Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra

AkMar · 20th March 2016, 19:11

Wow Nandeep. That was a refreshing read. Thanks for sharing! Konkan is always special for me

S2!!! · 21st March 2016, 12:22

I'm going to refer to this thread the next time I plan a Mumbai-Goa drive and am taking this route for sure! Many thanks for sharing. The other highway roads are just too mainstream

. Also, you guys drove during perfect weather conditions too. The lush greenery and cloudy skies during the monsoons only adds to the overall experience of a road trip.

A couple of years ago, I remember watching a feature by an auto magazine showcasing the coastal road. It was then that I got really excited and called a couple of friends and planned to do this. That plan hasn't been implemented till date. After going through your thread, I'm once again going to persuade them and plan a trip soon.

Ddrive · 21st March 2016, 13:03

Good photos and it always feels good driving over the west coast during rains.
And a start with Nitin's XUV pictures., hmm sounds auspicious

Nice entry Nandeep., Welcome to tbhp.

paragsachania · 21st March 2016, 14:33

Another blockbuster from you Nandeep. A trip that I followed on social media is now a detailed travelogues. There is no better way to know your own country than drive yourself and your travelogue just shows us.

I vaguely recall Alok also wanting to do this trip eagerly in his SX4 and he actually did it with his family and came out with some brilliant pictures to complement the drive.

MSH4 is THE Road that hugs the coast closer than you think and on top of that, the awesome Konkani cuisine.

PearlJam · 21st March 2016, 14:45

Superb narration and pictures, rated 5 stars!

I just saw that this travel was done 2 years ago. Any idea about the road conditions of the route you took from Candolim to Jaigad? Thanks!

mayurpalav · 21st March 2016, 15:29

Just did this circuit on the Mahashivratri weekend albeit from Mumbai to Mithbav, just beyond Kunkeshwar.

The roads are decent, however the Bankot to Mandangad stretch is being re-tarred so the ride is painful. The really good roads start from Guhagar onwards.

nndp87 · 22nd March 2016, 10:01

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Originally Posted by paragsachania

Another blockbuster from you Nandeep. A trip that I followed on social media is now a detailed travelogues. There is no better way to know your own country than drive yourself and your travelogue just shows us.

I vaguely recall Alok also wanting to do this trip eagerly in his SX4 and he actually did it with his family and came out with some brilliant pictures to complement the drive.

MSH4 is THE Road that hugs the coast closer than you think and on top of that, the awesome Konkani cuisine.

Yes Parag, the best way to explore our own country is just drive down. The coastal route has numerous villages en-route which are still untouched. 5 days trip is ideal in my view. As far as I recollect Alok took a detour from Ganpatipule back towards Bangalore.

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Originally Posted by PearlJam

Superb narration and pictures, rated 5 stars!

I just saw that this travel was done 2 years ago. Any idea about the road conditions of the route you took from Candolim to Jaigad? Thanks!

Roads from Candolim to Jaigad are in decent shape. Moreover this trip would be slow trip, the distance is not much, but views and places to explore are many so ultimately average speed would be 30 kmph including breaks for lunch and photography, try to start early in the morning.

divyankar · 1st April 2016, 04:23

Hi Nandeep,
Your thread is just superb.
How you covered every minute detail of your trip and these photos are simply amazing.
And that sheet with the list of hotels and numbers is the cherry on top.
Your write-up will help me a lot covering that circuit.
Happy Motoring.

Ertigiat · 22nd April 2016, 13:54

Nandeep Bro, take a bow. This travelogue has left me mesmerized. Trust me there will lot more travelers (read cars) on this Sagari Mahamarg after your travelogue.

ASHISHPALLOD · 23rd April 2016, 11:29

Oye NP,
you typed all this long travelogue?? Really??

( I believe you) .

Nice travelogue with equally good pictures.
At Vengurla bandar ( port), there is a guesthouse on the hillock from where one can get good view of the coast.

ashtrix · 27th August 2016, 17:14

Can someone give an idea about the road conditions of Sagari Mahamarg right from Mumbai / Alibagh to Vengurla / Tirakol, Goa? I am planning a trip during september 2016 with family including kids. Would like to drive from 9 am to 7 pm everyday. Request suggestions about night stay also. Thanking in anticipation.

vagabond128 · 27th August 2016, 19:10

Very nice travelogue. It’s fun to travel with close friends.

What was the final odometer reading? What kind of FE did you get?

outLANDish · 17th November 2017, 10:04

Hello,

Can anyone update me on Tamhini Ghat current road conditions please?

Red Liner · 17th November 2017, 12:55

Superb thread and travelogue! Beautiful beautiful beautiful roads and locations. Going into my kitty of must ride's very very soon!

20th March 2016, 19:11	#16
AkMar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,183 Thanked: 2,604 Times	re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Wow Nandeep. That was a refreshing read. Thanks for sharing! Konkan is always special for me
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21st March 2016, 12:22	#17
S2!!! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,918 Thanked: 10,064 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra I'm going to refer to this thread the next time I plan a Mumbai-Goa drive and am taking this route for sure! Many thanks for sharing. The other highway roads are just too mainstream . Also, you guys drove during perfect weather conditions too. The lush greenery and cloudy skies during the monsoons only adds to the overall experience of a road trip. A couple of years ago, I remember watching a feature by an auto magazine showcasing the coastal road. It was then that I got really excited and called a couple of friends and planned to do this. That plan hasn't been implemented till date. After going through your thread, I'm once again going to persuade them and plan a trip soon.
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21st March 2016, 13:03	#18
Ddrive BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 254 Thanked: 534 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Good photos and it always feels good driving over the west coast during rains. And a start with Nitin's XUV pictures., hmm sounds auspicious Nice entry Nandeep., Welcome to tbhp.
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21st March 2016, 14:33	#19
paragsachania Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belur/Bangalore Posts: 7,148 Thanked: 27,140 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Another blockbuster from you Nandeep. A trip that I followed on social media is now a detailed travelogues. There is no better way to know your own country than drive yourself and your travelogue just shows us. I vaguely recall Alok also wanting to do this trip eagerly in his SX4 and he actually did it with his family and came out with some brilliant pictures to complement the drive. MSH4 is THE Road that hugs the coast closer than you think and on top of that, the awesome Konkani cuisine.
	(2) Thanks

21st March 2016, 14:45	#20
PearlJam BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 631 Thanked: 1,660 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Superb narration and pictures, rated 5 stars! I just saw that this travel was done 2 years ago. Any idea about the road conditions of the route you took from Candolim to Jaigad? Thanks!
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21st March 2016, 15:29	#21
mayurpalav BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 138 Thanked: 66 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Just did this circuit on the Mahashivratri weekend albeit from Mumbai to Mithbav, just beyond Kunkeshwar. The roads are decent, however the Bankot to Mandangad stretch is being re-tarred so the ride is painful. The really good roads start from Guhagar onwards.
	(1) Thanks

1st April 2016, 04:23	#23
divyankar BHPian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 99 Thanked: 35 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Hi Nandeep, Your thread is just superb. How you covered every minute detail of your trip and these photos are simply amazing. And that sheet with the list of hotels and numbers is the cherry on top. Your write-up will help me a lot covering that circuit. Happy Motoring.
	(1) Thanks

22nd April 2016, 13:54	#24
Ertigiat BHPian Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Margao, Goa Posts: 246 Thanked: 324 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Nandeep Bro, take a bow. This travelogue has left me mesmerized. Trust me there will lot more travelers (read cars) on this Sagari Mahamarg after your travelogue.
	(1) Thanks

23rd April 2016, 11:29	#25
ASHISHPALLOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MH42 Posts: 2,006 Thanked: 334 Times	Oye NP, you typed all this long travelogue?? Really?? ( I believe you) . Nice travelogue with equally good pictures. At Vengurla bandar ( port), there is a guesthouse on the hillock from where one can get good view of the coast.
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27th August 2016, 17:14	#26
ashtrix BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 55 Thanked: 45 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Can someone give an idea about the road conditions of Sagari Mahamarg right from Mumbai / Alibagh to Vengurla / Tirakol, Goa? I am planning a trip during september 2016 with family including kids. Would like to drive from 9 am to 7 pm everyday. Request suggestions about night stay also. Thanking in anticipation.
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27th August 2016, 19:10	#27
vagabond128 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 93 Thanked: 246 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Very nice travelogue. It’s fun to travel with close friends. What was the final odometer reading? What kind of FE did you get?
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17th November 2017, 10:04	#28
outLANDish Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Hello, Can anyone update me on Tamhini Ghat current road conditions please?
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17th November 2017, 12:55	#29
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,209 Thanked: 18,044 Times	Re: Sagari Mahamarg - Drive through the Coastal Route of Maharashtra Superb thread and travelogue! Beautiful beautiful beautiful roads and locations. Going into my kitty of must ride's very very soon!
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