The Best Roads In India

nandans2005 · 20th December 2010, 20:27

NH 7 is the most dangerous highway with morons coming in the opposite direction on the lane, one is driving.This though the highway is four lane. Its not at all safe by any standards. If one is not alert, he or she is sure to end up in unwanted trouble due to somebody's mistake.

The MUMBAI -Pune expressway is the best.

ac 427 · 21st December 2010, 10:57

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Originally Posted by nandans2005

The MUMBAI -Pune expressway is the best.

I would still gun for the old mumbai - pune road. Nice curves. If you have a car / bike that can handle turns its a pleasure to drive on.

cheers,
ac

RoadTiger · 26th December 2010, 17:40

Old Mumbai-Pune road has character (the expressway lacks it), great views, reasonably good quality of roads and some reaaaly nice curves ...

Btw, another awesome curvy road is the "36 hairpin road" from Bandipur forest exit upto Ooty ... there is a specific name to this place/ road that I forget ... but man, if you love using your steering wheel and driving in general, the road is very nice. Overall steep incline, 36 truly hair-pin bends, would be typically in 2nd gear ... with a view to distract !

Trivia - I recall a board on this road that talks about the number of folks who said goodbye to the world, trying to unsuccessfully navigate the ghats (i guess most must have been on the way down the ghats, unable to control)

I know a fair number of folks on t-bhp have done this road - Any experiences to share?

lucifer1881 · 17th March 2011, 22:35

I would vote for the SH between Hyderabad and Ramagundam (SH 1, I think). Glorious tarmac, lovely curves, banked turns. A truly fun highway during the night.

spadix · 18th March 2011, 17:36

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Originally Posted by lucifer1881

I would vote for the SH between Hyderabad and Ramagundam (SH 1, I think). Glorious tarmac, lovely curves, banked turns. A truly fun highway during the night.

Are you talking about the direct route (Rajiv Rahadari) or the one via Warangal (NH202 + Warangal -> Ramagundam, essentially following the train)?

The former's really nice!

Regards,
spadix

teknicsand · 22nd March 2011, 17:45

The road to Kodaikanal is quite beautiful. You're literally driving through the clouds and there are amazing vistas as you go up.

But my major gripe with Indian roads, and even NHs, is that people don't follow the rules. The quality of highways and connectivity has seen a dramatic change for the good in the last decade or so, but our mentality is still the same.

Someone mentioned on this thread before but having close encounters on the highways with people driving in opposite direction. I've had some close shaves myself. When you're doing a 120+ and overtaking a slow moving vehicle from the right, you don't expect a tractor heading your way without a care in the world. On the B'lore Chennai highway, I almost ran into the back of a lorry at night since it had no tail lights, reflectors or whatsoever and to make it worse, its entire behind was covered with mud.

bikxsans660 · 3rd April 2011, 14:23

NH4 - Old mumbai-pune highway. It has barely a few speeding vehicles (thanks to expressway) .
I love the ambiance it creates.

Cheers

SRK72 · 1st May 2011, 21:34

The newly laid road from Tindivanam to Pondichery is simply amazing. The drive is scenic and makes for a perfect blast.

999 · 1st May 2011, 21:58

It would be Mumbai-Pune Express way for me. At least I can drive with out the fear of vehicle coming in the wrong lane towards me.It is a bit relaxing to know that you have to take care of your own problems and not that of another moron coming against me.

Mr.Beat · 26th May 2011, 21:03

Apart from all the expressways, Palm Beach Road is awesome to drive on a rainy morning.

mmxylorider · 26th May 2011, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Mr.Beat

Apart from all the expressways, Palm Beach Road is awesome to drive on a rainy morning.

^^^ agreed. What with the lack of heavy vehicles, it's a fantastic drive.

During a recent trip on NH3, the stretch between Sendhwa and Mhow is an absolute joy to drive especially if one has covered the previous 90 kms from Dhule (absolute pain). It was a monotonous ride but empty tar road with nicely painted markings made it a good one.

booboo · 13th September 2011, 23:36

vizag - the beach road drive, mostly devoid of traffic (except from ramakrishna beach to ymca in the evenings) right up to rushi konda and beyond to bheemli is a dream.

Vtecguy7166 · 14th September 2011, 01:18

I love driving on Palm beach road. I stay just about 100 mtrs from the palm beach road

in Seawoods.

Ace F355 · 14th September 2011, 07:48

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Originally Posted by ac 427

Very few would argue that twisties get better than these.

And yes these are in India.

Enjoy.
ac

Wow ac. This could very well be the best road with twisties in India. How was the tarmac? Smooth or slightly graveled? Added to my list for sure and big thanks for sharing.

ac 427 · 14th September 2011, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Ace F355

Wow ac. This could very well be the best road with twisties in India. How was the tarmac? Smooth or slightly graveled? Added to my list for sure and big thanks for sharing.

no gravel at all. pure 100 % tarmac.

Sharp turns, the rubber grips well on this tarmac, no pot holes, smooth all the way.

cheers,

ac

20th December 2010, 20:27	#556
nandans2005 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore. Posts: 640 Thanked: 42 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? NH 7 is the most dangerous highway with morons coming in the opposite direction on the lane, one is driving.This though the highway is four lane. Its not at all safe by any standards. If one is not alert, he or she is sure to end up in unwanted trouble due to somebody's mistake. The MUMBAI -Pune expressway is the best.
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26th December 2010, 17:40	#558
RoadTiger BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CityofRocks Posts: 231 Thanked: 451 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? Old Mumbai-Pune road has character (the expressway lacks it), great views, reasonably good quality of roads and some reaaaly nice curves ... Btw, another awesome curvy road is the "36 hairpin road" from Bandipur forest exit upto Ooty ... there is a specific name to this place/ road that I forget ... but man, if you love using your steering wheel and driving in general, the road is very nice. Overall steep incline, 36 truly hair-pin bends, would be typically in 2nd gear ... with a view to distract ! Trivia - I recall a board on this road that talks about the number of folks who said goodbye to the world, trying to unsuccessfully navigate the ghats (i guess most must have been on the way down the ghats, unable to control) I know a fair number of folks on t-bhp have done this road - Any experiences to share?
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17th March 2011, 22:35	#559
lucifer1881 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 368 Thanked: 2,030 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? I would vote for the SH between Hyderabad and Ramagundam (SH 1, I think). Glorious tarmac, lovely curves, banked turns. A truly fun highway during the night.
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22nd March 2011, 17:45	#561
teknicsand BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 89 Thanked: 78 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? The road to Kodaikanal is quite beautiful. You're literally driving through the clouds and there are amazing vistas as you go up. But my major gripe with Indian roads, and even NHs, is that people don't follow the rules. The quality of highways and connectivity has seen a dramatic change for the good in the last decade or so, but our mentality is still the same. Someone mentioned on this thread before but having close encounters on the highways with people driving in opposite direction. I've had some close shaves myself. When you're doing a 120+ and overtaking a slow moving vehicle from the right, you don't expect a tractor heading your way without a care in the world. On the B'lore Chennai highway, I almost ran into the back of a lorry at night since it had no tail lights, reflectors or whatsoever and to make it worse, its entire behind was covered with mud.
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3rd April 2011, 14:23	#562
bikxsans660 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 60 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? NH4 - Old mumbai-pune highway. It has barely a few speeding vehicles (thanks to expressway) . I love the ambiance it creates. Cheers
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1st May 2011, 21:34	#563
SRK72 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 62 Thanked: 26 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? The newly laid road from Tindivanam to Pondichery is simply amazing. The drive is scenic and makes for a perfect blast.
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1st May 2011, 21:58	#564
999 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 232 Thanked: 95 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? It would be Mumbai-Pune Express way for me. At least I can drive with out the fear of vehicle coming in the wrong lane towards me.It is a bit relaxing to know that you have to take care of your own problems and not that of another moron coming against me.
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26th May 2011, 21:03	#565
Mr.Beat BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 383 Thanked: 243 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? Apart from all the expressways, Palm Beach Road is awesome to drive on a rainy morning.
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13th September 2011, 23:36	#567
booboo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: vizag Posts: 59 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Re: Best Roads In India ? vizag - the beach road drive, mostly devoid of traffic (except from ramakrishna beach to ymca in the evenings) right up to rushi konda and beyond to bheemli is a dream.
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14th September 2011, 01:18	#568
Vtecguy7166 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 85 Thanked: 12 Times	Re: Best Roads In India ? I love driving on Palm beach road. I stay just about 100 mtrs from the palm beach road in Seawoods.
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