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joe · 11th August 2010, 14:49

Thanks hvkumar deepclutch and ampere, what would be best route from ernakulam to kumily keeping in mind the current road conditions?

shalini_g · 11th August 2010, 16:44

I am also planning to travel from Bangalore to Chengannur on 20th Morning. Can some one tell me the bangalore-Kumaly- Kottayam route. I want to avoid the palaghat-trichur route.

Regards,
Gopi.

hvkumar · 11th August 2010, 17:57

Check out the following link, has the route details for Bangalore-Hosur-Krishnagiri-Dharmapauri-Toppur-Salem-Namakkal-Karur-Dindigul-Periakulam-Theni-Cumbam-Kumili-Kanjirapalli-Kottayam

http://groups.google.com/group/hvkum...reKottayam.xls

Road is good throughout.

shalini_g · 11th August 2010, 19:50

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

Check out the following link, has the route details for Bangalore-Hosur-Krishnagiri-Dharmapauri-Toppur-Salem-Namakkal-Karur-Dindigul-Periakulam-Theni-Cumbam-Kumili-Kanjirapalli-Kottayam

http://groups.google.com/group/hvkum...reKottayam.xls

Road is good throughout.

Hi Kumar,

Thanks for the quick reply. What will be difference in KM between Kumali and thrichur route. What will be approx time needed for Bangalore -Kumali-Kottayam. I am sedate driver.

Regards,
Gopi.

hvkumar · 11th August 2010, 19:54

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Originally Posted by shalini_g

Hi Kumar,

Thanks for the quick reply. What will be difference in KM between Kumali and thrichur route. What will be approx time needed for Bangalore -Kumali-Kottayam. I am sedate driver.

Regards,
Gopi.

Almost the same distance, the Trissur-Angamali-Muvattupuzha route is shorter by some 20-30 kms compared to the Kumili route.

jacs · 11th August 2010, 20:00

Thanks HVK. Really useful. I have decided to take this route atleast while returning from Kottayam.

Problem while going is, 3PM is the earliest start time possible and we are travelling with whole family and hence no 100Kmph+. Chances are like we would reach Dindigul by 9PM and Kumily by 12AM. Not sure how safe is it to travel beyond 10PM in this route since road will be isolated and mistly. Or may be I should park in Kumily and take a nap till 4AM and proceed.

But on return, no problem since I can easily reach Kumily by 6PM starting around 3PM.

hvkumar · 11th August 2010, 20:04

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Originally Posted by jacs

Thanks HVK. Really useful. I have decided to take this route atleast while returning from Kottayam.

Problem while going is, 3PM is the earliest start time possible and we are travelling with whole family and hence no 100Kmph+. Chances are like we would reach Dindigul by 9PM and Kumily by 12AM. Not sure how safe is it to travel beyond 10PM in this route since road will be isolated and mistly. Or may be I should park in Kumily and take a nap till 4AM and proceed.

But on return, no problem since I can easily reach Kumily by 6PM starting around 3PM.

Safety may not be an issue on this route, although it may be misty in some parts. I have myself driven through this stretch by night without any problems. Maybe it is a better idea to halt at Dindigul or Theni instead of coming to Kumili so late in the night, and leave early in the morning.

kavu75 · 12th August 2010, 09:00

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Originally Posted by shalini_g

I am also planning to travel from Bangalore to Chengannur on 20th Morning. Can some one tell me the bangalore-Kumaly- Kottayam route. I want to avoid the palaghat-trichur route.

Regards,
Gopi.

I will be taking this route on 20th early morning to Pandalam. It's 630km from Marthahalli Outer ring road to Panadalam. It's anyway better than taking NH47 at present road condition.
BTW - Is there any good eateries between Kumili and Mundakayam.

shalini_g · 12th August 2010, 09:39

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Originally Posted by kavu75

I will be taking this route on 20th early morning to Pandalam. It's 630km from Marthahalli Outer ring road to Panadalam. It's anyway better than taking NH47 at present road condition.
BTW - Is there any good eateries between Kumili and Mundakayam.

I need to go to Arnamula, and if you are interested , we can plan to start together. Where in Bangalore you are put up. I will be mostly going by car if my train tickets are not confirmed...
PM me your mobile no.

Regards,
Gopi.

jacs · 12th August 2010, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavu75

I will be taking this route on 20th early morning to Pandalam. It's 630km from Marthahalli Outer ring road to Panadalam. It's anyway better than taking NH47 at present road condition.
BTW - Is there any good eateries between Kumili and Mundakayam.

Yes. Kumily has lots of restaurants. Kuttikkanam also has one of two decent restaurants but not during late hours.

joecherian · 12th August 2010, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavu75

I will be taking this route on 20th early morning to Pandalam. It's 630km from Marthahalli Outer ring road to Panadalam. It's anyway better than taking NH47 at present road condition.
BTW - Is there any good eateries between Kumili and Mundakayam.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalini_g

I need to go to Arnamula, and if you are interested , we can plan to start together. Where in Bangalore you are put up. I will be mostly going by car if my train tickets are not confirmed...
PM me your mobile no.

Regards,
Gopi.

Even I am on this route on 20th morning , travelling to my home town Manimala (10 kms from kanjirappally, and hence taking the same route through dindigul). I think this can be a good Onam drive. I stay in CV Raman Nagar.

kavu75 · 12th August 2010, 11:35

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Originally Posted by joecherian

Even I am on this route on 20th morning , travelling to my home town Manimala (10 kms from kanjirappally, and hence taking the same route through dindigul). I think this can be a good Onam drive. I stay in CV Raman Nagar.

That's a good news, 3 are confirmed now on 20th morning drive. This can be a good drive.
Joe, With your help only i did this route 3 months back.
Will PM you my contact details.

sv1976 · 12th August 2010, 13:46

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Originally Posted by kavu75

That's a good news, 3 are confirmed now on 20th morning drive. This can be a good drive.

I'm planning B'lore-Ernakulam on 21st morninig. Route planned is Hosur-Salem-Coimbatore-Palakkad-Trissur-Ekm. Any one on the same day/route?

narayanang76 · 12th August 2010, 14:51

BHPians: I am planning Bangalore - Palakkad on Aug 20th, time undecided (preferably around 10 AM or 12 PM to start from Bangalore)

Route will be: Bangalore (ECity) - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Salem - Coimbatore (L&T bypass) - Palakkad - entirely on NH

Anyone planning the trip around the same time? Please let me know at 98866 27595

Note: Seat Available as well - preference to Team BHP members :-)

joe · 12th August 2010, 18:54

How is the Ernakulam - Tripunithara - Vaikom - Kumarakom - Kottayam road? thanks.

11th August 2010, 14:49	#1456
joe BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 37 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks hvkumar deepclutch and ampere, what would be best route from ernakulam to kumily keeping in mind the current road conditions?
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11th August 2010, 16:44	#1457
shalini_g BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 16 Times	I am also planning to travel from Bangalore to Chengannur on 20th Morning. Can some one tell me the bangalore-Kumaly- Kottayam route. I want to avoid the palaghat-trichur route. Regards, Gopi.
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11th August 2010, 17:57	#1458
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,466 Times	Check out the following link, has the route details for Bangalore-Hosur-Krishnagiri-Dharmapauri-Toppur-Salem-Namakkal-Karur-Dindigul-Periakulam-Theni-Cumbam-Kumili-Kanjirapalli-Kottayam http://groups.google.com/group/hvkum...reKottayam.xls Road is good throughout.
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11th August 2010, 20:00	#1461
jacs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 1,047 Times View My Garage	Thanks HVK. Really useful. I have decided to take this route atleast while returning from Kottayam. Problem while going is, 3PM is the earliest start time possible and we are travelling with whole family and hence no 100Kmph+. Chances are like we would reach Dindigul by 9PM and Kumily by 12AM. Not sure how safe is it to travel beyond 10PM in this route since road will be isolated and mistly. Or may be I should park in Kumily and take a nap till 4AM and proceed. But on return, no problem since I can easily reach Kumily by 6PM starting around 3PM.
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12th August 2010, 14:51	#1469
narayanang76 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KA 53/KL 9 Posts: 489 Thanked: 1,152 Times View My Garage	BHPians: I am planning Bangalore - Palakkad on Aug 20th, time undecided (preferably around 10 AM or 12 PM to start from Bangalore) Route will be: Bangalore (ECity) - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Salem - Coimbatore (L&T bypass) - Palakkad - entirely on NH Anyone planning the trip around the same time? Please let me know at 98866 27595 Note: Seat Available as well - preference to Team BHP members :-)
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12th August 2010, 18:54	#1470
joe BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 37 Thanked: 3 Times	How is the Ernakulam - Tripunithara - Vaikom - Kumarakom - Kottayam road? thanks.
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