The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

MX6 · 21st June 2010, 13:12

Just spoke to SmartCat. He has reached Channarayapatna and the trip has been excellent till now.
His wife is handling it well. He has in-laws for support as well.
They are currently having a break (with lunch).
Wishing him the best for the rest of the journey as well!

ampere · 21st June 2010, 13:41

Folks,

Just a doubt. Is Someshwar on NH13? Satguide says yes. Google maps says no.

MX6 · 21st June 2010, 13:52

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Originally Posted by ampere

Folks,

Just a doubt. Is Someshwar on NH13? Satguide says yes. Google maps says no.

Isn't NH13 the route from Sringeri to Karkala?
Someshwara comes on the route from Sringeri to Hebri through Agumbe. Bang at the foot hills.
I'm also confused now.

ampere · 21st June 2010, 14:00

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Originally Posted by MX6

Isn't NH13 the route from Sringeri to Karkala?
Someshwara comes on the route from Sringeri to Hebri through Agumbe. Bang at the foot hills.
I'm also confused now.

I dont remember. Its quite some time, since I went there. But I think Sringeri is on Nh13 for sure. Can someone confirm that?

MX6 · 21st June 2010, 14:10

Here's a map from MMI. Sringeri is marked in red. Someshwara in green.
Incidentally it shows NH13 as the road between Kadur and Mangalore through Chickmagalur, Belthangadi and Bantwal. Even Karkala and Moodbidri don't figure in that.
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I always used to think that Sringeri and Karkal landed on NH13 (there's another route from sringeri to Karkala through Bajagoli)

However, maps of India shows NH13 as Shimoga, Bhadravati, Tirthahalli, Agumbe, Someshwara etc.
Online Driving Directions, Best Driving Directions, National Highway 13, Road Map Solapur to Mangalore, Distance Map from Solapur to Mangalore

Any local rangers who can confirm which one is NH13?

Samurai · 21st June 2010, 14:12

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Originally Posted by ampere

Folks,

Just a doubt. Is Someshwar on NH13? Satguide says yes. Google maps says no.

Satguide says Someshwar to Chikmagalur as NH13. But last time it also told I am on NH13 when I was in Karkala bypass road. Then it also told I was in perduru road when I was at Udupi city bus-stand.

I want to know who did the mapping for them and particularly what they smoked?

hvkumar · 21st June 2010, 14:23

AFAIK, NH13 goes from Shimoga via Tirthahalli to Karkala, Moodabadiri to Mangalore. It goes via Sringeri and joins the road coming from Kudremukh before Karkala. It does not go via Agumbe. Google Maps shows the correct alignment of the NH13.

addyhemmige · 21st June 2010, 14:31

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

AFAIK, NH13 goes from Shimoga via Tirthahalli to Karkala, Moodabadiri to Mangalore. It goes via Sringeri and joins the road coming from Kudremukh before Karkala. It does not go via Agumbe. Google Maps shows the correct alignment of the NH13.

Someshwara is situated at the base of Agumbe ghats. NH13 passes through Sringeri and joins Kudremukh-Karkala road to reach Karkala.

ampere · 21st June 2010, 14:44

That was my doubt too!

@Samurai,

Satguide show two sets of NH13!!! One via Chikmagulur and the other via Someshwar. I sent them a mail on correction requirements, but did not get any response. I was not sure of Someshwar being on NH13 (even I thought it was near Agumbe). At least I wanted them to correct the two-sets of NH13 that they are depicting. Nh13 definitely does not go through CKM as you said.

Here is Satguide snapshot.

The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi-nh13.jpg

docel · 21st June 2010, 14:50

Someshwara is the junction of SH65 and SH1.

From Chikamagalur the route is SH64, right deviation to Aldur, cross NH13 and join SH65, turns left along SH65 to Agumbe, join SH1 and continue upto Someshwara.

Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India to Someshwar, Karnataka, India - Google Maps

Best route is via Tirthahalli or through Karkala.

recshenoy · 21st June 2010, 16:24

How are roads between Mangalore and BC road now.

Our bus took a diversion from pumpwell yesterday night and went via Konaje to re join the NH-48 at Melkar! I saw other KSRTC volvos and Rajahamsas as well on this stretch! I forgot to ask about reason behind diversion with driver!

Road on Bykampady mini bridge is totally gone causing frequent jams!

Latest news I heard that, last week Mangalore MLA Palemar had discussion with NHAI officials. They have promised to complete the Koloor and Suratkal flyover by October. But not sure which October

Samurai · 21st June 2010, 16:36

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Originally Posted by docel

Best route is via Tirthahalli or through Karkala.

To where?

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Originally Posted by recshenoy

How are roads between Mangalore and BC road now.

Two weeks back I drove through it in day time. The roads almost complete, some places you have to drive on the wrong side. Except a small stretch, the roads are very good. Of course, there is still no relief from the mind-numbing traffic chaos in B.C road.

hvkumar · 21st June 2010, 17:06

Surprisingly, MapsOfIndia maps the route to be via Agumbe and Someshwar:

Online Driving Directions, Best Driving Directions, National Highway 13, Road Map Solapur to Mangalore, Distance Map from Solapur to Mangalore
So now you know the quality of Indian maps.

MX6 · 21st June 2010, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvkumar

Surprisingly, MapsOfIndia maps the route to be via Agumbe and Someshwar:

Online Driving Directions, Best Driving Directions, National Highway 13, Road Map Solapur to Mangalore, Distance Map from Solapur to Mangalore
So now you know the quality of Indian maps.

That's what I've posted above HVK sir, a few posts above, along with other map.

BTW, SmartCat has reached Hassan and is staying for the night there!

ampere · 21st June 2010, 18:20

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Originally Posted by MX6

That's what I've posted above HVK sir, a few posts above, along with other map.

BTW, SmartCat has reached Hassan and is staying for the night there!

MX,

I thought One is maps of India while other is MMI. Is that same source?

21st June 2010, 13:12	#2266
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 231 Times	Just spoke to SmartCat. He has reached Channarayapatna and the trip has been excellent till now. His wife is handling it well. He has in-laws for support as well. They are currently having a break (with lunch). Wishing him the best for the rest of the journey as well!
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21st June 2010, 13:41	#2267
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,948 Thanked: 12,935 Times View My Garage	Folks, Just a doubt. Is Someshwar on NH13? Satguide says yes. Google maps says no.
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21st June 2010, 14:10	#2270
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 231 Times	Here's a map from MMI. Sringeri is marked in red. Someshwara in green. Incidentally it shows NH13 as the road between Kadur and Mangalore through Chickmagalur, Belthangadi and Bantwal. Even Karkala and Moodbidri don't figure in that. I always used to think that Sringeri and Karkal landed on NH13 (there's another route from sringeri to Karkala through Bajagoli) However, maps of India shows NH13 as Shimoga, Bhadravati, Tirthahalli, Agumbe, Someshwara etc. Online Driving Directions, Best Driving Directions, National Highway 13, Road Map Solapur to Mangalore, Distance Map from Solapur to Mangalore Any local rangers who can confirm which one is NH13?
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21st June 2010, 14:23	#2272
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	AFAIK, NH13 goes from Shimoga via Tirthahalli to Karkala, Moodabadiri to Mangalore. It goes via Sringeri and joins the road coming from Kudremukh before Karkala. It does not go via Agumbe. Google Maps shows the correct alignment of the NH13.
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21st June 2010, 14:44	#2274
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,948 Thanked: 12,935 Times View My Garage	That was my doubt too! @Samurai, Satguide show two sets of NH13!!! One via Chikmagulur and the other via Someshwar. I sent them a mail on correction requirements, but did not get any response. I was not sure of Someshwar being on NH13 (even I thought it was near Agumbe). At least I wanted them to correct the two-sets of NH13 that they are depicting. Nh13 definitely does not go through CKM as you said. Here is Satguide snapshot. Last edited by ampere : 21st June 2010 at 14:45.
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21st June 2010, 14:50	#2275
docel BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 12.930900N 77.58940E Posts: 62 Thanked: 11 Times	Someshwara is the junction of SH65 and SH1. From Chikamagalur the route is SH64, right deviation to Aldur, cross NH13 and join SH65, turns left along SH65 to Agumbe, join SH1 and continue upto Someshwara. Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India to Someshwar, Karnataka, India - Google Maps Best route is via Tirthahalli or through Karkala. Last edited by docel : 21st June 2010 at 15:06.
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21st June 2010, 16:24	#2276
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 254 Times	How are roads between Mangalore and BC road now. Our bus took a diversion from pumpwell yesterday night and went via Konaje to re join the NH-48 at Melkar! I saw other KSRTC volvos and Rajahamsas as well on this stretch! I forgot to ask about reason behind diversion with driver! Road on Bykampady mini bridge is totally gone causing frequent jams! Latest news I heard that, last week Mangalore MLA Palemar had discussion with NHAI officials. They have promised to complete the Koloor and Suratkal flyover by October. But not sure which October Last edited by recshenoy : 21st June 2010 at 16:26.
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21st June 2010, 17:06	#2278
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Surprisingly, MapsOfIndia maps the route to be via Agumbe and Someshwar: Online Driving Directions, Best Driving Directions, National Highway 13, Road Map Solapur to Mangalore, Distance Map from Solapur to Mangalore So now you know the quality of Indian maps.
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