[Chewbecca]

Hi Guys,
Post my recent sojourn to Agra ( refer thread Gurgaon-Agra for more info), I’m now planning a trip to Kasauli with family and wanted to check on any advise on the route to take and had the following questions:

1) Any sense to take the KMP to Kundli and then onwards or do I risk the under construction NH-48 and do the typical route of to Kundli through Delhi on my way to Kasauli( this is likely to be early morning so any insights will be helpful)
2) Someone mentioned Trans Haryana Expressway as another alternative but it’s access from Gurgaon seems quite congested and roundabout? Does it make sense to take this route back since Sunday evening,traffic on Delhi border is super crazy

Thanks in advance

[Chewbecca]

Hey Guys,
Any update on the construction status between Kundli and Ambala? I’m planning a family trip and if the route still has a lot of diversions, will try and make it through the Rohtak-Ambala expressway from Gurgaon

[Turbanator]

I won’t advise via Delhi if you are starting from Gurgaon, not because of problems on Delhi - Panipat route, that’s almost all complete. But because of the rush in Delhi and the mess around Airport due to an interchange pillars being constructed.

You should go via Manesar- Panchgaon- Kundli. No need to go to Rohtak. Kundli- Ambala is all complete.

[Chewbecca]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

I won’t advise via Delhi if you are starting from Gurgaon, not because of problems on Delhi - Panipat route, that’s almost all complete. But because of the rush in Delhi and the mess around Airport due to an interchange pillars being constructed.

You should go via Manesar- Panchgaon- Kundli. No need to go to Rohtak. Kundli- Ambala is all complete.

Thanks Turbanator, the last I went on this stretch was Oct-22 and at that time it was a super pain with the regular diversions so it's great to hear that the stretch is now complete


I'm planning to leave early in the morning(5AM-6AM) so would you still recommend going through KMP? The reason I'm asking is that I live near Sector 29 and as per Google maps, using the KMP through Manesar-Panchgaon from my home adds aleast 40 mins than going through Delhi but as I've experienced several times before, Google is typically not reliable for interstate travel so your view would be really appreciated!

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by Chewbecca

I'm planning to leave early in the morning(5AM-6AM) so would you still recommend going through KMP? The reason I'm asking is that I live near Sector 29

Yes, I have previously mentioned going via Delhi at such times but with this new bottleneck around Airport, you can be struck irrespective of the time. It's not uncommon for NHAI to move heavy structures at odd times and stop the traffic intermediately. Don't worry about google, you will pleasantly surprised by how early you reach at Murthal.

[Chewbecca]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

Yes, I have previously mentioned going via Delhi at such times but with this new bottleneck around Airport, you can be struck irrespective of the time. It's not uncommon for NHAI to move heavy structures at odd times and stop the traffic intermediately. Don't worry about google, you will pleasantly surprised by how early you reach at Murthal.

Thanks Turbanator, will take the KMP route from Gurgaon and I trust NHAI to really screw up the traffic consideirng the tight timeline they have for the NH-48 closure.

Could you also recommend some stops along the way from Murthal to Ambala where the kids can play in the green or just stretch their legs and burn some energy to reduce the crankiness enroute point is that most new age dhabas are glorified food courts and moving from one seat to another gets quite tiring for the kids, I'm looking at a resort/stop with a decent restaurant/any fast food options which allows walk ins ( what Cheetal Grand used to be for the Del-Ded route)

Thanks once again

[SS-Traveller]

Originally Posted by Chewbecca

...a trip to Kasauli...
1)KMP to Kundli and then onwards or do I risk the under construction NH-48 ...through Delhi
2) ...Trans Haryana Expressway...

Of the 3 options, your route of choice would be the KMP Expressway aka the Western Peripheral Expressway. Depending on which part of Gurugram you live in, you can either connect to the WPE from Manesar, or go through Chandu >> Budhera >> Badli (quite decent road in most parts) and connect to the WPE at Badli, then take NH 44 towards Ambala. NH48 as you enter Delhi is a mess, and so is the NH44 section at / just after the Delhi border, at Kundli.

Using the Trans-Haryana Expressway (Ambala-Narnaul Expressway, NH152D) is certainly another option; you'll need to go through Chandu >> Budhera >> Badli >> Jhajjhar >> Rohtak. The last 50 km or so before reaching Ambala is not so great as the main expressway, and one needs to go through a few km of narrow, poorly-surfaced roads before connecting to NH44.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by Chewbecca

recommend some stops along the way from Murthal to Ambala where the kids can play in the green or just stretch their legs and burn some energy to reduce the crankiness enroute

Sorry, I won't know as it's been a while since I travelled anywhere with Kids

If you want to have breakfast, my suggestion will be Haveli in Murthal (Tip - Order Combo - Parantha + Curd + Daal and Tea). It will be on your left just before the toll. There are many similar namesakes, watch for just "Haveli". If it's too early, stop at Neelkanth Dhaba, on your left after the Karnal toll. They also have one on the other side, few Km's ahead and you can stop while returning. (Tip -their special Thali is very good)

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

go through Chandu >> Budhera >> Badli (quite decent road in most parts) and connect to the WPE at Badli

A lot of speed breakers and also dumper traffic beside it passes through one village wherein can be messy. I have tried all but it's not recommended especially since OP is in Sector 29. If someone lives around BusStand/ older Gurgaon but away from Highway, perhaps.

so is the NH44 section at / just after the Delhi border, at Kundli.

It's all done, except for a bridge at Panipat where the work is going on very fast.

Using the Trans-Haryana Expressway (Ambala-Narnaul Expressway, NH152D) is certainly another option

Yes, OP will have to take the Rohtak exit on the EPE, via Jhajjar - I won't recommend it as the Badli- Jhajjar is very bad. Also, you have to go much far from Panipat to take. Regarding the stretch you are referring to, it's not bad, a proper 4-lane highway which used to be almost empty until last year but recently has started seeing a rush. More so on Sundays. On regular days, it's still Ok. After that super expressway, it's natural for anyone to crib about 4 lanes

With Kids and limited food/ rest options, I won't recommend it.

[SS-Traveller]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

A lot of speed breakers and also dumper traffic beside it passes through one village wherein can be messy. I have tried all but it's not recommended especially since OP is in Sector 29. If someone lives around BusStand/ older Gurgaon but away from Highway, perhaps.

Dumper traffic is only present late in the night and early afternoon - I'm presuming OP would be travelling early morning / early evening.

It's all done, except for a bridge at Panipat where the work is going on very fast.

Was quite a mess in early February when I returned that way.

[SS-Traveller]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

It's all done, except for a bridge at Panipat where the work is going on very fast.

So I travelled northwards on NH44, crossing Sonipat at 5-5;30 am on 30th March, and returned the same way, crossing Sonipat and into Delhi at 8-8:30 pm on 1st April. The flyovers on the southbound carriageway are all complete, so entering Delhi is a breeze (though I got stuck in a 30-minute traffic jam for a couple of kilometres while approaching the Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, inside Delhi).

The northbound carriageway has 2 diversions totalling about 2.6 km where the flyovers are not yet complete, the road surface is poor, and vehicular movement is slow in this section (I did not face much congestion here, though, because of the time of the day).

In addition, a section of ~800 m near Panipat has diversions on both carriageways, where traffic movement is slow, and the road surface is poor.

[MyLife_MyCar]

Has anyone recently travelled on Delhi-Chandigarh route? How is the situation now after recent rains/ flooding? Are the roads open and safe?

[jumper_]

Originally Posted by MyLife_MyCar

Has anyone recently travelled on Delhi-Chandigarh route? How is the situation now after recent rains/ flooding? Are the roads open and safe?

I travelled by car last week from Chandigarh to Delhi (via GT road till Kundli and then took KMP to Gurgaon), and it was a breeze. Hardly any broken roads on GT road. Although Ambala is badly hit and many portions around are still submerged, the roads are clear of any water. Few potholes have come up, but should be managable. It is always advisable to travel in day light.

[MyLife_MyCar]

Originally Posted by jumper_

I travelled by car last week from Chandigarh to Delhi (via GT road till Kundli and then took KMP to Gurgaon), and it was a breeze. Hardly any broken roads on GT road. Although Ambala is badly hit and many portions around are still submerged, the roads are clear of any water. Few potholes have come up, but should be managable. It is always advisable to travel in day light.

Thanks jumper_. This instills some confidence, however, with the unpredictable heavy rains and news of rising water levels in the river, I'm still sceptical of hitting the roads.

[chaksjr]

Hi all,
I need to travel to Panchkula in a week. With the current farmer agitation situation still developing, anyone with tips on which route detours/routes to take? I don't mind driving extra kms, just want to understand what is the best way to get there in this situation. I don't travel much towards Chandigarh hence not familiar with interior roads from the back of my hand.

[Shanx13]

Originally Posted by chaksjr

Hi all,
I need to travel to Panchkula in a week. With the current farmer agitation situation still developing, anyone with tips on which route detours/routes to take? I don't mind driving extra kms, just want to understand what is the best way to get there in this situation. I don't travel much towards Chandigarh hence not familiar with interior roads from the back of my hand.

I have the same query - I need to travel to Spiti soon. From what I see on Google Maps right now, best route to take is Delhi > Gurgaon > KMP Expressway > Sonepat > Kurukshetra > Shahbad Markana > Shahzadpur > Nada Saheb > Panchkula.

However, with the situation changing hourly, none of this may be valid on the day one sets out. But this route will be open broadly because it does not touch Punjab and keeps within Haryana.