[ruskinash]

Originally Posted by JMaruru

Also, how is the road widening work between Ujire <> Punjalkatte? Hope it's been better now.

This was the condition last evening.

[explorer09]

Originally Posted by srvm

What is the best route from Dharmasthala to Karkala?
Is it Dharmasthala - GVKere - Bajagoli - Karkala
or
Dharmasthala - GVKere - Mudbidri- Karkala?

Also whats the best route for Karkala to Udupi? Is it better to do it via Padubidri - join NH66?

Thanks in advance.

1) via Bajagoli

2) Fastest will be Karkala-Belman-Shirva-Katpadi-Udupi....roads are also good....but then Padubidri route is only marginally slower but then increases distance by 7-8 Kms...

If final destination is Manipal, fastest will be Karkala-Bailur-Hiriyadka-Manipal

[Gokrish]

Originally Posted by explorer09

1)

2) Fastest will be Karkala-Belman-Shirva-Katpadi-Udupi....roads are also good....but then Padubidri route is only marginally slower but then increases distance by 7-8 Kms...

If final destination is Manipal, fastest will be Karkala-Bailur-Hiriyadka-Manipal

2) Katapadi route has some bumps in between and some blind curves too and hence, should be careful while taking this route

Some road expansion work was happening, when I took this route during Feb'24

[Gokrish]

Originally Posted by ruskinash

This was the condition last evening.

Some unseasonal rains in Mangaluru and hence, should check the local weather before taking this route.

[unk9ja]

For someone who wants to avoid the roadwork all together and enjoy a leisurely drive, the Nelamangala -Belur-Aldur-Balehonnur-Agumbe-Brahmawara- Udupi looks good.

The turn towards Agumbe can be easily missed on this stretch and needs to keep an eye out after Jayapura. A miss will land you in Koppa.

[Vinay_p]

Travelled from Mangalore on 21-Apr.

Took the Mangalore > Bantwal > Kalladka > Uppinangady > Shirady > Sakleshpur > Hassan route

Lot of under construction sections between Bantwal and Shirady. No craters but unpleasant. From there in roads are good. After Sakleshpur roads are great. Last time I travelled the Sakleshpur by pass was not open. Now it is and it's great! Total driving time to Hebbal flyover was about 7.5 hours with a 45 minute break for lunch.