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It would be better to start by 4-5am types so that you can escape the traffic at Marthandam and Nagercoil. Yes, you can cover this distance in 11-12 hours. Approx 730 Kms. | |
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1. Kannapa (Non-veg) 2. Sangeethas (Veg). | |
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| ![]() Bangalore - Trivandrum, Via Srivilliputhur - Rajapalayam - Tenkasi - Thenmala: I had some work in Trivandrum, So decided to take the Tenkasi-Thenmala road instead of the route via Nagercoil. From Madurai, its 2L and the roads are in very good condition. Started from Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore - 4:30 AM It took 10 and 15 mins respectively to cross Krishnagiri and Thoppur toll. Stopped after Salem for Breakfast, it took around 30 mins. Exited from 4L after crossing Madurai @ 10:15 AM. Crossing Rajapalayam took around 10-15 mins. Recached Tenkasi by 12:45 PM and stopped for 30 mins for lunch. Reached Trivandrum Airport road by 3:15 PM Overall, the roads are in very good condition throughout. A scenic drive and a great escape from the Marthandam traffic on the usual Nagercoil-Trivandrum road. Here are some pics captured from my dashcam, Towards Srivilliputhur - Rajapalayam ![]() ![]() ![]() After Tenkasi ![]() ![]() Some narrow roads that google maps suggested, ![]() ![]() |
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3:15 PM at Trivandrum airport is very good timing. | |
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![]() I will be driving to chengannur next month, my current plan is to take my usual route via Salem-Dindigul-Theni-Kumily. Also if would help if you could comment on the Tirunelveli - Tenkasi stretch, assuming that you have driven recently. ![]() Rgds, Vinod | |
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@thoppur toll it was a mess and they allowed all vehicles in Fastag lane. Quote:
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How long would it take to reach Tirunelveli?, planning to leave koramangala at 12 pm & stay overnight at Tirunelveli. Rgds, Vinod | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Any update on the Kavalkinar - Trivandrum stretch? Is it better to take the Poovar route? Please also update about good restaurants between Salem and Trivandrum and back. Thanks in advance. |
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If its season in courtallam, then traffic is bound to increase on the Madurai-Tenkasi stretch during weekends. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Details of my Trivandrum drive can be found here. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...ml#post4224590 |
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| ![]() There is a Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant just after the Namakkal toll(while going from bangalore) which opened recently and Padma Vilas (Pure Veg) in the same campus. They have good parking space and clean rest-rooms as well. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Tried the Trivandrum - Thenkasi - Rajapalayam - Madurai route for the first time, as against the regular Trivandrum - Nagercoil - Tirunelveli route. And to be quite frank, I'm cursing myself why I didn't try it out earlier itself. With the Marthandam section being under construction, it makes a lot more sense to take this route instead. Time taken was similar as well. Joined the Nedumangad road at 10AM. Reached Madurai BPCL COCO bunk by 3 PM for lunch - 5 hours overall which I would have considered as very decent timings even while taking the Nagercoil route. More details of my drive here |
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