I remember I showed ticket and was allowed to pass the a couple of booth (at
least once I remember) - If you don't get more inputs, just read the tickets all
the time there should be a couple exit booths where you just need to show the
entry ticket. It was 1.5 years back and I travelled Bangalore to Rajkot, so I
don't remember when and where exactly it was.

I know Ramky sir maintains a good log, we can find from his logs. I'm going to
attempt maintaining that format in my next trip :)


Ketan

-----Original Message-----
From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:07
To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Re: Blr-Pune Query

Just a quick question: Do I have to pay toll at all booths or some tickets
can be shown to pass thru the next booth. If yes, is there any marking on
the receipt indicating so. The last time around I blindly paid at all
booths.

Thanks.....Ritik

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:15 PM, akshaymarutiswift <akshayo@...>wrote:

>
>
> depending on the time of the day Katraj to Swargate can be a royal mess.
> First the road was narrowed down due to BRTS and then narrowed down further
> due to cycling track.
>
> --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Akshay !. The route you've mapped out is what we essentially were
> > taking except that we turn left at Katraj bus station and proceed upto
> > Swargate and take a right. Will try this one now.
> >
> > Regards.....Ritik
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:32 PM, akshaymarutiswift <akshayo@...>wrote:
>
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > quick update, u don't have to drive till Singhad road to make a U turn,
> you
> > > can take a right turn at the middle of the flyover that is at the
> junction
> > > where the new mumbai - pune bypass and the old mumbai - pune bypass
> meet.
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>,
>
> > > "akshaymarutiswift" <akshayo@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Here is an option
> > > >
> > > > Enter Pune via the new Katraj Tunnel and drive down on the Pune
> Bypass
> > > till you reach a intersection where it meets the old mumbai -pune
> bypass,
> > > drive on this road to Katraj, Kondhwa- NH9- Mundhwa.
> > > >
> > > > Here is a link to google maps for this.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
>
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mumbai+Pune+Bypass+Rd&daddr=18.\
472038,73.888721+to:Keshavnagar,+Mundhwa&hl=en&geocode=FVGdGQEdQYBmBA%3B%3BFRjNG\
gEdmzNoBClBx55nKsLCOzEd4KISHoyqkw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=18.46707\
2,73.908978&sspn=0.040461,0.074158&ie=UTF8&ll=18.494668,73.90563&spn=0.040455,0.\
074158&z=14
> > > >
> > > > Whenever i am coming from Bangalore side i always use this route. One
> is
> > > never sure of what is the condition of the old katraj ghat route :).
> > > >
> > > > --- In
indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>,
>
> > > "H V Kumar" <hvkumar@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have really no idea, best left to someone from Pune to reply!
> > > > >
> > > > > Kumar
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From:
indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:08 PM
> > > > > To:
indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > > > >
> > > > > That was the route we had taken last time. Would you still
> recommend
> > > the
> > > > > same considering we have to go to Keshavnagar / Mundhwa (opposite
> side
> > > of
> > > > > Kothrud)?.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks again.....Ritik
> > > > >
> > > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via
> the
> > > Katraj
> > > > > > Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune
> from
> > > > > Satara
> > > > > > side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the
> old
> > > Katraj
> > > > > > Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel
> > > route).
> > > > > Take
> > > > > > the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to
> > > Kothrud,
> > > > > > Wakad and so on.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Kumar
> > > > > >
> > > > > > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > > > > > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
>
> > > 40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > > > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > > > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
> > > > > > To:
indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
>
> > > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hello All,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
> > > > > > 2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I
> have
> > > to
> > > > > take
> > > > > > the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we
> went in
> > > > > > April.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks......Ritik
> > > > > >
> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > >
> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ------------------------------------
> > > > >
> > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>


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Yahoo! Groups Links

Just a quick question: Do I have to pay toll at all booths or some tickets
can be shown to pass thru the next booth. If yes, is there any marking on
the receipt indicating so. The last time around I blindly paid at all
booths.

Thanks.....Ritik

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:15 PM, akshaymarutiswift <akshayo@...>wrote:

>
>
> depending on the time of the day Katraj to Swargate can be a royal mess.
> First the road was narrowed down due to BRTS and then narrowed down further
> due to cycling track.
>
> --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Akshay !. The route you've mapped out is what we essentially were
> > taking except that we turn left at Katraj bus station and proceed upto
> > Swargate and take a right. Will try this one now.
> >
> > Regards.....Ritik
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:32 PM, akshaymarutiswift <akshayo@...>wrote:
>
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > quick update, u don't have to drive till Singhad road to make a U turn,
> you
> > > can take a right turn at the middle of the flyover that is at the
> junction
> > > where the new mumbai - pune bypass and the old mumbai - pune bypass
> meet.
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>,
>
> > > "akshaymarutiswift" <akshayo@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Here is an option
> > > >
> > > > Enter Pune via the new Katraj Tunnel and drive down on the Pune
> Bypass
> > > till you reach a intersection where it meets the old mumbai -pune
> bypass,
> > > drive on this road to Katraj, Kondhwa- NH9- Mundhwa.
> > > >
> > > > Here is a link to google maps for this.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
>
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mumbai+Pune+Bypass+Rd&daddr=18.\
472038,73.888721+to:Keshavnagar,+Mundhwa&hl=en&geocode=FVGdGQEdQYBmBA%3B%3BFRjNG\
gEdmzNoBClBx55nKsLCOzEd4KISHoyqkw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=18.46707\
2,73.908978&sspn=0.040461,0.074158&ie=UTF8&ll=18.494668,73.90563&spn=0.040455,0.\
074158&z=14
> > > >
> > > > Whenever i am coming from Bangalore side i always use this route. One
> is
> > > never sure of what is the condition of the old katraj ghat route :).
> > > >
> > > > --- In
indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>,
>
> > > "H V Kumar" <hvkumar@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have really no idea, best left to someone from Pune to reply!
> > > > >
> > > > > Kumar
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From:
indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:08 PM
> > > > > To:
indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > > > >
> > > > > That was the route we had taken last time. Would you still
> recommend
> > > the
> > > > > same considering we have to go to Keshavnagar / Mundhwa (opposite
> side
> > > of
> > > > > Kothrud)?.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks again.....Ritik
> > > > >
> > > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via
> the
> > > Katraj
> > > > > > Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune
> from
> > > > > Satara
> > > > > > side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the
> old
> > > Katraj
> > > > > > Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel
> > > route).
> > > > > Take
> > > > > > the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to
> > > Kothrud,
> > > > > > Wakad and so on.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Kumar
> > > > > >
> > > > > > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > > > > > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
>
> > > 40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > > > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > > > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
> > > > > > To:
indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
>
> > > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hello All,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
> > > > > > 2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I
> have
> > > to
> > > > > take
> > > > > > the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we
> went in
> > > > > > April.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks......Ritik
> > > > > >
> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > >
> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ------------------------------------
> > > > >
> > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>


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Hi Chandan,

Yes you have all the rights to answer this particular querry.  Thanks for the
tip.  I will take UV-A for good.  Will update on road condition on return.

Warm regards,
Dwarak

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, chandan <gurukarc@...> wrote:

> From: chandan <gurukarc@...>
> Subject: [IndiaHighways] Re: condition of roads from Bangalore to Mangalore
now
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:08 AM
> Mr Dwarak,
>
> Living in Sakleshpur,I think I have the right to answer
> your question more than anyone else !!!!
>
> I drove down Shiradi in my jeep last week,upto Gundiya.The
> 20 odd km will take you about 1hr plus in your UV-A.If you
> use your offroading skills,you will not damage your
> car.So,try it.If you don't like it,you can always take the
> other options while coming back.I saw cars like Civic doing
> this stretch.Also,if you do take NH48,use the Hassan
> bypass,it has been patched up.
>
> Bisle....don't even think of it !!
>
>
> Chandan
>
> --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com,
> dwarakanath v p <cooldrive_blr@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to Mangalore
> this 21st Nov.  Request you all for status of road from
> sakleshpur to mangalore.  Also, condition of
> alternative routes, viz., via mysore, madikeri, puttur 
> and  Bisle ghat from Sakleshpur.
> >
> > Thank you in advance
> >
> > Dwarak
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>     indiahighways-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>

Mr Dwarak,

Living in Sakleshpur,I think I have the right to answer your question more than
anyone else !!!!

I drove down Shiradi in my jeep last week,upto Gundiya.The 20 odd km will take
you about 1hr plus in your UV-A.If you use your offroading skills,you will not
damage your car.So,try it.If you don't like it,you can always take the other
options while coming back.I saw cars like Civic doing this stretch.Also,if you
do take NH48,use the Hassan bypass,it has been patched up.

Bisle....don't even think of it !!


Chandan

--- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com, dwarakanath v p <cooldrive_blr@...> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to Mangalore this 21st Nov.  Request
you all for status of road from sakleshpur to mangalore.  Also, condition of
alternative routes, viz., via mysore, madikeri, puttur  and  Bisle ghat from
Sakleshpur.
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> Dwarak
>

Agree, I have done this  route couple of times usually around/after the rains,it
is a very scenic drive with the road bordering the mulshi lake and then onto
Tamhini ghat. All the time I drove on this, the stretch after Mulshi till the
end of Tamhini ghat has been bad.

If you are planning to do this couple of pointers.

The stretch after Mulshi is quite empty both traffic wise and facilities wise.
After Mulshi there is no decent restaurant to stop at.
There are no petrol pumps ( I think there is 1-2 odd but i was not sure what
kind of pump it was :) ).


--- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com, "Jagat Pal Singh" <jagat@...> wrote:
>
> Although this route is scenic roads in Tamhini are very bad. Alternative is
via Pune-Khalapur (Khopoli)-Pen-Alibaug- and return.
>
>
>
> Cordially,
>
>
> Jagat Pal Singh
>
> From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Rahul Dubey
> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:16 PM
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query
>
>
>
>
>
> Ritik,
>
> I would recommend: Pune - Mulshi - Kolad - Roha - Murud - Kashid - Revdanda -
Alibagh - Pen - Khopoli - Lonavla - Pune
>
> Cheers
> Rahul
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@... <mailto:ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com> >
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <mailto:indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Mon, 9 November, 2009 11:46:07 AM
> Subject: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query
>
>
> Hello Again,
>
> I will be doing a Pune to Murud (1 night stay) trip. Please let me know the
> route options and approximate times. Is the coastal (?) stretch from Murud
> to Alibaug worth driving on the way back?.
>
> Thanks.....Ritik
>
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Although this route is scenic roads in Tamhini are very bad. Alternative is via
Pune-Khalapur (Khopoli)-Pen-Alibaug- and return.



Cordially,


Jagat Pal Singh

From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Rahul Dubey
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:16 PM
To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query





Ritik,

I would recommend: Pune - Mulshi - Kolad - Roha - Murud - Kashid - Revdanda -
Alibagh - Pen - Khopoli - Lonavla - Pune

Cheers
Rahul

________________________________
From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@... <mailto:ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com> >
To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <mailto:indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, 9 November, 2009 11:46:07 AM
Subject: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query


Hello Again,

I will be doing a Pune to Murud (1 night stay) trip. Please let me know the
route options and approximate times. Is the coastal (?) stretch from Murud
to Alibaug worth driving on the way back?.

Thanks.....Ritik

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Rahul,

This is the exact route we have planned out, of course based on inputs from
all India highwayers !

Thanks.....Ritik

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 4:15 PM, Rahul Dubey <cool_dube@...> wrote:

>
>
> Ritik,
>
> I would recommend: Pune - Mulshi - Kolad - Roha - Murud - Kashid - Revdanda
> - Alibagh - Pen - Khopoli - Lonavla - Pune
>
> Cheers
> Rahul
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@... <ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>>
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Mon, 9 November, 2009 11:46:07 AM
>
> Subject: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query
>
>
> Hello Again,
>
> I will be doing a Pune to Murud (1 night stay) trip. Please let me know the
> route options and approximate times. Is the coastal (?) stretch from Murud
> to Alibaug worth driving on the way back?.
>
> Thanks.....Ritik
>
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Thank you Rahul,

I better stick to option a.  alternative is option d.

Dwarak

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Rahul Dubey <cool_dube@...> wrote:

> From: Rahul Dubey <cool_dube@...>
> Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of roads from Bangalore to 
Mangalore now
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 4:23 PM
> Dwarak sir,
>
> AFAIK - you have he folowing options:
>
> a. Bangalore - Hassan - Sakleshpura - Mangalore: Last I
> heard, Shiradi Ghat was in shambles but if you can manage
> the 20 odd kms carefully, this would be the best bet
>
> b. Bangalore - Hassan - Sakleshpura - Hanbal - Mudigere -
> Charmadi - Belthangady - Mangalore: This is known to be good
> throughout but for 10 odd kms b/w Mudigere and Charmadi. It
> would, however, add 50 kms or so. Plus not sure how the
> Charmadi Ghat is now.
>
> c. Bangalore - Hassan - Sakleshpura - Bisle Ghat -
> Uppinangadi - Mangalore: As Ritik mentioned, a NO-NO for any
> car
>
> d. Bangalore - Mysore - Madikeri - Sulya - Mangalore: Good
> road condtions but not worth the extra 75 odd kms
>
> All in all, I would vote for 'a' unless the Shiradi Ghat is
> totally broken now. Someone who has done this stretch
> recently (satya?) might comment.
>
> Cheers
> Rahul
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Suneel Choudhary <Suneel.Choudhary@...>
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, 9 November, 2009 1:59:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of roads from
> Bangalore to Mangalore now
>
>  
> I suppose there is a route via Hassan, Belur and Charmadi
> Ghat. Is that
> bad as well?
>
> Regards
>
> Suneel
>
> On 11/9/2009 1:58 PM, dwarakanath v p wrote:
> >
> >
> > Thanks Ritik,
> >
> > That leave me only one option, that is through
> madikeri. I understand
> > from HV kumar even that is pretty bad.
> >
> > Dwarak
> >
> > --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@
> gmail.com
> > <mailto:ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com>> wrote:
> >
> > > From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@ gmail.com
> > <mailto:ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com>>
> > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of
> roads from Bangalore
> > to Mangalore now
> > > To: indiahighways@ yahoogroups. com
> > <mailto:indiahighwa ys%40yahoogroups .com>
> > > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 1:22 PM
> > > Bisle ghats is not advisable on a
> > > car. Besides being in pathetic condition
> > > the road is narrow and deserted.
> > >
> > > Regards..... Ritik
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, dwarakanath v p
>
> > <cooldrive_blr@ yahoo.com <mailto:cooldrive_
> blr%40yahoo. com>>wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ritik,
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for response. I need to take UV-A for
> the
> > > travel. Considering the
> > > > bisle ghat roads, is it adviceable?
> > > >
> > > > Dwarak
> > > >
> > > > --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty
> <ritik.kakoty@ gmail.com
> > <mailto:ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com><ritik.
> kakoty%40gmail. com>>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@
> gmail.com
> > <mailto:ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com>
> > > <ritik.kakoty% 40gmail.com> >
> > > > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re:
> condition of
> > > roads from Bangalore to
> > > > Mangalore now
> > > > > To: indiahighways@ yahoogroups. com
> > <mailto:indiahighwa ys%40yahoogroups .com>
> > > <indiahighways% 40yahoogroups. com>
> > > > > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:35
> PM
> > > >
> > > > > Dwarka Sir,
> > > > >
> > > > > Sorry to be of no help, but Bisle ghats
> would be
> > > best left
> > > > > for your Gypsy.
> > > > >
> > > > > Regards..... .Ritik
> > > > >
> > > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM,
> dwarakanath v p
> > > <
> > > > cooldrive_blr@ yahoo.com
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> > > Mangalore
> > > > > this 21st Nov. Request
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> sakleshpur
> > > to
> > > > > mangalore. Also, condition of
> > > > > > alternative routes, viz., via
> mysore,
> > > madikeri, puttur
> > > > > and Bisle ghat from
> > > > > > Sakleshpur.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thank you in advance
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dwarak
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Dwarak sir,

AFAIK - you have he folowing options:

a. Bangalore - Hassan - Sakleshpura - Mangalore: Last I heard, Shiradi Ghat was
in shambles but if you can manage the 20 odd kms carefully, this would be the
best bet

b. Bangalore - Hassan - Sakleshpura - Hanbal - Mudigere - Charmadi - Belthangady
- Mangalore: This is known to be good throughout but for 10 odd kms b/w Mudigere
and Charmadi. It would, however, add 50 kms or so. Plus not sure how the
Charmadi Ghat is now.

c. Bangalore - Hassan - Sakleshpura - Bisle Ghat - Uppinangadi - Mangalore: As
Ritik mentioned, a NO-NO for any car

d. Bangalore - Mysore - Madikeri - Sulya - Mangalore: Good road condtions but
not worth the extra 75 odd kms

All in all, I would vote for 'a' unless the Shiradi Ghat is totally broken now.
Someone who has done this stretch recently (satya?) might comment.

Cheers
Rahul




________________________________
From: Suneel Choudhary <Suneel.Choudhary@...>
To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 9 November, 2009 1:59:33 PM
Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of roads from Bangalore to Mangalore
now

 
I suppose there is a route via Hassan, Belur and Charmadi Ghat. Is that
bad as well?

Regards

Suneel

On 11/9/2009 1:58 PM, dwarakanath v p wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Ritik,
>
> That leave me only one option, that is through madikeri. I understand
> from HV kumar even that is pretty bad.
>
> Dwarak
>
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@ gmail.com
> <mailto:ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com>> wrote:
>
> > From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@ gmail.com
> <mailto:ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com>>
> > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of roads from Bangalore
> to Mangalore now
> > To: indiahighways@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:indiahighwa ys%40yahoogroups .com>
> > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 1:22 PM
> > Bisle ghats is not advisable on a
> > car. Besides being in pathetic condition
> > the road is narrow and deserted.
> >
> > Regards..... Ritik
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, dwarakanath v p
> <cooldrive_blr@ yahoo.com <mailto:cooldrive_ blr%40yahoo. com>>wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Ritik,
> > >
> > > Thanks for response. I need to take UV-A for the
> > travel. Considering the
> > > bisle ghat roads, is it adviceable?
> > >
> > > Dwarak
> > >
> > > --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@ gmail.com
> <mailto:ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com><ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com>>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@ gmail.com
> <mailto:ritik. kakoty%40gmail. com>
> > <ritik.kakoty% 40gmail.com> >
> > > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of
> > roads from Bangalore to
> > > Mangalore now
> > > > To: indiahighways@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:indiahighwa ys%40yahoogroups .com>
> > <indiahighways% 40yahoogroups. com>
> > > > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:35 PM
> > >
> > > > Dwarka Sir,
> > > >
> > > > Sorry to be of no help, but Bisle ghats would be
> > best left
> > > > for your Gypsy.
> > > >
> > > > Regards..... .Ritik
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM, dwarakanath v p
> > <
> > > cooldrive_blr@ yahoo.com <mailto:cooldrive_ blr%40yahoo. com>
> > <cooldrive_blr% 40yahoo.com> >wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to
> > Mangalore
> > > > this 21st Nov. Request
> > > > > you all for status of road from sakleshpur
> > to
> > > > mangalore. Also, condition of
> > > > > alternative routes, viz., via mysore,
> > madikeri, puttur
> > > > and Bisle ghat from
> > > > > Sakleshpur.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thank you in advance
> > > > >
> > > > > Dwarak
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
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Ritik,

I would recommend: Pune - Mulshi - Kolad - Roha - Murud - Kashid - Revdanda -
Alibagh - Pen - Khopoli - Lonavla - Pune

Cheers
Rahul



________________________________
From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...>
To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 9 November, 2009 11:46:07 AM
Subject: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query

 
Hello Again,

I will be doing a Pune to Murud (1 night stay) trip. Please let me know the
route options and approximate times. Is the coastal (?) stretch from Murud
to Alibaug worth driving on the way back?.

Thanks.....Ritik

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depending on the time of the day Katraj to Swargate can be a royal mess. First
the road was narrowed down due to BRTS and then narrowed down further due to
cycling track.

--- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com, Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Akshay !. The route you've mapped out is what we essentially were
> taking except that we turn left at Katraj bus station and proceed upto
> Swargate and take a right. Will try this one now.
>
> Regards.....Ritik
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:32 PM, akshaymarutiswift <akshayo@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > quick update, u don't have to drive till Singhad road to make a U turn, you
> > can take a right turn at the middle of the flyover that is at the junction
> > where the new mumbai - pune bypass and the old mumbai - pune bypass meet.
> >
> >
> > --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "akshaymarutiswift" <akshayo@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Here is an option
> > >
> > > Enter Pune via the new Katraj Tunnel and drive down on the Pune Bypass
> > till you reach a intersection where it meets the old mumbai -pune bypass,
> > drive on this road to Katraj, Kondhwa- NH9- Mundhwa.
> > >
> > > Here is a link to google maps for this.
> > >
> > >
> >
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mumbai+Pune+Bypass+Rd&daddr=18.\
472038,73.888721+to:Keshavnagar,+Mundhwa&hl=en&geocode=FVGdGQEdQYBmBA%3B%3BFRjNG\
gEdmzNoBClBx55nKsLCOzEd4KISHoyqkw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=18.46707\
2,73.908978&sspn=0.040461,0.074158&ie=UTF8&ll=18.494668,73.90563&spn=0.040455,0.\
074158&z=14
> > >
> > > Whenever i am coming from Bangalore side i always use this route. One is
> > never sure of what is the condition of the old katraj ghat route :).
> > >
> > > --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "H V Kumar" <hvkumar@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have really no idea, best left to someone from Pune to reply!
> > > >
> > > > Kumar
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:08 PM
> > > > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > > >
> > > > That was the route we had taken last time. Would you still recommend
> > the
> > > > same considering we have to go to Keshavnagar / Mundhwa (opposite side
> > of
> > > > Kothrud)?.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again.....Ritik
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via the
> > Katraj
> > > > > Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune from
> > > > Satara
> > > > > side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the old
> > Katraj
> > > > > Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel
> > route).
> > > > Take
> > > > > the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to
> > Kothrud,
> > > > > Wakad and so on.
> > > > >
> > > > > Kumar
> > > > >
> > > > > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > > > > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> > 40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
> > > > > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello All,
> > > > >
> > > > > I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
> > > > > 2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I have
> > to
> > > > take
> > > > > the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we went in
> > > > > April.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks......Ritik
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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>

Thanks Akshay !. The route you've mapped out is what we essentially were
taking except that we turn left at Katraj bus station and proceed upto
Swargate and take a right. Will try this one now.

Regards.....Ritik

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:32 PM, akshaymarutiswift <akshayo@...>wrote:

>
>
> quick update, u don't have to drive till Singhad road to make a U turn, you
> can take a right turn at the middle of the flyover that is at the junction
> where the new mumbai - pune bypass and the old mumbai - pune bypass meet.
>
>
> --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "akshaymarutiswift" <akshayo@...> wrote:
> >
> > Here is an option
> >
> > Enter Pune via the new Katraj Tunnel and drive down on the Pune Bypass
> till you reach a intersection where it meets the old mumbai -pune bypass,
> drive on this road to Katraj, Kondhwa- NH9- Mundhwa.
> >
> > Here is a link to google maps for this.
> >
> >
>
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mumbai+Pune+Bypass+Rd&daddr=18.\
472038,73.888721+to:Keshavnagar,+Mundhwa&hl=en&geocode=FVGdGQEdQYBmBA%3B%3BFRjNG\
gEdmzNoBClBx55nKsLCOzEd4KISHoyqkw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=18.46707\
2,73.908978&sspn=0.040461,0.074158&ie=UTF8&ll=18.494668,73.90563&spn=0.040455,0.\
074158&z=14
> >
> > Whenever i am coming from Bangalore side i always use this route. One is
> never sure of what is the condition of the old katraj ghat route :).
> >
> > --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "H V Kumar" <hvkumar@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have really no idea, best left to someone from Pune to reply!
> > >
> > > Kumar
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:08 PM
> > > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > >
> > > That was the route we had taken last time. Would you still recommend
> the
> > > same considering we have to go to Keshavnagar / Mundhwa (opposite side
> of
> > > Kothrud)?.
> > >
> > > Thanks again.....Ritik
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via the
> Katraj
> > > > Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune from
> > > Satara
> > > > side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the old
> Katraj
> > > > Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel
> route).
> > > Take
> > > > the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to
> Kothrud,
> > > > Wakad and so on.
> > > >
> > > > Kumar
> > > >
> > > > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > > > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
> > > > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways%
> 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello All,
> > > >
> > > > I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
> > > > 2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I have
> to
> > > take
> > > > the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we went in
> > > > April.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks......Ritik
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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quick update, u don't have to drive till Singhad road to make a U turn, you can
take a right turn at the middle of the flyover that is at the junction where the
new mumbai - pune bypass and the old mumbai - pune bypass meet.

--- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com, "akshaymarutiswift" <akshayo@...> wrote:
>
> Here is an option
>
> Enter Pune via the new Katraj Tunnel and drive down on the Pune Bypass till
you reach a intersection where it meets the old mumbai -pune bypass, drive on
this road to Katraj, Kondhwa- NH9- Mundhwa.
>
> Here is  a link to google maps for this.
>
>
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mumbai+Pune+Bypass+Rd&daddr=18.\
472038,73.888721+to:Keshavnagar,+Mundhwa&hl=en&geocode=FVGdGQEdQYBmBA%3B%3BFRjNG\
gEdmzNoBClBx55nKsLCOzEd4KISHoyqkw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=18.46707\
2,73.908978&sspn=0.040461,0.074158&ie=UTF8&ll=18.494668,73.90563&spn=0.040455,0.\
074158&z=14
>
> Whenever i am coming from Bangalore side i always use this route. One is never
sure of what is the condition of the old katraj ghat route :).
>
> --- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com, "H V Kumar" <hvkumar@> wrote:
> >
> > I have really no idea, best left to someone from Pune to reply!
> >
> > Kumar
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com]
> > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:08 PM
> > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> >
> > That was the route we had taken last time. Would you still recommend the
> > same considering we have to go to Keshavnagar / Mundhwa (opposite side of
> > Kothrud)?.
> >
> > Thanks again.....Ritik
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via the Katraj
> > > Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune from
> > Satara
> > > side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the old Katraj
> > > Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel route).
> > Take
> > > the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to Kothrud,
> > > Wakad and so on.
> > >
> > > Kumar
> > >
> > > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> > <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>]
> > > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
> > > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:
> > >
> > > 1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
> > > 2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I have to
> > take
> > > the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we went in
> > > April.
> > >
> > > Thanks......Ritik
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
>

Here is an option

Enter Pune via the new Katraj Tunnel and drive down on the Pune Bypass till you
reach a intersection where it meets the old mumbai -pune bypass, drive on this
road to Katraj, Kondhwa- NH9- Mundhwa.

Here is  a link to google maps for this.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mumbai+Pune+Bypass+Rd&daddr=18.\
472038,73.888721+to:Keshavnagar,+Mundhwa&hl=en&geocode=FVGdGQEdQYBmBA%3B%3BFRjNG\
gEdmzNoBClBx55nKsLCOzEd4KISHoyqkw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=1&sll=18.46707\
2,73.908978&sspn=0.040461,0.074158&ie=UTF8&ll=18.494668,73.90563&spn=0.040455,0.\
074158&z=14

Whenever i am coming from Bangalore side i always use this route. One is never
sure of what is the condition of the old katraj ghat route :).

--- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com, "H V Kumar" <hvkumar@...> wrote:
>
> I have really no idea, best left to someone from Pune to reply!
>
> Kumar
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:08 PM
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
>
> That was the route we had taken last time. Would you still recommend the
> same considering we have to go to Keshavnagar / Mundhwa (opposite side of
> Kothrud)?.
>
> Thanks again.....Ritik
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via the Katraj
> > Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune from
> Satara
> > side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the old Katraj
> > Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel route).
> Take
> > the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to Kothrud,
> > Wakad and so on.
> >
> > Kumar
> >
> > From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> > indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>]
> > On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> > Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
> > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
> >
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:
> >
> > 1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
> > 2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I have to
> take
> > the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we went in
> > April.
> >
> > Thanks......Ritik
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

In september one of my frnds did the Tamhini ghat and he reported it to be a bad
drive. The ghat section was full of potholes big time. I am not sure what is the
current condition now.

In Oct I had gone to Kashid, the route was Pune-Khopoli-Pen-Alibaug-Kashid.
Khopoli - Pen the road was in very good condition.

--- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com, "H V Kumar" <hvkumar@...> wrote:
>
> The best route is to go via Mulshi and Tamhini Ghat to Nh17 and proceed via
> Roha to Murud. From Roha, the last few kms to Murud is along some good
> coastal scenery.
>
> Alternative route is to go on Bombay expressway till Khopoli, go to Pali
> where you join Nh17 and go via Roha to Murud.
>
> If you still want more, go to Alibag (exit expressway at Panvel) and go to
> Murud via Revdanda and Kashid.
>
>
>
> Kumar
>
>
>
> From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:46 AM
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello Again,
>
> I will be doing a Pune to Murud (1 night stay) trip. Please let me know the
> route options and approximate times. Is the coastal (?) stretch from Murud
> to Alibaug worth driving on the way back?.
>
> Thanks.....Ritik
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

I suppose there is a route via Hassan, Belur and Charmadi Ghat.  Is that
bad as well?

Regards

Suneel

On 11/9/2009 1:58 PM, dwarakanath v p wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Ritik,
>
> That leave me only one option, that is through madikeri. I understand
> from HV kumar even that is pretty bad.
>
> Dwarak
>
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...
> <mailto:ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> > From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...
> <mailto:ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of roads from Bangalore
> to Mangalore now
> > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 1:22 PM
> > Bisle ghats is not advisable on a
> > car. Besides being in pathetic condition
> > the road is narrow and deserted.
> >
> > Regards.....Ritik
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, dwarakanath v p
> <cooldrive_blr@... <mailto:cooldrive_blr%40yahoo.com>>wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Ritik,
> > >
> > > Thanks for response. I need to take UV-A for the
> > travel. Considering the
> > > bisle ghat roads, is it adviceable?
> > >
> > > Dwarak
> > >
> > > --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...
> <mailto:ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com><ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...
> <mailto:ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>
> > <ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>>
> > > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of
> > roads from Bangalore to
> > > Mangalore now
> > > > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:35 PM
> > >
> > > > Dwarka Sir,
> > > >
> > > > Sorry to be of no help, but Bisle ghats would be
> > best left
> > > > for your Gypsy.
> > > >
> > > > Regards......Ritik
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM, dwarakanath v p
> > <
> > > cooldrive_blr@... <mailto:cooldrive_blr%40yahoo.com>
> > <cooldrive_blr%40yahoo.com>>wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to
> > Mangalore
> > > > this 21st Nov. Request
> > > > > you all for status of road from sakleshpur
> > to
> > > > mangalore. Also, condition of
> > > > > alternative routes, viz., via mysore,
> > madikeri, puttur
> > > > and Bisle ghat from
> > > > > Sakleshpur.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thank you in advance
> > > > >
> > > > > Dwarak
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been
> > removed]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >     indiahighways-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
>
<mailto:indiahighways-fullfeatured%40yahoogroups.com><indiahighways-fullfeatured\
%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >     indiahighways-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:indiahighways-fullfeatured%40yahoogroups.com>
> >
> >
> >
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks Ritik,

That leave me only one option, that is through madikeri.  I understand from HV
kumar even that is pretty bad.

Dwarak

--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...> wrote:

> From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...>
> Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of roads from Bangalore to 
Mangalore now
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 1:22 PM
> Bisle ghats is not advisable on a
> car. Besides being in pathetic condition
> the road is narrow and deserted.
>
> Regards.....Ritik
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, dwarakanath v p
<cooldrive_blr@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Ritik,
> >
> > Thanks for response. I need to take UV-A for the
> travel. Considering the
> > bisle ghat roads, is it adviceable?
> >
> > Dwarak
> >
> > --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty
<ritik.kakoty@...<ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...
> <ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>>
> > > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of
> roads from Bangalore to
> > Mangalore now
> > > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:35 PM
> >
> > > Dwarka Sir,
> > >
> > > Sorry to be of no help, but Bisle ghats would be
> best left
> > > for your Gypsy.
> > >
> > > Regards......Ritik
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM, dwarakanath v p
> <
> > cooldrive_blr@...
> <cooldrive_blr%40yahoo.com>>wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to
> Mangalore
> > > this 21st Nov. Request
> > > > you all for status of road from sakleshpur
> to
> > > mangalore. Also, condition of
> > > > alternative routes, viz., via mysore,
> madikeri, puttur
> > > and Bisle ghat from
> > > > Sakleshpur.
> > > >
> > > > Thank you in advance
> > > >
> > > > Dwarak
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > > 
   indiahighways-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways-fullfeatured%40yahoo\
groups.com>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > 
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>     indiahighways-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>

Bisle ghats is not advisable on a car. Besides being in pathetic condition
the road is narrow and deserted.

Regards.....Ritik

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, dwarakanath v p <cooldrive_blr@...>wrote:

>
>
> Ritik,
>
> Thanks for response. I need to take UV-A for the travel. Considering the
> bisle ghat roads, is it adviceable?
>
> Dwarak
>
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty
<ritik.kakoty@...<ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>>
> wrote:
>
> > From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@... <ritik.kakoty%40gmail.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of roads from Bangalore to
> Mangalore now
> > To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:35 PM
>
> > Dwarka Sir,
> >
> > Sorry to be of no help, but Bisle ghats would be best left
> > for your Gypsy.
> >
> > Regards......Ritik
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM, dwarakanath v p <
> cooldrive_blr@... <cooldrive_blr%40yahoo.com>>wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to Mangalore
> > this 21st Nov. Request
> > > you all for status of road from sakleshpur to
> > mangalore. Also, condition of
> > > alternative routes, viz., via mysore, madikeri, puttur
> > and Bisle ghat from
> > > Sakleshpur.
> > >
> > > Thank you in advance
> > >
> > > Dwarak
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >    
indiahighways-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com<indiahighways-fullfeatured%40yahoogro\
ups.com>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

as i have to purchase a land in proposed highway between avinasi to thekkalur, i
would like to know anybody know about the way the nh department has planned
about it....

Ritik,

Thanks for response.  I need to take UV-A for the travel.  Considering the bisle
ghat roads, is it adviceable?

Dwarak

--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...> wrote:

> From: Ritik Kakoty <ritik.kakoty@...>
> Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] re: condition of roads from Bangalore to 
Mangalore now
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:35 PM
> Dwarka Sir,
>
> Sorry to be of no help, but Bisle ghats would be best left
> for your Gypsy.
>
> Regards......Ritik
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM, dwarakanath v p
<cooldrive_blr@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to Mangalore
> this 21st Nov. Request
> > you all for status of road from sakleshpur to
> mangalore. Also, condition of
> > alternative routes, viz., via mysore, madikeri, puttur
> and Bisle ghat from
> > Sakleshpur.
> >
> > Thank you in advance
> >
> > Dwarak
> >
> > 
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>     indiahighways-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>

Dwarka Sir,

Sorry to be of no help, but Bisle ghats would be best left for your Gypsy.

Regards......Ritik

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM, dwarakanath v p <cooldrive_blr@...>wrote:

>
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to Mangalore this 21st Nov. Request
> you all for status of road from sakleshpur to mangalore. Also, condition of
> alternative routes, viz., via mysore, madikeri, puttur and Bisle ghat from
> Sakleshpur.
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> Dwarak
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have really no idea, best left to someone from Pune to reply!

Kumar

-----Original Message-----
From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:08 PM
To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query

That was the route we had taken last time. Would you still recommend the
same considering we have to go to Keshavnagar / Mundhwa (opposite side of
Kothrud)?.

Thanks again.....Ritik

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@...> wrote:

>
>
> Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via the Katraj
> Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune from
Satara
> side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the old Katraj
> Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel route).
Take
> the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to Kothrud,
> Wakad and so on.
>
> Kumar
>
> From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
<indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>]
> On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
>
>
> Hello All,
>
> I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:
>
> 1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
> 2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I have to
take
> the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we went in
> April.
>
> Thanks......Ritik
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



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Yahoo! Groups Links

That was the route we had taken last time. Would you still recommend the
same considering we have to go to Keshavnagar / Mundhwa (opposite side of
Kothrud)?.

Thanks again.....Ritik

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@...> wrote:

>
>
> Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via the Katraj
> Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune from Satara
> side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the old Katraj
> Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel route). Take
> the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to Kothrud,
> Wakad and so on.
>
> Kumar
>
> From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>]
> On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query
>
>
> Hello All,
>
> I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:
>
> 1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
> 2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I have to take
> the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we went in
> April.
>
> Thanks......Ritik
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks Kumar Sir.

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:53 AM, H V Kumar <hvkumar@...> wrote:

>
>
> The best route is to go via Mulshi and Tamhini Ghat to Nh17 and proceed via
> Roha to Murud. From Roha, the last few kms to Murud is along some good
> coastal scenery.
>
> Alternative route is to go on Bombay expressway till Khopoli, go to Pali
> where you join Nh17 and go via Roha to Murud.
>
> If you still want more, go to Alibag (exit expressway at Panvel) and go to
> Murud via Revdanda and Kashid.
>
> Kumar
>
> From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>[mailto:
> indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>]
> On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:46 AM
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com <indiahighways%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query
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>
> Hello Again,
>
> I will be doing a Pune to Murud (1 night stay) trip. Please let me know the
> route options and approximate times. Is the coastal (?) stretch from Murud
> to Alibaug worth driving on the way back?.
>
> Thanks.....Ritik
>
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Hi folks,

I am planning to drive in my Chevy UV-A to Mangalore this 21st Nov.  Request you
all for status of road from sakleshpur to mangalore.  Also, condition of
alternative routes, viz., via mysore, madikeri, puttur  and  Bisle ghat from
Sakleshpur.

Thank you in advance

Dwarak

Best route into Pune city is on the bypass, which you enter via the Katraj
Tunnel (the new one, not the earlier one). As you approach Pune from Satara
side, you will see a signboard pointing right to Pune (via the old Katraj
Tunnel route) and the left to Mumbai (via the new Katraj Tnnel route). Take
the left and you will get onto Pune bypass, with entry points to Kothrud,
Wakad and so on.



Kumar



From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:43 AM
To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [IndiaHighways] Blr-Pune Query





Hello All,

I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:

1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I have to take
the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we went in April.

Thanks......Ritik

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The best route is to go via Mulshi and Tamhini Ghat to Nh17 and proceed via
Roha to Murud. From Roha, the last few kms to Murud is along some good
coastal scenery.

Alternative route is to go on Bombay expressway till Khopoli, go to Pali
where you join Nh17 and go via Roha to Murud.

If you still want more, go to Alibag (exit expressway at Panvel) and go to
Murud via Revdanda and Kashid.



Kumar



From: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com [mailto:indiahighways@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ritik Kakoty
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:46 AM
To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [IndiaHighways] Pune - Murud Route Query





Hello Again,

I will be doing a Pune to Murud (1 night stay) trip. Please let me know the
route options and approximate times. Is the coastal (?) stretch from Murud
to Alibaug worth driving on the way back?.

Thanks.....Ritik

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Hello Again,

I will be doing a Pune to Murud (1 night stay) trip. Please let me know the
route options and approximate times. Is the coastal (?) stretch from Murud
to Alibaug worth driving on the  way back?.

Thanks.....Ritik


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Hello All,

I will be doing Bangalore - Pune this 15th. Please let me know:

1. Of any last minute road conditions on NH4.
2. Is the entry to Pune on NH4 open (after Shindevadi) or do I have to take
the Expressway byepass road? The ghat road was closed when we went in April.

Thanks......Ritik


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Hi Ajay,

Here is the route that I took from Ahmebadad to Mehsana for
Ahmebadad-Mehsana-Palanpur-Abu Road.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=NE+1%2FAhmedabad+Vadodara+Expre\
ss+Hwy&daddr=Sardar+Patel+Ring+Rd+to:23.175083,72.572937+to:Mehsana,+Gujarat,+In\
dia&hl=en&geocode=FVFzXgEd7MhUBA%3BFYr4XQEdBGRSBA%3B%3BFXgZaAEdbZtQBCn1nnivLEJcO\
THci764kLwLFw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1,2&sll=23.225572,72.542725&sspn=0\
.315499,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=23.664022,72.443848&spn=0.314454,0.617294&z=11

Thanks
Akshay


--- In indiahighways@yahoogroups.com, ajay swengly <askaltak@...> wrote:
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> Hi Akshya,
> Thanks a lot for excellent updation of the route and varios suggestion. Would
be nice if you could help me further by plotting the route, sorry for taking the
liberty.
> I will fill in a report when the trip is done.This may help some others who
would take the trip.
> Any suggestions for hotels, sight seeing in Mt. Abu.
> Warm Regards,
> Ajay
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> --- On Fri, 30/10/09, Akshay Oza <akshayo@...> wrote:
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> From: Akshay Oza <akshayo@...>
> Subject: RE: [IndiaHighways] trip in december from goa to mount abu
> To: indiahighways@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, 30 October, 2009, 12:12 PM
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> Hi Ajay,
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> Just 2 weeks back I came back frm Abu Road (base of mount abu). With family I
had driven down from Pune to Abu Road and back. While coming back I drove from
Abu Road - Mumbai (720 kms ) in a day. It was a smooth drive. There is not need
to halt at Ahmedabad.
>
> The road from himmatnagar to abu road (SH 9) is in good condition except for
an occasional patch here and there . This is the stretch that will slow you
down, it is an highway with no divider. It also has it's own fair amount of
traffic. The route is Himmatnagar- Idar-Khedbhrama- Ambaji- Abu Road - Mt Abu.
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> There is an alternate route i.e, Ahmebada-Mehsana- Palanpur- Abu Road that is
4 lane all the way. The Palanpur-Abu road stretch is just freshly laid ( NH 14 )
and was smooth to drive on. Mehsana-Palanpur does not see that much traffic.
> Ahmebabad-Mehsana is very dense in traffic and from NH8 at Ahmedabad one has
to circle over ahmedabad to get to Ahmebada-Mehsana- Palanpur- Abu Road road. If
you want I can plot this over google map and send it across.
>
> I would recommend an overnight halt at Vapi and leave Vapi early morning.
Surat - Baroda even though is 6 lane at times can be frustating. When I was
driving down to Abu I had instances where all the three lanes were occupied by
trucks trying to overtake each other :).
>
> Thanks
> Akshay
>
> To: indiahighways@ yahoogroups. com
> From: hvkumar@gmail. com
> Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:30:51 +0530
> Subject: RE: [IndiaHighways] trip in december from goa to mount abu
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> You can ideally halt in Bombay or Vapi on Day 1. Unless you have any reason
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> to halt in Ahmedabad, I would reach Mt Abu on Day 2.
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> You can bypass Bombay via Turbhe, Airoli, Mulund and Thane.
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> NH17 from Goa to Bombay is OK.
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> The NH8 from Bombay to HImmatnagar is also great, except that traffic is
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> very high between Bombay and Baroda and I heard that there is some
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> dislocation (may be temporary) thanks to some road reapir work after Surat
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> (small distance).
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> You can bypass A'Bad by taking the Sardar Patel Ring from the Baroda
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> expressway and go directly to Himmatnagar.
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> Road from Himmatnagar to Mt Abu via Ambaji is also good.
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> In Vapi, there are several hotels to chose from depending on your budget -
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> there is even a ITC Landmark there.
>
> Kumar
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> From: indiahighways@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:indiahighways@ yahoogroups. com]
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> On Behalf Of askaltak
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> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 2:19 PM
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> To: indiahighways@ yahoogroups. com
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> Subject: [IndiaHighways] trip in december from goa to mount abu
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> Dera Freinds ,
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> I am planning a trip with family (2 teenagers)from Goa to Maount abu in 3rd
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> week of Dec. Route will be Mumbai-Vapi( 1st Halt approx 800kms)-Ahmedabad
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> (2nd halt)-Mt.Abu.
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> Car is Optra.
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> Help required
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> 1. Road conditions.
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> 2. Hotel recommendation in Abu.
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> 3. Any other recommendations.
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> Kindly reciprocate.
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> Ajay
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