Coimbatore to Hasanur route: 11 quick tips by a frequent traveller

Vehicles are not allowed to ply beyond 9:00 PM. You’ll be stopped at either the Bannari check post or the Pulinjur check post on the Karnataka side.

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I travel on this route every week between Coimbatore and Hasanur.

Here are a few points to note about the traffic:

1. Night restrictions: Vehicles are not allowed to ply beyond 9:00 PM. You’ll be stopped at either the Bannari check post or the Pulinjur check post on the Karnataka side.

2. Commercial vehicles: These are allowed only until 6:00 PM. So, truck traffic is heaviest between 6 AM–8 AM and 5 PM–8 PM.

3. Slow-moving trucks: Truck traffic is extremely slow (~20 KMPH), leading to long queues of vehicles stuck behind them

4. Overtaking risks: Be cautious when you spot a slow-moving vehicle; impatient drivers often overtake without regard for oncoming traffic.

5. Long vehicles: These often occupy the right side of the road for their left turns. Exercise extreme caution when approaching your right turns.

6. Blind bends: Bends 20 and 21 are very close to each other and are extremely blind. Heavy vehicles often drive on the opposite side of the road here. Approach with utmost caution.

7. Holiday traffic: Avoid this road during long holiday periods. After New Year’s, for instance, there was a ~2-hour jam in the ghat section.

8. Accidents and breakdowns: These can cause significant holdups in the ghat section. While less frequent now, they still occur occasionally. Plan your trip accordingly.

9. Wildlife activity: Drive cautiously as wildlife, such as deer or mongooses, may cross the road.

10. No stopping in the forest: The forest is no joke. Tourists often stop for selfies or other reasons—don’t. Do not stop anywhere outside the villages.

11. Food recommendation: Bhama is a must-try.

Driving on this route is no easy task—it is highly technical and risky. Prepare for all possible scenarios before setting off.

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