[csateesh]

Hi BHPians,

Any new update on the Musri route other than posted @vigsom.

[tharian]

Originally Posted by csateesh

Hi BHPians,

Any new update on the Musri route other than posted @vigsom.

You can refer my post 352 on this thread;

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route...ueries-24.html (Bangalore to Velankanni : Route Queries)

[csateesh]

Thanks to @Tharian and @vigsom

Took the Musri route to Trichy. I did save a lot of time and toll charges by choosing this route.



This is the entry right after crossing Namakkal Town.

What was a 2hr 15min during the gravel laden highway is now 1hr 15min with max speed of 85kmph

I took at Bridge to join the Karur Highway instead of continuing on the same road

Hope this benefits the other commuters too

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by csateesh

Thanks to @Tharian and @vigsom

Took the Musri route to Trichy. I did save a lot of time and toll charges by choosing this route.


This is the entry right after crossing Namakkal Town.

What was a 2hr 15min during the gravel laden highway is now 1hr 15min with max speed of 85kmph

I took at Bridge to join the Karur Highway instead of continuing on the same road

Hope this benefits the other commuters too

Thank you for this update.


We plan to visit Trichy for a day to see the Srirangam temple and return via Yercaud, where also we plan to stay for a day.

Google shows the route via Salem to Trichy via Namakkal as the fastest route, but is there anything I need to be wary of? Wont an early morning start around 6 AM take us to Trichy by 1 PM, after a breakfast halt enroute?

Also, there are two routes being shown on GMaps from Hosur--one seems to be a shorter route to Dharmapuri by 18 kms by avoiding Krishnagiri. Will that be a better option?

Thanks in advance.

[tharian]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Thank you for this update.


We plan to visit Trichy for a day to see the Srirangam temple and return via Yercaud, where also we plan to stay for a day.

Google shows the route via Salem to Trichy via Namakkal as the fastest route, but is there anything I need to be wary of? Wont an early morning start around 6 AM take us to Trichy by 1 PM, after a breakfast halt enroute?

Also, there are two routes being shown on GMaps from Hosur--one seems to be a shorter route to Dharmapuri by 18 kms by avoiding Krishnagiri. Will that be a better option?

Thanks in advance.

You can stick to the same route to Trichy from Salem. Early morning from Bangalore will get you there easily for lunch or earlier.

Regarding the two routes from Hosur to Dharmapuri., the shorter one is the new highway, but it is completed only between Rayakottai and Dharmapuri. Between Hosur and Rayakottai, it is a mix of the new highway and some off road and some distance on the old state highway.

What you need to be aware of is that Rayakottai bypass, from when I traveled last (2 months ago) isn't open and unless you are passing by this town in odd hours, it is prone to long jams due to factory buses and trucks.
If you are leaving quite early, then stick to the main highway via Krishnagiri.

[vnabhi]

Can someone please indicate a good restaurant by the highway to Salem that serves quick south Indian breakfast?

We are driving to Trichy around 6 AM tomorrow from Carmelaram, so I guess we will be between Krishnagiri and Salem around 8 AM. We normally have breakfast between 8 to 9 AM.

Thanks in advance.

[arun_josie]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Can someone please indicate a good restaurant by the highway to Salem that serves quick south Indian breakfast?

We are driving to Trichy around 6 AM tomorrow from Carmelaram, so I guess we will be between Krishnagiri and Salem around 8 AM. We normally have breakfast between 8 to 9 AM.

Thanks in advance.

Between Krishnagiri - Salem, you have Saisangeet and A2B, both are on the right side though,

Saisangeet Thoppur, https://maps.app.goo.gl/zA3eJrryEacrJ2yt6

Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B Thoppur, https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oBrANnHpd5SRUtL9

There are other options too but I have not stopped at those places.

[ravib]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Can someone please indicate a good restaurant by the highway to Salem that serves quick south Indian breakfast?

We are driving to Trichy around 6 AM tomorrow from Carmelaram, so I guess we will be between Krishnagiri and Salem around 8 AM. We normally have breakfast between 8 to 9 AM.

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by arun_josie

Between Krishnagiri - Salem, you have Saisangeet and A2B, both are on the right side though,

Saisangeet Thoppur, https://maps.app.goo.gl/zA3eJrryEacrJ2yt6

Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B Thoppur, https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oBrANnHpd5SRUtL9

There are other options too but I have not stopped at those places.

@vnabhi,
Given the current condition of multiple diversions in Hosur/Krishnagiri route and with heavy traffic, nowadays it easily takes additional 30 minutes to 1 hour to reach Krishnagiri itself. Thus i recommend you to stop at Sai Sangeet Thoppur (best choice), or A2B Thoppur ( Good choice) for breakfast, as suggested by arun_joise.

If you need another break later, you can also stop at A2B Rasipuram for rest room/coffee break and then reach Trichy itself for lunch.

-Ravi

[csateesh]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Thank you for this update.


We plan to visit Trichy for a day to see the Srirangam temple and return via Yercaud, where also we plan to stay for a day.

Google shows the route via Salem to Trichy via Namakkal as the fastest route, but is there anything I need to be wary of? Wont an early morning start around 6 AM take us to Trichy by 1 PM, after a breakfast halt enroute?

Also, there are two routes being shown on GMaps from Hosur--one seems to be a shorter route to Dharmapuri by 18 kms by avoiding Krishnagiri. Will that be a better option?

Thanks in advance.

6 am start will help you to avoid traffic near Hosur Border or more precisely the flyover construction near Ashok Leyland factory. Pls. exercise caution once you start the descent towards Soolagiri. The roads are slotted next to the rumble strips which really catches you by surprise and can mess your car

And the bypass from Hosur bypassing K'giri isn't completely ready though GMAPs keeps highlighting that

Originally Posted by tharian

You can stick to the same route to Trichy from Salem. Early morning from Bangalore will get you there easily for lunch or earlier.

Regarding the two routes from Hosur to Dharmapuri., the shorter one is the new highway, but it is completed only between Rayakottai and Dharmapuri. Between Hosur and Rayakottai, it is a mix of the new highway and some off road and some distance on the old state highway.

What you need to be aware of is that Rayakottai bypass, from when I traveled last (2 months ago) isn't open and unless you are passing by this town in odd hours, it is prone to long jams due to factory buses and trucks.
If you are leaving quite early, then stick to the main highway via Krishnagiri.

My suggestion is to stick to NH's instead of interior roads. Traffic could be heavy but is still a better option

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Can someone please indicate a good restaurant by the highway to Salem that serves quick south Indian breakfast?

We are driving to Trichy around 6 AM tomorrow from Carmelaram, so I guess we will be between Krishnagiri and Salem around 8 AM. We normally have breakfast between 8 to 9 AM.

Thanks in advance.

Starting from Soolagiri - There are multiple options

Shree Krishna Inn is in Soolagiri

Arun_josie has covered the rest

And if you don't mind getting off the highway would also suggest Aasai Dosai in Salem - Many healthy options included and the traditional south indian coffee is a must

Originally Posted by arun_josie

Between Krishnagiri - Salem, you have Saisangeet and A2B, both are on the right side though,

Saisangeet Thoppur, https://maps.app.goo.gl/zA3eJrryEacrJ2yt6

Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B Thoppur, https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oBrANnHpd5SRUtL9

There are other options too but I have not stopped at those places.

Originally Posted by ravib

@vnabhi,
Given the current condition of multiple diversions in Hosur/Krishnagiri route and with heavy traffic, nowadays it easily takes additional 30 minutes to 1 hour to reach Krishnagiri itself. Thus i recommend you to stop at Sai Sangeet Thoppur (best choice), or A2B Thoppur ( Good choice) for breakfast, as suggested by arun_joise.

If you need another break later, you can also stop at A2B Rasipuram for rest room/coffee break and then reach Trichy itself for lunch.

-Ravi

A2B rasipuram is a good one for a break both bio and coffee/tea break. Coffee / Tea from A2B is always better

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by arun_josie

Between Krishnagiri - Salem, you have Saisangeet and A2B, both are on the right side though,


There are other options too but I have not stopped at those places.

Originally Posted by ravib

@vnabhi,
Given the current condition of multiple diversions in Hosur/Krishnagiri route and with heavy traffic, nowadays it easily takes additional 30 minutes to 1 hour to reach Krishnagiri itself.

Originally Posted by csateesh

6 am start will help you to avoid traffic near Hosur Border or more precisely the flyover construction near Ashok Leyland factory. Pls. exercise caution once you start the descent towards Soolagiri. The roads are slotted next to the rumble strips which really catches you by surprise and can mess your car

And the bypass from Hosur bypassing K'giri isn't completely ready though GMAPs keeps highlighting that



My suggestion is to stick to NH's instead of interior roads. Traffic could be heavy but is still a better option

Thanks guys, I took the traditional route on NH44 on the onward journey and the NH 844 on the return trip.
Started at 6:15 AM from Carmelaram, and had breakfast at Aasai Aasai Ananda Bhawan on Salem outskirts, which I reached around 8:50 AM. Resumed after 35 minutes and reached TTDC Tricy at around 12:15 PM. Great roads all the way, especially from Namakkal to Thottiyam. From there onwards to Trichy via Musiri was decent, but mostly undivided. Lots of barriers on the way, where one needs to stop for opposite direction vehicles to pass through the barriers.

We were pretty impressed with the neat and clean roads in Trichy--this was our maiden visit. We even took the car from TTDC Trichy to the Srirangam temple and found parking easily beside the wall of the temple on the eastern entry point. We could complete free darshan in 30 minutes--perhaps we were lucky as it was not in peak season, and our entry was at around 2:45 PM. We also drove by Our Lady of Lordes Church just to view it from the car, as it was tough to stop in evening traffic.

Drove to Yercaud on Tuesday, and had a bit of a rough time passing through crowded Salem around 1 PM. Returned from Yercaud to Carmelaram yesterday via the NH 844 from Dharmapuri to Hosur. Took me 4 hours 10 minutes door to door, with only one stop for a bio-break. I think this route is good for returning to Bangalore, if one passes Rayakottai around noon. However there are some confusing diversions, where one needs to seek guidance from passers by in order to go in the correct direction.

[vigsom]

Originally Posted by ampere

But one thing I noticed is toll gate to Musiri is quite a twisty with lots of truck in and against you. From Musiri onwards it's easy to drive. Given an option I would still prefer Thuraiyur option. The Senthamangalam-Alanganatham bund section is also fully done. Plus the added bonus bypass Namakkal town.

I would anyway prefer the option. Much nicer and cleaner and less traffic as well

Originally Posted by csateesh

Namakkal - Trichy : What was a 2hr 15min during the gravel laden highway is now 1hr 15min with max speed of 85kmph.I took at Bridge to join the Karur Highway instead of continuing on the same road

Originally Posted by vigsom

1. Trichy to Musiri

* Travel time 01 hr approx
* max speed 65kmph
* winding roads but the road surfacing has become better

2. Musiri Periyar Bridge to Thottiyam

* excellent wide medianless road till approx 30km short of Namakkal - this road would resemble the road surface of the Trichy Karur highway for the most part
* easy 80-90kmph
* little to no speed breakers

3. Thottiyam to Namakkal

* as good as a National Highway - excellent 4 lane road all the way barring 2 or 3 diversions where the road paving on one side is undergoing finishing touches
* can easily do 100kmph on this sector
* a Toll Plaza will open up at Marachipatti approx 25km short of Namakkal. Just FYI

Net result - easy reduction of at least 15 mins travel time between Trichy and Namakkal. Some pics of the 4 lane section are here for your viewing.

Valayapatti - I expect the S- road here to be declared an accident prone zone and some barriers to come up very soon
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Barriers appear about 4km from Namakkal Town Centre
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Did the Namakkal - Thottiyam - Musiri - Trichy sector by car first time after the road "upgrade". Have done this by bus (EV /AC Sleeper) several times.

My experience sumamrised as follows, and in line with my earlier post (quoted above)

1. Namakkal to Thottiyam - excellent and covered in a mere 25 mins; in fact the drive was much better than on any NH, but i found the surface getting a little wavy, maybe due to loaded trucks compacting the gravel. As expected, barriers have appeared in Valayapatti.

It took 1hr15 to cover the rest of the sector to Trichy. So, net benefit of approx 20 mins. That's all.

2. Musiri to Tollgate No.1 - road surface is beautiful, super green all around, but just not recommended for the painful and rather dangerous drive. Buses overtaking at curves, slow moving trucks, winding roads making overtaking risky, and speedbreakers appearing just after bends - not worth the headache. Kannanur - T Pettai to Budhansanthai is much better, as approved by @ampere, @csateesh, @JacksonStorm

Originally Posted by JacksonStorm

Namakkal-Thottiyam Stretch had lots of trees on both sides when it was two lanes. I saw some images from your post. They put some saplings on both sides of a 4-lane road. I am not sure how long it will take for it to grow. Our next generation will never see the tamarind trees on the road.

But still, the Namakkal-Thuriyur (Route No. 4) stretch is still good until you are not in a rush! It has good scenery, and it will beat the sun because this road has lots of trees on both sides.

The super green road from Musiri to Tollgate No.1 was the only saving grace.





Update Dec-2024

While driving back from Trichy to Bengaluru, I decided to try out the reliable and peaceful Route 4.1 (Bangalore to Trichy : Route Queries) described here (Bangalore to Trichy : Route Queries). The route didn't disappoint. Despite the Namakkal - Thottiyam road upgrade, Route 4.1 continues to be a more peaceful road to drive on, but will take an additional 15 minutes or so to hit the Budansanthai exit onto the National Highway to Salem

[csateesh]

Dear BHPians

I have a query on BLR Trichy

GMAPS is highlighting the route via Rayakottai for Trichy

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mDPwXV9PYyHEm2oP9

Is the route via Rayakottai and Palacode completed ?

Any insights from the frequent travelers will really be appreciated

[ravib]

Originally Posted by csateesh

Dear BHPians

I have a query on BLR Trichy

GMAPS is highlighting the route via Rayakottai for Trichy

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mDPwXV9PYyHEm2oP9

Is the route via Rayakottai and Palacode completed ?

Any insights from the frequent travelers will really be appreciated

Yes, you can take the Rayakottai-Palacode route strictly in day light only and NOT in dark.

Rayakottai bypass is not ready, so you have to enter the small town and go via Bus stand and join back to NH844 but otherwise, the route is almost ready and doable. Control the speed to 100 kmph or less and don't over speed even though the road is empty.

-Ravi

[csateesh]

Originally Posted by ravib

Yes, you can take the Rayakottai-Palacode route strictly in day light only and NOT in dark.
..
Control the speed to 100 kmph or less and don't over speed even though the road is empty.

-Ravi

Thanks for the tip - Followed your instructions to the T and did use it on my return and could cover the distance from Dharmapuri to Hosur (Attibele) in around 2 hrs which was much much better that my onward journey.

For the benefit of others the journey was mostly event free with the odd diversions.