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Probably google is trying to show you shortest route available.

I suggest you take below route till Belgaum,

Canacona - Sanvordem - Dharbandora - Mollem - Anmod - Ramnagar - Khanapur - Belgaum.

Route suggested by Gmaps,


Route Suggested by me,


Trust me, roads till you enter Belgaum are pretty good. Karnataka side section of Anmod ghat is having few rough/broken patches. They are like, watch your speed and you can avoid them. But don't worry much as road in ghat section gets narrower as soon as you enter Karnataka. Your speed will come down to probably 40-50 kmph. It is matter of 10-15 minutes, road will get better & wider once you reach the tableland.

Once you enter Belgaum (pwd road), the roads are pretty bad for 3-4 kms. Drive dead slow. Once you clear this bad patch, I believe you will have smooth sailing all the way till Mumbai. :)

I drove Ertiga last night & have done at least 3-4 trips to Belgaum in last 20 odd days. Now I leave to you to compare 4 x 4 ride Vs Ertiga ride. ;)

Thank you for the detailed explanation. I really appreciate the effort to put up the screenshots. I'm pretty clear now about now to go about the return.

Will update how it went on the forum.

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I am taking liberty to assume you both will be starting together. Since you will start by 5 AM, you should be in Goa before evening.

Routes post Hubli will be different for both you. gtonsing’s destination is Mandrem which North of North Goa ;) & Arun’s destination is South Goa.

Route recommended for gtonsing,

Bangalore – Hubli – Kittur – Bidi – Khanapur – Chorla – Sakhali – Bicholim – Mapusa – Mandrem

Route recommended for Arun,

Bangalore – Hubli – Ramnagar – Anmod – Mollem – Ponda – South Goa

There is another route which I would recommend for gtonsing,

Bangalore – Hubli – Ramnagar – Anmod – Mollem – Usgao (Tisk) - Sakhali – Bicholim – Mapusa – Mandrem

If you choose this route, you & Arun will be together to a longer period of time. One more advantage by sticking to above mentioned route will be less tiredness. I always feel Chorla is little tiring after you drive for about 8 odd hours. Also you get wider route all the way till Usgao. You can try Chorla while you head back to Bangalore.

Ertigiat, Is the Ramnagar-Anmod-Mollem really bad with potholes? I read your earlier post that mind you speed and you should get through, but some posts above have said that huge craters which have scrapped Creta underbody?? little confused at to what is the status.

I am planning a trip mid of October and always prefer this route only hope that it does not rain and the condition worsens further! Now a little concerned that I might have to take the Chorla route...as you rightly said this route is more relaxed than the Chorla route.

For folks frequenting this thread, some more fresh/latest updates about Chorla/Anmod available here :):

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route...eries-162.html

Cheers,
Vikram

I had posted these Creta posts based on my relative's information. Not necessarily means he drove carefully to avoid it completely causing Creta to scrap. Also I mentioned that I had not taken that route but since others are helping with the information, perhaps it is perfectly drievable with extra care.

Don't worry much :). What we are speaking is about 4 to 5 kms of bad road of total ~ 600 kms, one travels from Bangalore to South Goa. These craters can easily be tackled even by Nano, unless you are speeding. Drive cautiously for those few kms you will be home.

P.S. - Chorla route once you enter Goa isn't in great condition either.

Diogo, If you are staying anywhere in North Goa during your drive here, either Chorla or Anmod routes are recommended. If you intend to stay in South Goa, like Palolem,Agonda, Patnem or Galgibag (Around Canacona to put it simply) the Haveri -Bankapur -Mundgod - Yellapur -Karwar -Goa is a better option. This saves you some time and effort spent in navigating the narrow Goan roads from North to South Goa.

Ramnagar -Anmod road is a good road but with few potholes due to recent monsoon, but nothing to be alarmed about., Some KSRTC Volvos and Hubli Buses from Goa take this route. On chorla route you don't find large buses which is again an advantage (if you see it as one).

I would prefer chorla as it is more exciting to drive upon, more scenic and engaging than Anmod -Molem route. And of course in mid October, there are very little chances of any rain. So that should not bother you much either.

Thank you so much for the advise. This is what T-BHP is for, isnt it, helping fellow BHPians. Really appreciate it. I am going to make note of this route and see how it all turns out.
Arun and I are connected and will plan more details closer to the actual drive dates. Though 5 am is suggested, I am thinking the earlier we start, the sooner we reach the sands of Goa, I want to spend as much time as possible (obviously). So will propose an earlier start.
Is there a sign.name board with that name "Usgao"? I need to have a photo of it :)

Again, Thank you Ertigiat

Is there any recent update on the Bankapur- Mundgod- Yellapur road? I travelled on this route more than a year back and I recall scrapping the bottom of my car's underbody on a waterlogged section inside the forest. I am travelling to Palolem again after a fortnight. I'm in two minds whether to go till Hubli and then take left towards Yellapur. This time the car will be fully loaded with 5 passengers and luggage, so worried about damaging underbody.

Rajivtelang, Ertigiat, thanks for the updates.

Thanks Ashkamath.
Yes, will travel to North Goa so prefer this route. I agree that the Chorla is more exciting to ride, but for my folks it's too many turns and twists and this leads to motion sickness, hence I prefer the Anmod route, the sickness is there on this route too but a till less I suppose :)

Agreed:thumbs up

It is fantastic idea to begin earlier than 5 AM. Then you should target Hubli or nearby Hubli for Breakfast. Kamat Upchar before Varur should be ideal stop. You should be there by 8-8.30 if you start by 4.00 AM. Even if you start by 9.30 from Kamat Upchar you will be in Mandrem for lunch. Have sumptuous lunch - Crash onto the bed for couple hour’s noon sleep - Freshen up for a nice evening on Beach.

The sign board is very much there. In addition to that I would also recommend you to use online maps.

Hi,

Am planning to take the Family to Calangute in the 3rd week of October, and your route seems good ! Plan to start by 4.30 am from Kalyan Nagar. A few queries on the route and planning :

1. Any recommended pit stop (onward) for breakfast ?
2. Is there adequate signage after the Hubli bye-pass , for the turnoff to Bidi/Khanapur ?
3. Generally is the signage good all along including in Goa ( am not planning to use Google Map).

Regards

I would like to know the road conditions from Ramnagar till Ponda{South Goa}
I understand the entry permit/fee of Rs 250/- is abolished by the Goa Govt not sure about this Those who have travelled very recently please update about this

Guys, need some route advise please.

I am driving to Goa (visiting after 8 long years) and unaware of the road conditions at present.

I have reservations from Sunday 7th Oct (noon) at Cavelossim beach. Which is the best route I could take? I will be driving with family (3 of us in the Ritz).

I can leave on Saturday (6th Oct) afternoon for a night stay enroute as I will be the only one driving and not too convinced if I can drive the whole hog in one day considering I will be the sole driver.

Which is the best route in terms of safety, road conditions, quality of hotel to stop enroute?

Thanks in advance for the suggestions and inputs.