Bangalore - Kodaikanal - Munnar : Route Queries

eclectix 1st · 9th April 2008, 14:03

I'm planning to do this trip next weekend-18-19-20 (which is loooong).

I want to know the present motoring conditions from any tbhpians who've done this route in the immediate past.

Intended Route -

Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Salem - Karur -Dindigul - Kodai

Kodai - Munnar

cheers
cheers:

ganeshtp · 9th April 2008, 14:10

The route mentioned is excellent. Some road work (4 lane) work going on in some patches. But still the existing road is in excellent condition.
I have travelled to munnar 10 days b4 in the same route

hvkumar · 9th April 2008, 14:19

Better to take the following route:
Bangalore-Dharmapuri-Toppur-Bhavani-Perunthurai-Chennimalai-Gangeyam-Dharapuram-Palani-Kodai

HappyWheels · 9th April 2008, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Better to take the following route:
Bangalore-Dharmapuri-Toppur-Bhavani-Perunthurai-Chennimalai-Gangeyam-Dharapuram-Palani-Kodai

The 'Great One' has spoken!

Here you go Eclectic, the best option and with the best scenary! :-)

akroy · 9th April 2008, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Better to take the following route:
Bangalore-Dharmapuri-Toppur-Bhavani-Perunthurai-Chennimalai-Gangeyam-Dharapuram-Palani-Kodai

This is the route to take for scenic beauty. Road conditions are excellent too.

Abhi

csentil · 9th April 2008, 14:49

If you want to cut short some more time and have a better scenery, you could take Bangalore - Hosur (take right towards Rayakottai) - Rayakottai - Palacode bypass - Dharmapur bypass - Thoppur - Mechari - Mettur bypass - Bhavani - Perunthurai ........

You would miss the GQ for a distance of 45 kms from Hosur - Krishnagiri and save 25 odd kms. You would also not have to deal with the 4 laning from Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri and also driving through Dharmapuri which can take quite sometime in peak hours.

pypkmsrikanth · 9th April 2008, 15:08

The stretch between Salem & Namakkal is bad, so please do not go by that route (I had travelled this stretch a couple of weeks back and it took me almost 3 hours to cover Salem - Karur). I suggest you go ahead with the route mentioned by "The Great One" its far better and less strenous, and should save you time as well.

Cheers

Srikanth

eclectix 1st · 9th April 2008, 17:44

Thanks guys.

I guess I'll have to stick to what hvkumar suggested.

I was wondering about the state of roads? after the last bout of rains?

also most importantly which palce would you suggest for stay in kodai & munnar?
we are four guys who wanna have a blast of time. All of us are strictly carnivorous & like it spicy.

any recommendations for stay & food?
cheers:

sanjaykk · 9th April 2008, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Better to take the following route:
Bangalore-Dharmapuri-Toppur-Bhavani-Perunthurai-Chennimalai-Gangeyam-Dharapuram-Palani-Kodai

What is the total distance on this route?
I've driven till Perundurai which I guess is ~300kms.
How long more till Kodai?

akroy · 9th April 2008, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjaykk

How long more till Kodai?

Another 150 odd kms. Dont have the map at the moment to give the exact distance.

Abhi

hvkumar · 9th April 2008, 20:39

Bangalore-Dharmapuri 150 kms-Toppur 26 (turn off NH7, right)-Mettur 35-Bhavani 47 (Join NH47, turn right towards Coimbatore)-Perunthurai 25 (turn off NH47, straight, right goes to Coimbatore, left to Erode)-Chennimalai 12-Gangeyam 21 (join Coimbatore-Trichy road, bisect and take Dharapuram road)-Dharapuram 36 (bypass town,go straight, left goes to Udumalaipet)-Palani 38-Kodai 65,
totalling to 455 kms

so says "unGreat one"!!!

hvkumar · 9th April 2008, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by akroy

Another 150 odd kms. Dont have the map at the moment to give the exact distance.

Abhi

Perfect call, Abhi! 150 kms, it is

HappyWheels · 9th April 2008, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Bangalore-Dharmapuri 150 kms-Toppur 26 (turn off NH7, right)-Mettur 35-Bhavani 47 (Join NH47, turn right towards Coimbatore)-Perunthurai 25 (turn off NH47, straight, right goes to Coimbatore, left to Erode)-Chennimalai 12-Gangeyam 21 (join Coimbatore-Trichy road, bisect and take Dharapuram road)-Dharapuram 36 (bypass town,go straight, left goes to Udumalaipet)-Palani 38-Kodai 65,
totalling to 455 kms

Does anyone else want to do any more test of HVKumar's 'MapAllIndia' brain?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

...so says "unGreat one"!!!

hvkumar · 9th April 2008, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Dharapuram 36 (bypass town,go straight, left goes to Udumalaipet)-Palani 38-Kodai 65,
totalling to 455 kms

!!!

Sorry for typo - at Dharapuram, right goes to Udumalai

eclectix 1st · 10th April 2008, 09:47

Guys, any recomendations for stay in Kodai?
My (& our family's) last visit was 25yrs ago when I was a kid, any advice would be welcome.
Its 4 guys, One red hot hatch & hi spirits.
cheers:

9th April 2008, 14:03	#1
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Bangalore - Kodaikanal - Munnar : Route Queries I'm planning to do this trip next weekend-18-19-20 (which is loooong). I want to know the present motoring conditions from any tbhpians who've done this route in the immediate past. Intended Route - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Salem - Karur -Dindigul - Kodai Kodai - Munnar cheers cheers:
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9th April 2008, 14:10	#2
ganeshtp Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: Once	The route mentioned is excellent. Some road work (4 lane) work going on in some patches. But still the existing road is in excellent condition. I have travelled to munnar 10 days b4 in the same route
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9th April 2008, 14:19	#3
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Better to take the following route: Bangalore-Dharmapuri-Toppur-Bhavani-Perunthurai-Chennimalai-Gangeyam-Dharapuram-Palani-Kodai
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9th April 2008, 14:49	#6
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	If you want to cut short some more time and have a better scenery, you could take Bangalore - Hosur (take right towards Rayakottai) - Rayakottai - Palacode bypass - Dharmapur bypass - Thoppur - Mechari - Mettur bypass - Bhavani - Perunthurai ........ You would miss the GQ for a distance of 45 kms from Hosur - Krishnagiri and save 25 odd kms. You would also not have to deal with the 4 laning from Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri and also driving through Dharmapuri which can take quite sometime in peak hours.
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9th April 2008, 15:08	#7
pypkmsrikanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,124 Thanked: 283 Times View My Garage	The stretch between Salem & Namakkal is bad, so please do not go by that route (I had travelled this stretch a couple of weeks back and it took me almost 3 hours to cover Salem - Karur). I suggest you go ahead with the route mentioned by "The Great One" its far better and less strenous, and should save you time as well. Cheers Srikanth
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9th April 2008, 17:44	#8
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys. I guess I'll have to stick to what hvkumar suggested. I was wondering about the state of roads? after the last bout of rains? also most importantly which palce would you suggest for stay in kodai & munnar? we are four guys who wanna have a blast of time. All of us are strictly carnivorous & like it spicy. any recommendations for stay & food? cheers:
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9th April 2008, 20:39	#11
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Bangalore-Dharmapuri 150 kms-Toppur 26 (turn off NH7, right)-Mettur 35-Bhavani 47 (Join NH47, turn right towards Coimbatore)-Perunthurai 25 (turn off NH47, straight, right goes to Coimbatore, left to Erode)-Chennimalai 12-Gangeyam 21 (join Coimbatore-Trichy road, bisect and take Dharapuram road)-Dharapuram 36 (bypass town,go straight, left goes to Udumalaipet)-Palani 38-Kodai 65, totalling to 455 kms so says "unGreat one"!!!
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10th April 2008, 09:47	#15
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Guys, any recomendations for stay in Kodai? My (& our family's) last visit was 25yrs ago when I was a kid, any advice would be welcome. Its 4 guys, One red hot hatch & hi spirits. cheers:
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