Goa to Bangalore via Ankola and Davanagere: Update on road conditions

The roads become narrower and go through the forest as you drive out of Hubli Karwar Road to SH 43, but very driveable.

BHPian Doc Hudson recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Came back to Bangalore from Goa and Google Maps suggested the below route. Posting an update on this route -

Route:-

Cavelossim >> Karwar>> Ankola >> Yana >> Sirsi >> Haveri >> Devanagere >> Tumkur >> Bangalore

Start time 9 AM : Arrival in Bangalore (Whitefield) 9 PM. 12 hrs drive including 2 stoppages approx 45 mins total.

Route conditions are a mixed bag -

• Goa to Ankola - Good roads . Narrow roads that became wider as we left Goa border. Good view points on the way .
• Ankola to Yana - Good roads with some bad stretches. Roads become narrower and go through the forest as you drive out of Hubli Karwar Road to SH 43, but they are very driveable. The ghat road section is cemented and in good condition.
• Yana to Sirsi- Ok with some bad patches.
• Sirsi to Haveri - the first 25 km road is very bad and stressful with a lot of potholes/ bumps. After that, the road is in fine condition and could drive at 80 - 100 kmph.
• Joined the main national highway in Haveri and maintained good speeds from there.
• Took the STRR before Nelamangala and although it adds 30+ Km, it was very stress free. The entire stretch from Dobbaspet to Hoskote is complete and is a pleasure to drive on.

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