[mpksuhas]

Originally Posted by msdivy

While going I took NH4 to Chitradurga, Hospet & Kamalapura. Except the crazy truck traffic between Chitradurga & Hospet, roads are excellent. (Total toll: Rs 180)

Thanks for the update msdivy, Iam thinking of taking Chitradurga - Hospet route while going to Hospet (NH 4- NH 13) and on return journey taking Bellary- Challakere - Hiriyur route.
Yes, had guessed about river crossing. Anyways will take the road route to Anegondi.

[mpksuhas]

Guys one more info required. Any idea what time Chitradurga fort will open? Iam planning of visiting Chitradurga fort on way to Hospet. As per plan I will be reaching there around 7.30-8:00 AM.

[ranjitp1]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Guys one more info required. Any idea what time Chitradurga fort will open? Iam planning of visiting Chitradurga fort on way to Hospet. As per plan I will be reaching there around 7.30-8:00 AM.

iirc timings are 9-530pm

[floyd]

Originally Posted by msdivy

Regarding floods, Tungabhadra is flowing full. So no river crossing.

Sorry to ask, but what does this mean? Is it so that some roads (NH-13?) should be avoided due to no river crossing on the Tungabhadra?

[msdivy]

Originally Posted by floyd

Sorry to ask, but what does this mean?

Sorry, what I meant was no river crossing on coracle.

[floyd]

Thanks @msdivy, I misunderstood. BTW, thought of asking people who already visited... I hope it's allowed to take your own car near these monuments and temples? Some tourist attractions up North have this irritating rule of not allowing cars or taxis, forcing you to take local autos & cycle-rickshaws (who will, of course, fleece you to glory, while claiming to be offering absolutely fair rates)!

[deehunk]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Guys one more info required. Any idea what time Chitradurga fort will open? Iam planning of visiting Chitradurga fort on way to Hospet. As per plan I will be reaching there around 7.30-8:00 AM.

The fort is open from 8.30 am, suggest you not to take the car to Fort becoz of small roads, instead hire an auto for INR 35-40. A guide is better to have along with you as there is little information available. Plan a visit to Chandravalli about 3-4 kms from fort, a very beautiful place.

[ampere]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Guys one more info required. Any idea what time Chitradurga fort will open? Iam planning of visiting Chitradurga fort on way to Hospet. As per plan I will be reaching there around 7.30-8:00 AM.

Try visiting Vani Vilas Sagar as well. Good place to visit

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ml#post2140125

[msdivy]

Originally Posted by floyd

I hope it's allowed to take your own car near these monuments and temples?

No restrictions. You take the car up to designated parking area. For Vittala Temple Complex, you have park & take the electric vehicle or you can walk (around 1 Km distance). Heard that vehicles are not allowed to reduce vibrations, pollution and to generate local employment.

[mpksuhas]

Originally Posted by deehunk

suggest you not to take the car to Fort becoz of small roads, instead hire an auto for INR 35-40.

Thanks for the information. However I am planning of stopping at Chitradurga fort on way to Hampi. Iam driving down to Hampi so will be in car anyways. Was thinking of taking this route from NH. Iam planning of reaching there around 8AM, hope getting parking will not be much of an issue.

Originally Posted by ampere

Try visiting Vani Vilas Sagar as well. Good place to visit

Yes, I too saw the travelogue, however while for onward journey I may be bit too early (start from Bangalore around 4.30 - 5 AM). Will plan the dam visit during return journey.
Thanks for the information.

[floyd]

Is this route still OK to go, considering that it crosses AP, and we recently have the two new states announced?

[ampere]

Originally Posted by floyd

Is this route still OK to go, considering that it crosses AP, and we recently have the two new states announced?

May be its still better to go via Chitradurga. Also now that Nh13 is much better its not that bad.

[ranjitp1]

Originally Posted by floyd

Is this route still OK to go, considering that it crosses AP, and we recently have the two new states announced?

Why do you want to take the ananthpur route.chitradurga route is a better option any day

[floyd]

Originally Posted by ranjitp1

Why do you want to take the ananthpur route.chitradurga route is a better option any day

Just because I live in Whitefield. But even the Tumkur-Hiriyur-Bellary route is fine.

[ranjitp1]

Originally Posted by floyd

Just because I live in Whitefield. But even the Tumkur-Hiriyur-Bellary route is fine.

You can take the Whitefield-Devanahalli-Dodballapur-Nelamangala route to connect to NH4.Less traffic and ok roads.