Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries

varghese_p_g · 28th December 2019, 08:35

Thanks for the heads up. Found the Nagercoil to Trivandrum a real downer. Not super huge craters sort but in general broken roads.

arun_josie · 28th December 2019, 11:35

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Originally Posted by varghese_p_g

Thanks for the heads up. Found the Nagercoil to Trivandrum a real downer. Not super huge craters sort but in general broken roads.

You can take the alternate route via Asaripallam - Thingalnagar - Karungal - Poovar - Trivandrum. This route is good.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 20th June 2020, 20:51

Few updates since I made it to Trivandrum from Bangalore.

Had KL pass approved, applied for TN transit pass but since the KL one came last minute - there was no update on the TN pass. Was asked for the TN pass at Zuzuwadi check post, but they allowed me to pass through. (Not sure if that is the norm, or if it was because we reached the border at 4 AM in the morning).
Was again asked for the TN pass at multiple places - but KL pass sufficed. 15-20 checkposts were there overall and everywhere they collected almost the same details - Pass number, Name, Number of travellers, Destination Address, Phone number etc.
Temperature check was only done at the Kerala border. We had selected Injivila check post and the whole process (while being extremely organized and comfortable) took about 1.5 hours there.
TN checkposts to the south of Madurai were a pain, especially around Tirunelveli. Lost almost 1 hour there with 3 back to back to back check posts. One checkposts even had 3 separate queues - two for collecting the exact same details, one for temperature check which they said everyone has to stand - but the person sitting in front just asked me to carry on when I said the destination is Trivandrum.
The road was decent from Kavalkinaru to Trivandrum.
Social distancing is not strictly maintained in TN checkposts, especially felt the crowded Tirunelveli posts created more harm than good.
At Injivila, there are both TN and KL posts. KL has rented out an auditorium which has parking facilities. Social distancing isn't a concern, and token system ensures everything is in order - but be prepared to spend about 1.5 hours there overall. Took about 15.5 hours overall for me, home to home. Had crossed Madurai by about 10AM, but reached Trivandrum only by 7PM.

arun_josie · 21st June 2020, 00:12

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

TN checkposts to the south of Madurai were a pain, especially around Tirunelveli. Lost almost 1 hour there with 3 back to back to back check posts. One checkposts even had 3 separate queues - two for collecting the exact same details, one for temperature check which they said everyone has to stand - but the person sitting in front just asked me to carry on when I said the destination is Trivandrum.

True, these checkposts are scary with no social distancing. And for someone who is just crossing these districts on the highway, should be allowed to just cross instead of adding risk like this.

When I traveled last month, I felt that Kavalkinaru check post was managed better as the cars were asked to stand in a queue and only the first two cars in the queue were allowed to get out and share the details.

kochup · 6th August 2020, 21:05

Any update on the Madurai - Tirumangalam - Shencottah - Kollam route. Any idea how many COVID checkpoints etc on this route.
Planning to start from Bangalore next week with family

varghese_p_g · 8th September 2020, 12:02

Anyone who has traveled recently? How is the state of the checks and the roads?

arun_josie · 9th September 2020, 19:39

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Originally Posted by varghese_p_g

Anyone who has traveled recently? How is the state of the checks and the roads?

Checking is only at the state border. If you are coming from Trivandrum/Bangalore, then better to register for E-Pass.

They have closed the Covid sample collection center @ aralvaimozhi (Kanyakumari Dist border).

arun_josie · 11th September 2020, 19:09

Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru stretch has been relaid and is in very good condition.

No checks along this route from Nagercoil till Bangalore when I drove back yesterday.

toretto · 22nd September 2020, 20:22

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Originally Posted by arun_josie

Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru stretch has been relaid and is in very good condition.

No checks along this route from Nagercoil till Bangalore when I drove back yesterday.

Hi, thanks for the inputs.

I am planning to drive from Bangalore to Trivandrum via Nagercoil route (Injivila checkpost) this weekend.

1) How many checkposts from Bangalore to Trivandrum? Assuming one at Hosur (KA-TN border) and one at Injivila (TN-KL border) ? Are there more in TN where we need to show pass or get down from car ?

2) How much time it will take in Injivila checkpost ? Will they check temperature for all occupants in car ? I will be travelling with two kids - 6 years and 2 years, hence the concern.

arun_josie · 22nd September 2020, 20:29

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Originally Posted by toretto

Hi, thanks for the inputs.

I am planning to drive from Bangalore to Trivandrum via Nagercoil route (Injivila checkpost) this weekend.

1) How many checkposts from Bangalore to Trivandrum? Assuming one at Hosur (KA-TN border) and one at Injivila (TN-KL border) ? Are there more in TN where we need to show pass or get down from car ?

Its a random checking at the KA-TN border (but better to keep the pass). After this there is no checking till you hit the KL border.

toretto · 22nd September 2020, 20:32

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Originally Posted by arun_josie

Its a random checking at the KA-TN border (but better to keep the pass). After this there is no checking till you hit the KL border.

Thanks Arun for the super fast reply.

How much time it will take in Injivila checkpost ? Will they check temperature for all occupants in car ? I will be travelling with two kids - 6 years and 2 years, hence the concern.

arun_josie · 22nd September 2020, 20:58

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Originally Posted by toretto

Thanks Arun for the super fast reply.

How much time it will take in Injivila checkpost ? Will they check temperature for all occupants in car ? I will be travelling with two kids - 6 years and 2 years, hence the concern.

I have not crossed Injivila checkpost recently. You can check the below post, its not the latest though.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/trave...ml#post4851754 (Chennai - Trivandrum : A Lockdown Drive!)

toretto · 22nd September 2020, 21:16

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Originally Posted by arun_josie

I have not crossed Injivila checkpost recently. You can check the below post, its not the latest though.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/trave...ml#post4851754 (Chennai - Trivandrum : A Lockdown Drive!)

Oh okay, thanks for the responses

arun_josie · 2nd December 2020, 18:21

There was not much option for breakfast between Salem and Madurai, now there is one A2B on the Dindigul bypass. While going from bangalore, this comes on the right side.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ZV5FCeCGT84V8nSv5

Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries-20201129_082407.jpg

sarathlal · 20th December 2020, 20:12

Planning for a Trivandrum - Bangalore and return trip the coming week. Looking for three main clarifications.
1. Would like to know the Covid pass procedures we will have to take for this trip.
2. Any road condition callout that we need to look out for (Route would be Tvm - Kavalkinar - Madurai - Salem - Hosur - Bangalore)
3. Going to rely on fastag (and using for the first time) Anything specific to take care of, other than having it recharged for the toll rates.

When time permits, can you please let know on these?

28th December 2019, 08:35	#616
varghese_p_g Newbie Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries Thanks for the heads up. Found the Nagercoil to Trivandrum a real downer. Not super huge craters sort but in general broken roads.
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20th June 2020, 20:51	#618
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,541 Thanked: 75,682 Times View My Garage	Re: Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries Few updates since I made it to Trivandrum from Bangalore. Had KL pass approved, applied for TN transit pass but since the KL one came last minute - there was no update on the TN pass. Was asked for the TN pass at Zuzuwadi check post, but they allowed me to pass through. (Not sure if that is the norm, or if it was because we reached the border at 4 AM in the morning). Was again asked for the TN pass at multiple places - but KL pass sufficed. 15-20 checkposts were there overall and everywhere they collected almost the same details - Pass number, Name, Number of travellers, Destination Address, Phone number etc. Temperature check was only done at the Kerala border. We had selected Injivila check post and the whole process (while being extremely organized and comfortable) took about 1.5 hours there. TN checkposts to the south of Madurai were a pain, especially around Tirunelveli. Lost almost 1 hour there with 3 back to back to back check posts. One checkposts even had 3 separate queues - two for collecting the exact same details, one for temperature check which they said everyone has to stand - but the person sitting in front just asked me to carry on when I said the destination is Trivandrum. The road was decent from Kavalkinaru to Trivandrum. Social distancing is not strictly maintained in TN checkposts, especially felt the crowded Tirunelveli posts created more harm than good. At Injivila, there are both TN and KL posts. KL has rented out an auditorium which has parking facilities. Social distancing isn't a concern, and token system ensures everything is in order - but be prepared to spend about 1.5 hours there overall. Took about 15.5 hours overall for me, home to home. Had crossed Madurai by about 10AM, but reached Trivandrum only by 7PM.
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6th August 2020, 21:05	#620
kochup BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: BLR/TVM Posts: 107 Thanked: 324 Times	Re: Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries Any update on the Madurai - Tirumangalam - Shencottah - Kollam route. Any idea how many COVID checkpoints etc on this route. Planning to start from Bangalore next week with family
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8th September 2020, 12:02	#621
varghese_p_g Newbie Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries Anyone who has traveled recently? How is the state of the checks and the roads?
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11th September 2020, 19:09	#623
arun_josie Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,831 Thanked: 14,236 Times	Re: Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru stretch has been relaid and is in very good condition. No checks along this route from Nagercoil till Bangalore when I drove back yesterday.
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2nd December 2020, 18:21	#629
arun_josie Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,831 Thanked: 14,236 Times	Re: Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries There was not much option for breakfast between Salem and Madurai, now there is one A2B on the Dindigul bypass. While going from bangalore, this comes on the right side. Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ZV5FCeCGT84V8nSv5
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20th December 2020, 20:12	#630
sarathlal Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 5,529 Times View My Garage	Re: Trivandrum to Bangalore : Route Queries Planning for a Trivandrum - Bangalore and return trip the coming week. Looking for three main clarifications. 1. Would like to know the Covid pass procedures we will have to take for this trip. 2. Any road condition callout that we need to look out for (Route would be Tvm - Kavalkinar - Madurai - Salem - Hosur - Bangalore) 3. Going to rely on fastag (and using for the first time) Anything specific to take care of, other than having it recharged for the toll rates. When time permits, can you please let know on these?
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