![]() | #1981 |
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| ![]() Has anyone traveled on Kolhapur-Gagan Bawda route recently? What is condition of this road post Monsoon? I believe that area received very heavy rains this year. I am traveling tomorrow to Kudal hence need to make choice between Amboli, Ponda and Karul ghat. |
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![]() | #1982 |
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| ![]() Amboli remains the safest bet. Bypass Sawantwadi by taking the right turn over the bridge a few kilometres before getting there, and then the right turn onto Nh17 takes you to Kudal. |
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![]() | #1983 | |
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I'm starting for Goa (Calangute) on Sunday, and still in 2 minds whether to take Amboli or Chorla. Cheers, Vikram | |
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![]() | #1984 |
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| ![]() No, this bypass joins NH17 on the northern side, so it doesn't make sense for southbound traffic to Goa. Amboli route does not have a viable Sawantwadi bypass for Goa. In your case, I suggest Amboli, keeping Chorla in your pocket as an alternative if the roads are bad on the drive out. Last edited by Sawyer : 7th October 2016 at 11:56. |
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![]() | #1985 | |
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If you have to go upto Kudal or even upto Goa, your better bet from speedy travel perspective maybe, Pune-Kolhapur-GaganBawda-Vaibhavwadi-NH17 (smooth 4 laned NH66 now)-Kudal | |
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![]() | #1986 |
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| ![]() Perhaps Gaganbawda to Kudal is better; but certainly this is not the case for Goa. Because all other things being equal, that leaves you longer on the slower nh17 when compared to nh4. |
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![]() | #1987 | |
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I think tomorrow I will stick to Amboli. If I find it bad on return I will take chance with Gagan Bawda. Had it been Goa, no second thoughts for Chorla. As on date that is the best and fastest way to get into Goa. I hope soon the will start NH17 (NH66) widening the way they have done in Zarap-Patradevi section! | |
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That would be my pick out of the options, my observation has been that it has far lesser traffic resulting in a far more pleasant drive. Cheers! SD | |
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I am confused between Mollem, Chorla and Amboli routes when I drive next week to Delhi from Goa. On the way in I took the coastal route from Ganpatiphule and then NH17 in to Goa. | |
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| ![]() All those heading to Goa from Mumbai/Pune, better stick to the routes from Belgaum for good roads. For North Goa --> Belgaum--Chorla ghat--Sanquelim-Bicholim-Assnora-North Goa For South Goa --> Belgaum -- Khanapur -- Ramnagar -- Anmod ghat -- Mollem -- Ponda bypass -- Madgaon/ South Goa For Panjim,Donapaula,Miramar,Old Goa take the Chorla route. |
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After Anmod check post, I turned left to go via the shorter route through Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (extremely scenic). This road joins Anmod to Khanapur directly and saves almost 20 kms over the Anmod - Ramnagar - Khanapur route. It is a single lane narrow road, but in decent shape and open only from 6 AM - 6 PM. Cheers, Vikram Last edited by comfortablynumb : 14th October 2016 at 13:01. | |
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![]() | #1992 |
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| ![]() Quick update on the Pune - Goa route (08th /11th October) went via Belgaum - Chorla route both ways, road is absolutely amazing. Its butter smooth to be precise. Pune - Satara diversions are a nuisance but the surface is ok. |
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![]() | #1993 |
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| ![]() What's with these people hanging out outside toll booths asking someone for a drop in lieu of free toll? I warned two if them of complaining. In other news, anmod ghat road in KA section is already breaking apart though it was tarred just few months back. |
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I suggest you should refuse if not comfortable, but please appreciate the location and timing of their work practically forces them to beg for a ride. And they never ever stop a family in a car, always a single or two males. | |
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