[dass]

Originally Posted by ampere

Take this route.

But if you are heading to North Goa : Hbubli-Belgaum-Chorla-Goa.

If south Goa: Hubli-Yellapur-Ankola-Karwar-Goa

Which of these to take to reach Colva? Not sure if that is north or south Goa

[ampere]

Originally Posted by dass

Which of these to take to reach Colva? Not sure if that is north or south Goa

Colva is near Madgaon (South Goa). Take the Hubli-Ankola-Karwar road.

[dass]

Originally Posted by ampere

Colva is near Madgaon (South Goa). Take the Hubli-Ankola-Karwar road.

Thanks Ampere.. Does the below route sound fine? How are the road conditions?

https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Do...!2b1!3e0?hl=en

[ampere]

Originally Posted by dass

Thanks Ampere.. Does the below route sound fine? How are the road conditions?

Dont go via Mundgod. You wont save much time. Go all the way to Hubli; take the bypass and go on the NH63.

Originally Posted by dass

would you mind posting the google map link please? when I search, it isn't showing this route, but the one which goes towards Dharwad and then takes a deviation. Sorry for the trouble.

Here is the link:

Route Link

[dass]

Originally Posted by ampere

Dont go via Mundgod. You wont save much time. Go all the way to Hubli; take the bypass and go on the NH63.

would you mind posting the google map link please? when I search, it isn't showing this route, but the one which goes towards Dharwad and then takes a deviation. Sorry for the trouble.

[luvurride]

Originally Posted by Shiwik

Did this route over the weekend. Very scenic. The first stretch from Bankapur to Mundgod is very average and there are a couple of small stretches where there are no roads. They are motor-able though. Mundgod to Yellapur is a very beautiful road (a bit narrow) but very very scenic. Very sparse traffic and you can maintain speeds of upto 60-65 kmph. There were other cars driving much faster than that but this i thought was a fairly safe speed. It was about 68 kms from Bankapur to Yellapur. This is about 60-70 kms shorter compared to the Hubli route.

@Shiwik - I'm gonna take your inputs and take this route next week. Mine is an XUV, so no issues on the GC/pot holes part. I know @ampere will be mad as he strongly advises to stay away from this route, but the fact that it is shorter by 60 kms is what is really tempting.

[ampere]

Originally Posted by luvurride

@Shiwik - I'm gonna take your inputs and take this route next week. Mine is an XUV, so no issues on the GC/pot holes part. I know @ampere will be mad as he strongly advises to stay away from this route, but the fact that it is shorter by 60 kms is what is really tempting.

No way sir! If you along with family can enjoy the road nothing like it. Just that from a time wise you dont gain anything because road conditions may slow you down. That extra 50km can be covered easily while driving through the 4-lane and NH63. I advise it against to the guys who look at it as an option to save time.

[Shiwik]

Originally Posted by luvurride

@Shiwik - I'm gonna take your inputs and take this route next week. Mine is an XUV, so no issues on the GC/pot holes part. I know @ampere will be mad as he strongly advises to stay away from this route, but the fact that it is shorter by 60 kms is what is really tempting.

Go ahead and take this route. I found it very very scenic. The initial 10 kms are average but XUV can manage it with a smile. The stretch from mundgod is terrific - narrow road through dense vegetation (largely teak trees). One word of caution is there is almost no eating options on this stretch. So you may want to plan accordingly. I would also recommend fuel up early on as there is only one fuel station at mundgod but i was not too impressed with its fuel quality (purely visual feedback)

Originally Posted by ampere

No way sir! If you along with family can enjoy the road nothing like it. Just that from a time wise you dont gain anything because road conditions may slow you down. That extra 50km can be covered easily while driving through the 4-lane and NH63. I advise it against to the guys who look at it as an option to save time.

I have not tried the Hubli route and cannot say conclusively if you save time. But yes, the shorter route definately slows you down. You can do between 60-80kmph on this stretch. So you may not save any time but save on a couple of tolls.

[meetbadri]

Originally Posted by luvurride

Onward, I'm thinking of taking Hubli-Yellapura-Gokarna and return Murudeshwar-Sagar-Shimoga. Does that sound good?

The route looks OK. If you have time you can also try Haveri -Sirsi -Kumta - Gokarna. But the strech from Haveri to Hangal is bit bad and construction work was in progress a month ago.

[luvurride]

Originally Posted by ampere

No way sir! If you along with family can enjoy the road nothing like it. Just that from a time wise you dont gain anything because road conditions may slow you down. That extra 50km can be covered easily while driving through the 4-lane and NH63. I advise it against to the guys who look at it as an option to save time.

I know I was just pulling your leg.

Originally Posted by Shiwik

Go ahead and take this route. I found it very very scenic. The initial 10 kms are average but XUV can manage it with a smile. The stretch from mundgod is terrific - narrow road through dense vegetation (largely teak trees). One word of caution is there is almost no eating options on this stretch. So you may want to plan accordingly. I would also recommend fuel up early on as there is only one fuel station at mundgod but i was not too impressed with its fuel quality (purely visual feedback)

I have not tried the Hubli route and cannot say conclusively if you save time. But yes, the shorter route definately slows you down. You can do between 60-80kmph on this stretch. So you may not save any time but save on a couple of tolls.

All points noted! Thanks!

Originally Posted by meetbadri

The route looks OK. If you have time you can also try Haveri -Sirsi -Kumta - Gokarna. But the strech from Haveri to Hangal is bit bad and construction work was in progress a month ago.

Thanks, but I think I'm gonna go ahead with the Mundgod-Yellapura stretch for the scenery it promises to offer.

[rk_sans]

Travelling to North goa over the weekend. How is the shared link route. Reaching Chorla via Khanapur and Jamboti.
https://goo.gl/maps/w1OyJ

[ampere]

Originally Posted by rk_sans

Travelling to North goa over the weekend. How is the shared link route. Reaching Chorla via Khanapur and Jamboti.
https://goo.gl/maps/w1OyJ

Its rough terrain. I think Parag had taken it once. You can surely try. But you lose any break point that you may need, because you bypass Belgaum.

[rk_sans]

Originally Posted by ampere

Its rough terrain. I think Parag had taken it once. You can surely try. But you lose any break point that you may need, because you bypass Belgaum.

What else would be the suggestion? I would be starting around 1pm and would like to reach North Goa by night.
Wanted to avoid Belgaum city traffic.

[aargee]

Originally Posted by rk_sans

What else would be the suggestion?

Good roads - http://goo.gl/maps/Fn9uV

Have taken it 2-3 times now in last 2 months. But you can't find anything interesting in this route

[rk_sans]

Originally Posted by aargee

Good roads - http://goo.gl/maps/Fn9uV

Have taken it 2-3 times now in last 2 months. But you can't find anything interesting in this route

Sorry forgot to update in my previous post. I do not want to take Yellapur route and i need to reach North Goa.