[abirnale]

Originally Posted by GrandTourer

Wanted to know if road travel between KA and MH is allowed during current lockdown? I might need to travel to Mumbai for family emergency in 3-4 days max.

MH has a ePass system - you need to apply there to get entry into the MH. If you have valid ePass, existing KA shouldn't be a problem - you will be stopped, checked and upon seeing ePass, let go.

There is no clarity on the return leg though - I am in the same boat as you. Happily stranded outside KA until today - situation changes tomorrow onwards as Kid's schools start online mode and we have zero support here. (books, laptop/ tablet, better connectivity to support three video calls at a time!) I have noted that Belgaum has strict lockdown policy - so do not stray outside NH48.

[rakesh_r]

Originally Posted by abirnale

MH has a ePass system - you need to apply there to get entry into the MH. If you have valid ePass, existing KA shouldn't be a problem - you will be stopped, checked and upon seeing ePass, let go.

There is no clarity on the return leg though - I am in the same boat as you. Happily stranded outside KA until today - situation changes tomorrow onwards as Kid's schools start online mode and we have zero support here. (books, laptop/ tablet, better connectivity to support three video calls at a time!) I have noted that Belgaum has strict lockdown policy - so do not stray outside NH48.

AFAIK MH issues an epass only for exiting the state, nothing as such to enter apart from the mandatory RTPCR -ve test report, please correct me if I am wrong.

[abirnale]

Originally Posted by rakesh_r

AFAIK MH issues an epass only for exiting the state, nothing as such to enter apart from the mandatory RTPCR -ve test report, please correct me if I am wrong.

Applies for entry as well. Just last week a close friend travelled back to Pune from Goa. Had -ve report as well as ePass. Was stopped at a few places in MH and checked for the details.

[rakesh_r]

Originally Posted by abirnale

Applies for entry as well. Just last week a close friend travelled back to Pune from Goa. Had -ve report as well as ePass. Was stopped at a few places in MH and checked for the details.

Ok, if possible can you please share the link where we can get an entry pass? Following is the link that I could find which doesn't have any option to request for an entry pass.
https://covid19.mhpolice.in/

Thanks in advance.

[targaryen]

Friends, due to an elderly relative living alone in Bangalore, I will have to travel from Ahmedabad to Bangalore this week. Thanks to the forum and this thread, I have decided on the route. I will be driving from Ahmedabad to Pune in the first leg of the journey and will be stopping over in Pune at night before leaving for Bangalore the next day. I have been able to get details regarding restrictions in Maharashtra and will be carrying an RT-PCR test result and an E-Pass for the same. However, I will be reaching Bangalore in the night on the next day and I am not sure about the restrictions in Karnataka, especially for entry into Bangalore at night for an outstation passenger vehicle. Can anyone shed some light on this? It would be really helpful.

[rakesh_r]

Originally Posted by targaryen

Can anyone shed some light on this? It would be really helpful.

I dont have the latest updates for KA but the epass from MH and the RTPCR reports will more than be enough to prove your reason for travel.

[automachine]

Originally Posted by targaryen

However, I will be reaching Bangalore in the night on the next day and I am not sure about the restrictions in Karnataka, especially for entry into Bangalore at night for an outstation passenger vehicle. Can anyone shed some light on this? It would be really helpful.

RT-PCR is needed if you are entering into Maharashtra/Karnataka. Other than that rules are pretty blur so I guess you would need to convince the police at numerous check points with reasons like medical emergency of the elderly. I would suggest you to postpone travel till after 14th June when lockdown in Karnataka might be eased unless its an emergency.
Incidentally I am planning a reverse trip than yours from Bangalore to Ahmedabad-Shamlaji to visit my mom. However that may happen after the current Karnataka lockdown ends on June 14th and also because I am getting vaccinated as arranged by my office this week.
Do you have any idea if hotels on highways are open for stay?

[targaryen]

Originally Posted by rakesh_r

I dont have the latest updates for KA but the epass from MH and the RTPCR reports will more than be enough to prove your reason for travel.

Thank you! I believe the same should be enough. I am primarily concerned about the restrictions within Bangalore as I will be entering Bangalore quite late in the night. Hopefully, the highways should not be a problem with the RT-PCR reports and an e-pass in Maharashtra.

Originally Posted by automachine

Incidentally I am planning a reverse trip than yours from Bangalore to Ahmedabad-Shamlaji to visit my mom. However that may happen after the current Karnataka lockdown ends on June 14th and also because I am getting vaccinated as arranged by my office this week.
Do you have any idea if hotels on highways are open for stay?

I have checked with Ibis Hinjewadi in Pune and they were accepting bookings. I would suggest to confirm once more before leaving. Hopefully it should not be much of a problem after 14th June.

[iamsandeep]

Originally Posted by targaryen

d I am not sure about the restrictions in Karnataka, especially for entry into Bangalore at night for an outstation passenger vehicle. .

I did this leg and was on Bangalore on 5th evening, reaching at 10 PM. There were no additional checks in Bangalore. The only check we had was on the border. I took the Nice road to Electronics city and did not go inside the city.

[rakesh_r]

I tried to take an epass for Maharashtra from Kolhapur to Pune, got a reply-
Pass rejected - ई पास सेवा पुढील आदेशापर्यंत बंद करण्यात आली आहे (The e-pass service is closed until further notice). I believe no epass is required now except if travelling to Level 5 zone, which I guess none of the districts in MH are as of now.

[Sandy28]

Originally Posted by targaryen

Friends, due to an elderly relative living alone in Bangalore, I will have to travel from Ahmedabad to Bangalore this week. Thanks to the forum and this thread, I have decided on the route. I will be driving from Ahmedabad to Pune in the first leg of the journey and will be stopping over in Pune at night before leaving for Bangalore the next day. I have been able to get details regarding restrictions in Maharashtra and will be carrying an RT-PCR test result and an E-Pass for the same. However, I will be reaching Bangalore in the night on the next day and I am not sure about the restrictions in Karnataka, especially for entry into Bangalore at night for an outstation passenger vehicle. Can anyone shed some light on this? It would be really helpful.

I have traveled Ahmedabad-Bangalore multiple times when I used to be in Ahmedabad. My itinerary used to be start early from Ahmedabad and comfortably reach Satara by 7ish pm. Next day start from Satara by 5 am and reach Bangalore by evening. Unless required I suggest you too try to hit Satara. With minimal traffic on highway and at tolls, you can comfortably do this in present time. RTPCR is a must when entering and within Bangalore. Inside Bangalore checks are random and it depends on your luck.

[cyberwhizs]

Hi There!

No updates for a while. Just wondering on the travel conditions - what are tje current requirements for travel between maharashtra and karnataka. Want make a trip to bangalore, have been putting it off for more than a year.

If anyone is aware of the recent situation kindly do post. Thanks

[goandude]

Originally Posted by chetancm7

Just an update. I left Bangalore on the morning of 9th May'21 around 4 30 am and reached Hubli at 10 30 am. Thankfully the police had not come out to enforce the lockdown and we were able to reach without any hindrances.

How are the diversions on this stretch? Still work in progress or complete?

[paragsachania]

Originally Posted by goandude

How are the diversions on this stretch? Still work in progress or complete?

As of last week, very few remain. Marking is also complete in nearly every section of the Durga - Hubli stretch.

[chetancm7]

Originally Posted by goandude

How are the diversions on this stretch? Still work in progress or complete?

My recent trip was on 30th of June. The stretch from Davangere to Hubli has few diversions as of now. But not like earlier wherein there was a diversion at every few kms. It has improved a lot and though i cruised around 80 to 90 kmph it took 6 hours for me to reach Bangalore from Hubli.