[DriverLess]

I'm planning for a trip to Sringeri, Hornadu, Dharmasthala and Kukke. Last time I blindly followed google maps from Sringeri - Hornadu and it took 3.5 hours due to detours and bad roads. At some point I thought I was lost without any mobile network. I think google maps asked me to take some shortcuts that were not meant for cars. I'm pasting google maps screen shots here, please help me identify roads to take/avoid. Thank you.

Sringeri -> Hornadu

Hornadu -> Dharmasthala

Dharmasthala -> Kukke


Also, I've never used Shiradi section (I was asked to avoid it and use Charmadi at all costs). Returning to Bangalore via Kukke should I (or can I?) be avoiding Shiradi ?

[ampere]

Originally Posted by DriverLess

I'm planning for a trip to Sringeri, Hornadu, Dharmasthala and Kukke. Last time I blindly followed google maps from Sringeri - Hornadu and it took 3.5 hours due to detours and bad roads. At some point I thought I was lost without any mobile network. I think google maps asked me to take some shortcuts that were not meant for cars. I'm pasting google maps screen shots here, please help me identify roads to take/avoid. Thank you.

There are two options here:

1. Sringeri-Jaypura-Balehonnur-Magundi-Kalasa-Horanadu
2. Sringeri - Kudremukh - Samse - Kalasa- Horanadu

Kukke-Bangalore you can try Bisle ghat. Kukke-Bisle-Kundrasthe-Shanivarsanthe-Arkalgud-Holenarasipur-CR Patna-Nelamangala-Bangalore

[DriverLess]

Originally Posted by ampere

There are two options here:

1. Sringeri-Jaypura-Balehonnur-Magundi-Kalasa-Horanadu
2. Sringeri - Kudremukh - Samse - Kalasa- Horanadu

Kukke-Bangalore you can try Bisle ghat. Kukke-Bisle-Kundrasthe-Shanivarsanthe-Arkalgud-Holenarasipur-CR Patna-Nelamangala-Bangalore

Thank you. These are not the default google-maps directions. My trip has been pushed by few months. I'll report on my experience when I return.

[ampere]

Originally Posted by DriverLess

Thank you. These are not the default google-maps directions. My trip has been pushed by few months. I'll report on my experience when I return.

As far as I know, there is no direct route from Horanadu to Sringeri. You have to go back via Kalasa and there on the two options which I mentioned.

[DriverLess]

I did a long trip recently which also involved following two routes ...

* The road from "Sringeri to Kudremukh" goes through forest area and just single road (two vehicles cannot safely pass each other at speed in many areas).

* Also, "Kukke-Bisle-Kundrasthe" road is just okay and is single road with many patchy areas.

Personally, I would avoid both these roads after dark (may be there are already such restrictions). But both are really scenic and enjoyable at slow speed.

[SKC-auto]

We are planning for a trip to Bengaluru > Sringeri > Hornadu > Dharmasthala > Kukke > Bengaluru on Aug 2nd.

Any flood like situation? How are the roads?

Please suggest the road to follow.

Sringeri room can be booked at the temple cottages directly right? no online booking.

[hserus]

Originally Posted by SKC-auto

Any flood like situation? How are the roads?

Please suggest the road to follow.

Sringeri room can be booked at the temple cottages directly right? no online booking.

You can either stand in line at the mutt office to book rooms in their guesthouses or there are several hotels and lodges.

There is considerably heavy rain in the area along with flood warnings at some locations, check google maps.

[Abhiram]

Seems there is heavy land slides and red alerts. I have booked a 10 day stay in SDM Shantivana starting aug 24. Just want to ask people residing near that area if there are any hopes of improvement in next 20 days or should i just look to reschedule? How long does such extreme conditions last and how was is government in clearing the roads?

[pach]

I am planning to drive to Horanadu and Sringeri this weekend. Requesting the regulars on this route for suggestions on the route and stay options, Thank you.

[kskumaraxa1660]

I am leaving for dharmasthala and kukke on 26th Oct 5am. Plan is to stay in dharmasthala and visit kukke and return to B'luru on Sunday evening. If I can squeeze in hasanamba temple on the way, it would be awesome.