Team-BHP > Travelogues > Route / Travel Queries


Reply
  Search this Thread
3,778,328 views
Old 21st July 2016, 14:29   #6781
BHPian
 
fast_elegance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Mangalore/Bangalore
Posts: 437
Thanked: 247 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by rahulb22 View Post
Did a Moodbidri to Bangalore trip on 18/07/2016 via Charmadi Ghat.

Road is in very good condition with low traffic. However, I did come across heavy rain and fog on the ghats, even at about 9 AM in the morning.
Thank you Rahul for the update. This is promising. However, I am still deciding between driving and taking a bus.
fast_elegance is offline  
Old 25th July 2016, 11:05   #6782
BHPian
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 157
Thanked: 178 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Completed another weekend drive to Mangalore via Shiradi.

A small bad section has developed before Sakleshpur town. The roads on the ghat after the concrete section is fast deteriorating. A lot of potholes have developed along a 20 kms stretch and looks like it would only get worse especially with heavy rains in the region.
rahulb22 is offline  
Old 26th July 2016, 10:24   #6783
BHPian
 
Thilak29's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: KA21
Posts: 923
Thanked: 3,480 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

As on 24th July.

Puttur - Uppinangady - Bad, frequent potholes and deeper side skirts on two sides of road.

Uppinangady - Gundya - Fairly good, look out for few surprising potholes and some in making.

Gundya - Sakleshpur (tar) - Average , Road is fast deteriorating and at places drive experience is poor.

Gundya - Sakleshpur (concrete) - Good , So far concrete road has held ground (literally!), there are few immediate step gradients to look out though.

Overall average and visibility depends on rain and other factors. Drive safe!
Thilak29 is offline  
Old 26th July 2016, 20:35   #6784
BHPian
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 44
Thanked: 15 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

I'm planning a trip to Mangalore this weekend and thinking of taking the Charmadi ghat route. Is it better to go via Hassan -> Belur, or via Sakleshpur?

Is the Madikeri route better than the Charmadi ghats at this time?
gadiyar is offline  
Old 29th July 2016, 17:48   #6785
BHPian
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 44
Thanked: 15 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Just checking to see if anyone else is planning to drive down from Bangalore towards Mangalore tomorrow. I'm planning to start around 10 AM, but can start much earlier if someone else is also going.

I'll be driving alone - not yet decided between Yadiyur->Madikeri and Sakleshpur->Charmadi.
gadiyar is offline   (1) Thanks
Old 29th July 2016, 18:26   #6786
Senior - BHPian
 
rajshenoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: bangalore
Posts: 2,883
Thanked: 2,226 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by fast_elegance View Post
Any update on the charmadi ghat conditions? I have another Mangalore round trip coming up this weekend and planning to take the Hassan - Belur - Charmadi - Mangalore route considering that the Shiradi conditions are deteriorating.
I drove via shiradi last week and can say that it's still holding up. I guess except for few bumpy curves it is still in much better condition than bangalore roads
rajshenoy is offline   (3) Thanks
Old 29th July 2016, 18:28   #6787
BHPian
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 44
Thanked: 15 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Thanks rajshenoy! Shiradi would be ideal if it's manageable. Any unexpected surprises or places to watch out for?
gadiyar is offline  
Old 30th July 2016, 16:25   #6788
Senior - BHPian
 
rajshenoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: bangalore
Posts: 2,883
Thanked: 2,226 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by gadiyar View Post
Thanks rajshenoy! Shiradi would be ideal if it's manageable. Any unexpected surprises or places to watch out for?
I am sorry to reply late. I guess you must have already reached by now. For others reference, the only surprises are the many waterfalls in full flow. Do be careful as they might take your focus away(and the car on opposite side)
rajshenoy is offline  
Old 30th July 2016, 21:01   #6789
BHPian
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 44
Thanked: 15 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Reached peacefully, thanks rajshenoy. Took the Shiradi ghat road. No surprises.
gadiyar is offline  
Old 1st August 2016, 15:39   #6790
Senior - BHPian
 
cool_dube's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 2,649
Thanked: 4,536 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Quote:
Originally Posted by ampere View Post
Thats because one can potentially get stuck at the construction site for the railway flyover on the ORR. Thats the only reason, to use Mekri-Circle/IISc.
Is the railway flyover completed? If not, does it still see traffic snarls and one should stick to the Mekhri Circle route? Please advise.
cool_dube is offline  
Old 1st August 2016, 16:08   #6791
Team-BHP Support
 
ampere's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 17,919
Thanked: 12,884 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Quote:
Originally Posted by cool_dube View Post
Is the railway flyover completed? If not, does it still see traffic snarls and one should stick to the Mekhri Circle route? Please advise.
I dont think it has completed yet. But I dont take that portion of ORR. So better lets hear from folks who actually use it. Lets wait for their responses.

Last edited by ampere : 1st August 2016 at 16:29.
ampere is offline  
Old 1st August 2016, 16:28   #6792
Distinguished - BHPian
 
paragsachania's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Belur/Bangalore
Posts: 7,148
Thanked: 27,132 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Quote:
Originally Posted by cool_dube View Post
Is the railway flyover completed? If not, does it still see traffic snarls and one should stick to the Mekhri Circle route? Please advise.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ampere View Post
I dont think it has completed yet. But I dont take portion of ORR. So better lets hear from folks actually use it. Lets wait for their responses.
It is indeed not and Its hanging there since ages now!

However, if you plan to reach Hebbal, you have an option to reach ORR either at BEL Circle of before that via Platinum City Apartments & HMT route that will bypass you from the Railway tracks through another parallel bridge.""

For folks staying in this side of the city, this is now the most common route and this also includes a lot of petty trucks and other cars which were never taking this route before. Thanks to the super long snarls at the Railway Gate.

Hence, option for Mathikere/Mekhri Circle option or taking the HMT route doesn't really need too much of thought anyway since for both these roads you will cross the common point called "Goreguntepalya Junction" anyway.

The URL will give you the directions for this route to reach ORR on the other side of the Railway track:

From Goreguntepalya to ORR bypassing Railway Gate

15 mins for 5.3 kms is indeed a huge time saver opposed to an easy 45 minutes when the gate is closed at peak hours (25-30 mins guaranteed wait in general)

The steps are simple:
  • Stay right soon after you descend NBTL
  • Take U Turn at the very first signal after descending from NBTL
  • After U, drive towards Tumkur but dont take NBTL and stay on left
  • Just below NBTL, make U Turn again (Onto Service Road)
  • Drive on Service Road for 300 meters & pass Metro station
  • Soon after Metro, take left (you are now on CMTRI/Platinum City route to HMT
  • Feed the above route onto your Gmaps and just follow to reach ORR
paragsachania is offline   (3) Thanks
Old 1st August 2016, 17:12   #6793
Senior - BHPian
 
cool_dube's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 2,649
Thanked: 4,536 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Quote:
Originally Posted by paragsachania View Post
It is indeed not and Its hanging there since ages now!
Thanks Parag. I guess for onward route, one needs to take the HMT road and come out on Tumkur Road from behind the metro station, come towards the city, and take a U-turn at G'palya junction to get back on to the NBTL. Right?

Also, this is probably a better bet than going via Mekhri Circle.
cool_dube is offline  
Old 1st August 2016, 17:14   #6794
Distinguished - BHPian
 
paragsachania's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Belur/Bangalore
Posts: 7,148
Thanked: 27,132 Times
Re: The art of travelling between Bangalore - Mangalore/Udupi

Quote:
Originally Posted by cool_dube View Post
Thanks Parag. I guess for onward route, one needs to take the HMT road and come out on Tumkur Road from behind the metro station, come towards the city, and take a U-turn at G'palya junction to get back on to the NBTL. Right?

Also, this is probably a better bet than going via Mekhri Circle.
Perfect it is.That is exactly the route to head back. And you can reach HMT road via BEL circle instead of ORR this time.
paragsachania is offline  
Old 1st August 2016, 20:19   #6795
Distinguished - BHPian
 
procrj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 1,811
Thanked: 5,554 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by cool_dube View Post
Is the railway flyover completed? If not, does it still see traffic snarls and one should stick to the Mekhri Circle route? Please advise.
Not yet. Dont know what they are waiting for as the top section above the track is done. Check Google maps before you take this route.
procrj is offline  
Reply

Most Viewed
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Team-BHP.com
Proudly powered by E2E Networks