[deepak_misra]

Originally Posted by rjalihal

Hi there,


If you (or anyone else) can tell me the precise point where to take the left to hit the Kalhatty hairpin bend road, I would be ever grateful.

Cheers!
Rohan

The old bridge is a heritage one from many years back. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...le65840261.ece has the details.
If you are a fan of Kenneth Anderson, one of the stories of an elephant was based on this location,

There is a left road just before the bridge (with the safari office on the right) which goes towards the forest department bungalows. YOu need to take this road for about 200 mts and will see a culvert at the right which takes you to Masinagudi. I am not sure what happens when it rains and the Moyar is in spate. It seems to be the culvert would be submerged but I am not sure. Right now it should be okay

[jaaz]

Originally Posted by rjalihal

Hi there,

junction where the left to Kalhatty was dug up and blocked.

It's just 50 metres before the junction, you've mentioned. You can also take a U turn.

The Old bridge is closed and the new route has a culvert. We should watch out for water overflowing after the beginning of the monsoon.

[Krish_Diesel]

Originally Posted by rjalihal

Hi there,

Could you tell me where you take the left (after entering TN and post the check post) to hit the Masinagudi/Kalhatty Road? I was told that there is a left, but ended up at a junction where the left to Kalhatty was dug up and blocked. I had no choice but to continue towards Gudalur (via the right).

If you (or anyone else) can tell me the precise point where to take the left to hit the Kalhatty hairpin bend road, I would be ever grateful.

Cheers!
Rohan

Once you enter TN, you will reach the Mudumalai safari point on the right. Just opposite to it (Just before the old bridge road where Jeeps are parked) you will find a road leading to Safari Parking and you can see many cars and mini buses parked. Take that route and it will connect you to the Masinagudi route.

[sairamboko]

Hi All - i would be heading to Ooty tomorrow morning. Will be going via Mysore- Bandipur- Masinagudi route. Q question, can i return back via the same route to Hosur? I remember the TN traffic police didnt allow vehicles from Ooty towards Masinagudi last year. Is it the same? Also any suggestions on the Mysore highway for a good Veg restaurant.

[narayans80]

Originally Posted by sairamboko

Hi All - i would be heading to Ooty tomorrow morning. Will be going via Mysore- Bandipur- Masinagudi route. Q question, can i return back via the same route to Hosur? I remember the TN traffic police didnt allow vehicles from Ooty towards Masinagudi last year. Is it the same?

You cannot return via Kalhatty unless you are a TN-43. You have to return through Gudalur.

This is peak summer holidays, even Conoor and Kotagiri are operated as one way.

[sairamboko]

Originally Posted by narayans80

You cannot return via Kalhatty unless you are a TN-43. You have to return through Gudalur.

This is peak summer holidays, even Conoor and Kotagiri are operated as one way.

Thanks a lot for the quick reply! Is there any other alternate routes for Ooty to Hosur? I don't want to drive in the boring Coimbatore - BLR highway.

[narayans80]

Originally Posted by sairamboko

Thanks a lot for the quick reply! Is there any other alternate routes for Ooty to Hosur? I don't want to drive in the boring Coimbatore - BLR highway.

Hosur-Rayakottai-Palacode-Pennagaram-Mecheri-Mettur-Ammapettai-Anthiyur-Sathy-Annur?

Annur-Mettupalayam is unavoidable.

I think Ooty-Mettupalayam down traffic is through Kotagiri and up traffic through Conoor.

[bejoy]

Originally Posted by narayans80

Hosur-Rayakottai-Palacode-Pennagaram-Mecheri-Mettur-Ammapettai-Anthiyur-Sathy-Annur?

Annur-Mettupalayam is unavoidable.

I think Ooty-Mettupalayam down traffic is through Kotagiri and up traffic through Conoor.

Note that the Hosur-Rayakottai-Palacode stretch is being 4-Laned and will be a pain to drive if there is traffic.

[sairamboko]

Originally Posted by narayans80

Hosur-Rayakottai-Palacode-Pennagaram-Mecheri-Mettur-Ammapettai-Anthiyur-Sathy-Annur?

Annur-Mettupalayam is unavoidable.

I think Ooty-Mettupalayam down traffic is through Kotagiri and up traffic through Conoor.

Thanks a lot for the reply! I took the Ooty-Gudalur-Mudumalai-Bandipur-Mysore-Ecity- Hosur route. Was a smooth journey. No issues anywhere.

[gadadhar]

Planning Ooty on coming weekend which is long weekend for Vinayaka chaturthi.

Plan is to take the Masinagudi route while going. We plan to return on Tuesday, and is looking for alternate options if the Gudallur route gets too busy.

Considering we will be staying near the Good Shepherd school, please suggest if which of the following make sense to take

1. Mettupalyam -> Chamrajnagar -> Kanakpura -> JP Nagar (I stay near Kanakpura road )

2. Annur -> Selam --> Hosur --> JP Nagar

3. Gudallur --> Bandipur --> Mysore --> JP Nagar

Most of the people I guess will be returning on Monday, and it may be fine to stick to the shortest and fastest route through Gudallur...

Please share your thoughts and experience

[GTE]

The other route via Avinashi is longer but probably takes about the same time. Two negatives I found was the ghat at some places is so narrow that there's no place for a car and bus to pass each other. The other is the highway has umpteen breaks in the middle which is very frustrating.

[TheHkrish]

Team,

Just planning a short trip via

Bangalore --> Mysore --> Bandipur --> Mudumalai --> Ooty via ( Masinagudi) --> Coonoor --> Coimbatore --> Cochin ( its essentially a 4 day trip).

Wanted to know 36 hairpin Masinagudi route is it in good condition ? or is there any change to this route. (Driving a Ciaz, hence worried about the ground clearance.

I have done this may be like 7 Years before, hence just wanted to plan correctly before traveling with kids. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[Kosfactor]

Originally Posted by TheHkrish

Team,

Just planning a short trip via

Bangalore --> Mysore --> Bandipur --> Mudumalai --> Ooty via ( Masinagudi) --> Coonoor --> Coimbatore --> Cochin ( its essentially a 4 day trip).

Wanted to know 36 hairpin Masinagudi route is it in good condition ? or is there any change to this route. (Driving a Ciaz, hence worried about the ground clearance.

I have done this may be like 7 Years before, hence just wanted to plan correctly before traveling with kids. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Smooth sailing throughout, no problems. As usual make sure to enter and exit forest gates during clear day light. Care to be taken before getting off the road to give way in Sigur ghat, the usual speed bumps. KL roads are beautiful too, there will be some traffic but it is manageable.

Enjoy the drive.

[TheHkrish]

Originally Posted by Kosfactor

Smooth sailing throughout, no problems. As usual make sure to enter and exit forest gates during clear day light. Care to be taken before getting off the road to give way in Sigur ghat, the usual speed bumps. KL roads are beautiful too, there will be some traffic but it is manageable.

Enjoy the drive.

Thanks Kosfactor , much appreciated.

[shankar.balan]

Wondering in view of the KA Bandh and the reasons therefor, how the Bangalore Mysore Ooty stretch and back, will be tomorrow till the upcoming long weekend gets over.