HYDERABAD to GOA - Best route at present?

[SSSS]

Hello fellow enthusiasts,

 

From last couple of month I have been planning a road trip from Hyderabad to Goa. Though I been to Goa last December for the new year celebration, but somehow google maps messed up the whole  trip and at some point of time I was driving on badly paved 8 feet wide road in some jungle which google considered the fastest(Google should also have an option to select 'Safe Roads'). Another issue I faced was the love of Karnataka for Speed breakers. So this time I am very much aware to be on the best route possible to avoid any such incidents. Some research online and on other forums yields the below routes.

 

Hyderabad - Goa

Route 1

Gachibowli -> Zaheerabad -> Humnabad -> Gulbarg -> Vijaypura -> Bagalkot -> Belgavi -> Baga  

 

Route 2

Gachibowli -> Deosugur -> Raichur -> Bagalkot -> Belgavi -> Baga

 

Route 3

Gachibowli -> Pargi -> Mudhol -> Shahabad -> Jevargi -> Sindagi -> Bagalkot -> Belgavi -> Baga

 

Which is the best route in terms of road condition at present? I hope to have better knowledge before I leave for Goa this time.

 

Also I want to know any Route via Maharashtra is suitable? If If after Vijayapura I can drive into Maharashtra and then to Goa.

 

Route 4

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

Please Suggest. Thanks in advance.

 

Best places to visit in Goa and accommodation information 

https://www.india-drive.com/index.php?/topic/9-go-goa-gone-hyderabad-to-goa/

 

~Sam

 

 

[Gowtham]

Hyderbad to Goa route is always a mess.

Each year a new route shows up on the Google maps.

If you miss the single turn you will end in Village roads.

 

We are following this route from the past few years.

It never disappointed us.

 

Hyderabad to Goa Best Route (2017) : Noth Goa

Hyderabad --> Raichur -->Sindhanur-->  Gangavathi --> Hubli --> Dharward --> Belgavai --> Chorla --> Mapusa --> Goa

 

Hyderabad to Goa Best Route (2017) : South Goa

Hyderabad --> Raichur -->Sindhanur  --> Gangavathi --> Hubbali --> Dharward --> Mollem --> South goa

[Naveen1]

Hyderbad to Goa has multiple route options.
Once we ended up on a mud road for 50 kilometers.
We missed few turns and the route was horrible.
Don't trust Google maps.

Mark each and every town en-route and use Google maps.
This way you won't miss the route.

Gangavati is the safest option.
I have driven to hampi on that route.
Road condition is good.

[SSSS]

Hi Guys, thanks for the quick replies,

 

The plan is slightly changed, now we are planning to have a break journey instead of a direct one. So the plan is to take a halt in Vijayapura (Bijapur) and visit Gol Gumbaz then to Goa on next day. So if going via Vijayapura, can take a route from Maharashtra which google showed as the  fastest one? Or should follow the typical route via Bagalkot and Belgavi?

 

Thanks in advance

 

~ Sam

[Gowtham]

12 minutes ago, SSSS said:

So if going via Vijayapura, can take a route from Maharashtra which google showed as the  fastest one?

 

You can take
Gachibowli --> Sedam --> Parigi --> Kalaburgai --> Vijayapura

Road condition from Gachibowli to Ravulaplly is single lane(average).

From Ravulapally to Kalaburgai it is single lane road but has a toll. Roas are maintained well on this section.
Kalaburgai has better stay options. 

 

Note : Avoid going via Vikarabad, you need to take right turn at Manneguda.
Some times Google maps suggests route via Vikarabad. 
 

[nitin88]

My personal advice. Go to Goa by flight. You will incur the same amount by flight or drive. Hyderabad to Goa road is not an exciting road to drive, its the other way, completely messed up and more streesful.   Using airway, you will not waste much time nor end up being stressed. Being hardcore driving enthusiast, I am recommending the Air option

 

@Ranger this thread should be in Route queries na! And there is already active thread for Goa route. Should be merged ?

[Gowtham]

1 hour ago, nitin88 said:

Hyderabad to Goa road is not an exciting road to drive

 

Agree on this point.
 

1 hour ago, nitin88 said:

You will incur the same amount by flight or drive.

 

Even though it is hectic, diving to Goa with friends/family is always fun.
Road trip + Goa always sound exciting.  

 

1 hour ago, nitin88 said:

there is already active thread for Goa route.

Shifted, Thank you 

[Gowtham]

This is the current best route, shared by drive king.
He completed his journey on November 28th 2017

 

New route update.
Hyderabad to Goa route has got new roads. 

On this route you can easily complete journey in 12 hours.

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

Few pictures shared by him.

 

 

Please check the below link for more details
https://www.india-drive.com/index.php?/topic/9-go-goa-gone-hyderabad-to-goa/

[Naveen1]

1 minute ago, Ranger said:

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

New roads are fantastic guys, drive from Hyderabad to Goa can be easily done in 12 hours.
 

[sagar]

That's great news for all the people travelling from Hyderabad to Goa.

[Pralay]

19 hours ago, driveking said:

 

New roads are fantastic guys, drive from Hyderabad to Goa can be easily done in 12 hours.
 

Lovely news which I was eagerly waiting for 

[Guest Prathap]

Thank you very much. We follow the said route tomorrow

 

[Gowtham]

On 12/1/2017 at 10:37 PM, Guest Prathap said:

Thank you very much. We follow the said route tomorrow

You are welcome, Please update when you are done with the trip. 

[uday]

On 11/30/2017 at 4:51 PM, Ranger said:

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

Guys this is best route from Hyderabad to Goa.
I have completed my Hyderabad to Goa drive yesterday.
Roads are very good.
I used to take Gangavathi road which was good for last few years, this lingsugur route is much better. 

[Gowtham]

Thank you for the updates.
I'm updating the poll with the latest route. 

[shiva]

Even I heard new roads are great.
I'm planning to drive down in mid of December.
Any tips?
 

On 11/30/2017 at 4:51 PM, Ranger said:

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

Will take the above suggested route.
I heard they are collecting huge toll at the ghat section, Is it true? 
 

[SSSS]

Hello,

 

Recently (last week) I was on the road trip to Goa from Hyderabad and as I was upset with the last route I took, which is ironically the most popular route in this post. The route via Raichur is being preferred by most of the fellow enthusiast but I took the route : Goa via Vijayapura and Belgavi. I have my own reason to like that route I took, first I got more than 150Km of perfect laid tarmac and beautiful 4 lane roads. As the highways are not so good in Karnatka, but the change can be seen in the route to Vijayapura. The route is not perfect but much better then the Route via Raichur that I took last year. Road work can be seen in most of the stretch between Vijayapura and Bagalkot and road between Bagalkot and Belgavi is really good to drive on if not perfect. But again, WHY KARNATAKA LOVE GIANT SPEED BUMPS??

[Gowtham]

20 minutes ago, SSSS said:

Route via Raichur that I took last year. Road work can be seen in most of the stretch

 

This route is completed now. You can see the above pictures.
 

On 9/26/2017 at 3:47 PM, Ranger said:

Hyderabad --> Raichur -->Sindhanur-->  Gangavathi --> Hubli --> Dharward --> Belgavai --> Chorla --> Mapusa --> Goa

 

A year back it was bad, that is the reason most preferred route used to be via Gangavati .
I guess you must have confused between Lingusur and Gangavathi.

Currently this is best route.

On 11/30/2017 at 4:51 PM, Ranger said:

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 
one of my friend drove to Goa last weekend via Lingsugur, he completed in 11 hours. 

He informed me roads are super good.  

[Shashank Okhde]

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

I want to drive to Vasco Da Gama from Hyderabad (Gachibowli)

Guys, regarding this route, when I put this in google maps, it shows 15 hrs 3 min and distance of 703 km whereas directly google maps shows 674 km in 13 hr 21 min.

 

Possible that google maps is not correct, or the prediction is not right because of the roads? I have experienced that google maps time is usually correct. Some people are mentioning 12 hrs whereas google maps is showing 15 hrs. Need inputs.

 

[Gowtham]

On 12/8/2017 at 11:28 PM, Shashank Okhde said:

Possible that google maps is not correct, or the prediction is not right because of the roads? I have experienced that google maps time is usually correct. Some people are mentioning 12 hrs whereas google maps is showing 15 hrs. Need inputs.

 

Google maps take many parameters into consideration.

1. Starting time

2. Starting place
3. Ending place 

4. Driving speed (Once you start the trip)

 

You are contradicting between North and South Goa.

South Goa

12 hours drive time is from Shamshabad airport to Baga beach (south Goa) is via following route.

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)
 

For North Goa there is no need to take Bagalkot route, you can take the following route.
Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Sindhanur --> Hubbali --> Mollem --> Vasco de Gama

 

PS : While using maps please don't select village names, you will miss the bypass routes.
Set maps from Gachibowli to Vasco de Gama and make sure you pass near to those towns/villages. 

[Django]

Thanks for the update on the new route. I am planing a road trip next week and i will be taking this route.

[Gowtham]

1 hour ago, Django said:

Thanks for the update on the new route. I am planing a road trip next week and i will be taking this route.

Great, please provide us the latest update when you are done with the trip.

[Django]

Sure

[Django]

Completed with the Goa Trip. I took the route Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Goa

Started from Hyderabad JNTU @ 2.00 am and reached Goa "Grand Hyatt" by 5.00 pm. Took short breaks in between ( in total 1 hr break). Most part the roads are average to good (single lane) except some places like mehabood nagar 5 - 10 km (bad), Manvi village (Bad). There are speed breakers on all the villages and once you enter the village the roads are bad. 

 

[sagar]

14 hours ago, Django said:

Completed with the Goa Trip. I took the route Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Goa

Started from Hyderabad JNTU @ 2.00 am and reached Goa "Grand Hyatt" by 5.00 pm. Took short breaks in between ( in total 1 hr break). Most part the roads are average to good (single lane) except some places like mehabood nagar 5 - 10 km (bad), Manvi village (Bad). There are speed breakers on all the villages and once you enter the village the roads are bad. 

 

 

Yeah..  Highways in Karnataka have more number of speed breakers before and after every village enroute. It almost kills all of your average speed while you drive.

[sahil]

I travelled last week thus rout Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  to reach Badami. Countless speed breakers. Better people choose other routes to reach Goa/Dandeli/Gokarna

[Gowtham]

Hyderabad to Goa route is bad which ever route we take.

We should try to pick the best from the worst set. 
Most of the roads are state highways with never ending diversion.

They fixed the ghat section before entering the Goa, which is somewhat relaxing. 

[Django]

Some digging (Cable work) has started in Ghat section when I was returning back to hyderabad on 26th Dec.

[Gowtham]

On 1/4/2018 at 6:51 PM, Django said:

Some digging (Cable work) has started in Ghat section when I was returning back to hyderabad on 26th Dec.

Oh god, they already spoiled the beautiful Ghat section?

[sagar]

On ‎04‎-‎01‎-‎2018 at 6:51 PM, Django said:

Some digging (Cable work) has started in Ghat section when I was returning back to hyderabad on 26th Dec.

 

That's something sad to hear now. One stretch which we could enjoy the most on our way to Goa is that section.

[Guest Sunil]

On 11/30/2017 at 4:51 PM, Ranger said:

This is the current best route, shared by drive king.
He completed his journey on November 28th 2017

 

New route update.
Hyderabad to Goa route has got new roads. 

On this route you can easily complete journey in 12 hours.

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

Few pictures shared by him.

 

 

Please check the below link for more details
https://www.india-drive.com/index.php?/topic/9-go-goa-gone-hyderabad-to-goa/

Which route to follow to south goa. The one shared here is for north goa and google map dont agree with that for south goa.

[sagar]

1 hour ago, Guest Sunil said:

Which route to follow to south goa. The one shared here is for north goa and google map dont agree with that for south goa.

 

Hi Sunil, You can opt for the route below as you enter the state from the South of Goa.

Hyderabad - Mahbubnagar - Raichur - Sindhanur - Hubbali - Ramanguli - Karwar - Palolem (South Goa)

Good time and safe drive

[Guest Verna - Traveller]

Hi All... I'm planning to travel from Hyderabad to South Goa - Agonda Beach: I have been trying to find a smooth and clean tarmac. I'm fine if the road is a little longer, however would request a smooth route... I plan to complete the trip without any stop overs (except - food, snacks etc...)

 

Please let me know the best route

[sagar]

13 hours ago, Guest Verna - Traveller said:

Hi All... I'm planning to travel from Hyderabad to South Goa - Agonda Beach: I have been trying to find a smooth and clean tarmac. I'm fine if the road is a little longer, however would request a smooth route... I plan to complete the trip without any stop overs (except - food, snacks etc...)

 

Please let me know the best route

 

Hi, You choose the following route which could be the best for you to reach South Goa.

 

Hyderabad - Mahbubnagar - Raichur - Sindhanur - Hubbali - Ramanguli - Karwar - Palolem (South Goa)

 

Hope you have a great time and drive safe. Happy journey!

[Gowtham]

19 minutes ago, sagar said:

Hyderabad - Mahbubnagar - Raichur - Sindhanur - Hubbali - Ramanguli - Karwar - Palolem (South Goa)

 

^^This is the safest route.

But since Hyderabad to Humnabad section is completed, now the fastest route is 
Hyderabad --> Gachibowli -> Zaheerabad -> Humnabad -> Gulbarg -> Vijaypura -> Bagalkot -> Belgavi -> Baga  

 

Below is the most preferred route till last month. Personally, I would stick to the below route since the road work is completed. 

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

[sahil]

I suggest to avoid this rout Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund as it has countless speed breakers. Even though its few km less travel. People will be tired to cross these speed breakers and your overall speed will go down.

[Gowtham]

28 minutes ago, sahil said:

I suggest to avoid this rout Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund

 

All the roads from Hyderabad to Goa are filled with speed bumps.
If you enter Karnataka it is common in rural areas. 

 

Do you have any better route suggestion? 

[sagar]

But, The above routes will direct you towards the North Goa which isn't his desired destination. It would take extra time of about another hour and a half to sum up for his whole journey.

[sahil]

56 minutes ago, Ranger said:

 

All the roads from Hyderabad to Goa are filled with speed bumps.
If you enter Karnataka it is common in rural areas. 

 

Do you have any better route suggestion? 

As you suggested above may be this one is better?

Hyderabad --> Gachibowli -> Zaheerabad -> Humnabad -> Gulbarg -> Vijaypura -> Bagalkot -> Belgavi -> Baga

 

when I went to Almatty Dam (near Bhagalkot) in the Dec end last year, some Cab driver said the rout from Hyderabad to Bhagalkot via Gulbarga is better. But I'ven't tried myself yet. I can say that rout from Almatty Dam to Bhagalkot is very good. But its 2 way road not 4 lane.

Edited January 22, 2018 by sahil

[sagar]

1 hour ago, sahil said:

As you suggested above may be this one is better?

Hyderabad --> Gachibowli -> Zaheerabad -> Humnabad -> Gulbarg -> Vijaypura -> Bagalkot -> Belgavi -> Baga

 

when I went to Almatty Dam (near Bhagalkot) in the Dec end last year, some Cab driver said the rout from Hyderabad to Bhagalkot via Gulbarga is better. But I'ven't tried myself yet. I can say that rout from Almatty Dam to Bhagalkot is very good. But its 2 way road not 4 lane.

 

YEs, That is another option too but measures a bit more in distance and time consuming being a 2 lane road.

[Guest Rahul]

On 30/11/2017 at 4:54 PM, driveking said:

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

Hey thats a great news...how much time on an average would it take.. 12 hours ? 

[sagar]

13 hours ago, Guest Rahul said:

 

Hey thats a great news...how much time on an average would it take.. 12 hours ? 

 

It would take about 12 to 13 hours approximately including a breakfast and a lunch breaks in between. Also, it is recommended to start early around 4 or 5 AM in the morning.

[Gowtham]

14 hours ago, Guest Rahul said:

how much time on an average would it take.. 12 hours ? 

Yeah, drive time is around 12 hours.

You need to drive non stop to cover Hyderabad to Goa  12 hours.
Add up breaks to that, It should be around 13~14 hours. 
 

1 hour ago, sagar said:

Also, it is recommended to start early around 4 or 5 AM in the morning

 

That is the perfect time to start.
Since the roads are almost single lane, you can cover more distance during early hours.
Less traffic around towns and villages. 

[sahil]

my 2 cents, we should petition our central transport minister and GOA CM Parikar to have straight high way from Hyderabad to Goa. That surely increase the tourism in Goa :-)

[sagar]

23 hours ago, sahil said:

my 2 cents, we should petition our central transport minister and GOA CM Parikar to have straight high way from Hyderabad to Goa. That surely increase the tourism in Goa :-)

 

Haha... I still doubt if the petition does get a change  

[Gowtham]

On 1/23/2018 at 11:37 AM, sahil said:

Hyderabad to Goa

 

Hyderabad to Goa route is one of the most challenging road to drive. 
Most of it is state highway.
Numerous turns, speed bumps, villages, towns..list is endless.

A simple mistake, can land us on worst roads. 

It is always a mess, best route changes every quarter of the year. 

[KSP]

Hi Friends,

I am planning to travel to Hyderabad (Necklace road) from Mapusa Goa on 31st Jan, I have been researching on the road conditions and I honestly found this site Numero Uno.

But, as I read the posts, I get to see the Hyderabad to Goa or vice versa has always been stressful.

Please advice.

Thank you.

[Gowtham]

15 hours ago, KSP said:

I get to see the Hyderabad to Goa or vice versa has always been stressful.

No matter which road you select, Hyderabad to Goa is always stressful. 

Only thigh I can suggest is to start as early as possible(4 AM), so that you can reach Hyderabad before 7 PM.

 

Which route you are planning to take?

[KSP]

I am planning to take the Bagalkot road.

[sagar]

17 hours ago, KSP said:

I am planning to take the bagalkot road.

 

Yeah @KSP, You can take the following route..

Goa - Belgavi - Bagalkot - Lingsugur - Raichur - Hyderabad.

It is stressful but you can ease out on that if you make an early start around 4 AM. Also, be prepared to encounter the numerable speed breakers in Karnataka all across.. Drive safe and a happy journey.

[Guest Chopra]

Hi friends, nice discussion however latest trips update by members are missing. Can I request update by all who have recently travelled thanks

[krantee]

Hi All,

 

i was Just inspired by you people in this section, as per your suggestions in this conversation i went to Goa on 15th March 2018.

 

as per your suggestion and my experiance  - this below route is superb

 

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

 

in the middle of Raichur to Lingsugur (some road is under construction)  -nearly 5kms road is not good.

 

i'll update my whole trip in next post. once i'm free

 

cheers

[Gowtham]

1 hour ago, krantee said:

this below route is superb

 

Thank you for the latest update Krantee.
It will be very helpful for the members.

 

1 hour ago, krantee said:

nearly 5kms road is not good.

 

5 kilometers is not bad considering other options. 

 

1 hour ago, krantee said:

i'll update my whole trip in next post. once i'm free

 

Great, would love to see some pictures and our travel story. 

[krantee]

Hi all,

 

Here is the brief about our Journey from HYDERABAD (jntu) to GOA (Baga beach).

 

Before starting to GOA  - my Chotu (Nissan Micra) has been ready with shower and filled with Fuel & nitrogen.

 

We started at 15th Midnight (12:10am)

It took us  25 minutes to reach the ORR (exit no 19)

 

We started driving on ORR up to EXIT 16 (which is Bangalore highway)

Took the ORR exit 16 and entered into the Bangalore highway (NH44)  (which is 4 line highway ) 

 

We came accross one Toll (which costed ua 60 bucks for 4 wheeler at raikal) up to 102 KM's it's 4 way lane highway.
We had a small tea break over there and took a right turn at kandoor (which is 2 lane) - road is average (small patches).
We continued our journey for nearly 7 or 8 km's and we took a left turn which is - NH 167 (Raichur - Mahaboobnagar road)

 

We drove up to 85 Km's (5 km's road winding is work on this section), after this  strech we took a right turn which heads to Lingusgur.
We drove around 150 kilometers and We took a left turn to enter into NH 150A, after 60 km's we entered into NH 150 (which is Hungund).

On this section there is a railway gate and some windmills (so nice to see them in action)
Finally by early morning, we reached Bagalkot had a breakfast.

 

From Bagalkot we started our journey towards belgum (belgavi ).
In Belgum, we were struck in the traffic (took  us1 hour to out from the belgum area) -

Then we entered the most awaited Ghat section.
Ghat road in forest is nearly 67 km's you can test your Driving skills here.
Roads are too good in ghat section, some of the best roads in the country. 

 

You can find some pics here below, after the Ghat road.
We enter into the Goa, it took us some time and finally we reached Baga beach.

 

 

so finally this is the best route:

 Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga (Goa)

I can assure you this is the best route to GOA - you won't get any tiredness - that's for sure

 

if you have any doubts - you can ask us here - thanks for the one who make this platform to discussions.

 

Cheers,

Krantee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Gowtham]

55 minutes ago, krantee said:

Here is the brief about our Journey from HYDERABAD (jntu) to GOA (Baga beach).

 

Excellent review.
Roads have imporved a lot compared to last year.
Thank you for sharing.

[Guest Prashant Shrivastava]

How much time it took you to reach to Goa from Hyderabad ?

[Guest Lindel]

@krantee

 Hi buddy, thanks a lot for updating the road condition and the best route to be taken to Goa from Hyderabad. It would be great if you can tell us the time taken for this route and decent food stop options available for a family to take a break during the drive as decent washrooms would be prior to food during our journey.

[krantee]

19 hours ago, Guest Prashant Shrivastava said:

How much time it took you to reach to Goa from Hyderabad ?

for us this ride took 15 hours (3 hours break in it ). so roughly it will take 12 hours exactly for small cars

[krantee]

9 hours ago, Guest Lindel said:

@krantee

 Hi buddy, thanks a lot for updating the road condition and the best route to be taken to Goa from Hyderabad. It would be great if you can tell us the time taken for this route and decent food stop options available for a family to take a break during the drive as decent washrooms would be prior to food during our journey.

it's depend up on the driving skills, approximately it will take 12 hours for non -stop journey, best food stops means all are smaller kind of villages, in this bagalkot or belgum you will have good dhaba's and all, in Telangana (mahaboobnagar some restaurants are there)

[p3k]

I am planning to Goa this October. Trying  to follow

 

Hyderabad -> Humnabad -> Gulbarga -> Vijayapura -> Sankeshwar -> Amboli -> Sawantwadi -> North Goa.

 

I wanted to travel thru Amboli ghat & hence this route .. any suggestions form the group is welcome..

[Guest Koushik]

Planning to visit Goa from Hyderabad on 13th Oct, with family (and small kids). What is the best route to take? Please suggest. Confused as Google map shows 3 routes and not sure what is the best one in terms of present road condition. TIA

[sagar]

On ‎9‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 12:07 AM, Guest Koushik said:

Planning to visit Goa from Hyderabad on 13th Oct, with family (and small kids). What is the best route to take? Please suggest. Confused as Google map shows 3 routes and not sure what is the best one in terms of present road condition. TIA

 

Hi Koushik, I've been to Goa last weekend and have tried this route :   Hyderabad --> Humnabad --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga   



I would recommend you to do this route you are doing this drive during the day time..

If you are starting at 4 or 5 AM.. you will have an advantage if you take this route and will reach Goa by 6 or 7 PM.

[sagar]

On ‎9‎/‎21‎/‎2018 at 9:25 AM, p3k said:

I am planning to Goa this October. Trying  to follow

 

Hyderabad -> Humnabad -> Gulbarga -> Vijayapura -> Sankeshwar -> Amboli -> Sawantwadi -> North Goa.

 

I wanted to travel thru Amboli ghat & hence this route .. any suggestions form the group is welcome..

 

Yes you can take the above route but you don't have to touch Satwandi... You can drive down directly to the North Goa.

 

Arambol, Ashwem and Mandrem are a few places which seemed best to me during my recent trip last week. These places are not much populated as the others like Anjuna, Baga and Calangute.  

[p3k]

Hi Sagar,

 

I checked in the Google, that road directly  from Amboli to North Goa is a white line (Not a major Highway) not a yellow highway. Hence I am skeptical about taking that. If you are sure of the road condition.. I can even take that.

[sagar]

On 9/24/2018 at 12:01 PM, p3k said:

Hi Sagar,

 

I checked in the Google, that road directly  from Amboli to North Goa is a white line (Not a major Highway) not a yellow highway. Hence I am skeptical about taking that. If you are sure of the road condition.. I can even take that.

 

May I know where in north goa is your destination? I can suggest accordingly  

 

On 9/24/2018 at 12:01 PM, p3k said:

Hi Sagar,

 

I checked in the Google, that road directly  from Amboli to North Goa is a white line (Not a major Highway) not a yellow highway. Hence I am skeptical about taking that. If you are sure of the road condition.. I can even take that.

 

All roads in Goa are good. Only thing is that, they are quite narrow single lane roads.. But still, quite easy to access and free from traffic jams  So, I don't think it should be a problem.

[p3k]

1 hour ago, sagar said:

 

Yes you can take the above route but you don't have to touch Satwandi... You can drive down directly to the North Goa.

 

Arambol, Ashwem and Mandrem are a few places which seemed best to me during my recent trip last week. These places are not much populated as the others like Anjuna, Baga and Calangute.  

Hi Sagar,

 

Is the direct road between Amboli & north Goa  is a major road (highway). In google maps it is represented with a white line unlike a highway which will be in yellow line. Is that road safe & good?

[sagar]

I have suggested you the road between Satuli to Banda because, it is more scenic and day time there would be no question of scare  The other route via Satwandi has a few jams in between which will delay your travel by 30 mins approximately and it is the usual main road.

 So, I don't think it should be a problem.

 

Orels, if in case, it gets dark by the time you reach Satuli, you can take the route via Satwandi.. If it's still day time around 4 PM at Satuli, definitely take the scenic route till Banda.

[p3k]

1 hour ago, p3k said:

Hi Sagar,

 

I checked in the Google, that road directly  from Amboli to North Goa is a white line (Not a major Highway) not a yellow highway. Hence I am skeptical about taking that. If you are sure of the road condition.. I can even take that.

Hi Sagar,

 

I need to go DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Goa - Arpora - Baga

[sagar]

I would recommend you to go with the route via Vijaypura and Amboli if in case you start off around 4 or 5 AM in the morning.. Els, choose the route via Bagalkot... Both the routes are almost the same but the route via Bagalkot gets crowded during the evening times which might eat up at least 30 mins of your travel time easily.

[p3k]

1 hour ago, sagar said:

I would recommend you to go with the route via Vijaypura and Amboli if in case you start off around 4 or 5 AM in the morning.. Els, choose the route via Bagalkot... Both the routes are almost the same but the route via Bagalkot gets crowded during the evening times which might eat up at least 30 mins of your travel time easily.

Most probably, I will be starting in the evening & will be taking a break at Kalaburagi & then will be prceeding next day morning 5 or 6AM

[sagar]

If that's the option, I think there shouldn't be any problem.. But, do not risk it by driving down in the night. It gets a little confusing and is also risky  Do update us back on the road status and your trip details after you are done with the trip  

[Leo]

Hi, going to be doing Hyderabad to South Goa and from all the previous posts this looks like the best route suggested

 

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> ( Lokapur; Nesargi; M K Hubli) Mollem --> Varca

 

Does anybody have any suggestions for a better route or an update on road conditions. Google Maps is suggesting the via NH 65 route which I remember last driving back from Mumbai was a terrible segment. Any inputs appreciated. Thanks

[Naveen1]

Welcome on board Leo.

Previously best route is via Raichur.
Now people are driving via Zaheerabad.

When did you last drove on Mumbai highway?
Roads have improved a lot now.

Between Hyderabad to Goa is always a mess!

[sagar]

Hey @Leo,



Status of both the routes are equally the same if you are looking at comparing between the available two options.. Both of them have the best roads and also the bad stretches.

I usually take the below route every year

Hyderabad --> Jadcherla --> Raichur --> Lingsugur --> Mudgal --> Hungund  --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Baga

 

But I've been to Goa during the 2nd week of September and I have tried this route :   Hyderabad --> Humnabad --> Bagalkot --> Belgavi --> Kanakumbi --> Bicholim --> Mandrem 

 

I would recommend you to do this route if you are doing this drive during the day time.. If you start late you will eat up most of the time from Bagalkot.

If you are starting at 4 or 5 AM.. you will have an advantage if you take this route and will reach Goa by 6 or 7 PM.

[Gowtham]

Roads are good between Hyderabad to Humnabad. 

[sahil]

Most probably, I will be starting in the evening & will be taking a break at Kalaburagi & then will be prceeding next day morning 5 or 6AM

For the safety, sightseeing and driving comfort try to drive in the daylight...

[Guest kannaiah]

Hi Sagar

 

Can we go in a gear-less bike from Hyderabad to Goa
route is Hyderabad - Mahbooobnager - Raichur - Belgaum - Goa

 

We are planning to start at 2pm in the afternoon and without night halt anywhere!

Also any tips would be helpful.

[Gowtham]

10 hours ago, Guest kannaiah said:

Can we go in a gear-less bike from Hyderabad to Goa

 

It can be done easily. 

 

10 hours ago, Guest kannaiah said:

route is Hyderabad - Mahbooobnager - Raichur - Belgaum - Goa

 

 

Heard Raichur  road is under construction. 

It is better to take Kalaburgai route. 

 

[uday]

11 hours ago, Guest kannaiah said:

Can we go in a gear-less bike from Hyderabad to Goa

 

Wow on a gear-less scooter.

Would love to hear your story. 

 

I know few people even completed Leh on scooters. 

Please let us know your progress. ?

 

[sahil]

 
Wow on a gear-less scooter.
Would love to hear your story. 
 
I know few people even completed Leh on scooters. 
Please let us know your progress. [emoji41]
 

Carry waist support..u may need to recharge at the end of day[emoji3]

[sagar]

13 hours ago, Guest kannaiah said:

Hi Sagar

 

Can we go in a gear-less bike from Hyderabad to Goa
route is Hyderabad - Mahbooobnager - Raichur - Belgaum - Goa

 

We are planning to start at 2pm in the afternoon and without night halt anywhere!

Also any tips would be helpful.

 

Hi Kannaiah,

You can do this quite well on your gearless vehicle but you have to be very watchful about the highway traffic and your very long travel time  

If it's possible I would recommend you to start off early in the morning and as suggested by @Ranger I would recommend you to take the route via Kalaburagi instead of the route via Kalaburagi.

 

Be very cautious while you ride in the ghats region as it is going to be very dark. And I be a little dicey in saying this that it's definitely not safe during the night as you might have to pass through isolated regions in the dark  

Do let us know after you are done with your trip. Waiting for an inspiring story from your end  

[Guest Devraj]

I m travelling tomorrow from hyderabad to goa via humnabad bagalkot route. Just wanted to know  if I have to go thru vijayapura or can just move from kalaburagi to bagalkot directly. TIA

[sagar]

15 hours ago, Guest Devraj said:

I m travelling tomorrow from hyderabad to goa via humnabad bagalkot route. Just wanted to know  if I have to go thru vijayapura or can just move from kalaburagi to bagalkot directly. TIA

 

Hi Devraj, You don't have touch Vijayapura.. You can drive down directly towards Bagalkot via Kalaburagi.. That's the best options you've got  

[RajG]

So the new best route is Via Kalaburgai?
Even I heard from one of friend that Raichur road is under construction!

Kindly avoid Raichur route.

[Gowtham]

Latest update :(from last weekend)

Hyderabad - Zaheerabad - Humnabad - Kalaburgai - Bagalkot - Belgaum - Dodamarg - Baga

Except for few bad stretches after Kalaburgai.

The road is pretty decent!

 

Chorla Ghat : Bad

Amboli Ghat : Bad

 

Stick to Dodamarg route.

[Guest Amit]

I am going to north Goa and planning to on 13th Oct morning (4am). Pls recommend Best route without speed breakers and non tiring. Traveling with kids. I am confused. Help appreciated

[sagar]

12 hours ago, Guest Amit said:

I am going to north Goa and planning to on 13th Oct morning (4am). Pls recommend Best route without speed breakers and non tiring. Traveling with kids. I am confused. Help appreciated

 

Hi Amit, 4 AM is the best time for you to start to Goa.

Gachibowli -> Zaheerabad -> Humnabad -> Kalaburgai -> Vijaypura -> Bagalkot -> Belgavi -> Baga 

The above is the best recommended route for you as per the available road conditions. All the roads to Goa are actually messed up but this is a lot best compared to the rest of the options.

 

You should be reaching your destination by 6 or 7 PM considering both breakfast and lunch breaks in between.

Drive safe and Happy journey. Do update us back on your experience about the road conditions after you get done with your trip...

[Guest Amit]

9 hours ago, sagar said:

 

Hi Amit, 4 AM is the best time for you to start to Goa.

Gachibowli -> Zaheerabad -> Humnabad -> Kalaburgai -> Vijaypura -> Bagalkot -> Belgavi -> Baga 

The above is the best recommended route for you as per the available road conditions. All the roads to Goa are actually messed up but this is a lot best compared to the rest of the options.

 

You should be reaching your destination by 6 or 7 PM considering both breakfast and lunch breaks in between.

Drive safe and Happy journey. Do update us back on your experience about the road conditions after you get done with your trip...

Thanks Sagar. This sincerely helps