Bangalore to Dandeli : Route Queries

ampere · 9th August 2013, 10:29

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Originally Posted by SunnyBoi

Got it! Thanks again!

And sorry for the back to back post. In case you miss it, dont panic. Continue further, take the next exit (Alnavar road) towards Dharwad. Get into the town and ask for Haliyal or Dandeli road.

condor · 9th August 2013, 15:26

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mallumowgli

: You come straight on the Hubli-Dharwar bypass, continue and cross over the Dandeli road going underneath the highway and then you find this on your right

It is a mud path, but I've seen vehicles like swift taking this stretch without any problem.

ampere

: - No I think the blue is to be used for both. (Getting in and getting out)

- The bypass is not a 4-lane. Its a normal road.

I think @Ampere is correct.

It's a mud-path, and Dharwad has been seeing a lot of rains. So careful if you want to get off the highway - we dont drive tractors

Even otherwise, be prepared to see it blocked.
For either reason, if you find it blocked, then you would have to go to the next exit (which is probably a right exit only), & go to Alnavar - Haliyal - Dandeli.

SunnyBoi · 9th August 2013, 22:27

So i managed to find the right exit as guided by ampere and mallumowgli. There was some sort of exit as shown by Google maps as in my first screenshot, but it looked achievable only using a proper 4x4. Thanks a billion again!

raihan · 13th August 2013, 10:35

I'm planning to take a driving holiday from B'lore-hassan-udupi-karwar-dandeli return route would be via NH4, could anyone tell me the road conditions along the coastal highway? And is it doable is a hatchback? Also which would be the right place for a stop over? any pointers are appreciated
thx

cool_dube · 17th November 2013, 17:01

How are the route conditions on the Bangalore-Dharwad stretch of NH-4? Is it doable in 6 hours?

Also, is Tadas-Kalghatgi-Haliyal route a viable option to avoid going all the way up to Dharwad?

ampere · 17th November 2013, 17:04

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

How are the route conditions on the Bangalore-Dharwad stretch of NH-4? Is it doable in 6 hours?

Also, is Tadas-Kalghatgi-Haliyal route a viable option to avoid going all the way up to Dharwad?

- Possible (6 to 6.5 hours) with a BF break.
- Don't take Kalghatgi route. I would say Haliyal/Dandeli via the Dharwad bypass is a better option
- In case you miss that mud road exit on the bypass, its a max of 10km detour. Route Link

cool_dube · 1st January 2014, 22:54

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Originally Posted by ampere

In case you miss that mud road exit on the bypass, its a max of 10km detour

Hey Amp - can you please share the coordinates of the mud-road exit on Hubli-Dharwad bypass?

ampere · 1st January 2014, 22:57

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

Hey Amp - can you please share the coordinates of the mud-road exit on Hubli-Dharwad bypass?

Here are the co-ordinates: 15.438706,74.968182

See in Google maps and turn on Satellite view. Normal view won't show it up.

mpksuhas · 2nd January 2014, 10:29

^^ I remember seeing the turn off towards Dandeli marked with proper signage's on my trip to Goa on Hubli bye-pass. Also, there is a small junction ahead of the turn off, you can ask for directions in case you are doubtful.

cool_dube · 2nd January 2014, 12:00

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Originally Posted by ampere

Here are the co-ordinates

Thanks Amp. Is this how I get on to Dandeli road (SH-28)?

ampere · 2nd January 2014, 12:05

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

Thanks Amp. Is this how I get on to Dandeli road (SH-28)?

Yes. Thats the route I meant. I think there is barricade in place such that only small vehicles can go through. Though I am not sure about it.

Suhaas, where is the Dandeli board that you saw? I dont think there is any exit for Dandeli.

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

Oops! Any idea if a Safari can get through?

Also, I see few other probable options to get on to Dandeli road from NH-4, as given below. Anyone tried these?

Sorry I should have clarified. By small vehicles I meant no trucks. Safari should go through I think. One more think you may want to do is when you reach the entrance of the bypass, you can check with the toll booth guy too.

cool_dube · 2nd January 2014, 12:14

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Originally Posted by ampere

Yes. Thats the route I meant. I think there is barricade in place such that only small vehicles can go through. Though I am not sure about it.

Oops! Any idea if a Safari can get through?

Also, I see few other probable options to get on to Dandeli road from NH-4, as given below. Anyone tried these?

cool_dube · 2nd January 2014, 13:32

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Originally Posted by ampere

Yes. Thats the route I meant. I think there is barricade in place such that only small vehicles can go through. Though I am not sure about it.

Also, is this an option?

ampere · 2nd January 2014, 14:20

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

Also, is this an option?

No idea on that. You will need to check it out once there. That "kuchha" road is quite obvious. But you will need to slow down in that location to spot it.

condor · 2nd January 2014, 14:30

@CoolDube, the first option in post #115 here would be the best bet - if it works. There is a barricade there.

The option in the upper part of the pic in #117 was used long long back - possibly when the by-pass itself was being constructed, but I dont remember it being used at all after that. Not even by bullock-carts

If you want to look for options like in #117 & #118, then you can try this point if there is a turn-off:

15.413078,74.977244

but do make sure that you can also get back on to the highway, in case the path further down the road is not passable.

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SunnyBoi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore / B'lore Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 4,119 Times	So i managed to find the right exit as guided by ampere and mallumowgli. There was some sort of exit as shown by Google maps as in my first screenshot, but it looked achievable only using a proper 4x4. Thanks a billion again!
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raihan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: CA/bangalore Posts: 271 Thanked: 112 Times	re: Bangalore to Dandeli : Route Queries I'm planning to take a driving holiday from B'lore-hassan-udupi-karwar-dandeli return route would be via NH4, could anyone tell me the road conditions along the coastal highway? And is it doable is a hatchback? Also which would be the right place for a stop over? any pointers are appreciated thx
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cool_dube Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,649 Thanked: 4,538 Times	re: Bangalore to Dandeli : Route Queries How are the route conditions on the Bangalore-Dharwad stretch of NH-4? Is it doable in 6 hours? Also, is Tadas-Kalghatgi-Haliyal route a viable option to avoid going all the way up to Dharwad?
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mpksuhas Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KA03/KL11 Posts: 3,936 Thanked: 7,342 Times View My Garage	re: Bangalore to Dandeli : Route Queries ^^ I remember seeing the turn off towards Dandeli marked with proper signage's on my trip to Goa on Hubli bye-pass. Also, there is a small junction ahead of the turn off, you can ask for directions in case you are doubtful.
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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,866 Thanked: 16,020 Times View My Garage	re: Bangalore to Dandeli : Route Queries @CoolDube, the first option in post #115 here would be the best bet - if it works. There is a barricade there. The option in the upper part of the pic in #117 was used long long back - possibly when the by-pass itself was being constructed, but I dont remember it being used at all after that. Not even by bullock-carts If you want to look for options like in #117 & #118, then you can try this point if there is a turn-off: 15.413078,74.977244 but do make sure that you can also get back on to the highway, in case the path further down the road is not passable. Last edited by condor : 2nd January 2014 at 14:32.
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