[prasad14]

Hi,

Was in Kukke last week. Thought of an update. Went via Shiradi and returned via Bisle. Few things:

1. Hassana bypass is in a bad shape. Too many deviations and speed breakers. There was a long traffic jam too in one of the junctions. Too many vehicles on the wrong side specifically between Channarayapatna and Hassana (noticed it both ways).

2. Roads continue to be bad after Sakaleshapura for 5-10kms, due to construction. Like really bad. Also got behind a loooong truck carrying some special equipment, which further added to agony. Got stuck behind a couple of slow moving trucks in the ghats. Still a decent time of 5.5hrs from JP Nagar.

3. Road widening is going on for the first few kms on the Bisle ghat road (from Kukke), but not a problem. Could get tricky if it rains. Roads pretty good though bumpy all the way till Sakaleshapura. Added about 20more minutes, but worth it both due to the scenery and escaping the highway construction. Lush green forests all along, but no waterfalls anywhere.

Saw this on the Bisle ghat. Appears like a Monitor lizard. Any idea what is this. Didn't get down, nor took the car closer. It quietly moved after a minute or so. Was majestic!