Chennai to Mantralayam : Route Queries

bmuralidharan01 · 27th September 2007, 09:46

Hi,

I'm planning a trip to Mantralayam from Chennai by my Alto by around October 2nd week.

MapmyIndia route map shows me to take the NH4(chennai to Chittoor)->NH219->NH205 (Chittoor to Kadiri)->NH7 (Kadiri to Ananthapur)->SH18 (Anantapur to Mantralayam Road).

If anybody knows a better route please advise. Also advise me how the road conditions are and how much time it will take

Regards
Murali

hvkumar · 27th September 2007, 10:42

Alternatively, you can go via Renigunta, Kadapa, Tadapatri, Gooty, Adoni. Distance is 600 kms on this route. Road conditions are normally good, have no update on its current status. If you area fast driver, and leave early morning, you should easily reach the same day evening.

I have no idea of the distance on the Kadiri-Anantapur route - the 2 routes converge at Gooty and it is a common route after that.

MagCar · 6th July 2010, 11:31

Planning to do a trip from Chennai to Mantralayam in the 3rd/4th week of July. Wanted to know the best route. Did a search here, but could only find 2007 dated post.

I will be travelling with my father(70) and 2 brothers (30+) in Vista(D). Google search showed Chennai - Renigunta - Cuddapa - Nadyal - Kurmool - Mantalayam (535KMs).

The other alternate route by shown by Google maps is Chennai - Ranipet - Chitoor - Madanapalle - Kadiri - Anantapur - Patikonda - Yaminganur - Mantralayam (598KMs).

1. Which would be the best route, I would like to drive thru the best roads, even if it means some 50KM extra.
2. What are the restarants(veg) available on route?
3. Can I cover this in 1 day (8AM-8PM)? I live near Vadapalani in Chennai.
4. I will be doing this on Fri, Sat & Sun.

kiranpashtakar · 6th July 2010, 15:55

The second route though longer may be better as it would have relatively have less of the main stream traffic. Enjoy your trip.

roamingrao · 6th July 2010, 16:21

Suggesting this route as this ensures NH quality roads till kadapa and thereon from Gooty to Mantralayam. I have no idea of Kadapa to Gooty stretch though it is infested with truck traffic.

Chennai to Kadapa via chittoor ( NH4, NH18 ) - 320 kms OR via puttur, Renigunta - 265 kms

Kadapa to Gooty via tadpatri - 150 kms

Gooty to Mantralayam via Adoni, Madhavaram - 128 kms

ampere · 6th July 2010, 17:43

Take the second route. (That is the one via Chittoor/Madanapalle/Kadiri/Anantpur/Gooty/Mantralayam).

If you start by 4AM, you can have BF at Chitoor and an early lunch at Anantpur.

MagCar · 7th July 2010, 12:29

Thanks kiranpashtakar, roamingrao & ampere. I will share my travel experience.

donzerus · 2nd May 2011, 16:00

I'm planning a trip to Mantralayam this month by car from Chennai. Any update on the current road conditions ?

Which route would be better now?

ampere · 2nd May 2011, 18:28

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Originally Posted by donzerus

I'm planning a trip to Mantralayam this month by car from Chennai. Any update on the current road conditions ?

Which route would be better now?

Use Addy's update (Bangalore-Mantralayam)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...tralaya-3.html

Good to go via Chittoor-Palamaner-Madanapalli-Kadiri-Anantpur-Gooty-Mantralayam.
(That is my opinion. What do you folks think?)

mjsraman · 17th April 2015, 14:29

Hi All

Is this route fine for going to Mantralayam? I want minimal speed breakers.

Chennai -> Pallikonda -> Pallamaner -> Mulbagal -> chintamani -> Gooty -> Mantralayam

Thanks
Shankar

ampere · 18th April 2015, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjsraman

Hi All

Is this route fine for going to Mantralayam? I want minimal speed breakers.

Chennai -> Pallikonda -> Pallamaner -> Mulbagal -> chintamani -> Gooty -> Mantralayam

Why Pallikonda? You can even take the regular NH4 via Ranipet/Chitoor/Palamaner. Rest of the sections are good.

mjsraman · 18th April 2015, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

Why Pallikonda? You can even take the regular NH4 via Ranipet/Chitoor/Palamaner. Rest of the sections are good.

Lots of truck traffic as I am leaving on a working day. Just wanted to reduce the number of vehicles in the opposite direction.

thanks
shankar

MagCar · 19th May 2015, 13:30

Hello All,

Did Chennai - Bangalore - Mantralayam - Nava Brindavanam - Bangalore - Chennai trip on weekend of 01-May-2015. Road conditions below:

Chennai -Bangalore - Took the Chittor route as it was easy for my Bangalore stop over at a friends place. Started from Chennai around 8PM reached Bangalore @ 2:30AM. Weekend traffic till Chittor, after which it was empty roads. Good roads all the way till Whitefield.

Bangalore - Mantralayam: Started @ 9AM. Took NH7 all the way till Kurnool, no traffic at all empty roads, not much eating options too. From Kurnool to Mantralayam, bad stretch single lane roads with lot of villages average speeds 20KMPH, did a mistake should have taken the Gooty-Adoni-Yemmiganur-Mantralayam route, would have saved atleast an hour. Any ways, reached Mantralayam @6:30PM, had good darshan.

Mantralayam - Nava Brindavanam: Started @8PM, took the Gorkal-Manvi-Sindhanur-Gangavati route. From Mantralayam, you need to go towards Panchamuki road, instead of turning right @ Panchmuki road take the left road this will connect to Raichur-Manvi road. This road is 16KM long very horrible 1 lane road, took 1:20mins to cross this section, and reach the Raichur-Manvi road. After which its good 2 lane roads all the way till Gangavati, Nava Brindavanam is around 12 KM from Gangavati bus stand. Over all took 4:30Hrs Reached around 1:30AM and stayed at the Mutt. Had a good darshan next day morning and left @ 12 noon.

On the return I took Gangavati-Bellary- Uravakonda-Anatapur-Bangalore-Chennai route.

Ganagavai - Bellary : Bad stretch of roads for the first 15KMS after which it is okay till Bellary.
Bellary-Uravakonda-Anatapur: Wow good roads thru the ghats and plains with lot of cat-eye guides installed in the curves. Good roads all the way to reach the NH7 near Anatapur
Anatapur-Bangalore: NH7 all the way no issues. Over all it took 6 hours to reach Bangalore Whitefield. Bangalore - Chennai took the usual Hosur-Krishnagiri-Vellore route to Chennai took 5 hours to reach Chennai including toll stops.

All times above are drive times+Toll stoppages, without accounting for break times. 5 adult and a 6 month baby on Indica Vista Diesel.

ampere · 19th May 2015, 17:59

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Originally Posted by MagCar

On the return I took Gangavati-Bellary- Uravakonda-Anatapur-Bangalore-Chennai route.

As you found out, there is no need to go till Kurnool. There is no gain as well. Anantpur exit works well. Or even Gooty would be good.

iceman84 · 19th November 2016, 17:41

Hi,
When it comes to road trips, t-bhp has always been my savior.I am looking to do Chennai to Manthralayam sometime next month. I am driving along with my one year old son.

In reading this thread, I think the below may be the best route (Google Maps) , did i get it right ?

Chennai -->renigunta-->almost touching kadapa-->tadipatri--.Gooty-->Adoni-->Yemmiganur-->Manthralayam ?

and, any suggestions on good hotels to stay at manthralayam ?

27th September 2007, 09:46	#1
bmuralidharan01 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Chennai to Mantralayam : Route Queries Hi, I'm planning a trip to Mantralayam from Chennai by my Alto by around October 2nd week. MapmyIndia route map shows me to take the NH4(chennai to Chittoor)->NH219->NH205 (Chittoor to Kadiri)->NH7 (Kadiri to Ananthapur)->SH18 (Anantapur to Mantralayam Road). If anybody knows a better route please advise. Also advise me how the road conditions are and how much time it will take Regards Murali
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27th September 2007, 10:42	#2
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Alternatively, you can go via Renigunta, Kadapa, Tadapatri, Gooty, Adoni. Distance is 600 kms on this route. Road conditions are normally good, have no update on its current status. If you area fast driver, and leave early morning, you should easily reach the same day evening. I have no idea of the distance on the Kadiri-Anantapur route - the 2 routes converge at Gooty and it is a common route after that.
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6th July 2010, 11:31	#3
MagCar Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 14 Thanked: Once	Chennai To Mantralayam Best Routes Help Required Planning to do a trip from Chennai to Mantralayam in the 3rd/4th week of July. Wanted to know the best route. Did a search here, but could only find 2007 dated post. I will be travelling with my father(70) and 2 brothers (30+) in Vista(D). Google search showed Chennai - Renigunta - Cuddapa - Nadyal - Kurmool - Mantalayam (535KMs). The other alternate route by shown by Google maps is Chennai - Ranipet - Chitoor - Madanapalle - Kadiri - Anantapur - Patikonda - Yaminganur - Mantralayam (598KMs). 1. Which would be the best route, I would like to drive thru the best roads, even if it means some 50KM extra. 2. What are the restarants(veg) available on route? 3. Can I cover this in 1 day (8AM-8PM)? I live near Vadapalani in Chennai. 4. I will be doing this on Fri, Sat & Sun. Last edited by Jaggu : 6th July 2010 at 12:12. Reason: Please use Search and continue in an existing thread, Thanks
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6th July 2010, 15:55	#4
kiranpashtakar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad Posts: 257 Thanked: 7 Times	The second route though longer may be better as it would have relatively have less of the main stream traffic. Enjoy your trip.
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6th July 2010, 16:21	#5
roamingrao BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 340 Thanked: 191 Times View My Garage	Suggesting this route as this ensures NH quality roads till kadapa and thereon from Gooty to Mantralayam. I have no idea of Kadapa to Gooty stretch though it is infested with truck traffic. Chennai to Kadapa via chittoor ( NH4, NH18 ) - 320 kms OR via puttur, Renigunta - 265 kms Kadapa to Gooty via tadpatri - 150 kms Gooty to Mantralayam via Adoni, Madhavaram - 128 kms
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6th July 2010, 17:43	#6
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,951 Thanked: 12,939 Times View My Garage	Take the second route. (That is the one via Chittoor/Madanapalle/Kadiri/Anantpur/Gooty/Mantralayam). If you start by 4AM, you can have BF at Chitoor and an early lunch at Anantpur.
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7th July 2010, 12:29	#7
MagCar Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 14 Thanked: Once	Thanks kiranpashtakar, roamingrao & ampere. I will share my travel experience.
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2nd May 2011, 16:00	#8
donzerus BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 62 Thanked: 28 Times	re: Chennai to Mantralayam : Route Queries I'm planning a trip to Mantralayam this month by car from Chennai. Any update on the current road conditions ? Which route would be better now?
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17th April 2015, 14:29	#10
mjsraman Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: 2 Times	re: Chennai to Mantralayam : Route Queries Hi All Is this route fine for going to Mantralayam? I want minimal speed breakers. Chennai -> Pallikonda -> Pallamaner -> Mulbagal -> chintamani -> Gooty -> Mantralayam Thanks Shankar
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19th May 2015, 13:30	#13
MagCar Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 14 Thanked: Once	re: Chennai to Mantralayam : Route Queries Hello All, Did Chennai - Bangalore - Mantralayam - Nava Brindavanam - Bangalore - Chennai trip on weekend of 01-May-2015. Road conditions below: Chennai -Bangalore - Took the Chittor route as it was easy for my Bangalore stop over at a friends place. Started from Chennai around 8PM reached Bangalore @ 2:30AM. Weekend traffic till Chittor, after which it was empty roads. Good roads all the way till Whitefield. Bangalore - Mantralayam: Started @ 9AM. Took NH7 all the way till Kurnool, no traffic at all empty roads, not much eating options too. From Kurnool to Mantralayam, bad stretch single lane roads with lot of villages average speeds 20KMPH, did a mistake should have taken the Gooty-Adoni-Yemmiganur-Mantralayam route, would have saved atleast an hour. Any ways, reached Mantralayam @6:30PM, had good darshan. Mantralayam - Nava Brindavanam: Started @8PM, took the Gorkal-Manvi-Sindhanur-Gangavati route. From Mantralayam, you need to go towards Panchamuki road, instead of turning right @ Panchmuki road take the left road this will connect to Raichur-Manvi road. This road is 16KM long very horrible 1 lane road, took 1:20mins to cross this section, and reach the Raichur-Manvi road. After which its good 2 lane roads all the way till Gangavati, Nava Brindavanam is around 12 KM from Gangavati bus stand. Over all took 4:30Hrs Reached around 1:30AM and stayed at the Mutt. Had a good darshan next day morning and left @ 12 noon. On the return I took Gangavati-Bellary- Uravakonda-Anatapur-Bangalore-Chennai route. Ganagavai - Bellary : Bad stretch of roads for the first 15KMS after which it is okay till Bellary. Bellary-Uravakonda-Anatapur: Wow good roads thru the ghats and plains with lot of cat-eye guides installed in the curves. Good roads all the way to reach the NH7 near Anatapur Anatapur-Bangalore: NH7 all the way no issues. Over all it took 6 hours to reach Bangalore Whitefield. Bangalore - Chennai took the usual Hosur-Krishnagiri-Vellore route to Chennai took 5 hours to reach Chennai including toll stops. All times above are drive times+Toll stoppages, without accounting for break times. 5 adult and a 6 month baby on Indica Vista Diesel.
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19th November 2016, 17:41	#15
iceman84 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	re: Chennai to Mantralayam : Route Queries Hi, When it comes to road trips, t-bhp has always been my savior.I am looking to do Chennai to Manthralayam sometime next month. I am driving along with my one year old son. In reading this thread, I think the below may be the best route (Google Maps) , did i get it right ? Chennai -->renigunta-->almost touching kadapa-->tadipatri--.Gooty-->Adoni-->Yemmiganur-->Manthralayam ? and, any suggestions on good hotels to stay at manthralayam ?
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