Kochi - Pune - Team-BHP

pair177 · 16th September 2009, 10:38

The intention is to drive from Kochi to Pune in a Santro(2000)...
Any guidance on how to plan this jaunt would be appreciated.

I would need to work out a plan that could have me start from Kochi on 26th/27th and reach Pune latest by 29th evening.

My primary focus would be on finding the best combination of roads/highways primarily w.r.t. the road condition(a little extra distance to achieve this is fine with me).
Need to plan it as a peaceful road-trip...

Thanks in advance
Prasad
ps: I would be making the journey with a friend who is also keen to spend time behind the steering wheel; so the driving efforts would be shared.

ranjitp1 · 16th September 2009, 12:32

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ms-10days.html (Pune-Goa-Kerela-Goa-Pune: FordFiesta-3350Kms-10Days)

This T-logue might help you with some details

coolclouds · 16th September 2009, 14:29

Shortest and scenic route - NH17 via Mangalore/Goa (lot of bad roads i guess)
Fastest and good roads - Coimbatore-Mettur-Bangalore-Hubli-Kolhapur-Pune.

Wait for more inputs and enjoy your drive

pair177 · 25th September 2009, 00:40

Thanks for the responses...

Is there any current/latest information available out there as to the condition of NH 17 between Kochi and Mangalore ?
The idea is to get to Mangalore and then drive inland to get onto NH4...

pypkmsrikanth · 25th September 2009, 11:34

You could explore this route as well Kochi - Trichur - Kunnamkulam - Pattambi - Nilambur - Gudalur - Gundlupet - Mysore - Channarayapatna - Ariskere - Shimoga - Harihar you would join the NH4 at Harihar from where it's the same road to Pune. This route would be advisable only if you are starting between 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM from Kochi or the day traffic would delay your first leg itself in Kerala. This would also ensure you travel the interior Karnataka through the day.

I would advice you against going via Mangalore as the roads are not so great around Mangalore which ever route you opt to come back Inland.

Though the convenient one for you is to take the NH7, and NH4 via Bangalore.

Kochi - Trichur - Coimbatore - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur - Krishnagiri - Hosur continue on NH7 until Electronic City after which you can take the NICE corridor which would mean you would reach Nelamangala on NH4 in not more than an hour taking into account the diversion at Bannerghatta Road. Once you hit NH4 its all the way to Pune through some very good roads except at Tumkur Byepass and the stretch between Chitradurga and Haveri

ranjitp1 · 25th September 2009, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by pypkmsrikanth

You could explore this route as well Kochi - Trichur - Kunnamkulam - Pattambi - Nilambur - Gudalur - Gundlupet - Mysore - Channarayapatna - Ariskere - Shimoga - Harihar you would join the NH4 at Harihar from where it's the same road to Pune. This route would be advisable only if you are starting between 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM from Kochi or the day traffic would delay your first leg itself in Kerala. This would also ensure you travel the interior Karnataka through the day.

I would advice you against going via Mangalore as the roads are not so great around Mangalore which ever route you opt to come back Inland.

Though the convenient one for you is to take the NH7, and NH4 via Bangalore.

Kochi - Trichur - Coimbatore - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur - Krishnagiri - Hosur continue on NH7 until Electronic City after which you can take the NICE corridor which would mean you would reach Nelamangala on NH4 in not more than an hour taking into account the diversion at Bannerghatta Road. Once you hit NH4 its all the way to Pune through some very good roads except at Tumkur Byepass and the stretch between Chitradurga and Haveri

+1 to that,the Nilambur stretch has been reported to be not so great after the rains.I would second Srikanth's suggestion of NH47(till Bhavani)-NH-7(Thoppur-Blore)-NH4(Nelamangala-Pune) option,would be a fast & relaxed drive

pair177 · 25th September 2009, 23:10

ic, or lemme say 'i am beginning to c'...

Also, some parameters for the journey are clearly laid out now:
Start Date: 27th, Sunday
Start Time: As early as possible after 11:45 AM
Starting point : Cochin Airport...

Which means that the apt suggestion for trying to escape the traffic in Kerala by starting very early in the morning is not feasible for me :-(

Thanks
Best Regards

coolclouds · 29th September 2009, 16:45

Hope you reached Pune safe. Please share the latest road conditions.

16th September 2009, 10:38	#1 (permalink)
pair177 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 3	Kochi - Pune The intention is to drive from Kochi to Pune in a Santro(2000)... Any guidance on how to plan this jaunt would be appreciated. I would need to work out a plan that could have me start from Kochi on 26th/27th and reach Pune latest by 29th evening. My primary focus would be on finding the best combination of roads/highways primarily w.r.t. the road condition(a little extra distance to achieve this is fine with me). Need to plan it as a peaceful road-trip... Thanks in advance Prasad ps: I would be making the journey with a friend who is also keen to spend time behind the steering wheel; so the driving efforts would be shared.

16th September 2009, 12:32	#2 (permalink)
ranjitp1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 229	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ms-10days.html (Pune-Goa-Kerela-Goa-Pune: FordFiesta-3350Kms-10Days) This T-logue might help you with some details __________________ Live to Drive...No second thoughts on that Hyd/Blr/Thrissur

16th September 2009, 14:29	#3 (permalink)
coolclouds BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 126	Shortest and scenic route - NH17 via Mangalore/Goa (lot of bad roads i guess) Fastest and good roads - Coimbatore-Mettur-Bangalore-Hubli-Kolhapur-Pune. Wait for more inputs and enjoy your drive __________________ "Woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep..." - Robert Frost

29th September 2009, 16:45	#8 (permalink)
coolclouds BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 126	Hope you reached Pune safe. Please share the latest road conditions. __________________ "Woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep..." - Robert Frost Last edited by coolclouds : 29th September 2009 at 16:47.

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25th September 2009, 00:40	#4 (permalink)
pair177 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 3	Thanks for the responses... Is there any current/latest information available out there as to the condition of NH 17 between Kochi and Mangalore ? The idea is to get to Mangalore and then drive inland to get onto NH4...

25th September 2009, 11:34	#5 (permalink)
pypkmsrikanth BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 471 View My Garage	You could explore this route as well Kochi - Trichur - Kunnamkulam - Pattambi - Nilambur - Gudalur - Gundlupet - Mysore - Channarayapatna - Ariskere - Shimoga - Harihar you would join the NH4 at Harihar from where it's the same road to Pune. This route would be advisable only if you are starting between 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM from Kochi or the day traffic would delay your first leg itself in Kerala. This would also ensure you travel the interior Karnataka through the day. I would advice you against going via Mangalore as the roads are not so great around Mangalore which ever route you opt to come back Inland. Though the convenient one for you is to take the NH7, and NH4 via Bangalore. Kochi - Trichur - Coimbatore - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur - Krishnagiri - Hosur continue on NH7 until Electronic City after which you can take the NICE corridor which would mean you would reach Nelamangala on NH4 in not more than an hour taking into account the diversion at Bannerghatta Road. Once you hit NH4 its all the way to Pune through some very good roads except at Tumkur Byepass and the stretch between Chitradurga and Haveri

25th September 2009, 23:10	#7 (permalink)
pair177 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 3	ic, or lemme say 'i am beginning to c'... Also, some parameters for the journey are clearly laid out now: Start Date: 27th, Sunday Start Time: As early as possible after 11:45 AM Starting point : Cochin Airport... Which means that the apt suggestion for trying to escape the traffic in Kerala by starting very early in the morning is not feasible for me :-( Thanks Best Regards