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Originally Posted by Klub Class
(Post 2785541)
The positives of taking Chamravattom Road is that there are no tolls (a saving of Rs 85) and lesser traffic. |
Originally Posted by kala
(Post 2785636)
Which toll do you save? |
Originally Posted by lloydofcochin
(Post 2767803)
OK. Here is an update for you. Took this route on our drive to Chalakudy y'day night and it was a breeze. Started from BEML gate, HAL at about 12.20 and was in Coimbatore City by 6am with 3 breaks totaling 45 mins. |
Originally Posted by joecherian
(Post 2786681)
Hi Lloyd, how safe is this route for a night travel ? I have to drive down to cochin tomorrow and the latest I can start from bangalore is 6 PM. In this time, is it advisable to take this NH 209 route (considering the friday traffic that might be there on this route) ? More important, how safe is this for night travel ? I will be travelling with my wife. |
Originally Posted by vinucv
(Post 2787202)
Can anyone please update the current condition of salem-coimbatore-palakkad route ? Has the road works near avinashi completed ? Is it better to take the valayar route or the kangeyam route |
Originally Posted by vinucv
(Post 2787202)
Can anyone please update the current condition of salem-coimbatore-palakkad route ? Has the road works near avinashi completed ? Is it better to take the valayar route or the kangeyam route |
Originally Posted by joecherian
(Post 2786681)
Hi Lloyd, how safe is this route for a night travel ? I have to drive down to cochin tomorrow and the latest I can start from bangalore is 6 PM. In this time, is it advisable to take this NH 209 route (considering the friday traffic that might be there on this route) ? More important, how safe is this for night travel ? I will be travelling with my wife. |
Originally Posted by hvkumar
(Post 2786701)
There are no safety issues and the route sees traffic through the night. However, between Chamarajnagar & Bannari, you can expect to see wildlife, especially elephants & bison, so be extra-cautious & watch out for any crossings. |
Originally Posted by lloydofcochin
(Post 2787233)
Joe, As HVK mentioned the route is safe but there are a lot of desolate stretches with virtually no traffic till Chamrajnagar. Eateries are very few for a night drive and for toilets you have to depend on Fuel Stations only. Watch out for some truck traffic after Chamrajanagar. Other than that it should be a stress free drive. |
Originally Posted by joecherian
(Post 2787348)
thanks a lot. Hope the traffic is not that bad till kanakpura (given that it is a friday evening). I am planning to take the NICE road from Hosur road to get out at kanakpura exit. Hope this is the best route for me (starting at 6 PM from CV Raman Nagar) |
Originally Posted by mpksuhas
(Post 2787406)
^^ Second what lloydofcochin mentioned. It would be better if you able to start a bit early since for reaching NICE road on Hosur road you need to travel through Marthahalli- Bellandur strech of ORR. Starting bit early will help you in beating peak traffic that builds up after six. Else expect bottle necks at Kadubisinahalli, Bellandur, Silkboard junction. Expect moderate traffic till Kanakpura, also rest rooms are not present even if some petrol bunks on way. Guess the best option for rest room and food will be Rajdhani resturant in Chamarajnagar near KSRTC bus stand. Most other resturants on road side was bit shack like bar attached ones and felt not suitable for family. |
Originally Posted by mpksuhas
(Post 2787406)
^^ Second what lloydofcochin mentioned. It would be better if you able to start a bit early since for reaching NICE road on Hosur road you need to travel through Marthahalli- Bellandur strech of ORR. Starting bit early will help you in beating peak traffic that builds up after six. Else expect bottle necks at Kadubisinahalli, Bellandur, Silkboard junction. Expect moderate traffic till Kanakpura, also rest rooms are not present even if some petrol bunks on way. Guess the best option for rest room and food will be Rajdhani resturant in Chamarajnagar near KSRTC bus stand. Most other resturants on road side was bit shack like bar attached ones and felt not suitable for family. |
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