[vijaymishra]

Originally Posted by vijaymishra

I am heading to Gokarna with a night stay at Jog Falls, tomorrow morning. Needless to say I will take Jog falls route. Will reply if there are any new findings.

Very pleasant and scenic drive.
Bangalore-Haveri-Shimoga-Jog.
After Haveri it is single lane without divider with good quality tarmac for most part.

[pravarag]

Bumping an old thread, I'll be travelling this Tuesday to Gokarna from Bangalore with my wife for a short personal trip. After doing some research, I've decided to take the below route since we are also planning to pay a short visit at Jog falls,

Bengaluru -> Arsikere(via NH 75 Mangalore highway) -> Shivamogga -> Jog Falls -> Kumta(Gokarna)

I've travelled till Shravanbelagola last week and the highway was very good but I'm not sure how it gets post that or Hassan. Has anybody else taken this route recently? I can see in recent posts that most recommended route is via Tumkuru but since we have plan to make a quick visit to Jog falls, any suggestions on this route would be appreciated.

Also how much of the ghat section to be covered on this route? My best guess is, it should be pretty much around Shivamogga -> Jog falls -> Kumta but again, since I’m travelling for the first time so not much of an idea.

[SKC-auto]

Originally Posted by pravarag

Bumping an old thread, I'll be travelling this Tuesday to Gokarna from Bangalore with my wife for a short personal trip. After doing some research, I've decided to take the below route since we are also planning to pay a short visit at Jog falls,

Bengaluru -> Arsikere(via NH 75 Mangalore highway) -> Shivamogga -> Jog Falls -> Kumta(Gokarna)

We went in the exact same route 4 years back, I do not make any suggestions on the road conditions but this is such a scenic route you should never miss.

When we went the road conditions were horrible near to Jog falls and from Jog falls to honnavar, partly due to stones laid for new road construction. I hope now the roads will be fine.

We accidentally saw this place on this route when it was raining. With sky full of dark clouds, women crossing the river with burqas, It was like Bombay movie happening live.

Dropped pin
Near SH 144, Saralagi, Karnataka 581384
https://maps.app.goo.gl/imXmpxQKxbNZfquW6

[pravarag]

Originally Posted by SKC-auto

We went in the exact same route 4 years back, I do not make any suggestions on the road conditions but this is such a scenic route you should never miss.

Mangalore highway till Hassan is quite scenic in itself, driving around the jog falls from that route would be a boon to watch then. Plus, the missus will also love it

When we went the road conditions were horrible near to Jog falls and from Jog falls to honnavar, partly due to stones laid for new road construction. I hope now the roads will be fine.

Okay, this is something which I was particularly looking for but at the same time if I check on Google Maps, it still shows this as the fastest route. So, I think the road conditions might be in better shape this time. Anyways we are planning to start quite early in the morning and rest, I'll discover on the road

We accidentally saw this place on this route when it was raining. With sky full of dark clouds, women crossing the river with burqas, It was like Bombay movie happening live.

We would love to see this place though it might not be all same like you mentioned but still a river crossing is delight to watch always. Thanks for sharing this location.

[pravarag]

Originally Posted by pravarag

Mangalore highway till Hassan is quite scenic in itself, driving around the jog falls from that route would be a boon to watch then. Plus, the missus will also love it

So as for update, we just covered the whole route,

Bengaluru -> Arsikere -> Jog Falls -> Kumta (while going)

Kumta -> Sirsi -> Davanagere -> Tumakuru -> Bengaluru (return)

And I must say, the first route is very good and very beautiful. Plus the roads are in good condition except very few rough patches from Arsikere to Shimoga considering that's a state highway. But, while returning we took the route via Sirsi ghat and the roads are in very bad shape. Quite a lot of rough patches especially during the Sirsi ghat and from Sirsi to Davanagere until you hit the NH connecting Tumakuru and Bengaluru.

[ankan.m.blr]

Originally Posted by pravarag

So as for update, we just covered the whole route,

Bengaluru -> Arsikere -> Jog Falls -> Kumta (while going)

Kumta -> Sirsi -> Davanagere -> Tumakuru -> Bengaluru (return)

Which one will be better in terms of road condition? Bangalore- Arasikere - Jog - Honnavara - Kumta OR Bangalore- Chitradurga - Shivamogga - Jog falls - Honnavara - Kumta ? Travellig in a small car with family, so better road conditon is preferred, even if longer.

[pravarag]

Originally Posted by ankan.m.blr

Which one will be better in terms of road condition? Bangalore- Arasikere - Jog - Honnavara - Kumta OR Bangalore- Chitradurga - Shivamogga - Jog falls - Honnavara - Kumta ? Travellig in a small car with family, so better road conditon is preferred, even if longer.

I'll definitely suggest, Bengaluru -> Arasikere -> Jog -> Honnavara via Bhatkal Ghat section -> Kumta, since this is the route we took. There'll be little rough patches between Bengaluru and Arsikere and then in between Arsikere and Jog falls but I guarantee, whatever ghat section you'll encounter on this route, the roads are very good. Plus you'll enjoy the scenic beauty throughout the route as well. I didn't take the Chitradurga route so not aware of it.

[lavish_n]

Update as of October 21, 2020.
Drove to Gokarna via:

Bangalore > Tumakur > Sira > Hiriyur > Hosadurga > Tarikere > Shivamogga > Yadehalli > Sagar > Jog Falls > Honavar > Gokarna

The roads were good. Ghats section roads are tarred and nice.
We started from Bangalore (Kalyan Nagar) at 4:00 am & reached Kudle Beach at 3:00 pm.
We spent 2 hours at Jog falls & numerous stops on the way to take pics.

The return is after 3 days. I will post the update soon.

[kavu75]

Looking to drive to Gokarna this weekend.

Two routes are discussed here -

Bangalore > Tumakuru > Sira > Hiriyur > Hosadurga > Tarikere > Shivamogga > Sagar > Honavar > Gokarna

Bengaluru > Arasikere(via NH 75 Mangalore highway) > Shivamogga > Yadehalli > Sagar > Honavar > Gokarna

Which is the preferred route considering the current road condition?

Heard Sirsi ghat is in bad shape, so not considering option via Sirsi.

Thanks

[ankan.m.blr]

Originally Posted by kavu75

Looking to drive to Gokarna this weekend.

Two routes are discussed here -

Bangalore > Tumakuru > Sira > Hiriyur > Hosadurga > Tarikere > Shivamogga > Sagar > Honavar > Gokarna

Bengaluru > Arasikere(via NH 75 Mangalore highway) > Shivamogga > Yadehalli > Sagar > Honavar > Gokarna

Which is the preferred route considering the current road condition?

Heard Sirsi ghat is in bad shape, so not considering option via Sirsi.

Thanks

Bangalore > Tumakuru > Sira > Hiriyur > Hosadurga > Tarikere > Shivamogga > Sagar > Honavar > Gokarna

Visited last month.
Bangalore- Hiriyur is excellent 6 lane road. Hiriyur - Hosadurga is narrow 2 lane, not much traffic. Road condition is good with occasional potholes. Hosadurga - Tarikere - Shimoga road is regular 2 lane undivided road. There may be local traffic depending on time of the day. Shimoga - Sagar - Honnavar : good road through western ghats. Honnavar - Kumta - Gokarna : excellent 4 lane road with occasional diversions.

[Redline Shooter]

I am planning to ride to Gokarna on the 28th of this month.
Planning to take the following route :

Bangalore > Tumakur > Sira > Hiriyur > Hosadurga > Tarikere > Shivamogga > Yadehalli > Sagar > Jog Falls > Honavar > Gokarna

Any suggestions for locations in and around Gokarna that I can ride to?
Planning to stay for a week there so I guess covering a few extra kilometres wouldn't be a problem.

[ankan.m.blr]

Originally Posted by Redline Shooter

I am planning to ride to Gokarna on the 28th of this month.
Planning to take the following route :

Bangalore > Tumakur > Sira > Hiriyur > Hosadurga > Tarikere > Shivamogga > Yadehalli > Sagar > Jog Falls > Honavar > Gokarna

Any suggestions for locations in and around Gokarna that I can ride to?
Planning to stay for a week there so I guess covering a few extra kilometres wouldn't be a problem.

Try to visit yana caves, mirjan fort

[varunasok]

Originally Posted by Redline Shooter

I am planning to ride to Gokarna on the 28th of this month.
Planning to take the following route :

Bangalore > Tumakur > Sira > Hiriyur > Hosadurga > Tarikere > Shivamogga > Yadehalli > Sagar > Jog Falls > Honavar > Gokarna

Any suggestions for locations in and around Gokarna that I can ride to?
Planning to stay for a week there so I guess covering a few extra kilometres wouldn't be a problem.

Please add Murudeshwar to your list. It is an hour-long journey from Gokarna.

[Redline Shooter]

Originally Posted by varunasok

Please add Murudeshwar to your list. It is an hour-long journey from Gokarna.

Yeah I ended up going there from Gokarna. It was nice

[drhoneycake]

Originally Posted by lavish_n

Update as of October 21, 2020.
Drove to Gokarna via:

Bangalore > Tumakur > Sira > Hiriyur > Hosadurga > Tarikere > Shivamogga > Yadehalli > Sagar > Jog Falls > Honavar > Gokarna

The roads were good. Ghats section roads are tarred and nice.
We started from Bangalore (Kalyan Nagar) at 4:00 am & reached Kudle Beach at 3:00 pm.
We spent 2 hours at Jog falls & numerous stops on the way to take pics.

The return is after 3 days. I will post the update soon.

From Gokarna, you can take the route via Sirsi. This way you can cover Yana caves.

Gokarna - Mirjan - Sirsi - Haveri - Davangere - Bengaluru. This route is the fastest from Gokarna to Bengaluru