Bangalore to Dharmastala / Kukke / Sringeri / Horanadu : Route Queries

lohithrao · 18th September 2007, 12:11

Wow vikram you seem to be having some fun

do try to visit "turtle bay" this is on marvanthe, good location...decent food...give a try

vikram_d · 18th September 2007, 17:07

Have Turtle Bay on my agenda. Still remains to be seen if I make it there.

sushrutha · 18th September 2007, 17:26

Isn't it raining over there Vikram ....
It's raining everyday here in Bangalore

vikram_d · 18th September 2007, 17:41

It is intermittent rain. But once it starts then it rains crabs & fish.

Disclaimer - If you don't find it raining crabs & fish then it is probably my beer talking.

vikram_d · 18th September 2007, 17:46

Ok now its me talking. It is raining. I encountered rain in all the 550kms I have covered so far.

TracerBullet · 28th September 2007, 11:01

Hi guys,

First of all sorry for the repeated question. After reading the whole thread, I am bit confused. I will be doing Bangalore - Udupi - Murudeshwara (if possible) - Bangalore starting 29.Sept.2007.

Day 1 : Bangalore - Hassan - Belur - Mudigere - Kudremukha - Karkala - Udupi.
Day 2 : Udupi - Kollur - Murudeshwara
Day 3 : Murudeshwara - Honnavara - Shimoga - Tumkur - Bangalore.

Can someone please correct me for mistakes? I will be going to Murudeshwara if possible (saw the thread on NH-17, hence "if possible")

Thanks,
Deepak

sushrutha · 28th September 2007, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by TracerBullet

Hi guys,

First of all sorry for the repeated question. After reading the whole thread, I am bit confused. I will be doing Bangalore - Udupi - Murudeshwara (if possible) - Bangalore starting 29.Sept.2007.

Day 1 : Bangalore - Hassan - Belur - Mudigere - Kudremukha - Karkala - Udupi.
Day 2 : Udupi - Kollur - Murudeshwara
Day 3 : Murudeshwara - Honnavara - Shimoga - Tumkur - Bangalore.

Can someone please correct me for mistakes? I will be going to Murudeshwara if possible (saw the thread on NH-17, hence "if possible")

Thanks,
Deepak

Perfect route.
Nothing to worry at all.

lohithrao · 1st October 2007, 10:54

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Originally Posted by sushrutha

Perfect route.
Nothing to worry at all.

Yea perfect route.

but Sushrutha nothing to worry at all

he definatley has to worry about the road condition

SureshS · 5th October 2007, 10:26

Thanks to everyone who had given suggestions earlier.

I went on the trip to Sringeri-Hornadu-Udupi over the last weekend (Sept 29th to Oct 2nd). It was a great trip and some people may like to do it during the Dusheera holidays. Here are my observations about this route:

Day 1: Went to Shimoga. The road gets bad around 40Kms before Shimoga. Till then the road is good. Saw some patch work going on when I returned. Maybe they will fix the problem soon.
Shimoga to Koppa - Road is pretty good except for some patches.
Koppa to Sringeri - Road in very good condition

Day 2: Sringeri - Kudremukh - Hornadu - Karkala - Udupi

The road from Sringeri to Hornadu is in excellent shape, especially inside the Kudremukh National park.

Day 3: Udupi - Kateel - Udupi

The road to Kateel is OK except for a few patches on NH 17 which are downright horrible. I heard that the NH to Hassan from Mangalore was in similar shape.

Day 4: A driver there told me to avoid the Hassan route and the Sulya - Madikere route. So I followed the route Udupi-Agumbe-Someshwar-Teerthahalli-Shimoga This route is very good except for a few kms between Teerthahalli and Shimoga. A very scenic route as well.

So if you are planning to go during Dushera to these places check out about the Hassan Mangalore route and if it is still in bad shape, use the Shimoga route.

(I dropped Kollur from my plans and instead went to Kateel since the road is supposed to be bad.)

skandyhere · 8th October 2007, 10:40

Good to know you enjoyed your trip!

Did you go to Shimoga as a destination in itself? Otherwise, you'd have taken a rather long route, right?

I'm planning a weekend visit to Kateel in the next 2 weeks. Any suggestions you may have for me regarding the route or attractions in particular? What was the distance you clocked in the entire trip?

SureshS · 8th October 2007, 11:36

Hi skandyhere,

I didn't go to Shimoga as a destination. It was a roundabout route and I did have to cover more distance but I was told it was worthwhile since the Sakleshpur route and Sulya route are not motorable. (Infact one person at Udupi told me that if I took those routes I will end up by giving the vehicle and myself for service !!)

The Someshwar route is very scenic and if you go via Agumbe you may want to check out the sunset there. It is better to be based at Udupi to go to Kateel. Kateel as such is lovely with the river flowing beneath the temple. Malpe is a nice beach where you can enjoy yourself. You can check out the Kapu beach as well. It is on the way to Kateel from Udupi. The beaches are not too crowded. (Don't know how they will be during the Dusheera time)

I clocked around 1120 kms (Home to Home) for my whole trip.

S.Suresh

skandyhere · 8th October 2007, 11:55

I am considering the following route. I hope it isn't a bad idea.

BLR-HASSAN-BELUR-MUDIGERE-KUDREMUKHA-KARKALA-UDUPI-KATEEL

KATEEL-MANGALORE-CHARMADI-CHIKMAGALUR-HASSAN-BLR

There is NO FIXED DESTINATION over the weekend. The whole point is to make the weekend memorable. As you suggest, we intend to stay at Udupi, visit beaches, move to Kateel, and return.

Do you suggest amendments?

lohithrao · 8th October 2007, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by skandyhere

I am considering the following route. I hope it isn't a bad idea.

BLR-HASSAN-BELUR-MUDIGERE-KUDREMUKHA-KARKALA-UDUPI-KATEEL

KATEEL-MANGALORE-CHARMADI-CHIKMAGALUR-HASSAN-BLR

There is NO FIXED DESTINATION over the weekend. The whole point is to make the weekend memorable. As you suggest, we intend to stay at Udupi, visit beaches, move to Kateel, and return.

Do you suggest amendments?

SOunds good!

Yea the route is fine only that you will find some bad patches i think it should be managable!

btw which car you drive?

Lots of hotels in Udupi, there is a good one on the Malpe Beach but little on the expensive side. also you can try "Turtle bay" this is on Maravanthe beach.

Read in todays Kannada daily that "Shiradi" ghats will be closed for few months as the repair works will be done. so the traffic will be directed towards bilse and charmadi. since these roads are narrow and not in a great shape. can expect some traffic jams.

skandyhere · 8th October 2007, 12:54

Driving the Verna CRDi. I hope it won't make much difference after the Shirdi Ghats are closed - the roads are so bad that I hear no traffic plies there anyway.

You have a better idea? It can even include a better destination. Totally open. The only thing finalised is the long drive on a weekend two weeks later.

lohithrao · 8th October 2007, 13:59

Skandy whts your timeline?

Since you have a CRDI dont think doing extra kms a issue...

18th September 2007, 12:11	#46
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Wow vikram you seem to be having some fun do try to visit "turtle bay" this is on marvanthe, good location...decent food...give a try
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18th September 2007, 17:07	#47
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Have Turtle Bay on my agenda. Still remains to be seen if I make it there.
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18th September 2007, 17:26	#48
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Isn't it raining over there Vikram .... It's raining everyday here in Bangalore
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18th September 2007, 17:41	#49
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	It is intermittent rain. But once it starts then it rains crabs & fish. Disclaimer - If you don't find it raining crabs & fish then it is probably my beer talking.
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18th September 2007, 17:46	#50
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Ok now its me talking. It is raining. I encountered rain in all the 550kms I have covered so far.
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28th September 2007, 11:01	#51
TracerBullet BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 5 Times	Hi guys, First of all sorry for the repeated question. After reading the whole thread, I am bit confused. I will be doing Bangalore - Udupi - Murudeshwara (if possible) - Bangalore starting 29.Sept.2007. Day 1 : Bangalore - Hassan - Belur - Mudigere - Kudremukha - Karkala - Udupi. Day 2 : Udupi - Kollur - Murudeshwara Day 3 : Murudeshwara - Honnavara - Shimoga - Tumkur - Bangalore. Can someone please correct me for mistakes? I will be going to Murudeshwara if possible (saw the thread on NH-17, hence "if possible") Thanks, Deepak
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5th October 2007, 10:26	#54
SureshS BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 53 Thanked: 9 Times	Thanks to everyone who had given suggestions earlier. I went on the trip to Sringeri-Hornadu-Udupi over the last weekend (Sept 29th to Oct 2nd). It was a great trip and some people may like to do it during the Dusheera holidays. Here are my observations about this route: Day 1: Went to Shimoga. The road gets bad around 40Kms before Shimoga. Till then the road is good. Saw some patch work going on when I returned. Maybe they will fix the problem soon. Shimoga to Koppa - Road is pretty good except for some patches. Koppa to Sringeri - Road in very good condition Day 2: Sringeri - Kudremukh - Hornadu - Karkala - Udupi The road from Sringeri to Hornadu is in excellent shape, especially inside the Kudremukh National park. Day 3: Udupi - Kateel - Udupi The road to Kateel is OK except for a few patches on NH 17 which are downright horrible. I heard that the NH to Hassan from Mangalore was in similar shape. Day 4: A driver there told me to avoid the Hassan route and the Sulya - Madikere route. So I followed the route Udupi-Agumbe-Someshwar-Teerthahalli-Shimoga This route is very good except for a few kms between Teerthahalli and Shimoga. A very scenic route as well. So if you are planning to go during Dushera to these places check out about the Hassan Mangalore route and if it is still in bad shape, use the Shimoga route. (I dropped Kollur from my plans and instead went to Kateel since the road is supposed to be bad.)
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8th October 2007, 10:40	#55
skandyhere BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/Blore Posts: 347 Thanked: 92 Times	Good to know you enjoyed your trip! Did you go to Shimoga as a destination in itself? Otherwise, you'd have taken a rather long route, right? I'm planning a weekend visit to Kateel in the next 2 weeks. Any suggestions you may have for me regarding the route or attractions in particular? What was the distance you clocked in the entire trip?
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8th October 2007, 11:36	#56
SureshS BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 53 Thanked: 9 Times	Hi skandyhere, I didn't go to Shimoga as a destination. It was a roundabout route and I did have to cover more distance but I was told it was worthwhile since the Sakleshpur route and Sulya route are not motorable. (Infact one person at Udupi told me that if I took those routes I will end up by giving the vehicle and myself for service !!) The Someshwar route is very scenic and if you go via Agumbe you may want to check out the sunset there. It is better to be based at Udupi to go to Kateel. Kateel as such is lovely with the river flowing beneath the temple. Malpe is a nice beach where you can enjoy yourself. You can check out the Kapu beach as well. It is on the way to Kateel from Udupi. The beaches are not too crowded. (Don't know how they will be during the Dusheera time) I clocked around 1120 kms (Home to Home) for my whole trip. S.Suresh
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8th October 2007, 11:55	#57
skandyhere BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/Blore Posts: 347 Thanked: 92 Times	I am considering the following route. I hope it isn't a bad idea. BLR-HASSAN-BELUR-MUDIGERE-KUDREMUKHA-KARKALA-UDUPI-KATEEL KATEEL-MANGALORE-CHARMADI-CHIKMAGALUR-HASSAN-BLR There is NO FIXED DESTINATION over the weekend. The whole point is to make the weekend memorable. As you suggest, we intend to stay at Udupi, visit beaches, move to Kateel, and return. Do you suggest amendments?
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8th October 2007, 12:54	#59
skandyhere BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/Blore Posts: 347 Thanked: 92 Times	Driving the Verna CRDi. I hope it won't make much difference after the Shirdi Ghats are closed - the roads are so bad that I hear no traffic plies there anyway. You have a better idea? It can even include a better destination. Totally open. The only thing finalised is the long drive on a weekend two weeks later.
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8th October 2007, 13:59	#60
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Skandy whts your timeline? Since you have a CRDI dont think doing extra kms a issue...
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