Monsoons - Road Condition Update

hvkumar · 23rd June 2010, 22:06

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Originally Posted by FourWheelDrift

Thanks for your reply, hvkumar.

With an early start from Udaipur, is it possible to make Sri Ganganagar in Punjab by late afternoon / early evening ?

You can assume that we will have a vehicle capable of cruising at 120-130 all day, road / traffic conditions permitting.

Cheers,

FourWheelDrift

Going to be tough, but possible. I have done Amritsar-Sriganganagar-Pokhran in 1 day, which tantamounts to almost the same distance.

BTW, Sriganganagar is in RJ, on the border

FourWheelDrift · 24th June 2010, 22:19

Thanks again, hvkumar.

Would you be able to say if a decent hotel is available in Sri Ganganagar for a night halt ? If you know of one, could you please suggest ?

Cheers,

FourWheelDrift

hvkumar · 24th June 2010, 22:26

I have never stayed in Sriganganagar, no idea about hotels there. Unfortunately, RTDC also does not have any hotel there.

hvkumar · 28th June 2010, 07:31

Floods in Goa region.

ampere reports that the NH17 near Kali Bridge, Karawr/Sadashivgarh is affected by landslides.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1956352-post1134.html

Goa newspapers report that many parts of South Goa and Panaji city are submerged under flood waters.

hvkumar · 7th July 2010, 08:59

The Kharar-Banur road (Chandigarh bypass, from NH1 to NH21), which was recently widened, is badly affected by rains and floods.

The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Punjab

hvkumar · 7th July 2010, 09:02

NH21 (Delhi/Chandigarh-Manali) road is affected due to flooding between Chandigarh-Kharar-Khurali-Ropar-Kiratpur.

The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Punjab

ampere · 7th July 2010, 09:03

Yes even I saw in the news. Manali is flooded and water running over the road. Even tourists are stranded.

Only option: Drive to Leh and come back via Srinagar.

hvkumar · 7th July 2010, 09:15

ampere, here is one more news, the NH21 around Mandi region thanks to water being released in NH21, and the road to Manali was closed yesterday temporarily

Rain disrupts life in Himachal; Beas floods NH 21 | Himachal Live

hvkumar · 7th July 2010, 09:18

Traffic was disrupted between Rampur and Reckong Peo due to a landslide at Choling. Many link roads in the district were also damaged and closed for traffic.

Rain disrupts life in Himachal; Beas floods NH 21 | Himachal Live

lilMonSter · 7th July 2010, 11:57

IS there any alternate route to get to manali from delhi. i was planning to leave on sunday morning, but i'm not sure now if the roads are going to be open or not by then. this is the only time i will be able to get leave so i want to head out to some place..

hvkumar · 7th July 2010, 13:02

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Originally Posted by lilMonSter

IS there any alternate route to get to manali from delhi. i was planning to leave on sunday morning, but i'm not sure now if the roads are going to be open or not by then. this is the only time i will be able to get leave so i want to head out to some place..

No alternative routes. Hopefully, the rains will stabilise in PB/HP region. Roads should be open but expect minor disruptions and delays.

lilMonSter · 7th July 2010, 16:16

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

No alternative routes. Hopefully, the rains will stabilise in PB/HP region. Roads should be open but expect minor disruptions and delays.

Thanks for the info. lets hope the roads get back in action by the weekend. otherwise would have to find a new destination to head to.

hvkumar · 8th July 2010, 08:52

Tribune says:

"Dera Bassi: Residents of Jharmari and Saddopur villages of the area today blocked the Ambala-Chandigarh national highway and demanded proper disposal of rain water. Traffic jam caused chaos and continued for nearly an hour. Commuters faced a harrowing time. The residents said water logging was due to absence of proper drainage system. They stated that due to the improper handling of the situation, farmers and businessmen had to face a huge financial loss."

anupmathur · 8th July 2010, 11:24

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

No alternative routes. ...

HVK, how about this?
Alternative route from Delhi to Manali:
Delhi, Meerut, Roorkee, Dehradun, Poanta Sahib, Nahan, Solan, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu, Manali.
More adventurous to do Solan, Shimla, Narkanda, Ani, Jalori Pass, Aut, Kullu, Manali.

tsk1979 · 8th July 2010, 11:28

The blockage is after Mandi, and then after Kullu.
I am not sure if both left bank and right bank are blocked.
If Mandi is blocked, then a very long windied route will be through Jalori Pass, Aut, Kullu Manali.

24th June 2010, 22:19	#152
FourWheelDrift BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai/PNW Posts: 630 Thanked: 555 Times	Thanks again, hvkumar. Would you be able to say if a decent hotel is available in Sri Ganganagar for a night halt ? If you know of one, could you please suggest ? Cheers, FourWheelDrift
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24th June 2010, 22:26	#153
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	I have never stayed in Sriganganagar, no idea about hotels there. Unfortunately, RTDC also does not have any hotel there.
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28th June 2010, 07:31	#154
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Floods in Goa region. ampere reports that the NH17 near Kali Bridge, Karawr/Sadashivgarh is affected by landslides. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1956352-post1134.html Goa newspapers report that many parts of South Goa and Panaji city are submerged under flood waters.
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7th July 2010, 08:59	#155
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	The Kharar-Banur road (Chandigarh bypass, from NH1 to NH21), which was recently widened, is badly affected by rains and floods. The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Punjab
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7th July 2010, 09:02	#156
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	NH21 (Delhi/Chandigarh-Manali) road is affected due to flooding between Chandigarh-Kharar-Khurali-Ropar-Kiratpur. The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Punjab
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7th July 2010, 09:03	#157
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,956 Thanked: 12,946 Times View My Garage	Yes even I saw in the news. Manali is flooded and water running over the road. Even tourists are stranded. Only option: Drive to Leh and come back via Srinagar.
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7th July 2010, 09:15	#158
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	ampere, here is one more news, the NH21 around Mandi region thanks to water being released in NH21, and the road to Manali was closed yesterday temporarily Rain disrupts life in Himachal; Beas floods NH 21 \| Himachal Live
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7th July 2010, 09:18	#159
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Traffic was disrupted between Rampur and Reckong Peo due to a landslide at Choling. Many link roads in the district were also damaged and closed for traffic. Rain disrupts life in Himachal; Beas floods NH 21 \| Himachal Live
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7th July 2010, 11:57	#160
lilMonSter BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New delhi Posts: 190 Thanked: 33 Times	IS there any alternate route to get to manali from delhi. i was planning to leave on sunday morning, but i'm not sure now if the roads are going to be open or not by then. this is the only time i will be able to get leave so i want to head out to some place..
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8th July 2010, 08:52	#163
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Tribune says: "Dera Bassi: Residents of Jharmari and Saddopur villages of the area today blocked the Ambala-Chandigarh national highway and demanded proper disposal of rain water. Traffic jam caused chaos and continued for nearly an hour. Commuters faced a harrowing time. The residents said water logging was due to absence of proper drainage system. They stated that due to the improper handling of the situation, farmers and businessmen had to face a huge financial loss."
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8th July 2010, 11:28	#165
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,826 Times View My Garage	The blockage is after Mandi, and then after Kullu. I am not sure if both left bank and right bank are blocked. If Mandi is blocked, then a very long windied route will be through Jalori Pass, Aut, Kullu Manali.
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