[deehunk]

Originally Posted by BrokenHW

Thank you for the reply, I will probably take the Hospet route. Will update the road conditions in this thread after the trip.

Please do not take this route, better to drive via Bijapur.

[Awaz]

Originally Posted by W@SIM

yes definitely, alternately you can go via kurnool raichur or Mahabubnagar Sedam

Please avoid Mahabubnagar Sedam route unless you've read my experience here (Bangalore to Gulbarga : Route Queries) or you have latest updates on the road condition between the 2 towns

You may probably try Blr-Shadnagar-Pargi-Sedam instead. The best option currently is Blr-Chitradurga-Bijapur Outer-Gulbarga, the next one is Blr-Kurnool-Gadwal-Raichur-Shahabad-Glb in terms of overall tarmac quality

[BrokenHW]

Originally Posted by BrokenHW

Please suggest, have some travel plans coming up in few weeks

Traveled to Gulbarga last week and the route taken was
Bangalore >> Chitradurga >> Hospet >>Almatti >> Bijapur >> Devarhippargi >> Sindagi >>Jevargi >> Gulbarga.

Excellent roads throughout. Only issue in the 4 lane highway between Hospet and Bijapur is that locals come from the opposite side on bikes / Tractors and bullock carts, we need to be careful about that.

The Return journey was also traveled by the same route

The total distance is more by about 40 to 50 Kms but roads are really good

[condor]

Originally Posted by BrokenHW

Traveled to Gulbarga last week and the route taken was
Bangalore >> Chitradurga >> Hospet >>Almatti >> Bijapur >> Devarhippargi >> Sindagi >>Jevargi >> Gulbarga.

G-maps suggests to skip Bijapur and instead take Hungund-Devarahippargi. Any reason not to take this ?

[BrokenHW]

@Condor : I had to pick up and drop my relative from Bijapur>> Gulbarga>>Bijapur

[SHIVRAJ PATIL]

We always take the route via NH 44 (B'lore - Hyd) because:
1) Less traffic congestion unlike Tumkur route.
2) Overall good road unlike very bad section around Siruguppa.
3) Takes lesser time. The Siruguppa route feels forever to reach.

Route will be Bengaluru-Anantpur-Gooty(NH44)-Yemmiganur-Mantralayam-Raichur-Yadagir-Gulbarga.

PS : We keep traveling every fortnight.

[insaneani]

Originally Posted by condor

G-maps suggests to skip Bijapur and instead take Hungund-Devarahippargi. Any reason not to take this ?

It is best to ignore Gmaps and avoid Devarahippargi as the roads are horrible even though it is SH. Bijapur bypass is slightly longer but a better experience.

[condor]

Originally Posted by insaneani

It is best to ignore Gmaps and avoid Devarahippargi as the roads are horrible even though it is SH. Bijapur bypass is slightly longer but a better experience.

Many times yes, but I do have cousins who travel in the region. Hence, I also get inputs that are from known people

[JoelDmello]

Hello Friends, i am travelling on 25th to Yadgir from Bangalore. This is my first time via car. Please suggest best route to reach my destination. I have small kids and older parents with me. So a bit concerned. Appreciate your help. Thanks

[JoelDmello]

Originally Posted by SHIVRAJ PATIL

We always take the route via NH 44 (B'lore - Hyd) because:
1) Less traffic congestion unlike Tumkur route.
2) Overall good road unlike very bad section around Siruguppa.
3) Takes lesser time. The Siruguppa route feels forever to reach.

Route will be Bengaluru-Anantpur-Gooty(NH44)-Yemmiganur-Mantralayam-Raichur-Yadagir-Gulbarga.

PS : We keep traveling every fortnight.

Hello Shivaraj, have you travelled recently this route? How is the road condition now? Thanks

[SHIVRAJ PATIL]

Yes, I have been on this route last week. The road condition is good. No problem at all.
Thanks

[maheshsm12]

Originally Posted by SHIVRAJ PATIL

Yes, I have been on this route last week. The road condition is good. No problem at all.
Thanks

How about the route BLR-Kurnool-Kothakota-Sedam-Kalaburagi? Longer distance but approximately same time as the one you suggested. Road till Kothakota is good (as travel to HYD regularly), not sure of the latter part though.

[SHIVRAJ PATIL]

No idea about the road conditions but it will take at least an hour more by this route.

[KageSama]

Originally Posted by SHIVRAJ PATIL

We always take the route via NH 44 (B'lore - Hyd) because:
1) Less traffic congestion unlike Tumkur route.
2) Overall good road unlike very bad section around Siruguppa.
3) Takes lesser time. The Siruguppa route feels forever to reach.

Route will be Bengaluru-Anantpur-Gooty(NH44)-Yemmiganur-Mantralayam-Raichur-Yadagir-Gulbarga.

PS : We keep traveling every fortnight.

Hello,

Do you still recommend/take this route?

[KageSama]

Hello Guys,

I'm travelling to Kalaburagi soon. There are two routes which seem to be suggested:

1. Bengaluru-Anantpur-Gooty(NH44)-Yemmiganur-Mantralayam-Raichur-Yadagir-Gulbarga.

video

Till Mantralaya

2. Bangalore >> Chitradurga >> Hospet >>Almatti >> Bijapur >> Devarhippargi >> Sindagi >>Jevargi >> Gulbarga.

OR Hungud >> Devarhippargi

Video

video 2 of a bus journey but you get the ideal of the route

Has anyone travelled BLR>KLBG recently? Which route did you take? Where did you stop for breakfast/lunch/dinner?