[TrailJunkie]

Hello BHPians,

I am planning to travel to Noida from Mumbai with my wife and 8 yr old son during the last week of August 2022. I would greatly appreciate input and advise from recent travellers on this route.

This is the route iam planning to take:

Mumbai - Bharuch - Vadodara - Halol - Godhra - Modasa - Nathwara - Beawar - Ajmer - Kotputli - Jaipur - Delhi - Noida

I am thinking of leaving between 5-6 am from Mumbai (Andheri W) to reach Udaipur by 9-10pm


Also how is the MP route via Indore and Gwailor - is it safe enough?
If anyone has recently taken this route, please advise on road conditions or any alternative routes.

Thanks

[ts75]

Originally Posted by TrailJunkie

This is the route iam planning to take:

Mumbai - Bharuch - Vadodara - Halol - Godhra - Modasa - Nathwara - Beawar - Ajmer - Kotputli - Jaipur - Delhi - Noida

I am thinking of leaving between 5-6 am from Mumbai (Andheri W) to reach Udaipur by 9-10pm

Also how is the MP route via Indore and Gwailor - is it safe enough?

Thanks

You can read about my trip in https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route...ml#post5300588 (Rajasthan Road Trip : Queries). That was undertaken in April 2022. Many other forum members have also commented on feasibility of Mumbai - Udaipur on a single day. It is comfortably doable and much before the timelines set by you.

As regards via Gwalior, I can only advise till Guna / Jhansi. Please see my comments in https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route...ml#post5313554 (Lucknow to Mumbai : Route Queries).

Considering the safety aspect, I would prefer the Udaipur route although I must admit that I have no knowledge of Jaipur - Delhi or Guna / Jhansi - Delhi legs of the trip.

[VT-RNS]

Originally Posted by TrailJunkie

This is the route iam planning to take:

Mumbai - Bharuch - Vadodara - Halol - Godhra - Modasa - Nathwara - Beawar - Ajmer - Kotputli - Jaipur - Delhi - Noida

I am thinking of leaving between 5-6 am from Mumbai (Andheri W) to reach Udaipur by 9-10pm


Also how is the MP route via Indore and Gwailor - is it safe enough?
If anyone has recently taken this route, please advise on road conditions or any alternative routes.

Thanks

Hey TrailJunkie,

The route selected is good, and you can read multiple posts in this same thread, just go back few pages.
In a nutshell:
1) Aim to leave home by 5 am latest. The more you delay, the more traffic you encounter in Mumbai outskirts as well as Surat bypass. This will allow you to reach Udaipur within daylight or dusk (atleast I have). Usually takes me 12 hours to Udaipur but with a kid, even with extra stops, shouldn't be more than 13-14 hours tops. A hotel that I prefer in Udaipur as its off the main highway is Paras Mahal. Good rooms, ambiance and food. Solid value proposition for the two times I have used them.

2) Udaipur to Noida took me 12 hours again the next day, and we left at 8 am after breakfast. Even accounting for additional traffic, this stretch shouldn't take more than 14 hours with extra stops.
The Rajasmand to Beawar stretch doesn't have good many rest-stops so I would recommend stopping before or after the stretch.

3) For the route to Delhi NCR via Indore-Agra, here is a post (Mumbai - Dehradun Route) from earlier today for a similar query on another thread.

Hope this helps!

Cheers!
VT-RNS

[Shreyans_Jain]

Originally Posted by TrailJunkie

Hello BHPians,


This is the route iam planning to take:

Mumbai - Bharuch - Vadodara - Halol - Godhra - Modasa - Nathwara - Beawar - Ajmer - Kotputli - Jaipur - Delhi - Noida


Thanks

Nathdwara to Beawar is basically undrivable. It it totally dug up, four laning is in progress. You’ll be better off going to Ahmedabad from Vadodara. Then, Mehsana - Palanpur - Sirohi - Pali - Beawar.

You’ll have to cross Ahmedabad city, but rest of the route is very good. Will save time and effort.

[sinharishi]

Originally Posted by Shreyans_Jain

Nathdwara to Beawar is basically undrivable. It it totally dug up, four laning is in progress. You’ll be better off going to Ahmedabad from Vadodara. Then, Mehsana - Palanpur - Sirohi - Pali - Beawar.

You’ll have to cross Ahmedabad city, but rest of the route is very good. Will save time and effort.

Undrivable?

When did you drive on this stretch?

[Shreyans_Jain]

Originally Posted by sinharishi

Undrivable?

When did you drive on this stretch?

About 15 days back. My Compass must have scrapped 10-15 times

[sedatecruiser]

Hi folks,

I am planning to drive down from Baroda to Delhi during the Diwali holidays.

Plan is to leave on Friday afternoon of the Diwali weekend and overnight at Udaipur.

Baroda - Udaipur, Section 1, Day 1 (1/3rd the distance to Delhi):
From Baroda to Udaipur, it's a no brainer to go Baroda - Halol - Godhra - Modasa - Ratanpur Border and then to Udaipur.

Last I traveled on this route was before the monsoons.
1. At Godhara go through the city only if in the city before 9am; else take the bye-pass.
2. Route from Ratanpur to Udaipur is six-laned and amazing. Ghat section is attractive, but don't drive at more than 90kph.
3. Setting cruise control between 80-100kph, even a leisurely drive takes on to Udaipur in 5.5 hours maximum.

Udaipur - Delhi, Section 2, Day2 (remaining 2/3rd the distance to Delhi):
Plan leaving by 7am. via Nathdwara - Bhilwara - Kishangarh - Jaipur - Delhi. Estimate 12 hours of driving in to Delhi.
Haven't done this route in a while and therefore have some questions:
1. How's the Nathdwara - Bhilwara road?
2. I have seen some comments regarding four laning work on the Nathdwara - Beawar - Ajmer route and therefore the decision to go via Bhilwara. Any further updates on this route?
3. How's Jaipur Delhi? Again a little worried about the timing on this route since I hear this road is perpetually under repairs and add to it the Delhi - Jaipur traffic; which could potentially be worse with the Diwali weekend around?

Any friendly suggestions will be most forthcoming.

Vehicle I will be using: Innova Crysta, 2.8G. Prefer it more than any of the other luxury sedans or SUVs for the sheer long driving comfort and space for kids.

[acquillew]

Originally Posted by sedatecruiser

Hi folks,

I am planning to drive down from Baroda to Delhi during the Diwali holidays.

Haven't done this route in a while and therefore have some questions:
1. How's the Nathdwara - Bhilwara road?
2. I have seen some comments regarding four laning work on the Nathdwara - Beawar - Ajmer route and therefore the decision to go via Bhilwara. Any further updates on this route?
3. How's Jaipur Delhi? Again a little worried about the timing on this route since I hear this road is perpetually under repairs and add to it the Delhi - Jaipur traffic; which could potentially be worse with the Diwali weekend around?

Any friendly suggestions will be most forthcoming.

Vehicle I will be using: Innova Crysta, 2.8G. Prefer it more than any of the other luxury sedans or SUVs for the sheer long driving comfort and space for kids.

1. The Nathdwara - Bhilwara - Jaipur road is in good condition. No major damages or repair works going on.
2. Yes, The Nathdwara - Beawar road is currently being 4-laned. From Bhim to Beawar, there are several stretches that have diversions or are currently broken. Avoid it.
3. Jaipur Delhi has some potholes too and yes, the regular traffic. Recently did this in early morning hours and was able to do good times. I took about 3 hours to cover the distance but I started at about 5:00 in the morning. Be a little careful and look for potholes and bad patches just around Jaipur just as you cross the city towards Delhi.

You are doing the trip in an Innova so should be a comfortable drive.

[sahil624]

I too am planning to drive from Mumbai to Jaipur during the Diwali weekend with a night halt at Vadodara. Just seen that Google Maps is now showing a time of 13 hours 40 minutes to reach Jaipur from Vadodara. Earlier it used to be 12hours 30 minutes. Plus the Google Maps is now showing the Nathdwara-Bhilwara route as the default one.

[sedatecruiser]

Originally Posted by sahil624

I too am planning to drive from Mumbai to Jaipur during the Diwali weekend with a night halt at Vadodara. Just seen that Google Maps is now showing a time of 13 hours 40 minutes to reach Jaipur from Vadodara. Earlier it used to be 12hours 30 minutes. Plus the Google Maps is now showing the Nathdwara-Bhilwara route as the default one.

What route do you see from Vadodara to Udaipur? Is it via Ahmedabad or via Godhara. Via Godhara is faster, and better given very low traffic.

I have done Jaipur Baroda in 12 hours a couple of times. The Ghar section between Udaipur and Ratanpur border is now much better so should ideally be faster.

[sahil624]

Originally Posted by sedatecruiser

What route do you see from Vadodara to Udaipur? Is it via Ahmedabad or via Godhara. Via Godhara is faster, and better given very low traffic.

I have done Jaipur Baroda in 12 hours a couple of times. The Ghar section between Udaipur and Ratanpur border is now much better so should ideally be faster.

I see the route from Vadodara to Udaipur via Godhra.

I have done this route 4-5 times now and every time through Nathdwara-Beawar-Ajmer. However, now I think four lane work is underway on this route, thus Google Maps is showing the route Nathdwara-Bhilwara route.

[ObsessedByFIAT]

I know this thread is about Mumbai - Delhi, but trying my luck here for Pune-Jaipur road conditions. Any pointers will be a great help!

I will be travelling over the weekend with my son in toe in my Ecosport.

Google has suggested the following route:

Pune - Gujri - Ratlam - Mandsaur - Neemuch - Nimbahera - Chittorgarh - Bhilwara - Nasirabad - Kishangarh - Jaipur

Thanks in advance!

[chorispao]

We just drove on Sept 10 in the reverse direction Jaipur - Kishangarh - Bhilwara - Chittorgarh - Neemuch - Ratlam - Sendhwa - Dhule - Manmad - Sinnar - Sangamner - Narayangaon - Chimbali - Hinjewadi. Highways in RJ are in great shape, while those in MP & MH are two lane which is generally fair driving till Manmad. Manmad to Sinnar is a highway without median. Sinnar to Sangamner is a good highway with the road quality gradually deteriorating from Sangamner to Alephata. Post Alephata we experienced a congested drive to Chimbali in view of the road expansion works. Guess the traffic situation will be better if you are leaving Pune early. Hope this helps

Regards,
C'pao

Originally Posted by ObsessedByFIAT

I know this thread is about Mumbai - Delhi, but trying my luck here for Pune-Jaipur road conditions. Any pointers will be a great help!

I will be travelling over the weekend with my son in toe in my Ecosport.

Google has suggested the following route:

Pune - Gujri - Ratlam - Mandsaur - Neemuch - Nimbahera - Chittorgarh - Bhilwara - Nasirabad - Kishangarh - Jaipur

Thanks in advance!

[ObsessedByFIAT]

Originally Posted by chorispao

We just drove on Sept 10 in the reverse direction Jaipur - Kishangarh - Bhilwara - Chittorgarh - Neemuch - Ratlam - Sendhwa - Dhule - Manmad - Sinnar - Sangamner - Narayangaon - Chimbali - Hinjewadi. Highways in RJ are in great shape, while those in MP & MH are two lane which is generally fair driving till Manmad. Manmad to Sinnar is a highway without median. Sinnar to Sangamner is a good highway with the road quality gradually deteriorating from Sangamner to Alephata. Post Alephata we experienced a congested drive to Chimbali in view of the road expansion works. Guess the traffic situation will be better if you are leaving Pune early. Hope this helps

Regards,
C'pao

Appreciate your inputs!! This will surely help!

I usually start very early, like 1:00 or 2:00 AM. So city traffic won't be a concern, but thanks for the tip!
Also, I take the Pune - Sinnar - Bytco chowk - Dwarka chowk on to the NH3. Though slightly longer, I find this route faster and safer.

If I got that right, road between Gujri and Neemuch are single lane, but in good condition, correct?

[chorispao]

Only the drive from Malegaon-Manmad-Lasalgaon-Sinnar was road without median though the condition of the road is good. Rest all are two lane with median and then three lanes in parts of MP & RJ.

Originally Posted by ObsessedByFIAT

If I got that right, road between Gujri and Neemuch are single lane, but in good condition, correct?