The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi - Page 8 - Team-BHP

Jay · 12th August 2008, 13:28

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Originally Posted by java.bullet

I am planning for a weekend trip to Mangalore (from Bangalore) on independence day. What is the condition of Shirdi ghat section road? Is it motorable? Is there any alternate route?

To see pics of the Road Condition of Shiradi Ghats
Click here : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/936712-post110.html (Blr to Dharmastala/Kukke/Sringeri/Horanadu)

Ramkumar · 12th August 2008, 15:58

Mangalore is almost islanded from all sides. You cannot reach mangalore from kerala or mysore or bangalore. I have also driven into Mangalore from Sirsi/Karwar side, the roads are bad. I dont understand how they can keep a city totally cut off from other parts. I am due to travel to Mangalore from Mysore now and i am totally scared.it would be great if someone tells what is the state now?

ravibhat · 12th August 2008, 21:35

There is landslide reported in Shiradi ghat and other ghats, however rain is expected to calm down from tomorrow.

So expect excellant long week end for tourists

Regards,

Ravi.

Ramkumar · 13th August 2008, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravibhat

There is landslide reported in Shiradi ghat and other ghats, however rain is expected to calm down from tomorrow.

So expect excellant long week end for tourists

Regards,

Ravi.

I am travelling to Mangalore instead of Kodaikanal for the long weekend. Planning to stay in a homestay at madikeri on thursday night and continue my drive to Mangalore on Friday morning. Hope there are no land slides on the route. I heard that the roads are slightly better now. Any ideas?

for_cars1 · 13th August 2008, 14:57

I'm planning Blr-Mlr via Shiradi during the long weekend. Latest I'm hearing is there has been some landslide and Shiradi ghat is closed for traffic temporarily.
Can someone please confirm this.
Thanks

rjstyles69 · 17th August 2008, 23:10

Guys am heading to Coastal Karnataka finally this coming friday,after a long gap of almost a year and a half. My itinerary is

Day : 1
Drive to Jog from bangy and halt for the 1st night at Murudeshwar.

Day 2:
Murudeshwar to Kundapur and stay at Turtle Bay.

Day 3 :
Sight seeing if possible and catch up with Samurai if time permits.

Day4 :
A friends wedding in Udupi and after that another wedding in Mangalore.

So my need of the hour is the best route to take from and back to Bangalore.Keep your suggestions pouring in and thanks in advance.

litesaber · 18th August 2008, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramkumar

I am travelling to Mangalore instead of Kodaikanal for the long weekend. Planning to stay in a homestay at madikeri on thursday night and continue my drive to Mangalore on Friday morning. Hope there are no land slides on the route. I heard that the roads are slightly better now. Any ideas?

Hey Ramkumar,

How was your trip to Mangalore? Can you please update on the road condition especially between Mysore - Madikeri?

Samurai · 18th August 2008, 12:27

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Day 3 :
Sight seeing if possible and catch up with Samurai if time permits.

After 3 busy weekends, I should be free on this one. So we can meet.

ravibhat · 18th August 2008, 14:50

Hey Riju,

Good that you are visiting coastal area Good plan!

While coming back from Mangalore every road is 50-50 now, so I feel if you drive in day time Shiradi ghat is good one compared to via madikeri , via charmadi because there is landslide, bad road even in those ghats too.

You can venture out onething: On day4 after wedding, plan to meet Samurai and stay nearby resort/hotel. Next day drive via Agumbe - Teerthahalli - Shimoga - Bangalore. You will love this!!

Day1: Absolutely fine. tirthankar has driven Honnavar - JOG - Shimoga - Bangalore. Not much bad roads except here and there potholes with not smooth surface, But it won't bore you because of excellant scenary green everywhere. If you leave Nelmangala by 8AM can reach Shimoga by 1pm - lunch - JOG by 3PM. Spend 2 hours there visit both the ends to view the water falls. On the way drop 10 minutes side of the ride to see sharavati river valley and can reach murdeshwar easily by 8PM. Expect bad roads near tarikere - bhadravati, rough surface here and there between shimoga - Honnavar (max 20km out of 150km), From honnavar to Murdeshwara its 50-50 road just carefull about oncoming traffic of bad roads, bus/trucks come in our way to avoid potholes.

Day2 to Day4 perfectly fine. Expect lot of bad roads in NH17.

Have a nice time!

Ravi.

PS Riju you can call me anytime, I will do my best for sure. From mangalore I feel you need to take Mudbidri - karkal - Then via hebri to Agumbe or go directly to Sringeri, I feel Samuari can help you much better about this route.

rjstyles69 · 18th August 2008, 14:55

Thanks Ravi and dont switch off your phone. I will call you if I need any help.

I wanted to see that infamous Railway Station in Shimoga( no clue about the name). Any idea how far it is from Jog?

Quote:

You can venture out onething: On day4 after wedding, plan to meet Samurai and stay nearby resort/hotel. Next day drive via Agumbe - Teerthahalli - Shimoga - Bangalore. You will love this!!

Why cant I do this route on my return ? Coz I will go to mangalore and on my return whats the route from mangalore to drive via Agumbe ?

lohithrao · 18th August 2008, 15:13

Guess the roads will never improve here, so have shifted from OHC to a Adventure

Riju, you can go via charmadi - Karkala - Udupi or if you want to connect to mangalore then you can connect to BC road from Ujre. this road is better....

akroy · 18th August 2008, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

I wanted to see that infamous Railway Station in Shimoga( no clue about the name). Any idea how far it is from Jog?

Riju, Are you talking of Talguppa railway station near Sagar and its famous Rail car?
Heard that it provides some amazing shot for the camera.

Abhi

rjstyles69 · 18th August 2008, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by akroy

Riju, Are you talking of Talguppa railway station near Sagar and its famous Rail car?
Heard that it provides some amazing shot for the camera.

Abhi

Yes Abhi same place. I have 4 days to relax and do nothing. So kinda scouting for places to visit during this drive.

Ravi any idea how far is this place from Jog/ Shimoga ?

ravibhat · 18th August 2008, 17:01

Work is going on to upgrade Shimoga - Sagar - Talguppa rail track. GOD knows when it will be completed. From last 4 years I saw work is still going on on and on.

About TaalGuppa Railway station its around 10km from Sagar, and 10km from there is JOG Falls. Rail track is surrounded by Paddy Fields and national highway also goes straight for 3km in Paddy Fields after crossing one huge scary curve and river/bridge. I think you are talking about place. I simply love that place everytime I travel.

Considerring its August end photo opportunity open from now.

Regards,

Ravi.

Samurai · 18th August 2008, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Quote:

You can venture out onething: On day4 after wedding, plan to meet Samurai and stay nearby resort/hotel. Next day drive via Agumbe - Teerthahalli - Shimoga - Bangalore. You will love this!!

Why cant I do this route on my return ? Coz I will go to mangalore and on my return whats the route from mangalore to drive via Agumbe ?

You can, it will be a little roundabout. You will have to come back to Udupi and then take Agumbe route.

How much time do you have after the function in Mangalore?

13th August 2008, 14:57	#110 (permalink)
for_cars1 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 67	Shiradi ghats temporarily closed ? I'm planning Blr-Mlr via Shiradi during the long weekend. Latest I'm hearing is there has been some landslide and Shiradi ghat is closed for traffic temporarily. Can someone please confirm this. Thanks

17th August 2008, 23:10	#111 (permalink)
rjstyles69 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 2,499 View My Garage	Guys am heading to Coastal Karnataka finally this coming friday,after a long gap of almost a year and a half. My itinerary is Day : 1 Drive to Jog from bangy and halt for the 1st night at Murudeshwar. Day 2: Murudeshwar to Kundapur and stay at Turtle Bay. Day 3 : Sight seeing if possible and catch up with Samurai if time permits. Day4 : A friends wedding in Udupi and after that another wedding in Mangalore. So my need of the hour is the best route to take from and back to Bangalore.Keep your suggestions pouring in and thanks in advance. __________________ Cheers rjstyles You never really learn to SWEAR until you learn to DRIVE.

18th August 2008, 14:50	#114 (permalink)
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,082 View My Garage	Hey Riju, Good that you are visiting coastal area Good plan! While coming back from Mangalore every road is 50-50 now, so I feel if you drive in day time Shiradi ghat is good one compared to via madikeri , via charmadi because there is landslide, bad road even in those ghats too. You can venture out onething: On day4 after wedding, plan to meet Samurai and stay nearby resort/hotel. Next day drive via Agumbe - Teerthahalli - Shimoga - Bangalore. You will love this!! Day1: Absolutely fine. tirthankar has driven Honnavar - JOG - Shimoga - Bangalore. Not much bad roads except here and there potholes with not smooth surface, But it won't bore you because of excellant scenary green everywhere. If you leave Nelmangala by 8AM can reach Shimoga by 1pm - lunch - JOG by 3PM. Spend 2 hours there visit both the ends to view the water falls. On the way drop 10 minutes side of the ride to see sharavati river valley and can reach murdeshwar easily by 8PM. Expect bad roads near tarikere - bhadravati, rough surface here and there between shimoga - Honnavar (max 20km out of 150km), From honnavar to Murdeshwara its 50-50 road just carefull about oncoming traffic of bad roads, bus/trucks come in our way to avoid potholes. Day2 to Day4 perfectly fine. Expect lot of bad roads in NH17. Have a nice time! Ravi. PS Riju you can call me anytime, I will do my best for sure. From mangalore I feel you need to take Mudbidri - karkal - Then via hebri to Agumbe or go directly to Sringeri, I feel Samuari can help you much better about this route. Last edited by ravibhat : 18th August 2008 at 15:07.

18th August 2008, 15:13	#116 (permalink)
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Udupi/Bangalore Posts: 1,947 View My Garage	Guess the roads will never improve here, so have shifted from OHC to a Adventure Riju, you can go via charmadi - Karkala - Udupi or if you want to connect to mangalore then you can connect to BC road from Ujre. this road is better.... __________________ " Everyone wants to park their car/bike in the shade(of a tree) but none wants to grow one!, SAVE TREES/GROW TREES"

18th August 2008, 17:01	#119 (permalink)
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,082 View My Garage	Work is going on to upgrade Shimoga - Sagar - Talguppa rail track. GOD knows when it will be completed. From last 4 years I saw work is still going on on and on. About TaalGuppa Railway station its around 10km from Sagar, and 10km from there is JOG Falls. Rail track is surrounded by Paddy Fields and national highway also goes straight for 3km in Paddy Fields after crossing one huge scary curve and river/bridge. I think you are talking about place. I simply love that place everytime I travel. Considerring its August end photo opportunity open from now. Regards, Ravi. Last edited by ravibhat : 18th August 2008 at 17:03.

12th August 2008, 15:58	#107 (permalink)
Ramkumar BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 78	Mangalore is almost islanded from all sides. You cannot reach mangalore from kerala or mysore or bangalore. I have also driven into Mangalore from Sirsi/Karwar side, the roads are bad. I dont understand how they can keep a city totally cut off from other parts. I am due to travel to Mangalore from Mysore now and i am totally scared.it would be great if someone tells what is the state now?

12th August 2008, 21:35	#108 (permalink)
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,082 View My Garage	There is landslide reported in Shiradi ghat and other ghats, however rain is expected to calm down from tomorrow. So expect excellant long week end for tourists Regards, Ravi.

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