wronge??

**rossiter** · 07-05-2011, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Centaur View Post

Planning a ride to Angadipuram in Kerala in the beginning of September (keeping my fingers crossed that it will work out).

Have been to Kerala via both, the Thane-> Mangalore->Thrissur route and well as the Thane>>Bangalore>>Coimbatore>>Thrissur route.

This time since I won't be going all the way to Thrissur, thought of taking the Thane->Dharwad->Shimoga->Mysore->Angadipuram route.

The total distance, according to Google is about 1220 odd kilometers.

Any inputs on this particular route would be appreciated.

This route will be very scenic, but it will not be as fast as sticking to NH4. I think you will need at least 3-4 hours more on this route, as it has a lot of twisties and in general slower, owing the two-laned roads along this route.

As far as the road conditions on this route goes, it is great all the way through, barring a few small stretches.

**Centaur** · 07-05-2011, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by rossiter View Post

This route will be very scenic, but it will not be as fast as sticking to NH4. I think you will need at least 3-4 hours more on this route, as it has a lot of twisties and in general slower, owing the two-laned roads along this route.

As far as the road conditions on this route goes, it is great all the way through, barring a few small stretches.

Thanks a lot, Rossiter..

Well, I guess I'll finalize the route when I'm actually going, depending on the requirement at that time...if I leave early, I think I'll take the Shimoga route, else, I'll stick to NH4 and cut in from Bangalore.

Just hope the trip pans out, though.

**phanikar** · 07-07-2011, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by knight_rider View Post

Thanks Phanikar for your reply....... I will go through the ISGTG thread........ as for the places I have'nt decided them yet but the main thing I want is the boat riding in the canals since the water will be plenty there in the rainy season....
Yes I am not a rain raider.... but isnt-it the rainy season that one should go to kerala... am I wronge??

Winter is the most preferred season for kerala,But people who like the riding in the rains(like Ananth from True wanderers who toured kerala in rains) it is double the fun. Everything depends on you.But if you are not comfortable in the rains dont hit the kerala roads dude.And moreover,they are more of backwaters than canals

**snapppy** · 07-14-2011, 12:26 PM

Hi Guys,
Anyone has an update on the road condition between bangalore-Mangalore route?

**Lonely Rider** · 07-18-2011, 09:22 AM

Hello,

Just back from Mangalore via Shiradi Ghat. Road is drivable. Few bad patches in shiradi ghat.

**pabi** · 07-18-2011, 11:18 AM

From my tirumala ride from hyd a week ago , these are the updates:
hyd-kurnool: Race track 4 lane highway.
kurnool -nandyala: Decent 2 lane roads with some bad stretched
nandyala-kadapa: Decent 2 lane roads with some bad stretched
Kadapa-tirupathi: Smooth 2 lane high way .

Tirupathi-Horsley hills: Good and smooth 2 lane high way .

Horsley hills- anantapur: Good and smooth 2 lane high way .
Anantapur -hyd: Race Track 4lane high way

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