Bangalore-Nilambur

mjothi · 12th August 2008, 08:00

I like your "out of office" message

Greens are too good and especially if it rains, wow, awesome.

So, back to work?

pjay_in · 12th August 2008, 09:53

You've made my day, Mudmover. A rainy day in Nilambur is what I often dream about, having grown up there. You have captured a lot of feel in your photographs.. wet roads and greenery, the swollen brown river, the blue mountains that form the backdrop around Nilambur.. I long to be there this instant, sipping steaming hot tea at a rural roadside shack watching the incessant downpour.

MudMover · 12th August 2008, 19:22

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Originally Posted by mjothi

I like your "out of office" message

Greens are too good and especially if it rains, wow, awesome.

So, back to work?

Thanks! I thought that one up when I was stuck indoors during the rains. Yup! back to work for now.. but after spending long hours doing nothing for 3 days work does feel kind of refreshing!!

MudMover · 12th August 2008, 19:35

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Originally Posted by pjay_in

You've made my day, Mudmover. A rainy day in Nilambur is what I often dream about, having grown up there. You have captured a lot of feel in your photographs.. wet roads and greenery, the swollen brown river, the blue mountains that form the backdrop around Nilambur.. I long to be there this instant, sipping steaming hot tea at a rural roadside shack watching the incessant downpour.

Thanks pjay! That was a very moving compliment in the sense that I feel amply rewarded for all those hours spent taking photos in the cold and wet weather. My only regret is that I didn't take these pictures during all those days when it was bright and sunny

!

mkuruvil · 16th December 2009, 15:09

How much time does it take to reach Nilambur if the max driving speed is 100kmph?

speedkrish · 29th April 2016, 17:43

I recently travelled from Kerala to Bangalore and took the following route. Update on road conditions

Perinthalmanna-Nilambur-Gudaloor-Bandipur-Mysore-Bangalore [ 340 km ]

Time - 9 hours

Road conditions - Good to Excellent
Bad between Nanjangud to Mysore due to 4 lane work

Takes more than 1 hour from Nilambur to Gudaloor due to Ghat roads.
and 1 hour to cross Mudumalai and Bandipur due to speed breakers

Good part of this route is the scenery, excellent winding roads in Kerala. There are no tolls.

ampere · 29th April 2016, 18:29

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Originally Posted by speedkrish

I recently travelled from Kerala to Bangalore and took the following route. Update on road conditions

Perinthalmanna-Nilambur-Gudaloor-Bandipur-Mysore-Bangalore [ 340 km ]

Did you take Melatoor or Pandikaad option from Perinthalmanna? Both seem to be good, but dont know about the current condition.

speedkrish · 29th April 2016, 19:46

Pandikaad. Good roads. I used the Google maps route.

procrj · 4th July 2016, 20:56

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Originally Posted by speedkrish

Pandikaad. Good roads. I used the Google maps route.

Planning to drive to Guruvayur via Nilambur. any idea about road conditions from Perinthalmanna to guruvayur? Also looking for home-stay recommendation in Nilambur. found a few online but would prefer something that is off the beaten path.

NPV · 5th July 2016, 10:45

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Originally Posted by procrj

Also looking for home-stay recommendation in Nilambur. found a few online but would prefer something that is off the beaten path.

Not sure of home stays near Nilambur, there is a KTDC motel in Nilambur though it may not be a great choice for a vacation

In case you do not find something good, do take a look at Sinnadorai Bungalow Mango range near Gudalur, have heard good reviews of the place from people who've visited.

EDIT:Or look at options in Masinagudi, bit of detour from your route though

swiftnfurious · 8th July 2016, 22:16

I once did this trip just because I wanted to try this route from Bangalore to Kottayam. Swift + well paved curves in the Nilambur section = BLISS! It was a bit tiring with the traffic, but a good drive worth remembering for a long time.

ajithbr · 22nd March 2022, 20:36

Hi,

How is the condition of following stretches now?
1) Gundlupet - Gudalur
2) Gudalur - Ooty
3) Gudalur - Nilambur
4) Gudalur - Vythiri/Kalpetta

Between 3 and 4, what are the pros and cons for a Ooty - Kozhikode drive?
Which route has better road conditions now?

What are some good food and toilet break options at Gudalur for a family trip ?

confortablynumb · 13th September 2022, 14:40

Hi All, Any feedback on the road conditions between Bangalore and Nilambur? Planning to drive to Thrissur via Nadukaani.

12th August 2008, 08:00	#31
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	I like your "out of office" message Greens are too good and especially if it rains, wow, awesome. So, back to work?
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12th August 2008, 09:53	#32
pjay_in BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 396 Thanked: 20 Times	You've made my day, Mudmover. A rainy day in Nilambur is what I often dream about, having grown up there. You have captured a lot of feel in your photographs.. wet roads and greenery, the swollen brown river, the blue mountains that form the backdrop around Nilambur.. I long to be there this instant, sipping steaming hot tea at a rural roadside shack watching the incessant downpour.
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16th December 2009, 15:09	#35
mkuruvil BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 0 Times	How much time does it take to reach Nilambur if the max driving speed is 100kmph?
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29th April 2016, 17:43	#36
speedkrish BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 30 Times	Re: Bangalore-Nilambur I recently travelled from Kerala to Bangalore and took the following route. Update on road conditions Perinthalmanna-Nilambur-Gudaloor-Bandipur-Mysore-Bangalore [ 340 km ] Time - 9 hours Road conditions - Good to Excellent Bad between Nanjangud to Mysore due to 4 lane work Takes more than 1 hour from Nilambur to Gudaloor due to Ghat roads. and 1 hour to cross Mudumalai and Bandipur due to speed breakers Good part of this route is the scenery, excellent winding roads in Kerala. There are no tolls.
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29th April 2016, 19:46	#38
speedkrish BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 30 Times	Re: Bangalore-Nilambur Pandikaad. Good roads. I used the Google maps route.
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8th July 2016, 22:16	#41
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,203 Thanked: 9,661 Times	Re: Bangalore-Nilambur I once did this trip just because I wanted to try this route from Bangalore to Kottayam. Swift + well paved curves in the Nilambur section = BLISS! It was a bit tiring with the traffic, but a good drive worth remembering for a long time.
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22nd March 2022, 20:36	#42
ajithbr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York, Banga Posts: 472 Thanked: 118 Times	Re: Bangalore-Nilambur Hi, How is the condition of following stretches now? 1) Gundlupet - Gudalur 2) Gudalur - Ooty 3) Gudalur - Nilambur 4) Gudalur - Vythiri/Kalpetta Between 3 and 4, what are the pros and cons for a Ooty - Kozhikode drive? Which route has better road conditions now? What are some good food and toilet break options at Gudalur for a family trip ?
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13th September 2022, 14:40	#43
confortablynumb Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Bangalore-Nilambur Hi All, Any feedback on the road conditions between Bangalore and Nilambur? Planning to drive to Thrissur via Nadukaani.
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