Mumbai to Karad (Maharashtra) - route info?

thebluez · 29th November 2010, 23:11

Hey friends
I was planning to drive down to Karad from Mumbai (specifically Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences) to meet a couple of friends there. Could someone please tell me which is the best and shortest route to take to go there and the time taken to travel from Chembur? Is it via the e-way and NH4 or is there an alternate route? Also pointers for the route in terms of places to take breaks at, road conditions plus best time of the day to drive would help. Thanks in advance!

alto99 · 30th November 2010, 10:17

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Originally Posted by thebluez

Hey friends
I was planning to drive down to Karad from Mumbai (specifically Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences) to meet a couple of friends there. Could someone please tell me which is the best and shortest route to take to go there and the time taken to travel from Chembur? Is it via the e-way and NH4 or is there an alternate route? Also pointers for the route in terms of places to take breaks at, road conditions plus best time of the day to drive would help. Thanks in advance!

Yes it is NH4. Here is the map if the institue is located near Krishna Hospital. Do not take the flyover after you reach Karad (just after the bridge on Koyna river).

Chembur, Maharashtra, India to Peth/NH4 - Google Maps

sushantr5 · 30th November 2010, 16:30

Its a straight choice, e-way and then NH4. No turn no branch nothing. You will be driving one of the most beautiful road in Maharashtra.

Please let me know if anything is needed in Karad.

prince_pervez · 30th November 2010, 20:28

Yeah, like the others said. E-way and then NH4 from Pune will be the best and fastest.

ghodlur · 1st December 2010, 10:40

Would the same route be applicable for Sangli too or would there be a diversion. Correct me if I am wrong, Karad comes after Sangli or is it vice versa.

Any good food joints on this stretch? Good petrol pumps?

sschivate · 1st December 2010, 14:51

Petrol pumps - Khalapur on e-way: COCO HP, COCO BP near Khed-Shivapur, next to McDonalds. There is another HP COCO as well nearby.

Toll: 30Rs at Vashi creek bridge, 140 Rs for e-way, and another 157Rs till you reach Karad.

Sangali - haven't been there, but a turn-off after Karad, before Kolhapur (Peth Naka). Experts please correct me if I am wrong.

Road conditions are excellent throughout.

It should take approx 5 hours with sedate driving.

paragsachania · 1st December 2010, 14:56

^^ Yes you are right. For Sangli, keep an eye on the signboard once you pass the Kolhapur (Islampur) Textile Park after a couple of Kimoleters they have clearly marked signboard for Sangli Exit difficult to miss.

thebluez · 1st December 2010, 23:41

Thanks a lot guys. Really appreciate all the help! You guys are awesome!

\m/
@alto99 - Yes the same thing - Krishna Hospital! Thanks for the pointer and the map!
@sushantr5 - TY so much! Well there's one last thing. Could you please suggest some nice budget place to stay for a night in Karad town? Thanks once more!

comfortablynumb · 2nd December 2010, 09:14

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Well there's one last thing. Could you please suggest some nice budget place to stay for a night in Karad town? Thanks once more!

Hotel Pankaj - very decent place, with reasonable rates. This is located on your left (if you're travelling from Mumbai - Karad) just before the exit which takes you into Karad town.

Hotel Pankaj Executive - The Only Three Star Hotel in Karad, Satara, NH4 : INDIA

Cheers,
Vikram

29th November 2010, 23:11	#1
thebluez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MH03/GA08 Posts: 41 Thanked: 9 Times	Mumbai to Karad (Maharashtra) - route info? Hey friends I was planning to drive down to Karad from Mumbai (specifically Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences) to meet a couple of friends there. Could someone please tell me which is the best and shortest route to take to go there and the time taken to travel from Chembur? Is it via the e-way and NH4 or is there an alternate route? Also pointers for the route in terms of places to take breaks at, road conditions plus best time of the day to drive would help. Thanks in advance!
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30th November 2010, 16:30	#3
sushantr5 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nuremberg Posts: 670 Thanked: 582 Times View My Garage	Its a straight choice, e-way and then NH4. No turn no branch nothing. You will be driving one of the most beautiful road in Maharashtra. Please let me know if anything is needed in Karad. Last edited by sushantr5 : 30th November 2010 at 16:37.
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30th November 2010, 20:28	#4
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Yeah, like the others said. E-way and then NH4 from Pune will be the best and fastest.
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ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,010 Thanked: 4,199 Times View My Garage	Would the same route be applicable for Sangli too or would there be a diversion. Correct me if I am wrong, Karad comes after Sangli or is it vice versa. Any good food joints on this stretch? Good petrol pumps?
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1st December 2010, 14:51	#6
sschivate BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 176 Thanked: 91 Times	Petrol pumps - Khalapur on e-way: COCO HP, COCO BP near Khed-Shivapur, next to McDonalds. There is another HP COCO as well nearby. Toll: 30Rs at Vashi creek bridge, 140 Rs for e-way, and another 157Rs till you reach Karad. Sangali - haven't been there, but a turn-off after Karad, before Kolhapur (Peth Naka). Experts please correct me if I am wrong. Road conditions are excellent throughout. It should take approx 5 hours with sedate driving.
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paragsachania Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belur/Bangalore Posts: 7,148 Thanked: 27,140 Times	^^ Yes you are right. For Sangli, keep an eye on the signboard once you pass the Kolhapur (Islampur) Textile Park after a couple of Kimoleters they have clearly marked signboard for Sangli Exit difficult to miss.
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1st December 2010, 23:41	#8
thebluez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MH03/GA08 Posts: 41 Thanked: 9 Times	Thanks a lot guys. Really appreciate all the help! You guys are awesome! \m/ @alto99 - Yes the same thing - Krishna Hospital! Thanks for the pointer and the map! @sushantr5 - TY so much! Well there's one last thing. Could you please suggest some nice budget place to stay for a night in Karad town? Thanks once more!
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