The drive from was uneventful although we decided to check just how much toll we were paying for this road. I think we averaged about 1 Rs per km. Almost every 60 - 70 kms there was a toll booth. We got tired of this. Wish they would come up with a more efficient system.
We stayed in Haveri for the night - there was a big jam on the road and we were lucky we found a place to stay and food to eat !!!
There are still many diversions on the road from Pune to Bangalore - either due to new construction or patching up old construction. So be on the lookout. Typical to Indian roads - you will come across bullock carts on the fast lane travelling in the opposite direction and crazy people who seem to hug the center of the road - they seem incapable of moving to either lane for some reason ! :)
This was the route map of our drive .... a total of about 1800 kms over 18 days .... Our longest stay was in Bangalore where we managed to meet a few friends although not all of them.
Stops enroute : We took tea break about 60 kms ( or 30 ? ) from Dharward at a place called Sai Food Court which is within the premises for the hotel as well as a marriage hall. The reason I am mentioning this place ? The restrooms were well kept, clean and did not stink at all !!!
Bangalore : It does take time in Bangalore to go from one place to another and we found it strange that the outer ring road had so many signals. We kind of expected it to have no signals ! Sometime like a smooth corridor with exits at specific points ! :)
Way home : On our way back we did go to Gokarna and saw the main Gokarna beach but missed Om beach. It was late by then and was getting dark. If we had started a couple of hours early from Mangalore perhaps but then this was a lazy lazy holiday ... :) It was pouring buckets when we left Mangalore!
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| The road trip route |
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| Itenary - although we stayed in Haveri instead of Dharward the first day |
7 comments:
Hi Medha,
Yes the resort looks good. Will definitely look it up when I journey this route.
Karnataka is very well known for their famous Temples,Tourist Places and Adventure Places in india, Best Places In Karnataka is Nandi Hills,Jog Falls. Shravanabelagola, Sringeri, Daroji Bear Sanctuary.
Tx "Karnatake Travel" for your comments. Yes I know Karnataka is beautiful ... I have been to the other places you have mentioned but when I was young ... !
Nice trip. Thanks for sharing your trip experience. Also known as Kodagu and nicknamed as the "Kashmir of South", Coorg (Kodagu) is one of the precious gems in Karnataka's crown. Located in the Western Ghats of south-western Karnataka, it can be pictured thus: miles of undulating topography carpeted in green covered with a misty veil, thickets of bamboo, sandalwood and rosewood forests. Check out all best places to visit in Coorg also.
Thank you for your comment Dimpy. Yes Kodagu is very beautiful !
It was great reading your blog and the way you explain about your road trips is really awesome.This will be very useful for other travelers who are planning to travel. Parveen Travels
Wonder details about the trip. The state has always so much to offer with several sightseeing places and hill stations. Thanks for sharing the details.
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