[mpksuhas]

Originally Posted by nareshtrao

Also from the border check-post perspective, which is faster? We are both vaccinated.

As Parag mentioned, Covid checks at border is not that messy that you decide to select route based on that.

Last week had been to Goa via Chorla ghat road and returned via Anmod (without taking Tinai diversion).

Our destination in Goa was near Arambol, still felt the return we took via Anmod was faster and bad roads limited to few sections (past Anmod) compared to Chorla.

Chorla had random potholes which makes prevents you going fast. Also, comparatively, Anmod route is wider and faster too.

Regarding Covid checks, while entering Goa, via Chorla there was just one car in front of us, it took few minutes to complete their process, from what I understood, one of the person was not having vaccination certificate.
In our case, they glanced through final vaccination certificate and let us through, the same was the case with car accompanying us.

While returning through Anmod also, we didn't notice any long queue in opposite direction for Covid check.

However, during return, at both Goa and KA police check posts, we were checked more than the usual cursory check for liquor bottles.

While at KA side, I was asked to open the doors while they shook the bags and checked, at Goa side, was even asked to open the biggest bag which we were carrying and individual partitions inside that back was checked.

Unless when travelling in guys only group, all earlier instances it was just the customary glance inside or at max shaking the bags and letting through that I had faced till now.

[redCherry]

Originally Posted by redCherry

This is exactly my concern too.
No clarity on RT-PCR requirements for kids (My kids are < 10 years too) and I've almost decided to cancel my flight tickets planned for next week .

Updating my own post, for others' benefit:

Flew to Goa on 14th. Vaccination certificates were checked at Goa Airport for adults, and they had a cursory look at the RT-PCR report of my kids, didn't look like they really wanted to see the kids' RT-PCR.

While flying back home to Bangalore, there were absolutely no checks at all, either for adults or kids.

[diogo]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Last week had been to Goa via Chorla ghat road and returned via Anmod (without taking Tinai diversion).

Mpksuhas, when you say without the Tinai diversion, means you came straight from the Anmod checkpost to Ramnagar, is that bad stretch after the checkpost driveable now?

[rmendonz]

Originally Posted by diogo

Mpksuhas, when you say without the Tinai diversion, means you came straight from the Anmod checkpost to Ramnagar, is that bad stretch after the checkpost driveable now?

The distance from Ramnagar junction to the Tinai Ghat diversion is about 12 km.

[mpksuhas]

Originally Posted by diogo

Mpksuhas, when you say without the Tinai diversion, means you came straight from the Anmod checkpost to Ramnagar, is that bad stretch after the checkpost driveable now?

Yes. The earlier reported bad stretch is driveable, there are few bad sections here and there, but can be done in any car without any hassle.

The route I took is marked in blue.

What's marked in yellow is the diversion which was suggested earlier.

[diogo]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Yes. The earlier reported bad stretch is driveable, there are few bad sections here and there, but can be done in any car without any hassle.

Good to know about this, will save some time and the stress hoping no one comes on the opposite side when using the Tinai diversion Thanks

[hsroy]

Originally Posted by HTC

Dharwad-alnavar route is preferred. Except for 10-15 small patches of road work, rest is good.
Just a word of caution to keep you speeds low in forest sections as its narrow concrete road with no shoulder at all.

Vaccination check took less than 2 mins for us.

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Yes. The earlier reported bad stretch is driveable, there are few bad sections here and there, but can be done in any car without any hassle.

The route I took is marked in blue.

What's marked in yellow is the diversion which was suggested earlier.

Attachment 2246857

Google maps is still suggesting the diversion (one marked in yellow in your map). Lets see how it is on Friday when I travel.

[WheelWake]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

As Parag mentioned, Covid checks at border is not that messy that you decide to select route based on that.

Last week had been to Goa via Chorla ghat road and returned via Anmod (without taking Tinai diversion).

Our destination in Goa was near Arambol, still felt the return we took via Anmod was faster and bad roads limited to few sections (past Anmod) compared to Chorla.

Chorla had random potholes which makes prevents you going fast. Also, comparatively, Anmod route is wider and faster too.

Regarding Covid checks, while entering Goa, via Chorla there was just one car in front of us, it took few minutes to complete their process, from what I understood, one of the person was not having vaccination certificate.
In our case, they glanced through final vaccination certificate and let us through, the same was the case with car accompanying us.

While returning through Anmod also, we didn't notice any long queue in opposite direction for Covid check.

However, during return, at both Goa and KA police check posts, we were checked more than the usual cursory check for liquor bottles.

While at KA side, I was asked to open the doors while they shook the bags and checked, at Goa side, was even asked to open the biggest bag which we were carrying and individual partitions inside that back was checked.

Unless when travelling in guys only group, all earlier instances it was just the customary glance inside or at max shaking the bags and letting through that I had faced till now.

I am told that alcohol can be carried back from Goa to Karnataka or Maharashtra. But 99% times I have been stopped and asked "if" I am carrying any bottles. I have never so that's usually fine. But sometimes they try to extract something of baseless ground like "chai nashta". I really do not understand what is the rule and it's implementation. Can someone please explain?

[mankuthimma]

There were few questions asked about the recent condition of Haveri-Sirsi route. I myself was searching for any updates here.

Cross posting a reply from @procrj to my question in another thread, which might benefit bhpians considering this route to Karwar and probably further to South Goa.

Originally Posted by procrj

Haveri - Sirsi is fine with a few broken patches here and there. From Sirsi take the deviation via Yana/Vibhooti falls as Sirsi - Kumta is bad. There is small downhill stretch of 4km which might need some careful driving, but apart from that, roads are all good to very good on the Sirsi - Vaddi - Gangavati Bridge stretch. Post that you hit the Yellapura - Ankola highway where again there are broken patches which need to be negotiated.
Route - https://goo.gl/maps/iUsiTeuvxCCrm1HeA

[Dushie]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

As Parag mentioned, Covid checks at border is not that messy that you decide to select route based on that.

Last week had been to Goa via Chorla ghat road and returned via Anmod (without taking Tinai diversion).

Our destination in Goa was near Arambol, still felt the return we took via Anmod was faster and bad roads limited to few sections (past Anmod) compared to Chorla.

Chorla had random potholes which makes prevents you going fast. Also, comparatively, Anmod route is wider and faster too.

Regarding Covid checks, while entering Goa, via Chorla there was just one car in front of us, it took few minutes to complete their process, from what I understood, one of the person was not having vaccination certificate.
In our case, they glanced through final vaccination certificate and let us through, the same was the case with car accompanying us.

While returning through Anmod also, we didn't notice any long queue in opposite direction for Covid check.

However, during return, at both Goa and KA police check posts, we were checked more than the usual cursory check for liquor bottles.

While at KA side, I was asked to open the doors while they shook the bags and checked, at Goa side, was even asked to open the biggest bag which we were carrying and individual partitions inside that back was checked.

Unless when travelling in guys only group, all earlier instances it was just the customary glance inside or at max shaking the bags and letting through that I had faced till now.

Planning to drive to Arambol on coming Thursday from Bangalore.
Please share the exact route you took as gmaps showing different options. Till Dharwad the route is straight post that what are the recommendations.
Return would be via South Goa Colva.

Below is the route i see via Google maps


Google maps shows below 3 options

[nitro_xlr8r]

For anyone looking for the latest updates from the Goa Govt., notices are available online on the SouthGoa website. https://southgoa.nic.in/covid-19/

[nareshtrao]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Yes. The earlier reported bad stretch is driveable, there are few bad sections here and there, but can be done in any car without any hassle.

The route I took is marked in blue.

What's marked in yellow is the diversion which was suggested earlier.

Attachment 2246857

We drove from Bangalore yesterday and took this route. Till Dharwad was a breeze. We left at 5.15 and stopped for breakfast at Apoorva Resorts near Davangere. Excellent food and also Benne Dose. It is on the left so easy access too. Look for the Service Road. With that 40 min stop, we were at the Dharwad turn by 11.00. After that road considerably slows down due to single lane on each side. Further after Ramnagar, many small patches are bad but motorable by any car. We were in Cansaulim by around 1.45. Probably thin Sunday traffic allowed us to cover quickly.

Originally Posted by nitro_xlr8r

For anyone looking for the latest updates from the Goa Govt., notices are available online on the SouthGoa website. https://southgoa.nic.in/covid-19/

We saw the police stopping all vehicles coming from Goa on Karnataka side of the border before Anmod. That must have been the check for alcohol. On Goa side, barriers were in place and cops were checking for double vaccination. The moment I started removing all papers from the folder kept on the dashboard, he gave a cursory glance to the first one and waved us off. Another cop at the barrier ahead saw him and let us cross. They did not bother looking nor asked for kids' RTPCR. Though we noticed a few cars which were ahead of us on the highway pulled to the side.

[shivasuma]

Originally Posted by WheelWake

I am told that alcohol can be carried back from Goa to Karnataka or Maharashtra. But 99% times I have been stopped and asked "if" I am carrying any bottles. I have never so that's usually fine. But sometimes they try to extract something of baseless ground like "chai nashta". I really do not understand what is the rule and it's implementation. Can someone please explain?

Well, here is what I found out. Ideally, you are not allowed to carry alcohol into border states(in this case since Goa is cheaper, you are not allowed to carry alcohol from Goa into Karnataka/Maharashtra). If you notice, at the liquor shops, they give you a permit which says you are carrying the alcohol into non-border states. For me they gave one saying it's Orissa. The liquor shop owner said, even if they stopped you, you can say your final destination is Orissa and you won't be using the alcohol in Karnataka. Whether the cops buy it, that's another story. Ultimately we got some bottles and had to "compensate" for chai/paani.

[Dushie]

Originally Posted by nareshtrao

We drove from Bangalore yesterday and took this route. Till Dharwad was a breeze. We left at 5.15 and stopped for breakfast at Apoorva Resorts near Davangere. Excellent food and also Benne Dose. It is on the left so easy access too. Look for the Service Road. With that 40 min stop, we were at the Dharwad turn by 11.00. After that road considerably slows down due to single lane on each side. Further after Ramnagar, many small patches are bad but motorable by any car. We were in Cansaulim by around 1.45. Probably thin Sunday traffic allowed us to cover quickly.



We saw the police stopping all vehicles coming from Goa on Karnataka side of the border before Anmod. That must have been the check for alcohol. On Goa side, barriers were in place and cops were checking for double vaccination. The moment I started removing all papers from the folder kept on the dashboard, he gave a cursory glance to the first one and waved us off. Another cop at the barrier ahead saw him and let us cross. They did not bother looking nor asked for kids' RTPCR. Though we noticed a few cars which were ahead of us on the highway pulled to the side.

Kindly share the route you took from Dharwad. I am driving down on Thursday to North Goa .

[nareshtrao]

Originally Posted by Dushie

Kindly share the route you took from Dharwad. I am driving down on Thursday to North Goa .

We took the same route suggested by others earlier here on the thread. Via Ramnagar, Tinai Ghat and Anmod.