[deehunk]

Originally Posted by paragsachania

Dee, just thinking aloud, wouldn't Charmadi be more time consuming compared to Kuduremukha?

I anticipate more truck traffic and fog in the early morning. But as you said, the roads are less twisty compared to Horanadu-Kottigehara-Ujire stretch.

As autospeaker highlighted, the facilities are basic at both places, so as Parag suggests try Ashirvad at Kalasa and start early morning to Dharmasthala.

Spiler, since you are traveling with a toddler, take a Special entry ticket and avoid standing in the queue between 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Dharmasthala. Good luck mate.

[spiler]

Originally Posted by paragsachania

Kalasa has limited options. Earlier Suprabha Regency is what I would recommend and that I heard latest from a friend has gone down in terms of quality.

Then there is Ashirwad which is a new entrant and has quite a good reviews. You can check this and decide in case you haven't froze the Hotel in Kalasa yet.

Thank you. Have booked Ashirwad Comforts as of now.

Originally Posted by autospeaker

The temple provides the basic accommodation and of course, food, for all the visitors. This applies in both Horanadu and Sringeri.

Thanks. Will check the options however incase if doesnt work then i have booked a hotel as backup.

Originally Posted by deehunk

I anticipate more truck traffic and fog in the early morning. But as you said, the roads are less twisty compared to Horanadu-Kottigehara-Ujire stretch.

As autospeaker highlighted, the facilities are basic at both places, so as Parag suggests try Ashirvad at Kalasa and start early morning to Dharmasthala.

Spiler, since you are traveling with a toddler, take a Special entry ticket and avoid standing in the queue between 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Dharmasthala. Good luck mate.

Thank you. Will take the special entry ticket.

[spiler]

Which is the best route between Sringeri and Horanadu out of the two options
1. via Shanthigrama, also the shortest route
2. via Jayapura, Basarikatte

[deehunk]

The route via Shanthigrama is the shortest, but be cautious about the deviations you get at the curves. There are 2 deviations which lead to Basarikatte, keep straight on Kogre Road at these two points.

[Shubbi]

Originally Posted by spiler

Thank you. Have booked Ashirwad Comforts as of now.

Last year, I had stayed at Bhadra Nivasa logde in Horanadu with my family. At a walkable distance from the temple, this lodge has plenty of parking place,You can book the rooms by calling them up; and pay at the counter once you reach.

[spiler]

Hi all, I completed the Sringeri , Horanadu , Dharmasthala trip last weekend.

• Bangalore - Sringeri : Took the route via Chikmagalur, Balehonnur. Good Roads. Took around 6 hrs with one break.
• Sringeri - Kalasa: Took the Shantigrama route. Decent roads with some broken patches, since the drive was during the daytime there was no problem in tacking the bad sections. Took less than 2 hrs.
• Kalasa : Stayed in Ashirwad Comforts. Nice clean hotel and good location. Has a decent restaurant. Visited Horanadu temple for the evening pooja.
• Kalasa - Dharmasthala : Went via Kudremukh, Bajagoli route. Good roads, awesome scenery to keep you company till you cross the Kudremukh National park. Took less than 3 hours with 1 short break.

Thank you all for the information and guidance on the routes and accomodation.

Originally Posted by Shubbi

Last year, I had stayed at Bhadra Nivasa logde in Horanadu with my family. At a walkable distance from the temple, this lodge has plenty of parking place,You can book the rooms by calling them up; and pay at the counter once you reach.

Hi, Thanks for the information. But i had already booked at Kalasa, was little apprehensive about the service, but got to know from many that this lodge is good. Will try it next time.

[jkrishnakj]

All
I plan to visit Udipi and Kollur , on the weekend of 11th July. It will be with my wife and my son.
I really will appreciate help on the route. The plan was for me to reach Udipi first and finish darshan, and look for a nice homestay near Agumbe, wake up at leisure on the sunday and finish Kollur darshan and head back home to Bangalore. Does that sound ok ?

Any inputs on route, and places to stay will be awesome. Thanks.

[procrj]

Originally Posted by jkrishnakj

visit Udipi and Kollur

Hiriyur - Ajjampura - Tirthahalli - Agumbe - Udupi OR CR Patna - Arsikere - Tirthahalli - Agumbe - Udupi would be your best bets depending on what time you leave from bangalore.

Do check the BLR - Udupi and BLR - Kollur thread for more recent updates.

Would recommend Adigas Beach village homestay near Kundapura. More details here - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...d-getaway.html

[jkrishnakj]

Thank you very much. Plan advanced by a week and i am leaving tomorrow :
So, here's my final plan.
Day 1, Saturday : Nice Road (4.30 AM) - Hiriyur - Ajjampur - Tirthahalli - Agumbe - Udupi - Kollur - Shravathi Adventure Camp ( 5 pm hopefully )

If there is anything specific that i should keep in mind between Udupi and Kollur, please let me know.

Day 2, Sunday : Shravathi ( Near Jog ) - Davangere - Chitradurga - Tumkur - Nice Road

Hope day 2 route is ok.

I did call Adigas Beach stay, but they are running full, so, had to sacrifice a beach and settle for a river side instead. Will update road conditions once i come back on sunday. If there is any change that i should do, i shall appreciate the inputs.

[PrideRed]

Plan to do Sringeri-Horanadu-Kudremukh tomorrow. Below is my plan.
Saturday: Bangalore-Hassan-Chikamagalur- Aldur-Balehonnur-Seegodu-Sringeri. As per Google if I start by 5 AM should reach Sringeri by 12. Depart from Sringeri by 4, reach Kalsa and stay at Hotel. Visit Horanadu at around 8PM.
Sunday: Kalasa-Kudremukh-Kottigehara-Belur-Hassan-Bangalore.
Plan to start at 7AM visit Kudremukh(Park,Lakya Dam) and leave by 11AM.

From Sringeri to Horanadu, plan to to take Shantigram-Basarikatte route.

Does anybody have latest update on road conditions? Other than scenic SH66 is there anything else I can cover in 3-4 hours in Kudremukh? I don't want to trek.

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted by PrideRed

Plan to do Sringeri-Horanadu-Kudremukh tomorrow.

All the roads you have marked for the drive are in good condition. The Basarikatte route isn't (or wasn't a few months ago) the best of the surfaces, but nothing that should make you worry. With heavy rains taking a short hiatus, the Kalasa-Horanadu stretch too would be an easy drive. However, do keep a keen eye for depleted shoulders and fallen branches after Chikkamagaluru.

Other than scenic SH66 is there anything else I can cover in 3-4 hours in Kudremukh? I don't want to trek.

Unfortunately (or otherwise), unless you are ready for some footwork, the journey itself is the destination here. With Hanumanagundi falls closed for public, there isn't anything specific that you can aim for.

[PrideRed]

Originally Posted by dailydriver

All the roads you have marked for the drive are in good condition. The Basarikatte route isn't (or wasn't a few months ago) the best of the surfaces, but nothing that should make you worry. With heavy rains taking a short hiatus, the Kalasa-Horanadu stretch too would be an easy drive. However, do keep a keen eye for depleted shoulders and fallen branches after Chikkamagaluru.


Unfortunately (or otherwise), unless you are ready for some footwork, the journey itself is the destination here. With Hanumanagundi falls closed for public, there isn't anything specific that you can aim for.

Thank you for the suggestion. I came back yesterday and the road conditions were as you mentioned. The Basarikatte route did not have good surface at some places, but the rains and numerous streams ensured we weren't bored/tired. Add to that Innova was able to tackle the road with ease.
Kudremukha as you suggested is good for drive and pic's. We went to Bhagavati nature camp and returned back.

[HighwayHopper]

I am from Hyderabad and will be visiting Bangalore on an official work. My family will join me on Nov 2nd and i am planning for the below locations in over 3-4 days. Can someone please let me know the 1) current road conditions 2) Is it safe to travel with family 3) any thing i should be aware of.

Bangalore-Shravanabelagola-Kukke Subrahmanya-Dharmasthala-Udupi-Sringeri-Hornadu-Chikmagalur-Halebeedu-Hyderabad

I read somewhere that few stretches are naxal infected. Is it safe to do this with family ?

[chandrda]

Originally Posted by HighwayHopper

Bangalore-Shravanabelagola-Kukke Subrahmanya-Dharmasthala-Udupi-Sringeri-Hornadu-Chikmagalur-Halebeedu-Hyderabad

I read somewhere that few stretches are naxal infected. Is it safe to do this with family ?

Absolutely YES, the area is not infected with naxal activities and very safe for family.

The above mentioned places are very famous tourist destinations and through out the year will be teeming with visitors.

I myself did Chikamagalur, Sringeri, Agumbe, Udupi, Kollur, Jog Falls and Bangalore trip last week with family.

Regards

[procrj]

Will be driving to Hornadu over the weekend. Any recommendations for a decent breakfast stop post temple visit?