Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route "

SAHIR.KITTUR · 16th August 2011, 10:15

I did this trio exculisvely for this Forum. Many were eager to know the road condition of this less travelled route.
Date:- 13th. August
Route :- Belgaum - Jamboti - Kankumbi - Surla - Chorla - Sanquelim.
Hope you like the pictures

ASHISHPALLOD · 16th August 2011, 10:21

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Originally Posted by SAHIR.KITTUR

Route :- Belgaum - Jamboti - Kankumbi - Surla - Chorla - Sanquelim.
Hope you like the pictures

Oops!!!!
Thanks for posting the pics of this super highway.

Is there any good road directly from belgaum to goa other than amboli route?

ranjitp1 · 16th August 2011, 10:22

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Originally Posted by SAHIR.KITTUR

I did this trio exculisvely for this Forum. Many were eager to know the road condition of this less travelled route.
Date:- 13th. August
Route :- Belgaum - Jamboti - Kankumbi - Surla - Chorla - Sanquelim.
Hope you like the pictures

Thanks for sequencing the pictures rightly!!From excellent to bad to worse!!!No Chorla for my poor sedan

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The waterfall is spectacular,words cant do justice to that!.

But seeing the condition of the roads,I dont think many people would be in a state of mind to enjoy the sights on the sides,they would have their hearts in their mouths seeing the off-roading territory!

mac187 · 16th August 2011, 10:31

OMG,

You car must have taken a beating! Suggest you a underbody wash to remove all the muck.

On the other hand, the road seems ideal for off-roaders.

srimath · 16th August 2011, 10:48

I had the (mis)fortune of taking this route last november after missing the Amboli route from Belgaum. The road surface from Ramnagar to Jamboty was uneven but there was a dense tree canupy as we approached Jamboty. The drive from Jamboty to Chorla took us close to 3 hours. But the breathtaking views of the green hills once we climb to the top and the view of the dam(not sure of the name) blew us away. It was so beautiful, we forgot our tiredness and were instantly revived.

SAHIR.KITTUR · 16th August 2011, 10:51

Here is one more I missed, This is after you cross into Goa border.
My Son Armaan was my Navigator.

fuel_addict · 16th August 2011, 11:37

I have traveled on the Chorla Ghat route way back in 2003 and must say nothing has changed since then. The craters look a lot more advance both in terms of width and depth. I was driving my humble Alto back then and it was a hell of a ride.

deutscheafrikar · 16th August 2011, 12:30

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Originally Posted by ASHISHPALLOD

Oops!!!!
Is there any good road directly from belgaum to goa other than amboli route?

Tilari ghat route maybe... What say Sahir?. I see you enjoyed the chorla route my friend. Great pics. I love the waterfall!

@mac187 Sahir's car is quite used to this. These are his roads after all.

Spitfire · 16th August 2011, 12:37

WHOA!!!

AWESOME!! BRILLIANT!! Nothings changed.

Man how I remember every corner and detail of this road. Thanks for the pictures Shahir.

I did this route for the heck of it in 2004 in the Classic during the peak of monsoons. Nothings changed in 7 years. WOW!!

Shahir does the Kadamba Transport Corporation Bus still take this route? And is that awesome vada pav stall in the middle of nowhere still around? The vada pav's there were heavenly.

SAHIR.KITTUR · 16th August 2011, 13:24

Nigel,
This post is for you.
Location :- Tilari Date :- 15th August @ 1300 hrs.
" Drive the Clouds "

SAHIR.KITTUR · 16th August 2011, 13:29

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Shahir does the Kadamba Transport Corporation Bus still take this route? And is that awesome vada pav stall in the middle of nowhere still around? The vada pav's there were heavenly.

Yes, there is still a bus service active on this route. The tea stall is operative too.

HammerHead · 16th August 2011, 13:38

@ Shahir, Thanks for sharing. I will be driving to Goa on 27th of this month. Looking at the state of road, I would rather stick to my usual route i.e. via Amboli Ghat!!

I think that is the only route with 'better' road.

Spitfire · 16th August 2011, 13:48

Shahir how long did it take to complete this route?

I might be driving down to Goa next week. And I am thinking just for those views (my wife has not seen this route yet) will take this up.

I am prepared for it - Bolero.

ASHISHPALLOD · 16th August 2011, 13:54

@shahir,
do you know anything about belgaum-chandagad-isapur-donamarg-bhicholim route?
My map shows that route but never heard anything about same.

rdhan · 16th August 2011, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAHIR.KITTUR

I did this trio exculisvely for this Forum. Many were eager to know the road condition of this less travelled route.
Date:- 13th. August
Route :- Belgaum - Jamboti - Kankumbi - Surla - Chorla - Sanquelim.
Hope you like the pictures

Great pics!!

WHAT A ROAD?? Been to Goa many times but never been there. Will try it soon. Is there any way down to the waterfall above/below?

16th August 2011, 10:15	#1
SAHIR.KITTUR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgaum / Doha Posts: 300 Thanked: 117 Times View My Garage	Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " I did this trio exculisvely for this Forum. Many were eager to know the road condition of this less travelled route. Date:- 13th. August Route :- Belgaum - Jamboti - Kankumbi - Surla - Chorla - Sanquelim. Hope you like the pictures Attached Thumbnails
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mac187 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 695 Thanked: 820 Times	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " OMG, You car must have taken a beating! Suggest you a underbody wash to remove all the muck. On the other hand, the road seems ideal for off-roaders.
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srimath BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 156 Thanked: 86 Times	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " I had the (mis)fortune of taking this route last november after missing the Amboli route from Belgaum. The road surface from Ramnagar to Jamboty was uneven but there was a dense tree canupy as we approached Jamboty. The drive from Jamboty to Chorla took us close to 3 hours. But the breathtaking views of the green hills once we climb to the top and the view of the dam(not sure of the name) blew us away. It was so beautiful, we forgot our tiredness and were instantly revived.
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SAHIR.KITTUR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgaum / Doha Posts: 300 Thanked: 117 Times View My Garage	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " Here is one more I missed, This is after you cross into Goa border. My Son Armaan was my Navigator. Attached Thumbnails
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16th August 2011, 11:37	#7
fuel_addict BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 692 Thanked: 121 Times	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " I have traveled on the Chorla Ghat route way back in 2003 and must say nothing has changed since then. The craters look a lot more advance both in terms of width and depth. I was driving my humble Alto back then and it was a hell of a ride.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " WHOA!!! AWESOME!! BRILLIANT!! Nothings changed. Man how I remember every corner and detail of this road. Thanks for the pictures Shahir. I did this route for the heck of it in 2004 in the Classic during the peak of monsoons. Nothings changed in 7 years. WOW!! Shahir does the Kadamba Transport Corporation Bus still take this route? And is that awesome vada pav stall in the middle of nowhere still around? The vada pav's there were heavenly.
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SAHIR.KITTUR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belgaum / Doha Posts: 300 Thanked: 117 Times View My Garage	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " Nigel, This post is for you. Location :- Tilari Date :- 15th August @ 1300 hrs. " Drive the Clouds " Attached Thumbnails
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HammerHead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goan in Pune Posts: 1,254 Thanked: 653 Times View My Garage	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " @ Shahir, Thanks for sharing. I will be driving to Goa on 27th of this month. Looking at the state of road, I would rather stick to my usual route i.e. via Amboli Ghat!! I think that is the only route with 'better' road. Last edited by HammerHead : 16th August 2011 at 13:40.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " Shahir how long did it take to complete this route? I might be driving down to Goa next week. And I am thinking just for those views (my wife has not seen this route yet) will take this up. I am prepared for it - Bolero.
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ASHISHPALLOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MH42 Posts: 2,014 Thanked: 346 Times View My Garage	Re: Belgaum - Goa " The Chorla Route " @shahir, do you know anything about belgaum-chandagad-isapur-donamarg-bhicholim route? My map shows that route but never heard anything about same. Last edited by ASHISHPALLOD : 16th August 2011 at 13:56.
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