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**karthiktup** · 03-23-2011, 04:57 PM

Hi
Any one update the chamrajnagar - Mysore road.

**phanikar** · 03-24-2011, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by karthiktup View Post

Hi
Any one update the chamrajnagar - Mysore road.

Till nanjangud it is about average.Past nanjangud its freshly laid asphalt.But why dont you take Tiruppur-Annur-Metupalayam-Ooty-Mysore.The distance is more by just 20 kms,but its defnitely worth the route.The happy ride is only till the TN border near hasanur,beyond that is Bad for a long distance.I know the conditions till Mettupalayam,if you can manage that 50km stretch the rest of the ride will be peacefull buddy.

**gokulvarmank** · 03-24-2011, 11:04 PM

Kochi - Munnar - Idukki - Kochi route query

Hi, I am planning on a ride this Sunday to ward off the insane heat of Kochi.

This route is what I am planning to take.

I have heard that Kochi - Munnar road is heavenly. Could someone please advice me on the Munnar - Rajakkad - Mailadumpara - Nedumkandam - Erattayar - Idukki - Painavu - Udumbannoor roads?

Is it okay for these roads to be travelled solo? I ride a Hero Honda Hunk and use all safety gear,

**ksatish** · 04-01-2011, 11:42 AM

Any update on the road condition from madikeri to putur??

Which will be best way to approach to putur..

a. Bangalore - Sakleshpur - putur
b. Bangalore - mysore - madikeri - putur

**animeher** · 04-01-2011, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by gokulvarmank View Post

Hi, I am planning on a ride this Sunday to ward off the insane heat of Kochi.

I have heard that Kochi - Munnar road is heavenly. Could someone please advice me on the Munnar - Rajakkad - Mailadumpara - Nedumkandam - Erattayar - Idukki - Painavu - Udumbannoor roads?

Is it okay for these roads to be travelled solo? I ride a Hero Honda Hunk and use all safety gear,

Roads from Kochi - Munnar and Periyar to Munnar are great, and mostly Periyar to Kochi will be good to. No problem for solo riding. The roads are safe.

**Lonely Rider** · 04-01-2011, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by ksatish View Post

Any update on the road condition from madikeri to putur??

Which will be best way to approach to putur..

a. Bangalore - Sakleshpur - putur
b. Bangalore - mysore - madikeri - putur

Hi Satish,

Best way to reach puttur is via sakleshpur.. The shiradi ghats is newly laid down and its easy to cruise now.

The road between Madikeri and Sulya is closed for renowation but 2 wheelers are permitted. Kindly avoid it as lots of places the road is dug up completly.

**melbin** · 04-01-2011, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by melbin View Post

Hai friends,
anybody knows about the updated road condition of kodaikanal palani road??

this is my answer for my own question he he
I traveled through this route on this Tuesday,,it is perfectly okay for 2&4 wheelers,but it is not opened for heavy vehicles because of one landslide in the 12 hairpin bend

**ridermax** · 04-03-2011, 11:32 AM

Hi Guys,
Planning to ride down to Goa this month on our RX 100 with wifey.
Deciding between two routes:
1. Bangalore/Tumkur/Shimoga/Honnavar/Karwar/Madgaon
2. Bangalore/Tumkur/Chitradurga/Haveri/Sirsi/Kumta/Karwar/Madgaon

Any update on the road condition on either route will be really welcome.

Cheers & Ride Safe

**phanikar** · 04-04-2011, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by ridermax View Post

Hi Guys,
Planning to ride down to Goa this month on our RX 100 with wifey.
Deciding between two routes:
1. Bangalore/Tumkur/Shimoga/Honnavar/Karwar/Madgaon
2. Bangalore/Tumkur/Chitradurga/Haveri/Sirsi/Kumta/Karwar/Madgaon

Any update on the road condition on either route will be really welcome.

Cheers & Ride Safe

As on 11/2010
Route 1: Road condition is not as good as route 2,but very much rideable,with tree cover for most of the ride.
bangalore-Tumkur:Very good,part of GQ
Tumkur-Guddi-Tiptur-Arasikere-Kadur-Shimoga:Single lane,with occasional potholes.
Shimoga-Honnavar:The roads in the ghats have opened up.Will take some time to cross this stretch.
Honnavar-Karwar:The road condition had deteriorated after heavy rains last year.Not much idea about the present condition.Look out for trucks who drive at their wish.
Karwar-Madgaon:The road are single lanes and are not of that good quality.Traffic(Mainly tourists) increses by three folds once you enter Goa

Route 2: Road condition is very good till haveri,
No idea about the rest of the route.Its been a very long time since I had been on this route buddy.
From Karwar-Madgaon:The road are single lanes and are not of that good quality.Traffic(Mainly tourists) increses by three folds once you enter Goa

Alternate Route(If you are interested) Conditions as on 05/2010
Bangalore-Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davangere-Haveri-Hubli-Ramnagara-Anmod-Ponda-Madgaon(Appx 600kms)
Road condition is very good till Hubli NH4,part of GQ
Hubli-Ramnagara(Appx 75kms)SH34:Single lanes with potholes here and there
Ramanagara-Anmod:Road Seems to be getting better as the kms go .
Anmod-Madgaon:Once you enter Goa.the roads are good.

**ridermax** · 04-05-2011, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by phanikar View Post

As on 11/2010
Route 1: Road condition is not as good as route 2,but very much rideable,with tree cover for most of the ride.
bangalore-Tumkur:Very good,part of GQ
Tumkur-Guddi-Tiptur-Arasikere-Kadur-Shimoga:Single lane,with occasional potholes.
Shimoga-Honnavar:The roads in the ghats have opened up.Will take some time to cross this stretch.
Honnavar-Karwar:The road condition had deteriorated after heavy rains last year.Not much idea about the present condition.Look out for trucks who drive at their wish.
Karwar-Madgaon:The road are single lanes and are not of that good quality.Traffic(Mainly tourists) increses by three folds once you enter Goa

Route 2: Road condition is very good till haveri,
No idea about the rest of the route.Its been a very long time since I had been on this route buddy.
From Karwar-Madgaon:The road are single lanes and are not of that good quality.Traffic(Mainly tourists) increses by three folds once you enter Goa

Alternate Route(If you are interested) Conditions as on 05/2010
Bangalore-Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davangere-Haveri-Hubli-Ramnagara-Anmod-Ponda-Madgaon(Appx 600kms)
Road condition is very good till Hubli NH4,part of GQ
Hubli-Ramnagara(Appx 75kms)SH34:Single lanes with potholes here and there
Ramanagara-Anmod:Road Seems to be getting better as the kms go .
Anmod-Madgaon:Once you enter Goa.the roads are good.

Thanks a lot buddy!
We go to Goa every year but take our bike by train up to Madgaon most of the time. Planned to ride down this time to have a more flexible schedule. Moreover our Bangalore/Kerala ride last December has me itching to ride

.
Had originally planned to go Bangalore/Hubli/Yellapur/Ankola/Karwar/Goa with a break at Hubli (friend,s place), may still do it!
Haveri to Kumta is only about 80k.m I think. If that stretch is not too bad it seems like a shorter route. Any way I love the Ankola/Karwar/Goa ride on NH 17 with the sea on your left it has absolutely stunning views. Just hope the road is fine so we can enjoy the ride

Thanks again buddy,
Take care & Ride Safe

**phanikar** · 04-07-2011, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by ridermax View Post

Any way I love the Ankola/Karwar/Goa ride on NH 17 with the sea on your left it has absolutely stunning views. Just hope the road is fine so we can enjoy the ride

+1,especially after rains

if the roads are in good shape then its icing on the cake

**Praful** · 04-07-2011, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by ridermax View Post

Hi Guys,
Planning to ride down to Goa this month on our RX 100 with wifey.
Deciding between two routes:
1. Bangalore/Tumkur/Shimoga/Honnavar/Karwar/Madgaon
2. Bangalore/Tumkur/Chitradurga/Haveri/Sirsi/Kumta/Karwar/Madgaon

Any update on the road condition on either route will be really welcome.

Cheers & Ride Safe

Here's a better route both in terms of road conditions and scenic beauty :-

Bangalore - Gabbur[Hubli] - Ankola - Madgaon

This runs along Anshi National Park for quite some distance!

**ridermax** · 04-08-2011, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Praful View Post

Here's a better route both in terms of road conditions and scenic beauty :-

Bangalore - Gabbur[Hubli] - Ankola - Madgaon

This runs along Anshi National Park for quite some distance!

Thanks a lot Praful,
We may take the route you suggested since we plan to meet a friend at Hubli. Just felt that the route via Haveri/Sirsi is shorter by about 50k.m. Just not sure about the road from Haveri to Kumta, trying to get some feedback on that stretch.

Thanks again buddy,
Ride safe

**knight_rider** · 04-08-2011, 07:54 PM

Hyderabad to Vijaywada.

Hi every one in Xbhp

I am planning for a road trip from Hyderabad to Vijaywada. I will be glad if someone can provide the current status of the road, where I have to be carefull and how fast I can go on the stretch. Also when should I start from hyderabad and how many hours would it take to reach my destination.

I have been through the thread and there has been mentioned that the road is not so very good but one has to go at a slow pace cause the road is very buzy.

**knight_rider** · 04-10-2011, 11:31 AM

Hyderabad to Nagarjunasagar dam

Hi to all.........

Yeaterday had a trip on my pulsar 220F to the Nagarjuna sagar dam and the nearby waterfall from Hyderabad.

Since this is a road experince thread I want to say that the road though with some patch work is very good.
I was travelling all the way at a speed of 80+ but still the road seemed to be inviting. It was because that my bike is very new and have'nt completed even the first service that I had to force myself to below 90 speeds.

Very happy with the road.

Again planning after my servicing is over to exploit my bike potential.....

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