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| ![]() Planning to travel to Kochi from Bangalore next week, any inputs on road conditions and traffic situations and any recommendations per recent travels please. Planning to leave by 5am from Silk board junction. Also from Kochi to Chengannur, is the Alappuzha Changanassery road open now and in good conditions? thanks in advance. |
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BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kochi
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Newbie Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Bengaluru
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| ![]() Hey Guys! Need some advice. We will be travelling to Pattambi from Bannerghatta Road later this week. For the past few years, we’ve only been using the Hosur - Krishnagiri - Salem - Walayar - Palakkad - Ottapulam route. Prior to that, we were very frequent on the Mysore - Nanjangud - Bandipur - Gudalur - Nilambur route. As our vehicles changed and comfort triumphed cost, we dropped the latter route due to the deteriorating roads and abysmal traffic. We did a Wayanad trip last week and We were fairly surprised with how much the Mysore - Gundulpet stretch has improved. Hence, if the roads aren’t too bad past the Nilgiris, we would like to give it a try. This is only if, the roads past the KA and TN border have improved. Any tips on how we should proceed? We are a family of 3 in a Verna. Motion sickness or anything of that sort isn’t a concern. Thank you. Last edited by Hagaru : 4th July 2022 at 19:46. |
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Also to keep in mind, with monsoons in full force now, there is always the risks of blocks in the Nadugani Churam. Apart from that traffic inside Kerala has only gotten worse. So for Pattambi, unless you want a change of scenery and not too concerned about the time, the Palakkad route will remain faster. | |
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The Rain is a major deal-breaker, from the looks of it, we will probably be travelling via Salem. Thank you for your input!! | ||
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| ![]() Hi All, Planning to drive from Bangalore to Karunagapalli via the below route on Friday 8th July. Bangalore --> Salem --> Madurai --> Aryankavu --> Punalur --> Karunagapalli How is the road condition ? Is the route okay with the current monsoon conditions ? |
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| ![]() Planning to drive to Ernakulam from Bangalore this Friday. Planning to leave by 5am from Indiranagar area. Any specific inputs on road conditions and traffic situations and any recommendations per recent travels please. Getting comments to divert from Omalur and bye-pass Salem area. Is that a good suggestion assuming that we will be hitting Salem area between 8am and 9am ? Also please suggest some good breakfast options between Salem and Coimbatore. And any other food options after Walayar till Angamaly ? |
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Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore
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2. The 3 A2Bs between Salem and Perundurai are always available. Then there is a Saravana Bhavan just before Vaiguntam toll booth. There are several more on the route, just pick one that suits your sensibilities. 3. Within Kerala - I try to visit Meen Chatti on Palakkad bypass for lunch. Others have recommended Bab Arabia and Koda Cafe, both on Thrissur bypass - but my preference is native Keralite cuisine whereas these are Arabian / Chinese / European influenced. There are many new restaurants that have come up between Vadakkanchery and Mannuthy; again pick what appeals to you. Btw, if you could advance your start time by an hour you should be in Ernakulam for a late lunch (2PM-ish). | |
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BHPian Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kochi
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| ![]() I may have to travel on an emergency this weekend from Bangalore to Kannur. I am being warned against the drive considering the heavy rains and I would be doing this drive by myself. Anyone recently traveled to Kannur via Virajpet-Iritty? To dissuade me from driving I was sent a video of flooded roads in Srikandapuram. I would be taking Iritty-Mattanur-Pinarayi-Muzhappilangad to get to my home. The plan is to drive back in 2 days. Should I consider taking a flight (saw some insane fares) or train? |
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BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York, Banga
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![]() Being a very slow driver who slows down or stops frequently to take random travel pics, my timings can be improved by atleast an hour or 2 if you drive faster and/or nonstop. This is the summary of onward trip: 6 am : Started from Indiranagar, Bangalore 9 am to 10 am : Leisurely breakfast at Anantha Bhavan at Omalur 11.30 am : Didn't take Coimbatore route, proceeded south past Namakkal and Karur, took right turn at Aravakurichi 12.30 pm : Crossed Dharapuram 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm : Long lunch break at excellent Madhava Inn at Pollachi, just near the junction where Palani-Coimbatore-Palakkad routes converge 4.30 pm : Paliyekkara toll via Kollengode, Vadakkanchery ; join back NH, Kuthiran tunnel, Mannuthy 6 pm : Ernakulam home Return trip summary: 9 am : Started from Cheranalloor, Ernakulam 10 am : Join NH at Kodakara just before Paliyekkara toll via North Paravoor and Mala, avoids busy junctions and long signals/blocks at Aluva, Athani (airport), Double busy Angamaly, Chalakkudy 12.30 pm : Neelambur HP petrol pump towards end of Coimbatore bye-pass coming from Kerala 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm : Long lunch break at Perundurai bye-pass at Arukkaniyammal Mess ; good non-veg dishes (most other good options enroute are all veg only) 3.30 pm : Mettur bye-pass ; Kaveri double bridge 4.30 pm : Thoppur - Join back NH 5.30 pm : Krishnagiri toll 5.45 pm to 6.30 pm : Long coffee break at Food Court where we have KFC, Burger King and Baskin Robbins. 8 pm : Home in Indra Nagar area Last edited by benbsb29 : 11th July 2022 at 05:08. Reason: Post edited to remove dotty posting style. | |
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