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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() I suppose you had to drive uphill on the ghat to belgaum. It's supposed to be only 8 kms long but very steep compared to the amboli ghat. As told to me by my house painter. Never thought of venturing on it after seeing the photos of the mud portion. Thought a 4wd would be apt here. |
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![]() ![]() Now some update on NH4:- Belgaum to Dharwad - complete 4 lane Dharwad to Hubli - complete 2 lane(no sign of getting this road to 4 lane in near future) Hubli to Haveri - complete 4 lane Haveri to Devanagere - 80% 4 lane Devanagere to Chitradurga - 90% 4 lane Chitradurga to Bangalore - complete 4 lane Last edited by asdon : 18th July 2010 at 11:56. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() You are right about that. Thanks for sharing your experience. Going down slope from belgaum to mapusa might be a bit easy compared to climbing. what time did you climb the gat and how was the traffic at that hour. regards |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() I started from Candolim at 11am, so hopefully reached near Tilari Ghat about 12-12:30pm, and about traffic, one Tata 407, one Indica Vista, one Hero honda splender and my car, all going up, thats it ![]() |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() One last question what time did you reach belgaum or NH4 and what was the approx distance you covered by then?. thanks Last edited by deutscheafrikar : 18th July 2010 at 12:14. |
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I reached Belgaum at 2pm, then took a lunch break of 1 hr, started from NH4 at 3, next break was at Kamat just before Tumkur at 8pm, reached Bangalore at 10:15pm. |
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| ![]() Hi Folks, I am new to the forum, so I apologise in advance for any breach of protocols etc. We are driving down to Goa (Varca) ex BLR on the 12th August, a trip we have done a few times before, and I'd be grateful for your advise on the following; - In 2003, I drove Goa-Karwar-Ankola-Yellapur-Mundgod-Bankapur which was a spectacular drive. Great road, and super forest drive on the Yellapur-Mundgod section. - In 2006 however, a bridge in the forest was missing and the tribals were extorting INR 50 to let you drive across logs they had placed. Did not drive on that road again. - Can anyone advise me of the current condition of the Bankapur-Yellapur road ? It cuts off considerable time to avoid having to go via Hubli down to Ankola. - Also, the current rains notwithstanding, any suggestions of the Dharwad-Hariyal-Dandeli-Karwar road ? Some of the postings albeit dated were of poor conditions. - Lastly, setting out at 0430 to beat morning Dangalore, what is the suggestion for the quickest transit to Goa ? Via Ankola or the route via Dharwad etc (Kittur/Ramnagar/etc) Salut and many thanks. (PS: Asdon, many thanks for the highway condition update) |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Why is NH206 not an option? Are there heavy rains? While some guys have done Hubli-Mundgod-Malgi-Jog. Not sure of Bankapur-Mundgod-Yellapur section. Last edited by ampere : 27th July 2010 at 13:10. |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() Bankapur-Mundgod-yellapur saves 50km and is best option from nh4 to reach nh17. It is less explored and less travelled stretch. There are few km bad stretches but it is worth it I feel. There is heavy rain so If same continue next 2 weeks JOG will be in full glory. I am sure by aug. end JOG will be in full glory. If someone wants enjoy water falls around Sirsi it is best time except leeches ![]() Regards, Ravi. |
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![]() Hey Ravi, how about a group drive to jog and it's surroundings during end of Aug? You game? | |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() That would be real fun, even I am trying to convince my family to visit that area for native place visit during 1st week of september. I am more interested in Bangalore-Belgaum-Gokak falls-Amboli - goa - Honnavar - JOG - shimoga - Bangalore(1400km trip). Last week was right time and there are good days in August and September too where Gokaak falls and nearby Godachi makki will be in full swing. Regards, Ravi. |
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I used Belgaum to Mapusa via Tilari Ghat, which is very steep, but as you will go down should not be an issue, but the approach road to Tilari Ghat in some portions are not in good shape, there is one more route, I will let you know. Else you can take Hubli to Karwar route and then Goa, but the route is very tricky as most of the time you will not be able to overtake and the road goes like a snake way, so will get tired soon. BTW which vehicle you have and how many passangers will be there? No idea about the flyover though. I will update you on the route from Belgaum to Goa, soon. | |
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