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Hello TeamBHP members,

I am planning a 7000 km road trip across India in my new Seltos HTX IVT, and I would like to seek your advice on various aspects of the trip. I have already created a route plan and checklist of items to carry, but I need help with the following:

Route Planning

• The trip will be in 3 legs
  • Bangalore > Vijaywada > Bhubhaneshwar > Jamshedpur. I will be staying in Jamshedpur for about a month.
  • continue via Jamshedpur > Patna > Delhi > Kasol.
  • The return trip would be Kasol > Delhi > Nagpur > Bangalore.
  
  Does this route make sense, or should I consider any alternative routes? The detailed plan is mentioned in the excel screenshot below
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Checklist

  
  Here is a checklist that I've prepared according to my understanding, but may be missing some obvious things. It would be great if the members here can take a look and point out what I am missing.
  
  
  
  Additionally, I would appreciate any other advice or recommendations that I may have missed out on, and any other aspects that I should be asking about to make this trip a success.
  
  

  Queries

  
  
• Accommodation: Can you recommend any good hotels to stay overnight at each stop listed in my plan? I am looking for affordable and safe options. We are three males, but still worried about safety in the northern part of India.
  
• Restaurants: I would also appreciate any recommendations for good restaurants along the route.
  
• Fuel Stations: I am planning to fuel up at company-owned and company-operated petrol pumps. Any suggestions for COCO pumps along the route?
  
• Road Conditions: What are the current road conditions on this route, and are there any sections to avoid due to poor road conditions or ongoing construction work?
  
• Safety: Since I will be driving in North India, which can be risky at night, are there any specific safety concerns I should be aware of?
  
• Car Maintenance: Are there any specific maintenance tips or precautions I should take with the Seltos, apart from servicing, to ensure that it performs optimally during the long journey?