[Bailey]

Originally Posted by bsdbsd

I would also need the below information. I believe a new bypass has been constructed to reach Yellapura road directly without touching the old road at the outskirts of Hubli. I have taken this bypass while coming from Kalghatgi towards Bangalore, but not from Hubli to Kalghatgi.

If you are anyone of you are aware, can you let me know how to approach this entry so that I can bypass the old road. Thanks again.

Please refer posts #5719 #5720 & #5721. Link to #5719 is below

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route...ml#post5401222 (Bangalore - Goa : Route Queries)

Dr.AD has explained in detail.

[bsdbsd]

Originally Posted by Bailey

Please refer posts #5719 #5720 & #5721. Link to #5719 is below

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route...ml#post5401222 (Bangalore - Goa : Route Queries)

Dr.AD has explained in detail.

Thanks for your thoughtful post, digging through the history and giving me the precise links of the posts. Very helpful!

[AbelAFC]

Hello team!

I’m going to be driving to Anjuna next weekend in a Vento TSI. What would the fastest route be? Distance not a factor.

In Bangalore, I will start from JP Nagar but have a Cooke Town pick-up. Planning a 3:30/4AM start.

TIA!

[bsdbsd]

Need inputs - and this time for the return trip. I am in a bit of a spot. I checked in at Assonora and suddenly looking at 700+ kms of drive back to Bangalore and I am running a little low on confidence in doing this.

Google suggests alternates through Chorla, Anmod and Tilari nagar. And of course, the Karwar route is always there.

Please suggest if a return through Tilari nagar (Highly 130) or Anmod is feasible? Few posts suggest Chorla is not in a good shape. Should I even look at Sawantwadi and Amboli route?

Where exactly the bad patch begins in Anmod section and can I do this in a fully loaded Honda City?

Or would your suggestions be just return the way I reached..via Karwar, Yellapur, which is a known devil. Passengers are wife + 2 kids (grown though).

[chorispao]

The 12km stretch is a little dicy and unpredictable with the rains. A full loaded HC would scrape under!

Originally Posted by bsdbsd

Where exactly the bad patch begins in Anmod section and can I do this in a fully loaded Honda City?

[nirmaljusdoit]

Anmod ghat is doable in a Honda city, just go slow for approx 10 kms and you will be fine

[sameerg]

Hi All,
I am traveling to North Goa next weekend with my kids and parents. Will start early morning (3:30/4 AM) from the Bellandur area. From what I understand, the two options are:

1) Hubli-yellapur-ankola-karwar-goa
2) Hubli-Anmod Ghat - Goa

I am in an SUV, so GC is not an issue, but here are my constraints

-> Kid suffers from motion sickness; hence would want to avoid very twisty roads
-> I would prefer a comfortable ride given parents; slightly longer on time and/or distance is ok.

Though it seems like the Karwar route is a better choice, just wanted to confirm which route I should take.

Thanks,
Sameer

[Freebird82]

Hi bsdbsd

I returned yesterday (22nd Sep) from Arambol. Google was suggesting a slightly weird Pernem - Bicholim - Jamboti - Khanapur - Kittur - Dharwad - Bangalore route, however I stuck to Mollem - Anmod - Ramnagar - Dharwad - Bangalore route. You can very well take the Anmod route provided while coming from Goa, just after Karnataka Check post (where they check for liqour etc), please take a left turn. This is a detour that is Anmod - Rangarook - Marsangal - Tinai that completely avoids the under construction patch which might be an issue for a fully loaded sedan. I took this route yesterday and not only does it skip the bad roads, the route itself is breathtakingly beautiful. Mind you, the roads are narrow but in pretty good shape. Will upload a couple of videos tonight that will help you and others take a call.

Important : This Rangarook - Marsangal detour is open only till 6 pm in evening.

Originally Posted by bsdbsd

Please suggest if a return through Tilari nagar (Highly 130) or Anmod is feasible? Few posts suggest Chorla is not in a good shape. Should I even look at Sawantwadi and Amboli route?

Where exactly the bad patch begins in Anmod section and can I do this in a fully loaded Honda City?

.

Hi Sameer

Just did a Bellandur - Arambol (Extreme North Goa) - Bellandur trip.

Given your kid's motion sickness, I would recommend to avoid Anmod Ghat route. It has 2 major twisty sections - 1. Forest stretch between Alnavar and Ramnagar and then the Ghat section across Karnataka and Goa border (Approx. 15 kms I think).

Karwar route will be longer and more time consuming but from what I remember, it has relatively fewer and wider curves. Also I think the ghat section is smaller, though I must confess my memory that stretch is not that sharp (havent used it for 4-5 years now).

Originally Posted by sameerg

Hi All,

1) Hubli-yellapur-ankola-karwar-goa
2) Hubli-Anmod Ghat - Goa

-> Kid suffers from motion sickness; hence would want to avoid very twisty roads
-> I would prefer a comfortable ride given parents; slightly longer on time and/or distance is ok.

Though it seems like the Karwar route is a better choice, just wanted to confirm which route I should take.

[Freebird82]

Hi bsdbsd and Sameer,

Please see below dashcam footage of the Ramnagar - Tinai - Marsangal - Rangarook - Anmod detour as an alternate route if you want to skip the Tinai - Anmod ghat underconstruction stretch.

The stretch is fine for any sedan/SUV. Advanced apologies for the loud music.

This video is from Ramnagar to the right turn at Tinai which arrives at 3:36 in the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nEPTW7lwgY

This is the road that goes towards the Railway crossing. Please note there is another right turn (further down the road) which is a proper tarmac surface to the railway crossing, unlike the dirt track that I found myself taking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOyYVDeH8UE

In the video below, at 3:44, you can see the left turn that one needs to take to continue towards Rangarook.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s80ttxl1Akc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsNH1z5CYMU

The left turn at 1:42 is what you need to take to go towards Anmod. The right turn goes to Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYXzlzAQEAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQT-bi7GnY8

Once you join the main road (at 3:48 in the video), take a right turn to continue towards Goa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSiNKx7NCgg

Originally Posted by bsdbsd

Please suggest if a return through Tilari nagar (Highly 130) or Anmod is feasible? Few posts suggest Chorla is not in a good shape. Should I even look at Sawantwadi and Amboli route?

Where exactly the bad patch begins in Anmod section and can I do this in a fully loaded Honda City?
).

Originally Posted by sameerg

1) Hubli-yellapur-ankola-karwar-goa
2) Hubli-Anmod Ghat - Goa

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[sameerg]

Originally Posted by Freebird82

Hi bsdbsd

You can very well take the Anmod route provided while coming from Goa, just after Karnataka Check post (where they check for liqour etc), please take a left turn. This is a detour that is Anmod - Rangarook - Marsangal - Tinai that completely avoids the under-construction patch which might be an issue for a fully loaded sedan. I took this route yesterday and not only does it skip the bad roads, the route itself is breathtakingly beautiful. Mind you, the roads are narrow but in pretty good shape.

Thanks a lot, Freebird for the detailed reply. Is this the detour you are talking about?

[Freebird82]

Yep thats correct Sameer.

Originally Posted by sameerg

Thanks a lot, Freebird for the detailed reply. Is this the detour you are talking about?

[Chinmayd]

Originally Posted by nirmaljusdoit

Anmod ghat is doable in a Honda city, just go slow for approx 10 kms and you will be fine

Agree, did Anmod in Ameo 2 weeks back. Slowed down on the bad sections and did not scrape even once.

[bsdbsd]

Thanks a lot to forum members:
Bailey,
NPV,
chorispao,
nirumaljustdoit,

And special thanks to Freebrid82 for such a magnificient response. I was able to return back to Bangalore yesterday night, after weighing upon your posts.

Your posts helped me to take the right decision. I returned via the longest possible route: Assonora-Karwar-Yellapur-Hubli-Bangalore. The primary reason was safety and comfort of a known route. I am risk averse when travelling with full family and decided to avoid Anmod route altogether given the ghat sections, motion sickness related issues, width of the roads and construction related issues. Coupled with these factors was the rain - which was very heavy during Thu, Fri and Sat in Goa, and I wasnt sure what situations I will get into.

Completed the 700Km drive in about 13 hours, including 1 hour of break. Honda City performed extremely well - as I had put on a new set of Yokohoma hard rubbers with RogerAb. Thanks everyone once again.

[Ashbee70]

Hi Folks,

I am planning a road trip to Goa from Bangalore this weekend.

Looking for inputs on road conditions on Hubli bypass - Kalaghatgi - Ankola - Karwar- Madgaon.

I am also looking for input on which route to take to South Goa in terms of time and road conditions.

Regards.

[bsdbsd]

Originally Posted by Ashbee70

Hi Folks,

Looking for inputs on road conditions on Hubli bypass - Kalaghatgi - Ankola - Karwar- Madgaon.

I am also looking for input on which route to take to South Goa in terms of time and road conditions.

Regards.

Please take the newly built bypass to avoid Gabbur-Hubli road and the toll gate. You need to enter a service lane to take the on-ramp. I am not sure if there is a dedicated entry from the highway itself. I didnt want to experiment. Roads are good throughout other than 2-3 small diversions.

Up to Yellapura, the roads are in good condition. Post Yellapur and until 10kms before you hit Karwar road (about 50 kms), its pothole country. New ones are popping up on a daily basis given the rains. But you can maintain decent average speeds if you are careful. After that its a mix of 2 lane and 4 lane roads all the way to Goa.

If you have any specific questions, let me know. I did the drive on 20th and 24th (return) September.