RoadTrip - Bangalore to Goa

gautamdogra · Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:52

Hi Guys,
We are planning for a roadtrip from Bangalore to Goa. While browsing through forums we came across two popular routes to reach the destination.

1. Bangalore - Shimoga - Goa
2. Bangalore - Belgaum - Goa

We do not see any significant difference in the distance but there are considerable number of negative feedbacks for via shimoga route. People compain about the road quality and possibility of getting stuck because of landslide etc.
Here i request all the people who have tripped to Goa recently to comment and inform us about the best route.

Also, we were interested to spend some time at Jog falls while on our way to Goa. Please suggest.

Indian_Larry · Nov 3rd, 2009, 06:48

I usually take the NH4 out of Bangalore uptill Hubli and then turn off towards Karwar just before Hubli this connects the coastal highway NH17 all the way to Goa. This stretch was good except for one stage between Citradurga and Haveri as NH 4 is still getting worked upon and you ll need to keep taking diversions otherwise this road was fine.

gautamdogra · Nov 3rd, 2009, 14:12

How much time did you take to reach Goa? Bit concerned because we have only 4 days which include the travelling time. Also, taking diversions might get confusing for someone who is going for the first time,

Indian_Larry · Nov 4th, 2009, 00:32

Took me 14 hours to reach Anjuna in north goa. This is with ample rest breaks and by diversions I mean that you will have to keep shuffling between the right side of the road and vice versa as these parts are under construction, I did not mean that you have to divert away from the highway in any way.

Kudla · Nov 5th, 2009, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by gautamdogra

Also, we were interested to spend some time at Jog falls while on our way to Goa. Please suggest.

If you need to visit jog falls, you need to opt for shimoga route.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:52	#1
gautamdogra Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2	RoadTrip - Bangalore to Goa Hi Guys, We are planning for a roadtrip from Bangalore to Goa. While browsing through forums we came across two popular routes to reach the destination. 1. Bangalore - Shimoga - Goa 2. Bangalore - Belgaum - Goa We do not see any significant difference in the distance but there are considerable number of negative feedbacks for via shimoga route. People compain about the road quality and possibility of getting stuck because of landslide etc. Here i request all the people who have tripped to Goa recently to comment and inform us about the best route. Also, we were interested to spend some time at Jog falls while on our way to Goa. Please suggest.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 14:12	#3
gautamdogra Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2	Thanks How much time did you take to reach Goa? Bit concerned because we have only 4 days which include the travelling time. Also, taking diversions might get confusing for someone who is going for the first time,

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Nov 3rd, 2009, 06:48	#2
Indian_Larry Biking and Living in Mother India Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 15	I usually take the NH4 out of Bangalore uptill Hubli and then turn off towards Karwar just before Hubli this connects the coastal highway NH17 all the way to Goa. This stretch was good except for one stage between Citradurga and Haveri as NH 4 is still getting worked upon and you ll need to keep taking diversions otherwise this road was fine.

Nov 4th, 2009, 00:32	#4
Indian_Larry Biking and Living in Mother India Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 15	Took me 14 hours to reach Anjuna in north goa. This is with ample rest breaks and by diversions I mean that you will have to keep shuffling between the right side of the road and vice versa as these parts are under construction, I did not mean that you have to divert away from the highway in any way.