Need Advice! Davangere - Hospet/Hampi

DRC · 30th October 2006, 19:39

Does any one know the best route to take from Davangere to Hampi?

How is the road condition in this area.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

s.prashanth · 31st October 2006, 10:06

Hi drc, the stretch between Davangere and chitradurga is not complete, you will have to drive slowly on lose gravel, at chitradurga ask directions for Hospet and I guess after about 5 kms you will have to turn right to hospet and the road is good but watchout for unmarked speed breakers, drive slow in village limits, the road is pretty smooth and not much of problem ecept at the junction you turn into hospet, the road curves and it has been washed out so watchout for trucks on the wrong side

DRC · 31st October 2006, 12:40

Thanks Prashant,

I was counting 4:30 hours for Bangalore - Davangere. Should that be accurate?

deepakhon · 31st October 2006, 12:46

From Davanagere to Chitradurga, it is NH4. From there, you can take NH13 to Hospet. Travelled on those roads long time back, so, no idea about the status as of now.

Bullfrog · 31st October 2006, 13:26

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Originally Posted by DRC

Thanks Prashant,

I was counting 4:30 hours for Bangalore - Davangere. Should that be accurate?

More than adequate. Last week I did that distance in exactly 4:20 hrs that too considering I didn't push my new Zen beyond 100-105 kph.

And also the Zen is no match to your Petra

w 12 · 31st October 2006, 13:55

There is an alternate route to hospet..

Davanagere - Harihara - harapanahalli - kottur - hospet ..IMO shorter as well

condor · 31st October 2006, 17:40

DRC, is there any specific reason to do BLR - Davangere - Hospet?

If you are doing Bangalore - Hospet, then suggest:
BLR - Chitradurga : 200km, 3.5 hrs
Chitradurga - Hospet: keep to the by-pass in Chitradurga, the right to Hospet turn is sufficiently marked for Bijapur / Solapur / Hospet.

If you have to go to Davangere, then ask for the turns in Davangere - there is a direct route to Hospet from Davangere, distance about 110km. I dont see any reason to come back to Chitradurga to get on to NH-13 to go to Hospet.

BLR - Davangere is about 250 km. So 4.5 hours is good

DRC · 31st October 2006, 22:37

Going to attend a weedding in Davangere. Also planing to stretch to Hampi having driven so far.

I do understand the route. I have travelled on this roads long back (read 7years). not aware of the road condition now.

I also spoke to few of other guys. So here is the info. Bangalore - Hospet road is good except for last 30 min drive. Hampi is natorious for water born infections. need to carry water anf food.

Chtradurga - Davangere road is under construction still. Lotta diversions and driving on the gravel.

Thanks for the info shared. As always T-BHP is very dependable.

30th October 2006, 19:39	#1
DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cockpit Posts: 911 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Need Advice! Davangere - Hospet/Hampi Does any one know the best route to take from Davangere to Hampi? How is the road condition in this area. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
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31st October 2006, 10:06	#2
s.prashanth BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 365 Thanked: 85 Times	Hi drc, the stretch between Davangere and chitradurga is not complete, you will have to drive slowly on lose gravel, at chitradurga ask directions for Hospet and I guess after about 5 kms you will have to turn right to hospet and the road is good but watchout for unmarked speed breakers, drive slow in village limits, the road is pretty smooth and not much of problem ecept at the junction you turn into hospet, the road curves and it has been washed out so watchout for trucks on the wrong side
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31st October 2006, 12:40	#3
DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cockpit Posts: 911 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Thanks Prashant, I was counting 4:30 hours for Bangalore - Davangere. Should that be accurate?
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31st October 2006, 12:46	#4
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	From Davanagere to Chitradurga, it is NH4. From there, you can take NH13 to Hospet. Travelled on those roads long time back, so, no idea about the status as of now.
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31st October 2006, 13:55	#6
w 12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 26 Times	There is an alternate route to hospet.. Davanagere - Harihara - harapanahalli - kottur - hospet ..IMO shorter as well
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31st October 2006, 17:40	#7
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,866 Thanked: 16,020 Times View My Garage	DRC, is there any specific reason to do BLR - Davangere - Hospet? If you are doing Bangalore - Hospet, then suggest: BLR - Chitradurga : 200km, 3.5 hrs Chitradurga - Hospet: keep to the by-pass in Chitradurga, the right to Hospet turn is sufficiently marked for Bijapur / Solapur / Hospet. If you have to go to Davangere, then ask for the turns in Davangere - there is a direct route to Hospet from Davangere, distance about 110km. I dont see any reason to come back to Chitradurga to get on to NH-13 to go to Hospet. BLR - Davangere is about 250 km. So 4.5 hours is good
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31st October 2006, 22:37	#8
DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cockpit Posts: 911 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Going to attend a weedding in Davangere. Also planing to stretch to Hampi having driven so far. I do understand the route. I have travelled on this roads long back (read 7years). not aware of the road condition now. I also spoke to few of other guys. So here is the info. Bangalore - Hospet road is good except for last 30 min drive. Hampi is natorious for water born infections. need to carry water anf food. Chtradurga - Davangere road is under construction still. Lotta diversions and driving on the gravel. Thanks for the info shared. As always T-BHP is very dependable.
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