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pjbiju · 21st September 2007, 12:37

All Travel Gurus,

I am planning to drive to Dandeli on Sep 29 from Pune in my Swift along with my wife and son.

Need your help on:

Which would be the best route? I would love the most scenic route, with good roads (even if not the best) with sparse traffic - that is what everyone wants, right? . I plan to stop for pictures, for soaking in the nature whenever it demands me to.
I do not intend to drive faster than 100 kmph at any point. And assuming stops on the way for photos, how long would the drive be to reach Dandeli from Pune. How early should I start from Pune?
What are the things I can do at Dandeli (other than rafting, since my son is too young for that)? Are there places close to Dandeli that I can visit?
I plan to stay at a friend's house there, if I cannot get a good place to stay. Which resorts/hotels would you recommend for the stay? I am not sure, if I can get any booking now. I am looking for resorts, because they may be in the jungle or at least close to it than my friend's house. And I would love that.
Will 2 days be (Sep 30, Oct 1) too much or too little?

Thanks for all your help!
-Biju

21st September 2007, 12:37	#1 (permalink)
pjbiju BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Karamattom, Aluva, Kotagiri, Yercaud, Hospet, Indore, Nashik, Pune (now) Posts: 245	Pune to Dandeli - Route Query All Travel Gurus, I am planning to drive to Dandeli on Sep 29 from Pune in my Swift along with my wife and son. Need your help on: Which would be the best route? I would love the most scenic route, with good roads (even if not the best) with sparse traffic - that is what everyone wants, right? . I plan to stop for pictures, for soaking in the nature whenever it demands me to. I do not intend to drive faster than 100 kmph at any point. And assuming stops on the way for photos, how long would the drive be to reach Dandeli from Pune. How early should I start from Pune? What are the things I can do at Dandeli (other than rafting, since my son is too young for that)? Are there places close to Dandeli that I can visit? I plan to stay at a friend's house there, if I cannot get a good place to stay. Which resorts/hotels would you recommend for the stay? I am not sure, if I can get any booking now. I am looking for resorts, because they may be in the jungle or at least close to it than my friend's house. And I would love that. Will 2 days be (Sep 30, Oct 1) too much or too little? Thanks for all your help! -Biju Last edited by pjbiju : 21st September 2007 at 12:39.