Hyderabad to Pune and back in my Maruti Baleno: Route observations

I took multiple detours on both the onward and return journey. This road trip made me grateful for the quality of roads in Telangana and AP.

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Hi all,

I did Hyderabad - Pune - Hyderabad this week.

Started at 8:30 in Hyderabad but I had to take breaks amounting to 3 hours for office calls so reached Pune (Shukrawar Peth) at 8:45 pm. Took a detour to visit Solapur Bhuikot Fort. Didn't visit any restaurants as I had food packed from home.

Started at 1:45 pm in Pune (Hinjewadi Phase 3) and reached Hyderabad at 12 midnight. Took a couple of detours to Palasdev, Ujani Dam and Mohol market.

Following are the observations

1. There is a clear difference that I could feel in Driver seat within 1 km after entering Maharashtra - roads were smooth in Telangana and Karnataka.
2. There is a very peculiar driving line (racing line equivalent of F1) that has formed in Maharashtra on the right most side of the road, with grooves reflecting the driving line of tyres - even the speed breakers follow this shape.
3. Naldurg section is a so slow - Traffic Police make it even more slower with document checks. Showing pollution certificate first-up is the hack for quicker verification. I was asked as to why I have a sun film on my car - when checked and found that is not a film but UV cut glass I was let go. Thanks to Maruti for UV cut glass in Baleno 2016.
4. While traveling from Pune to Hyderabad, last 20 km stretch before ORR in Telangana is not good.

Overall, this trip made me grateful for the quality of roads in Telangana and AP.

Solapur

View from Solapur Bhuikot Fort

Palasnath Temple submerged in reservoir

Ujani Dam

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