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| ![]() Since I didn't get a response for my earlier request, (maybe it was too broad a request) let me post a more specific question here: Yesterday someone suggested that for the return journey (Udupi-Bangalore) I follow the route Udupi-Agumbe-Bhadra-Chennarayapatna-Nelamangala-Bangalore. They said it was a very picturesque route etc. My question is, would you folks here recommend that route too or would you recommend that I just do Udupi-Mangalore-Bangalore through Shiradi Ghat? Thank you and cheers |
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But if there is paucity of time, the best route is Mangalore - Bangalore (8 hours max). You can probably deduct about an hour for the Jetta. I do not think this route will close in the next 4 days - but confirm it on the 3rd, before leaving. It will be in all the local papers. Last edited by samaspire : 30th November 2015 at 12:16. | |
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You can easily do in 6-8 hours depending on what time you start . We were able to do this weekend's Bangalore -Mangalore drive in just a bit more than 5 hours including driving in heavy fog between Hassan-Sakleshpur ( started at 230 am and reached at 740 am IST) while the return was around 7 hours including a 1hour+ dinner stop . Add one hour more for Udipi-Mangalore | |
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| ![]() Thank you, Samaspire & SpeedSatya, for the prompt response. I was told that the Chikmagalur route, though scenic, was slower than the Bhadra route. Apparently the section from Agumbe to CR Patna does not have as much twisties as even Shiradi Ghat (because Agumbe to Bangalore has no altitude changes or something like that). Plus apparently even the traffic on that route is sparse according to my informant. That's what I was told, hence my question about that route. Anyway, thanks once again for your responses - really helpful - and I think I shall stick to Shiradi Ghat in the interest of time. Cheers |
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The route you were asking is commonly known here as ampere's route. You need to have some sort of navigation assistant to turn towards Muntikoppa -> Umblebail -> Badra bypass. Advantage, this route skips Shimoga (Even shimoga bypass), (also Sakrebail backwaters). Yes its very nice route particularly if you are travelling early morning. |
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| ![]() RaguHolla, thank you. Yes I do have Google Maps on my phone, plus I have my Garmin GPS with OpenStreetMaps loaded onto it. I understand your cautioning me about the Bhadra bypass. I was told the same thing by my friend - that I should not go into Bhadra town, but watch for the bypass (NH206) before Bhadra town and take a Right onto that bypass to get to CR Patna. Cheers Update due to a major mess-up by me: Folks, I should apologise to all of you. Instead of typing Bhadravati in my route query to you folks, I typed Bhadra. So, the new query would be Udupi-Agumbe-Bhadravati-CR Patna-Bangalore. This was the route I was recommended. Would you recommend it too? Thanks and cheers Last edited by tilt : 30th November 2015 at 14:32. Reason: Made a major error in rote |
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If time is the issue, it is still preferred to take regular Shiradi route! | |
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| ![]() Thank you RaguHolla. This, what you linked to, is the exact same route I was asking about. Yes, I really zoomed into your route to understand the Right turn at that bus-stop and my route shows exactly the same thing too. Thank you. I am planning on leaving Udupi at around 9 a.m. One more question, if you'll indulge me: What about clean toilets, food etc., on that route? Where would you recommend I stop for lunch, considering I am leaving Udupi at 9 a.m.? Thanks again and cheers |
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The other place for a lunch if one wants to splurge is Royal Orchid. Very nice place close to bus stand. But yes, you will lose time because then you have go in and come out of Shimoga. Last edited by ampere : 30th November 2015 at 17:12. | |
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| ![]() Ampere & RaguHolla, thank you again. Yes, CCD is good enough for lunch in a crunch ![]() Thank you once again for taking all this time to help me. Cheers |
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- Once you're in Channagiri cross junction, you can see the Channagiri Fort on the RHS while driving to Davangere (it's less than 1 km from the cross) - Stop over at 14.130993, 75.885437 and spend some few minutes to enjoy the beautiful views of Shanthi Sagara (Sulekere), if you're not in a hurry. A panorama I clicked during my last drive : ![]() This is entrance : ![]() All the best for your drive. Will be waiting for your travelogue Quote:
As Parag mentioned, I'm just a call away. Do drop a message next time you're in Davangere. We can have yummy Davangere Benne Dosa and discuss cars and roads. Quote:
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| ![]() Returned from Udupi yesterday. Took Shiradi Ghat for both onward and return journey. Good roads all along. Mangalore Udupi stretch is crowded and slows you down. Overall 7 hours of drive time door to door from North Bangalore |
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