Originally Posted by AltoLXI (Post 3085363)

The onward route would have been 531 kms, if not for the closed "highway" after Pooppara. I had to take Adimali route to reach Munnar.

Originally Posted by bijuks (Post 3099792)

Can someone confirm whether this section of NH49 - "Poopara - Munnar" is open for traffic now?

Also, the updates on road conditions between Dindigul and Theni would be helpful. Is there any road work going on?

Originally Posted by MaverikMahesh (Post 3099264)

Fellow Team BHPians, i am planning to travel to Club Mahindra, Munnar from Bangalore. From the previous posts, it appears that the best route for me would be Salem - Dindigul - Theni - Poopara - Suryanelli- CM resort. Am i correct in my deduction? Also are there any restrictions on carrying anything into TN and KL? I remember reading that at check posts, there were searches conducted inside the vehicles? Not sure for what? Is it that one is not supposed to carry Liquor etc?

As i plan to leave at 5 from JP Nagar, i would like to know if there are any decent places for Lunch around 12:30 to 1:30 with clean washrooms? Will be traveling with Wife and two kids.

Any help will be highly appreciated.

Originally Posted by Shiv_1984 (Post 3099876)

Don't deviate anywhere. Just take the Theni route and get into chinnakanal. CM is in Chinnakanal area only. Suryaneli would be a detour for you. if you leave at 5:00 you should be able to reach Salem by 8:00 approx and by 12:30 you should be somewhere around Theni, hardly any decent places to hop after Salem. So plan accordingly.


Thanks!

Originally Posted by MaverikMahesh (Post 3099904)

Thanks Shiv,

It would be prudent to stop at Salem for breakfast. Are there any recommendations for a breakfast joint in Salem (without any detour into the city) - on the highway. I would prefer a joint on the highway outside the city limits. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Shiv_1984 (Post 3101096)

Well, I didnt have breakfast outside, got some sandwiches packed from home and had it when we reached Salem.

AFA lunch is concerned, do you have a baby with you ? If no, would recommend, skip looking out for a Dhaba enroute and have the lunch at your resort as you should comfortably reach by 2:30 PM with a decent driving speed.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by MaverikMahesh (Post 3101089)

Hi Shyam,

I drive an Innova, so this road that you mention, is it very steep and lot of curves? Will Innova manage the drive comfortably? And also how about the width of the road, is it good for two cars to pass safely? I do not to cause unnecessary anxiety with my wife and kids - thats the reason why i need to be sure. Thanks

Originally Posted by shyamk (Post 3101164)

Innova will do the curves easily. Except for a small portion of the road (around 100mts or so), two vehicles can pass easily.

Shyam

Originally Posted by MaverikMahesh (Post 3101209)

Ok thanks Shyam, we may try this road. When was the last time you used this road? was it recent? HVK was of the opinion that we should go on the highway 49 via poopara rather than this internal route. But if you say that the road condition is good and the scenery is great then we may try this as well

Originally Posted by ampere (Post 3101222)

If your destination is some where in Chinnakanal, then this detour would be good. Else it would be longer. But off course you get to see the water body on the way.

Originally Posted by MaverikMahesh (Post 3101366)

Hi Ampere, My destination is Club Mahindra in Chinnakanal. My only concern was the quality of the road. Will give it a shot.

Originally Posted by ampere (Post 3101480)

Then definitely worth it. Just make sure that you cover this section before the light fades. In dark hours these roads it can get difficult. Any way you would want to take some good snaps of this location. So it would be good if you can reach here by noon (say 3/3:30), so that you get to spend some good time and can make it Club Mahindra before dark.

Originally Posted by MaverikMahesh (Post 3101209)

Ok thanks Shyam, we may try this road. When was the last time you used this road? was it recent? HVK was of the opinion that we should go on the highway 49 via poopara rather than this internal route. But if you say that the road condition is good and the scenery is great then we may try this as well

Originally Posted by MaverikMahesh (Post 3101209)

Ok thanks Shyam, we may try this road. When was the last time you used this road? was it recent? HVK was of the opinion that we should go on the highway 49 via poopara rather than this internal route. But if you say that the road condition is good and the scenery is great then we may try this as well