Yercaud in August last week-Is it a good idea?

Peets · 25th July 2010, 11:13

Hi Everyone,
Im planning on a drive from Bangalore to Yercaud over the last weekend of August. I have gone through several threads on the forum and noted that the road condition seems to be great.

I will be driving my Tata Indigo CS TDI with 4 adults onboard including me.

Would like to know your opinion whether it Is a safely doable drive given the rainy season and the 30 hairpins in the ghat section?

Also, I consistently drive on Indian Oil XtraMile diesel which gives me superior drive quality. Can i find Indian Oil bunks along the highway where i can fuel with XtraMile?

Any other tips, advice, suggestions are welcome.

Looking forward to hearing from you guys.

Cheers.
Peter.

Lukeskywalker · 25th July 2010, 11:41

Hi Peter, a trip to yercaud in August is pretty doable, there should be absolutely no issues as the road conditions are very good, the drive up the hills is also easy, just mind the vehicles coming downhill and you should be fine.
There are also many petrol bunks on the highway and the best place to fill up after leaving Bangalore would be Salem.

Have a safe and fun filled trip.
Cheers,
Hari.

ampere · 25th July 2010, 12:15

I think Yercaud is good most times of the year! It does not receive much rain throughout the year.

25th July 2010, 11:13	#1
Peets BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 26 Thanked: Once	Yercaud in August last week-Is it a good idea? Hi Everyone, Im planning on a drive from Bangalore to Yercaud over the last weekend of August. I have gone through several threads on the forum and noted that the road condition seems to be great. I will be driving my Tata Indigo CS TDI with 4 adults onboard including me. Would like to know your opinion whether it Is a safely doable drive given the rainy season and the 30 hairpins in the ghat section? Also, I consistently drive on Indian Oil XtraMile diesel which gives me superior drive quality. Can i find Indian Oil bunks along the highway where i can fuel with XtraMile? Any other tips, advice, suggestions are welcome. Looking forward to hearing from you guys. Cheers. Peter.
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25th July 2010, 11:41	#2
Lukeskywalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,397 Thanked: 1,243 Times View My Garage	Hi Peter, a trip to yercaud in August is pretty doable, there should be absolutely no issues as the road conditions are very good, the drive up the hills is also easy, just mind the vehicles coming downhill and you should be fine. There are also many petrol bunks on the highway and the best place to fill up after leaving Bangalore would be Salem. Have a safe and fun filled trip. Cheers, Hari.
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25th July 2010, 12:15	#3
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,138 Thanked: 13,282 Times View My Garage	I think Yercaud is good most times of the year! It does not receive much rain throughout the year.
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