Originally Posted by Twiny (Post 2030658)

That is good news... How about Traffic at Walayar Checkpost, after 10pm

Originally Posted by Twiny (Post 2030658)

That is good news... How about Traffic at Walayar Checkpost, after 10pm

Originally Posted by hvkumar (Post 2030491)

The route is feasible, but problem with this route is:
- You have to take a narrow mountain road from Cumbam via Cumbamedu to Nedumkandam, then take a left turn to Puliyanmala, after which a right turn to Kattapana, and so on. From Kattapana onwards, it is totally desolate roads through wildlife territories via Cheruthoni/Idukki, Painavu, Kulamavu, Naduganu, Moolamattam and Muttom. I think they will not permit you on this route at night thanks to the wildlife crossings. Besides, it is a road you have take when you have lots of time on your hands, it being very scenic. And not a fast road.

The route via Kumili is fast with options to turn off towards Muvattupuzha at Mundakayam, Kanjirapalli and Ponkunnam (need not go till Kottayam to go to Muvattupuzha)

Originally Posted by sv1976 (Post 2030574)

JWhile going from B'lore, I could cover Coimbatore (L&T Bypass)-Ernakulam (palarivattom) in 4 hours (6pm-10.30pm with one 30 miniute stop in between). And while coming back on Sunday, I could cover this in 3.5 hours (non stop from 3.25pm to 6.55pm)

Originally Posted by kala (Post 2031622)

Why not take NH49 itself from Madurai ? If my memory serves me right you can take a deviate from Pooppara and go to Adimaly without touching Devikulam / Munnar (via Rajakkad I think), and proceed from Adimaly to Muvattupuzha via Neriyamangalam - Kothamangalam. This should certainly be shorter than going via Puliyanmala/Idukki, and the roads should be decent as well.

Originally Posted by aargee (Post 2030460)

@HVK Sir - How about taking the attached route from Chennai to Muvattupuzha via Madurai-Theni-Kambam-Thodupuzha-Muvattupuzha?
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Will this be faster & better than taking the conventional Salem-CBE-Palakkad-Thrissur route?

Originally Posted by ananth_iy (Post 2030989)

I need to take my family to Kochi over the weekend from Coimbatore. I am bored of going on NH47 and wouldn't mind taking a longer scenic route that is less crowded. I was thinking of Anamalai - Parambikulam - Chalakudy but saw lot of notes on non-existent roads.

Any ideas on what I can take assuming I start at 9AM and am ok with getting to Kochi by 6PM? Also, are there areas where we can catch lunch / freshening up on the way?

Also, any first-hand updates on the road conditions. I am driving a Scorpio but still wouldn't want to put in into huge ditches.

Originally Posted by ananth_iy (Post 2030989)

I need to take my family to Kochi over the weekend from Coimbatore. I am bored of going on NH47 and wouldn't mind taking a longer scenic route that is less crowded. I was thinking of Anamalai - Parambikulam - Chalakudy but saw lot of notes on non-existent roads.

Any ideas on what I can take assuming I start at 9AM and am ok with getting to Kochi by 6PM? Also, are there areas where we can catch lunch / freshening up on the way?

Also, any first-hand updates on the road conditions. I am driving a Scorpio but still wouldn't want to put in into huge ditches.

Originally Posted by ananth_iy (Post 2031914)

Any suggestions on above query, please?

Originally Posted by ananth_iy (Post 2031914)

Any suggestions on above query, please?

Originally Posted by kala (Post 2031950)

How about Pollachi-Valparai-Athirappally-Chalakudi ? I've never travelled that way, but from the descriptions about this route in several TBHP threads, it is a spectacular drive, and one that I'll definitely try the next time..

Originally Posted by Speed-Gladiator (Post 2002171)

I will be going to Thiruvlla from Bangalore on 21st August for Onam vacations. Being the holiday session, it is very difficult to get the tickets in train and bus, so I am planning to drive my Scorpio. I have done this route several times via Salem - Coimbatore and Dindugal - Kumaly.

This time I want to try a different route. That is, Bangalore - Pollachi - Valparai Chalakkudy - Muvattupuzha - Kottayam - Tiruvalla. As far my calculations, the Distance would be around 730 kms (100 kms extra cramped to normal route).

The route as follows.

Bangalore pollachi - 415 Kms

Pollachi - Aliyar Dam (27 Kms)

Aliyar Dam - Valparai (42 Kms)

Valparai - Sholayar Dam (22 Kms)

Malakkapara CP - Vazhachal CP (50 Kms)

Vazhachal CP - NH47 (Chalakudi) (36Kms)

Chalakkudi - Thiruvalla - (130) KMS

So If am starting from 3.30 AM From Bangalore, is it possible to reach Tiruvalla by 9.30 PM, assuming that I am taking some break in the view points in between.

I know there are so many Bhpians are looking to drive down for Onam vacation to Kerala, anybody interested to try out the above mentioned route?

Originally Posted by ananth_iy (Post 2032004)

Perfect. I will do that. Does anyone have any more details on road conditions and dos and donts?