All Roads to Kerala

nitinbose · 21st June 2013, 17:59

I am planning to travel to Ernakulam next week; any update on the current road conditions? Are there any risks to worry about and precautions to take?

mathranik · 22nd June 2013, 18:32

We have planned a road trip through Kerala, which for the most part has convenient and short traveling segments. My only skepticism was over Thekkady - Kanyakumari section that we've planned. What would be a realistic estimate (1st week of July travel, and hence monsoon at its peak) of time for it? Thank you!

ampere · 22nd June 2013, 19:15

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Originally Posted by mathranik

We have planned a road trip through Kerala, which for the most part has convenient and short traveling segments. My only skepticism was over Thekkady - Kanyakumari section that we've planned. What would be a realistic estimate (1st week of July travel, and hence monsoon at its peak) of time for it? Thank you!

Its about 350km when I see in Google maps. Even if you start after a lazy breakfast, you should be able to make it easily for a noon tea ! Of course you go by TN side rather than Kerala. You get empty 4-lane roads as well.

Thekaddy-Theni-Usilampatti-Tirumangalam-And 4-lane from here to Kanyakumari.

mathranik · 22nd June 2013, 19:20

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Originally Posted by ampere

Its about 350km when I see in Google maps. Even if you start after a lazy breakfast, you should be able to make it easily for a noon tea ! Of course you go by TN side rather than Kerala. You get empty 4-lane roads as well.

Thekaddy-Theni-Usilampatti-Tirumangalam-And 4-lane from here to Kanyakumari.

Thank you! You've answered two questions in one go - because, I was wondering why Google Maps suggested a longer route though TN, when we could save 60 odd kms going through Trivandrum. Now, I know! I should estimate 6 hours, fair?

ampere · 22nd June 2013, 20:54

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Originally Posted by mathranik

Thank you! You've answered two questions in one go - because, I was wondering why Google Maps suggested a longer route though TN, when we could save 60 odd kms going through Trivandrum. Now, I know! I should estimate 6 hours, fair?

Yes 6 hours is a fair assessment. You do about 2-3 hours to reach Tirumangalam and another 2/2.5 on the 4-lane to Kanyakumari.

pradeepkm · 24th June 2013, 14:10

Planning for a trip to Kottayam from Bangalore. Need to go through Mysore as have some errands to be completed there. Please suggest a route from Mysore.
Choices.

1) Mysore - Chamarajanagar- Cbtore- Palakkad-Ottappalam -Shornur -Vadakkanchery - Thrissur - Angamalay - Ktym.
2) Mysore- Gundelpet - Gudalur- Nadugani - Nilambur- Shornur- Vadakkanchery - Thrissur - Angamaly - Ktym
3) Mysore - Gunderlpet- Sultanbattery -Calicut- NH-17 - Cochin - Ktym.

Considering the heavy rains lashing in Kerala, your valuable suggestions will be very helpful

I am planning to start the journey from Mysore on 27th June !

pramodpk · 24th June 2013, 16:37

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Originally Posted by pradeepkm

Planning for a trip to Kottayam from Bangalore. Need to go through Mysore as have some errands to be completed there. Please suggest a route from Mysore.
Choices.

1) Mysore - Chamarajanagar- Cbtore- Palakkad-Ottappalam -Shornur -Vadakkanchery - Thrissur - Angamalay - Ktym.
2) Mysore- Gundelpet - Gudalur- Nadugani - Nilambur- Shornur- Vadakkanchery - Thrissur - Angamaly - Ktym
3) Mysore - Gunderlpet- Sultanbattery -Calicut- NH-17 - Cochin - Ktym.

I would choose Option 2 as it would be the shortest.

kala · 24th June 2013, 16:59

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Originally Posted by pradeepkm

Planning for a trip to Kottayam from Bangalore. Need to go through Mysore as have some errands to be completed there. Please suggest a route from Mysore.
Choices.

1) Mysore - Chamarajanagar- Cbtore- Palakkad-Ottappalam -Shornur -Vadakkanchery - Thrissur - Angamalay - Ktym.
2) Mysore- Gundelpet - Gudalur- Nadugani - Nilambur- Shornur- Vadakkanchery - Thrissur - Angamaly - Ktym
3) Mysore - Gunderlpet- Sultanbattery -Calicut- NH-17 - Cochin - Ktym.

Considering the heavy rains lashing in Kerala, your valuable suggestions will be very helpful

I am planning to start the journey from Mysore on 27th June !

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Originally Posted by pramodpk

I would choose Option 2 as it would be the shortest.

Of the 3 options I think the roads on alternative (3) are in the best condition if you substitute the State Highway via Kuttippuram-Kunnamkulam-Trichur for NH17 . But since the major part of your journey is going to be in Kerala excellent roads will not necessarily mean a faster journey, your overall average speed will still be limited to probably around 45 to 50 kmph max because of the heavy traffic you'll encounter on most routes.

In that scenario, the shortest would probably be the best option to choose and I concur with @pramodpk on the choice of option (2).

ampere · 24th June 2013, 17:08

Only part I hope is if rains have not caught up on the Nilambur section and impeded traffic. Hope roads are still alive in there.

pradeepkm · 24th June 2013, 18:30

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Originally Posted by ampere

Only part I hope is if rains have not caught up on the Nilambur section and impeded traffic. Hope roads are still alive in there.

Any body traveled in this section / route recently ? Please comment.

sandsun7 · 25th June 2013, 11:22

Manoramaonline reports that Traffic through Nadugani ghats (Gudalur-Nilambur road) has been halted due to landslides and tree falls. No more detailed information available at this point of time. Several vehicles are said to be stranded since 6 hours.
The link is here for people who can read malayalam. could not find an english news item link.
http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bi...RIAL&BV_ID=@@@

ontheroad · 25th June 2013, 11:44

Dear all, Any updates on road condition from Thrissur to Kollam? Heard that there is minor potholes in Thrissur-Angamaly stretch. How is raod condition mainly in Alleppy and Kollam. Thanks

mallumowgli · 25th June 2013, 15:29

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Originally Posted by ontheroad

Dear all, Any updates on road condition from Thrissur to Kollam? Heard that there is minor potholes in Thrissur-Angamaly stretch. How is raod condition mainly in Alleppy and Kollam. Thanks

Alleppey-Kollam is intermittently broken. Not very good, but not dangerously bad

Did not notice any potholes in the Thrissur-Angamaly stretch. At least, nothing that affected me!!

swathyd · 26th June 2013, 12:15

The Road from kaliyikkavilai to kanyakumari is in terrible condition . Kindly avoid travel in this route if concerned about your vehicle.

airguitar · 28th June 2013, 17:08

Did anyone get stuck/held up in the floods/high waters on NH220 around Vandiperiyar this week/Monday/Tuesday ? Both when going from Kumily or returning from Kottayam ( there were two points where traffic was stuck - either side of Vandiperiyar )

Was raining continuously ( and heavily ) around Kumily/Vagamon/Erattapetta/Idukki/Vandiperiyar 3-4 days ( it perhaps still is, I don't know ).

21st June 2013, 17:59	#5221
nitinbose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goa Posts: 1,011 Thanked: 718 Times	re: All Roads to Kerala I am planning to travel to Ernakulam next week; any update on the current road conditions? Are there any risks to worry about and precautions to take?
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22nd June 2013, 18:32	#5222
mathranik BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ahmedabad, GJ Posts: 197 Thanked: 572 Times	re: All Roads to Kerala We have planned a road trip through Kerala, which for the most part has convenient and short traveling segments. My only skepticism was over Thekkady - Kanyakumari section that we've planned. What would be a realistic estimate (1st week of July travel, and hence monsoon at its peak) of time for it? Thank you!
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24th June 2013, 14:10	#5226
pradeepkm BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 47 Thanked: 74 Times	re: All Roads to Kerala Planning for a trip to Kottayam from Bangalore. Need to go through Mysore as have some errands to be completed there. Please suggest a route from Mysore. Choices. 1) Mysore - Chamarajanagar- Cbtore- Palakkad-Ottappalam -Shornur -Vadakkanchery - Thrissur - Angamalay - Ktym. 2) Mysore- Gundelpet - Gudalur- Nadugani - Nilambur- Shornur- Vadakkanchery - Thrissur - Angamaly - Ktym 3) Mysore - Gunderlpet- Sultanbattery -Calicut- NH-17 - Cochin - Ktym. Considering the heavy rains lashing in Kerala, your valuable suggestions will be very helpful I am planning to start the journey from Mysore on 27th June !
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24th June 2013, 17:08	#5229
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,947 Thanked: 12,934 Times View My Garage	re: All Roads to Kerala Only part I hope is if rains have not caught up on the Nilambur section and impeded traffic. Hope roads are still alive in there.
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25th June 2013, 11:22	#5231
sandsun7 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,082 Thanked: 1,211 Times	re: All Roads to Kerala Manoramaonline reports that Traffic through Nadugani ghats (Gudalur-Nilambur road) has been halted due to landslides and tree falls. No more detailed information available at this point of time. Several vehicles are said to be stranded since 6 hours. The link is here for people who can read malayalam. could not find an english news item link. http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bi...RIAL&BV_ID=@@@ Last edited by sandsun7 : 25th June 2013 at 11:26.
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25th June 2013, 11:44	#5232
ontheroad BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KL-01/KL-08 Posts: 326 Thanked: 176 Times	Dear all, Any updates on road condition from Thrissur to Kollam? Heard that there is minor potholes in Thrissur-Angamaly stretch. How is raod condition mainly in Alleppy and Kollam. Thanks
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26th June 2013, 12:15	#5234
swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 25 Times	re: All Roads to Kerala The Road from kaliyikkavilai to kanyakumari is in terrible condition . Kindly avoid travel in this route if concerned about your vehicle.
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28th June 2013, 17:08	#5235
airguitar BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 696 Thanked: 2,057 Times View My Garage	re: All Roads to Kerala Did anyone get stuck/held up in the floods/high waters on NH220 around Vandiperiyar this week/Monday/Tuesday ? Both when going from Kumily or returning from Kottayam ( there were two points where traffic was stuck - either side of Vandiperiyar ) Was raining continuously ( and heavily ) around Kumily/Vagamon/Erattapetta/Idukki/Vandiperiyar 3-4 days ( it perhaps still is, I don't know ).
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