Hyderabad to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) - road condition and route suggestion

[rkamal]

Hi guys, I will be traveling to Trichy with my family for Pongal Holidays. Has anyone been to Hyderabad>bangalore> salem> trichy route recently? If so, please update the present road condition and also the route suggestions. I am planning to start in the afternoon around 2 PM from Hyderabad so i can cross Bangalore around 11 pm (hopefully avoiding the traffic) Thank you for the great forum. it gives immense pleasure to see all your triplogs and pics. keep driving!

[Gowtham]

I have done till Salem(Hyderabad to Munnar), few months back , It is a 4-lane and road condition is excellent.

You are planning to complete the drive without having a break?

[rkamal]

Hello Gowtham, that's cool. I am sure salem> trichy should be good as well.

Regarding break, What do you suggest. Is it possible? Is it good idea to start around afternoon from Hyd? I am comfortable with night driving.

i thought may be 1-2 hour break ill take nearby Salem..apart from tea and dinner breaks in between.

[Naveen1]

Hello Gowtham, that's cool. I am sure salem> trichy should be good as well.

Regarding break, What do you suggest. Is it possible? Is it good idea to start around afternoon from Hyd? I am comfortable with night driving.

i thought may be 1-2 hour break ill take nearby Salem..apart from tea and dinner breaks in between.

If I am in your shoes.

I will start early in the morning at 4AM.

Disadvantage of stating early in the morning:

Bangalore traffic, 2 hours + time will be wasted.

Bangalore to Salem traffic.

Advantages :

Hyderabad to Bangalore : Less traffic, mind you it is holiday season. Now a days, I see lot of activity between Hyderabad to Kurnool. You will save at least 2 hours. Compared to starting at 2PM.

Anyway you will loose those 2 hours in Bangalore traffic.

Restaurants : You are travelling with family, better restaurants and washrooms available during day time.

Safety : Nothing can beat early morning start.

Speed : Cursing speed will be higher compared to night drive.

Strain : Less stress due to better visibility and no high beams.:angry:

I agree that night drive has its set of advantages.flag

But If I am travelling with family, I would try to avoid it.

Drive safe and All the best for your journey.

[rkamal]

thanks driveking. Valid points on starting early at 4 AM. Also another advantage is we can reach destination on the same day. sounds good. Thank you for the suggestions, ill plan for the early morning start. Cheers!

[Gowtham]

I agree that night drive has its set of advantages.flag

But If I am travelling with family, I would try to avoid it.

Drive safe and All the best for your journey.

Agree with your points.

It is an advantage when we can start early in the morning.

For a person who is working late, will have a tough time getting up at 4 AM.

[rkamal]

For a person who is working late, will have a tough time getting up at 4 AM.

Indeed it is an arduous task. No doubt about it