HYDERABAD TO SHIRDI RECENT ROUTE CONDITION

[BORNDRIVER]

Dear Friends ,

 

I just newly joined this forum and glad to see so many feedbacks on different routes.

 

I also drive a lot especially long drives and would like to contribute in this forum for benifit of other friends. 

I am fond of long drives and in last 5 years did almost 20 times from Hyderabad to Bangalore, also Mumbai and Chennai.

 

 I have done a complete south india trip covering MADURAI,RAMESWARAM,KANYAKUMARI and back to Hyderabad. Recently in SEP-2017,  I did HYDERABAD-OMKARESWAR-UJJAIN (MAHAKALESWAR)-SHIRDI-HYDERABAD.

 

There are hundreds of other smaller trips around HYDERABAD city (HYD). So I think I can do some  useful contribution to this forum.

 

I am planning for a  trip from Hyderabad to Shirdi next week.

I usually travel to Shirdi once/twice a year and every time I take the route following route.

HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-SOLAPUT-TEMBHURNI-AHEMEDNAGAR-SHIRDI

 

While return I take the following route

SHIRDI-AURANGABAD-JALNA-JINTUR-NANDED-NIZAMABAD-HYDERABAD

 

 However during my recent trip to OMKARESWAR from HYDERABAD , I found that the route after NIZAMABAD has deteriorated a lot and in very bad shape. So this time I will surely not take this route . 

 

From some of the post I see the alternate route is 

HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-OSMANABAD-YEDASHI-BHOOM-AHEMED NAGAR-SHIRDI.

 

So I need your suggestion if I take 

HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-SOLAPUR-TEMBHURNI-AHEMEDNAGAR-SHIRDI or 

HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-OSMANABAD-YEDASHI-BHOOM-AHEMED NAGAR-SHIRDI.

 

I know the route till HYDERABAD to OMERGA is excellent .

From OMERGA till SOLAPUR is patchy (old mumbai highway) .

From SOLAPUR to Tembhurni it is again 4 lane excellent highway .

However from Tembhurni to Ahemednagar it was below average and Ahemednagar to Shirdi it was above average.

I am talking this road condition as per my trip during SEP-2017 (OMKARESWAR TRIP). Does this route condition especially TEMBHURNI to AHEMEDNAGAR improves ?

 

How about the road condition from NALDURG-OSMANABAD-YEDASHI-BHOOM ?

 

Regards

Satya

[Gowtham]

 

9 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

I also drive a lot especially long drives and would like to contribute in this forum for benifit of other friends. 

 

Welcome on board borndriver.

Great to have you here.

I am sure your contribution will help lot of first timers. 

 

Regarding drive from Hyderabad to Shiridi.

Avoid Nizamabad route at any cost, this route is in bad shape.

Since the road work is completed on Zaheerabad, Hyderabad to Omerga is going to be cake walk.

 

9 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-SOLAPUR-TEMBHURNI-AHEMEDNAGAR-SHIRDI

 

Previously above route used to be the best one.

 

9 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-OSMANABAD-YEDASHI-BHOOM-AHEMED NAGAR-SHIRDI.

 

Now, most of our members are preferring Osmanabad over Solapur route.

Reason? it is shorter and faster.

[BORNDRIVER]

Thank you Ranger. All set for travel. Sai Ashram Bhaktiniwas is booked. I am travelling this Saturday (4th August).

This time I am planning to go via Osmanabad.

I will try to capture some pics of the routes and upload them after returning back.

 

Yes Solapur- Tembhurni route is bit longer but I never mind to drive extra km if the road is good........?

 

I should go to Osmanabad via Naldurg-Tuljapur or directly after Omerga,

I can drive to Osmanabad by passing Naldurg ?

I probably we can go via Tulhapur to Osmanabad by doing Darshan in Tulja Bhabani Maa Temple if the road via Tulhapur is decent.

 

From Osmanabad I should go via Yedashi and Bhoom or there is any other alternative route ?

[Gowtham]

13 minutes ago, BORNDRIVER said:

I will try to capture some pics of the routes and upload them after returning back.

 

Great it will be very helpful.

 

15 minutes ago, BORNDRIVER said:

bit longer but I never mind to drive extra km if the road is good

 

Agree with you, even i don't mind driving an extra mile for a better road.

But in this case all roads are equally bad.

So choosing faster and shorter option is a better option. 

 

17 minutes ago, BORNDRIVER said:

directly after Omerga,

 

17 minutes ago, BORNDRIVER said:

Yedashi and Bhoom

 

These are better options!

There are multiple options and make the route very confusing.

 

If you are using Google maps, make sure you mark each and every town and pass through them.

A wrong turn can reroute and increase the drive time a lot.

 

Hyderabad to Goa and Shridi are always a mess, there are no better options available for these routes. 

 

[BORNDRIVER]

Thanks Ranger.....Lets see how it goes ...I have Map my India GPS....Not sure if it will take the route as we discussed....I prefer to stop and ask people before proceeding on Omerga to Bhoom. I guess there could good sign boards as well.

[karthik]

All routes via Zaheerabad are above average.

Also don't take Nizamabad route.

 

My father recently done it via Osmanabad. He said road is much better compared to Nizamabad route.

On the return journey he took Nizamabad route, as he planned a stop over at relatives place.

 

He informed me road via Nizamabad is very horrible and due to which he felt fatigue. 

 

All the best and drive safe. 

 

[BORNDRIVER]

Thank you Karthik  Done ..

 

I will take HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-LOHARA-BEMBLI-OSMANABAD-YEDASHI-BHOOM-AHEMED NAGAR-SHIRDI. I guess this the route taken by your father correct?

 

While return also will take this route. I will update the road condition once I return Hyderabad.

[RajG]

Please do update the post when you are done with the trip.
Me and my wife are planning for it in the next quarter. 

 

Also if you can find any decent hotels let me know.(food breaks)

 

Thanks in advance. ?

 

 

[BORNDRIVER]

Dear Friends ,

 

Apart from HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-LOHARA-BEMBLI-OSMANABAD-YEDASHI-BHOOM-AHEMED NAGAR-SHIRDI route , there is another route HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-LOHARA-BEMBLI-OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-SHIRDI...This route also by-passes the AHEMEDNAGAR and take directly the stretch between Ahemednagar & Shirdi. Any idea how this route is (OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-SHIRDI) ?

 

In google map the solapur tembhurni route shows 600 km, the OSMANABAD-BHOOM route shows 564 & OSMANABAD-BEED route shows 612 km. So there is not much difference among them.  

 

Any idea friends if OSMANABAD-BEED route is better or OSMANABAD-BHOOM route is better ?

 

 

[BORNDRIVER]

Friends,

I reached Shirdi safely.

As discussed earlier i took

Hyderabad-Zaheerabad-Humnabad-Omerga-Naldurg-Tuljapur-Osmanabad-Yedashi-Bhoom-Jamkhed-Ahmednagar-Shirdi.

 

This road seems to be better than Solapur- Tembhurni .

When I say better it is not that good but manageable to drive with 60 to 80km/hr.

I have captured pictures of all the roads with the restaurant where we did breakfast and lunch.

I will update in detail once I return Hyderabad.

 

In return I am planning to take Shirdi-Beed-Osmanabad-Tuljapur-Omerga route. 

 

Friends, the route from  Tulhapur bypasd till Tuljabhabani Temple is excellent and very scenic.

Tulja Bhabani Temple to Bhoom Bypass is excellent 4 lane express highway with occasional single lane for work.

I think this 4lane stretch extend till Beed. So I am planning to take Beed stretch on return. I will ask some local driver in Shirdi before taking this way. 

 

Stay tuned for my update on return journey with pics.??

[sagar]

On ‎8‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 1:18 AM, BORNDRIVER said:

 

 I have done a complete south india trip covering MADURAI,RAMESWARAM,KANYAKUMARI and back to Hyderabad. Recently in SEP-2017,  I did HYDERABAD-OMKARESWAR-UJJAIN (MAHAKALESWAR)-SHIRDI-HYDERABAD.

 

 

Welcome onboard, @BORNDRIVER. Great to see you land on this forum. We would love to hear more about your past drives too  Especially your South India road trip that you have mentioned about. Looking forward to see your post on it  

[sahil]

44 minutes ago, sagar said:

 
Welcome onboard, [mention=1446]BORNDRIVER[/mention]. Great to see you land on this forum. We would to hear more about your past drives too [emoji4] Especially your South India road trip that you have mentioned about. Looking forward to see your post on it [emoji4] 

Hey my plan is to cover the Tamilnadu trip like this ---. But don't know when...may be next year as it needs 6 - 7 days..

Hyderabad - Trichy - Tanjavur - Kumbakonam - chidambaram - Tiruvanmalai - Puducherry - Vellor - kanchipuram and near by places -- Hyderabad

When you get time give some details for reference.

[Gowtham]

21 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

Stay tuned for my update on return journey with pics

 

Thank you for the latest update.

Waiting for pictures.

[SPG]

On 8/5/2018 at 12:39 PM, BORNDRIVER said:

Friends,

I reached Shirdi safely.

As discussed earlier i took

Hyderabad-Zaheerabad-Humnabad-Omerga-Naldurg-Tuljapur-Osmanabad-Yedashi-Bhoom-Jamkhed-Ahmednagar-Shirdi.

 

Thanks for the Update.

Please provide details on time taken for each leg Hyderabad to Omerga, Omerga to Bhoom, Bhoom to Nagar, Nagar to Shirdi along with brake time if any. This will be helpful.

[sagar]

22 hours ago, sahil said:

Hey my plan is to cover the Tamilnadu trip like this ---. But don't know when...may be next year as it needs 6 - 7 days..

Hyderabad - Trichy - Tanjavur - Kumbakonam - chidambaram - Tiruvanmalai - Puducherry - Vellor - kanchipuram and near by places -- Hyderabad

When you get time give some details for reference.

 

Hey @sahil, I think you should cover up pichavaram mangroves and also the  pamban bridge alongside rameshwaram & danushkodi if in case you are planning to do that stretch

[sahil]

 
Hey [mention=1121]sahil[/mention], I think you should cover up pichavaram mangroves and also the  pamban bridge alongside rameshwaram & danushkodi if in case you are planning to do that stretch

Pichavaram mangroves is in my list.
I have already been to Rameswaram, danushkodi...these 2 are must visit places..
I never forget the 4wheel zeep drive to danushkodi...you can see both bay of Bengal and Indian ocean..on either side of road..

[sahil]

Pichavaram mangroves is in my list.
I have already been to Rameswaram, danushkodi...these 2 are must visit places..
I never forget the 4wheel zeep drive to danushkodi...you can see both bay of Bengal and Indian ocean..on either side of road..

Thank you for the suggestions. Please keep sharing..

[BORNDRIVER]

Dear Friends,

 

I returned to Hyderabad and while returning I took the route

SHIRDI-VAMBORI-MIRI-PATHARDI-BEED-OSMANABAD-TULJAPUR-NALDURG-OMERGA-HUMNABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HYDERABAD.

 

To my surprise this route was fantastic though little longer.

There were occasional patchy stretches but you will never complain .

This route is far far better than all other routes (SOLAPUR-TEMBHURNI, BHOOM-JAMKHED routes). 

 

I started from Shirdi towards Ahmednagar and after RAHOURI,

I took a turn toward VAMBORI and crossed MIRI ,PATHRDI and joined NH-52.

 

The VAMBORI turn is exactly after SHANI SIGNAPUR TURN from SHIRDI-AHMEDNAGar road.

 

I actually took SHANI-SIGNAPUR turn but again made a U-TURN and took the VAMBORI turn.

The entire stretch from the place where I took turn towards VAMBORI from AHMEDNAGAR-SHIRDI road till NH-52 intersection is excellent road with occasional patchy stretches.

 

Sometimes they becomes little narrow but still no complain as there are no pot holes.

Though this route is little lonely but to my surprise roads were very good.

 

I would not suggest to take that route in night but in day time , absolutely no issue .

From NH52 intersection till TULJAPUR it is DRIVER PARADISE to drive.

 

I would bet that the entire stretch of NH-52 from SOLAPUR to AURANGABAD is going to be DRIVERS HEAVEN in 2 to 3 years of time.

 

This could be like another HYDERABAD-BANGALORE highway.

The 4 lane work is in full swing.

 

 I just drove in this stretch from  HIGHWAY from the intersection (where PATHARDI STATE HIGHWAY meet NH52 till TUJAPUR). 

While travelling to SHIRDI , I took TULJAPUR-OSMANABAD-BHOOM-JAMKHED-AHMEDNAGR route.

 

While returning I took the above route .The only difference between two route is the VALBORI-PATHARDI-MIRI-BEED stretch. 

 

Kindly read my blog above with GOOGLE MAP reference.

I completely followed google map and at every intersection.

I used to ask LOCAL PEOPLE just to make sure I am in correct way.

This really helped a lot .The local people's information are much much better when it comes to road condition.

 

The  intersection where PATHARDI STATE HIGHWAY meet NH52 till BEED is single lane express highway.

It is very beautiful and scenic with no tolls yet.....From BEED to TULAPUR (I would say till SOLAPUR) it is pefect 4 lane express highway .

 

Occasionally the work is still going on in some stretches but that is understandable, we are going to have this benefit in coming days.

From TULJAPUR to NALDURG the roads are again good with 3 to 4 km little patchy but no issue at all.

 

For me PATCHY roads are ok but there should not be any pot holes.

From NALDURg till OMERGA it is as usual our PATHETIC NH65/NH9 mumbai highway and thereafter it is again beautiful highway.

 

However I feel this stretches keeps improving everyday where the completed good lanes are open for motorists. 

I will upload the pictures of both routes  HYDERABAD TO SHIRDI (BHOOM-JAMKHED) and SHIRDI TO HYDERABAD (PATHARDI-BEED).

 

Hope this will helps. 

[Gowtham]

25 minutes ago, BORNDRIVER said:

Hope this will helps. 

 

Thank a lot for update.

 

How would you rate following sections?

(Excellent, Good, Bad)

Hyderabad to Omerga : Excellent

Omerga to Osmanabad :?

Osmanabad to Ahmednagar :?

Ahmednagar ot Shiridi :?
 

 

[BORNDRIVER]

Hello Ranger,

 

I will put the details with pictures which will self explain everything . I am in the process of tagging the photos without which no once can understand the meaning of those pictures.... I will do that by today .....

[SPG]

1 hour ago, BORNDRIVER said:

Hope this will helps. 

How much time it took for your onward & return journeys

[BORNDRIVER]

Stay tune  brothers ....? All details will be available within 3 to 4 hours....

[BORNDRIVER]

Dear Friends,

Finally the SHIRDI trip completed . Here is the details below.

 

1. SHIRDI TO HYDERABD ROUTE CONDITION

I took the route

SHIRDI-VAMBORI-MIRI-PATHARDI-BEED-OSMANABAD-TULJAPUR-NALDURG-OMERGA-HUMNABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HYDERABAD.

 

To my surprise this route was fantastic though little longer.

There were occasional patchy stretches but you will never complain .

This route is far far better than all other route (SOLAPUR-TEMBHURNI, BHOOM-JAMKHED routes).  

I started from Shirdi towards ahmednagar and after RAHOURI, I took a turn toward VAMBORI and crossed MIRI ,PATHRDI and join NH-52 .

 

The VAMBORI turn is exactly after SHANI SIGNAPUR TURN from SHIRDI-AHMEDNAGar road.

I actually took SHANI-SIGNAPUR turn but again made a U-TURN and took the VAMBORI turn.

 

The entire stretch from the place where I took turn towards VAMBORI from AHMEDNAGAR-SHIRDI road till NH-52 intersection is excellent road with occasional patchy stretches.Sometime they becomes little narrow but still no complain as there is no pot holes.

 

Though this route is little lonely but to my surprise roads were very very good. I would not suggest to take that route in night but in day time , absolutely no issue .

 

From NH52 intersection till TULJAPUR it is DRIVER PARADISE to drive .

 

I would bet that the entire stretch of NH-52 from SOLAPUR to AURANGABAD is going to be DRIVERS HEAVEN in 2 to 3 year time . This could be like another HYDERABAD- BANGALORE highway.

 

The 4 lane work is in full swing . I just drove in this stretch from  HIGHWAY from the intersection (where PATHARDI STATE HIGHWAY meet NH52 till TUJAPUR). 

 

While travelling to SHIRDI , I took TULJAPUR-OSMANABAD-BHOOM-JAMKHED-AHMEDNAGR route.

While returning I took the above route .The only difference between two route is the VAMBORI-PATHARDI-MIRI-BEED stretch. 

 

Kindly read my blog above with GOOGLE MAP reference.

I completely followed google map and at every intersection I used to ask LOCAL PEOPLE just to make sure I am in correct way.This really helped a lot .

The local people's information are much much better when it comes to road condition.

 

The  intersection where PATHARDI STATE HIGHWAY meet NH52 till BEED is single lane express highway.

 

It is very beautiful and scenic with no tolls yet.

From BEED to TULAPUR (I would say till SOLAPUR) it is pefect 4 lane express highway .

Occasionally the work is still going on in some stretches but that is understandable we are going to have this benefit in coming days.

 

From TULJAPUR to NALDURG the roads are again good with 3 to 4 km little patchy but no issue at all. For me PATCHY roads are ok but there should not be any potholes.
holes.From NALDURg till OMERGA it is as usual our PATHETIC NH65/NH9 mumbai highway and therafter it is again beautiful highway.However I feel this stretches keeps improving everyday where the completed good lanes are open for motorists. 

 

I started from SHIRDI at 12:00 PM and reaches in GACHHIBOWLI at 2 PM.

 

There was 3 hr break in-between for lunch,dinner and biological breaks.

I was little bit cautious while driving and never exceed 120km hr.M

 

y car (TOYOTA ETIOS SEDAN VD-SP model) was fully loaded with 5 adults and two kids.

So little bit extra cautious to avoid the touching the ground in patchy stretches.

 

I really admired this car which was way beyond my expectation .

Before starting of this trip,I was little bit worried that if my car will be able to carry this many peoples for such long distance along with luggage and that to also patchy and pothole roads.

 

My car fully passed this load test.

We took lunch on NH52 STRETCH ar SAI MAHARAJ (a road side dhaba) and DINNER at HOTEL SAI PRASAD (BETWEEN NALDURG and OMERGA).

 

So as a summary:

 

SHIRDI TO VAMBORI BYPASS : EXCELLENT
VAMBORI BYPASS-MIRI : GOOD
MIRI TO PATHARDI : VERY GOOD
PATHARDI TO NH-52 :  EXCELLENT
NH-52 ALL THE WAY TO TULJAPUR : EXCELLENT
TULJAPUR TO NALDURG : VERY GOOD
NALDURG TO OMERGA : PATHETIC
OMERGA TO HYDERABAD : EXCELLENT

FINALLY PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PCITURES OF THIS RTEURN TRIP ....WHICH SELF EXPLAIN MY ABOVE BLOG....

2. HYDERABAD TO SHIRDI ROUTE CONDITION

 

I took

Hyderabad-Zaheerabad-Humnabad-Omerga-Naldurg-Tuljapur-Osmanabad-Yedashi-Bhoom-Jamkhed-Ahmednagar-Shirdi.

 

This road seems to be better than Solapur- Tembhurni .

When I say better it is not that good but manageable to drive with 60 to 80km/h 

Hyderabad to Omerga (before 20km to OMERGA) is excellent as usual .

 

Actually the toll road ends around 20km before OMERGA from where the pathetic roads starts.

However the pathetic roads keep improving everyday as I feel.

 

The route from OMERGA to NALDURG is really pathetic and especially at NALDURG FORT it is really horrible.

 We did our breakfast at  DHAMI PUNJABI DHABA (around 30km before OMERGA).

 

Look at the picture. You can see my TOYOTA ETIOS CAR as well AP28DU5650. From NH-9/NH-65,  I took the TULJAPUR BYPASS and drove straight towward TULJA BHAVANI MAA TEMPLE .

 

The initial 2 to 3 km stretch from NH-65/NH-9 toward TULJAPUR is little patchy but there after the entire 30km strtech till temple was excellent.

We spent around 1 hr in temple and started towards OSMANABAD via NH52.

Just after crossing TULJAPUR you can see NH-52 (SOLAPUR to AUTRANGABAD).

This route is excellent and driver's heaven.

I corssed YEDASHI in this route and thereafter took the BHOOM-JAMKHED route .

Actually I missed this bypass and crossed around 20km more on the highway .

Then I stopped and ask some local and they suggest me not to go back and suggest to take another left turn which eventually touch the BHOOM-JAMKHED route .I followed that .

 

This route was ok with very bad patch (around 20km). Anyway no complain. Eventually I catch the BHOOM-JAMKHED route. I will say the BHOOM-JAMKHED ROUTE is below good but better than average or poor. This route gets bettter when we get nearer to Ahemednagear.

 

We took LUNCH at VITTAL KAMATH on NH52 before BHOOM bypass.Take a look at the pictures.

 

So SUMMARY IS :

 

HYDERABAD TO OMERGA (BEFORE 20KM) : EXCELLENT
OMERGA TO NALDURG  : PATHETIC 
NALDURG TO TULJAPUR  :  VERY GOOD
TULJAPUR TO BHOOM BYPASS :  EXCELLENT
BHOOM BYPASS TO AHEMEDNAGAR :  AVERAGE
AHMEDNAGR TO SHIRDI :  EXCELLENT

 

I started from hydearad at 4:30 AM and reach SHIRDI at 8:15 PM with around 4 hr break (BREAKFAST,LUNCH, DARSHAN AT BHAVANI MAA TEMPLE & BIOLOGICAL BREAK).

I did not record the disctance in both the routes ..Actually forgot to record....Anyway I follow the google map route . I hope that the above notes and pictures will be helpful for all of you to decide the best route to shirdi. Please let me know if anyone need any other details.I will try my best to help.

 

[Gowtham]

Thank you for the update.

Now, I got a clear picture. 

[sagar]

Great share @BORNDRIVER .. Really helps a lot for the people planning to take this route. Appreciate your effort towards posting this.  

Waiting for your South India travelogue ..

 

[RajG]

You shared good amount of details.

Information will be very helpful.

 

Will consider your tips during my next drive to Shiridi.

[BORNDRIVER]

2 hours ago, sagar said:

Great share @BORNDRIVER .. Really helps a lot for the people planning to take this route. Appreciate your effort towards posting this.  

Waiting for your South India travelogue ..

 

Thanks Sagar.

Shirdi is always one of the top tourist destination across India and Hyderabad is not an exception . Even this time when I was in Shirdi there were lots of car from AP and TS number in the SAI ASHRAM BHAKTINIWAS. As suggested by Ranger and all of our experiences,  the Hyderabad to Shirdi route is always confusing and always messed up. That is is only reason I took two different routes in this trip to see the road condition. I will be more than happy to help our fellow motorist friends to have their journey smooth to Shirdi....

[BORNDRIVER]

20 minutes ago, RajG said:

You shared good amount of details.

Information will be very helpful.

 

Will consider your tips during my next drive to Shiridi.

Thank you Raj...You are always welcome.

[Sridhar Tandra]

3 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

I will be more than happy to help our fellow motorist friends to have their journey smooth to Shirdi

Thank you very much @BORNDRIVER I will contact you soon!

[sagar]

18 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

 I will be more than happy to help our fellow motorist friends to have their journey smooth to Shirdi....

 

That's great spirit @BORNDRIVER. That's one reason why all of us are here for  

 

[Arvind]

That was superb description.

[SPG]

@BORNDRIVER How much time you took to travel From NH52 intersection till TULJAPUR? Any idea if the road is four lane till Aurangabad?

Edited August 30, 2018 by SPG
spelling mistake

[BORNDRIVER]

6 hours ago, SPG said:

@BORNDRIVER How much time you took to travel From NH52 intersection till TULJAPUR? Any idea if the road is four lane till Aurangabad?

Hello SPG,

 

It took around 3 hr for me to cover the stretch between NH52 intersection till TULJAPUR. I am not sure if this 4 lane work is completed till Auranagbad but towards TULJAPUR it is 80% completed . From NH52 intersection TULJAPUR is around 160 km and AURANGABAD is around 109 km. From the intersection when I took a turn towards BEED , I saw the 4 lane extends towards AURANGABAD  but not sure till what point it extends.

 

However as I see this NH52 extends towards Indore via DHULE , I feel the stretch till AURANGABAD might be completed .If not there might be occasional 4 lane work in stretches. During my HYDERABAD-OMKARESWAR-MAHAKALESWAR (UJJAIN)-SHIRDI-HYDERABAD trip I had driven in this NH-52 stretch from INDORE to DHULE . The entire stretch is like HYDERBAD-BANAGLORE NH44.So I feel the NH52 stretch between the intersection point and AURANGABAD must be in good shape. Truly speaking if this stretch is in good condition than for SHIRDI , HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-TULJAPUR-OSMANABAD-BEED-AURNAGABAD-SHIRDI will be the best route though it is little longer (644km as per google map).  It will be far better than taking SOLAPUR-TEMBHURNI or BHOOM-JAMKHED route . I never mind to drive extra km if the road is good.The stretch between AURANGABAD to SHIRDI is not that bad. I have done this stretch many times as earlier I used to take SHIRDI-AURNAGABAD-JALNA-JINTUR-NANDED-NIZAMABAD-HYDERABAD route.

 

During my next Shirdi trip I will take  HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-TULJAPUR-OSMANABAD-BEED-AURNAGABAD-SHIRDI to see the road condition between that intersection and AURANGABAD. There is another SHIRDI trip on the card in coming 1 to 2 months.....

Edited August 30, 2018 by BORNDRIVER
SPELLING MISTAKE

[SPG]

10 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

Hello SPG,

 

It took around 3 hr for me to cover the stretch between NH52 intersection till TULJAPUR. I am not sure if this 4 lane work is completed till Auranagbad but

 

During my next Shirdi trip I will take  HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-TULJAPUR-OSMANABAD-BEED-AURNAGABAD-SHIRDI to see the road condition between that intersection and AURANGABAD. There is another SHIRDI trip on the card in coming 1 to 2 months.....

Thanks for the update, that was exactly the point if it is four lane till Aurangabad we can go to Shirdi via Aurangadbad provided Aurangabad- Shirdi road is in very good condition. Indore to Dhule is NH3 (Now renamed as AH47) & not NH52 It starts from Mumbai & goes till Agra, It is four lane butter smooth road from Mumbai to Indore(Mumabi-Nashik-Malegaon-Dhule-Shirpur-Sendhwa-Dharampuri-Mhow-Indore).

[BORNDRIVER]

53 minutes ago, SPG said:

Thanks for the update, that was exactly the point if it is four lane till Aurangabad we can go to Shirdi via Aurangadbad provided Aurangabad- Shirdi road is in very good condition. Indore to Dhule is NH3 (Now renamed as AH47) & not NH52 It starts from Mumbai & goes till Agra, It is four lane butter smooth road from Mumbai to Indore(Mumabi-Nashik-Malegaon-Dhule-Shirpur-Sendhwa-Dharampuri-Mhow-Indore).

In google map I still see both AH47 and 52 on on the same road. Anyway whatever is the NH number, the road from INDORE to DHULE is FANTASTIC 4 LANE all the way.

 

When we took NH52 from TULJAPUR to OSMANABAD & BEED , SOLAPUR was exactly around 40km on the opposite direction from that intersection with 4 lane.  So I guess this NH52 should be excellent till SOLAPUR. The only thing we now need to explore is that 110 km stretch till Aurangabad. From Aurangabad to Shirdi the roads are not that bad (NAGPUR-MUMBAI highway). I had done this stretch 3 times around  2 year back . Not sure if this has deteriorated/improved more in last two year. 

[drsantoshms]

On 8/2/2018 at 4:17 PM, BORNDRIVER said:

Thank you Karthik  Done ..

 

I will take HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-LOHARA-BEMBLI-OSMANABAD-YEDASHI-BHOOM-AHEMED NAGAR-SHIRDI. I guess this the route taken by your father correct?

 

While return also will take this route. I will update the road condition once I return Hyderabad.

Why you took Omerga-Naldurg-Tulja Bhavani-Osmanabad? As Ranger suggested in previous posts, Why you didn't take Omerga-Lohara-Bembli to Osmanabad? Any particular reason?

I am planning Hyderabad to Shirdi this weekend and I want to follow the exact route you mentioned...Hyderabad-Omerga-Osmanabad-Beed-Pathargi-Mire-Shirdi. Any new updates on the condition of roads especially after recent rains?

Thanks in advance

 

[drsantoshms]

On 8/31/2018 at 12:29 PM, BORNDRIVER said:

In google map I still see both AH47 and 52 on on the same road. Anyway whatever is the NH number, the road from INDORE to DHULE is FANTASTIC 4 LANE all the way.

 

When we took NH52 from TULJAPUR to OSMANABAD & BEED , SOLAPUR was exactly around 40km on the opposite direction from that intersection with 4 lane.  So I guess this NH52 should be excellent till SOLAPUR. The only thing we now need to explore is that 110 km stretch till Aurangabad. From Aurangabad to Shirdi the roads are not that bad (NAGPUR-MUMBAI highway). I had done this stretch 3 times around  2 year back . Not sure if this has deteriorated/improved more in last two year. 

Solapur to Thuljapur road is butter smooth 4 lane expressway. I did this route a few months back

Edited September 3, 2018 by drsantoshms

[BORNDRIVER]

2 hours ago, drsantoshms said:

Why you took Omerga-Naldurg-Tulja Bhavani-Osmanabad? As Ranger suggested in previous posts, Why you didn't take Omerga-Lohara-Bembli to Osmanabad? Any particular reason?

I am planning Hyderabad to Shirdi this weekend and I want to follow the exact route you mentioned...Hyderabad-Omerga-Osmanabad-Beed-Pathargi-Mire-Shirdi. Any new updates on the condition of roads especially after recent rains?

Thanks in advance

 

Hello Drsantoshms,

Yes correct I was supposed to take that Lohara route but changed the plan in the last moment based on an impression that the NH65 could have been improved. Yes it has been improved but still below average and especially near Naldurg fort horrible.Also I was little bit doubtful about Omerga-Lohara-Bembli route (I heared the route is narrow and very lonely @ Sorry Ranger) and Naldurg-Tuljapur-Beed Bypass was good.So did not  mind to follow that rough stretch between Omerga and Naldurg. Anyway you may please go ahead and take LOHARA route and kindly capture couple of picture of that LOHARA stretch...to see how the road Condition is.I dont think the MIRI-PATHARDI-MIRI-VAMBORI stretch has been deteriorated in one month as my trip was last month only (hardly 4 week).You please go ahead with Hyderabad-Zaheerabad-Humnabad-Omerga- Lohara-Bembli-Osmanabad-Beed-Pathardi-Miri-Vambori-Anmednagar- Shirdi.

[SPG]

50 minutes ago, BORNDRIVER said:

You please go ahead with Hyderabad-Zaheerabad-Humnabad-Omerga- Lohara-Bembli-Osmanabad-Beed-Pathardi-Miri-Vambori-Anmednagar- Shirdi.

@drsantoshmsFor the benefit of other members if possible please note down the time taken for every section.

Hyderabad to Omerga,

Omerga to Osmanabad, 

Osmanabad to Pathardi  left turn(NH-52 Intersection),

NH-52 Intersection - Rahuri,

Rahuri-Shirdi.

Edited September 3, 2018 by SPG
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[BORNDRIVER]

5 hours ago, drsantoshms said:

Solapur to Thuljapur road is butter smooth 4 lane expressway. I did this route a few months back

Thank you for the information . So it is clear that the NH52  is excellent from SOLAPUR till PATHARDI diversion. So now we need to explore  the remaining stretch (110km) on NH52 till Aurangabad. If that is good that we can follow HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-TULJAPUR-OSMANABAD-BEED-AURANGABAD-SHIRDI  Or HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-LOHARA-BEMBLI-OSMANABAD-BEED-AURANGABAD-SHIRDI. The AURANGABAD to SHIRDI stretch should be good. I did this stretch two years back . Not sure if it has been deteriorated in last 2 year.

[SPG]

19 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

Thank you for the information . So it is clear that the NH52  is excellent from SOLAPUR till PATHARDI diversion. So now we need to explore  the remaining stretch

If anyone planning to go via Aurangabad to Shirdi take the Aurangabad-Dhoregaon-Nevasa-Shrirampur-Babhaleshwar-Shirdi route as conditions are better than the usual route (Aurangabad- Lasur-Vaijapur-Kopargaon-Shirdi) 

 

[drsantoshms]

So, Tomorrow is the journey day... I will take HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-TULJAPUR-OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-TISAGAON-MIRI-VAMBORI-RAHURI-SHIRDI route. I will update road conditions after the trip

[drsantoshms]

How much time you take from Shirdi to Hyderabad via Beed and Naldurg?

[BORNDRIVER]

Perfect ...Hope this OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-MIRI-VAMBHORI route will not disappoint you. Please try to cover the stretch PATHARDI-MIRI-VAMBHORI in day time. 

 

I started from Hyderabad at around 5:15 AM and reaches shirdi by 8:30PM with 4 hour break (breakfast,lunch,darshan at Tulja bhvani maa temple and biological break).

 

Have a safe trip with lot of fun and blessing of Lord Shirdi Sai baba.

[sagar]

On ‎9‎/‎8‎/‎2018 at 4:54 PM, drsantoshms said:

So, Tomorrow is the journey day... I will take HYDERABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HUMNABAD-OMERGA-NALDURG-TULJAPUR-OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-TISAGAON-MIRI-VAMBORI-RAHURI-SHIRDI route. I will update road conditions after the trip

 

Hi @drsantoshms, Please update us back with the recent road status in this route.

 

Wish you a safe drive and a happy journey.

[drsantoshms]

Thank you @BORNDRIVER ,  In my opinion, this OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-MIRI-VAMBHORI route suggested by you should be the best route to Shirdi from Hyderabad. Especially when compared with SOLAPUR-TEMBURNI-AHMEDNAGAR route. We could reach Shirdi in 13 hours with 2 hours breaks for BF, Lunch and bio breaks)

 

1. Hyderabad to Tuljapur: 300 km in 6 hours including a small 30 mins break for breakfast. 60 km road from KA-MH road to Naldurg is horrible as before. This 60 km stretch of bad road easily took 1 hour and 40 minutes. ?

 

2. Tuljapur to Pathardi: 4 hours and 30 minutes for 225 km including a brisk lunch break of 45 minutes.

A) Osmanabad to Beed (NH 52) is 4 lane expressway. But the construction is not complete and you need to take diversions here and there. But you can make good progress. 20 km after Beed you need to take right and exit NH52 at a place called Padalsingi Bus stop ( You can add this as one stop in Google Maps so that you don't miss the turn).

B) Road from NH52 intersection (Padalsingi Bus stop) to Pathardi is smooth and newly laid double road with markings. However, watch for an unexpected bad patch here and there.

 

3. Pathardi-Tisgaon-Miri-Vambori-Rahuri:  (1 hour 40 minutes for 75 kms including 15 mins tea break) Mix of good and bad roads, single and double roads with very less traffic. However, easily manageable roads with little caution. We need to cross a railway level crossing near Vambori. (In return journey we waited for 15 mins here for a train to pass)

 

4. Rahuri to Shirdi: (55 mins for 50 Kms) Four-lane highway with truck traffic. 

[BORNDRIVER]

On 9/11/2018 at 10:30 PM, drsantoshms said:

Thank you @BORNDRIVER ,  In my opinion, this OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-MIRI-VAMBHORI route suggested by you

 

Thank you very much for update and it is  my pleasure that 

I could be your help.

Very well written and described.

Hope it will help our other fellow motorists friends.

[SPG]

14 hours ago, drsantoshms said:

Thank you @BORNDRIVER ,  In my opinion, this OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-MIRI-VAMBHORI route suggested by you should be the best route to Shirdi from Hyderabad. Especially when compared with SOLAPUR-TEMBURNI-AHMEDNAGAR route. We could reach Shirdi in 13 hours with 2 hours breaks for BF, Lunch and bio breaks) 

How much time it took for your return journey? came by same route?

[Guest Hyderabad - Nizamabad]

I would suggest to Start from Hyderabad via Nizamabad route. Please don't take Aurangabad route which is really worst

[HellRider]

Hi Everyone I’m planning to Shirdi trip via Hyd-zaheerabd- naldurg.

i have to touch Ahmednagar also coz my bro will hop there so is there any safe and good roads to go there.?

Edited October 8, 2018 by HellRider

[sagar]

9 hours ago, HellRider said:

Hi Everyone I’m planning to Shirdi trip via Hyd-zaheerabd- naldurg.

i have to touch Ahmednagar also coz my bro will hop there so is there any safe and good roads to go there.?

 

Hi @HellRider, For you to reach shirdi from Hyderabad.. Via Ahmednagar is the best route amongst the available options..

Hyderabad - Zaheerabad - Osmanabad - Ahmednagar - Shirdi

The above route about 600 kms approx. which can be done in 13 hours. I would recommend you to start early in the morning for this trip to avoid heavy truck traffic around Humnabad  

[HellRider]

 
Hi [mention=1526]HellRider[/mention], For you to reach shirdi from Hyderabad.. Via Ahmednagar is the best route amongst the available options..
Hyderabad - Zaheerabad - Osmanabad - Ahmednagar - Shirdi
The above route about 600 kms approx. which can be done in 13 hours. I would recommend you to start early in the morning for this trip to avoid heavy truck traffic around Humnabad [emoji4] 

thank u bro but from Osamanabad gmaps showing 3 ways which is best.?

[HellRider]

 
Hi [mention=1526]HellRider[/mention], For you to reach shirdi from Hyderabad.. Via Ahmednagar is the best route amongst the available options..
Hyderabad - Zaheerabad - Osmanabad - Ahmednagar - Shirdi
The above route about 600 kms approx. which can be done in 13 hours. I would recommend you to start early in the morning for this trip to avoid heavy truck traffic around Humnabad [emoji4] 

thank u bro but from Osamanabad gmaps showing 3 ways which is best.?

[HellRider]

thank u bro. I’ll start early mrng only. I have cover another 200kms to reach Hyd, so Shirdi takes 16hrs, and from Osamanabad gmaps showing 3 ways which is best and safe.?For good road I’ll take extra mile. Barshi>Karmala.? Or bhoom>jamkhed.? These routes are safe after 6pm.? I heard some routes are not safe.

 

Edited October 9, 2018 by HellRider

[sagar]

On 10/9/2018 at 8:24 AM, HellRider said:

thank u bro but from Osamanabad gmaps showing 3 ways which is best.?

 

Yes, You have to take the same route as shared in the snapshot.. Only thing you have to be watchful about are the food places in this stretch. You would be able to find only dhabas but no decent restaurants for a family sit out.

 

On 10/9/2018 at 8:47 AM, HellRider said:

 These routes are safe after 6pm.? I heard some routes are not safe.

 

 

If you are starting by 4 or 5 pm, you would definitely reach before it gets dark. May be by 6 PM to 7 PM

[HellRider]

I’m using Stainless steel bumper guard and aluminium luggage carrier any problem with the MH police.?

[SPG]

9 minutes ago, HellRider said:

I’m using Stainless steel bumper guard and aluminium luggage carrier any problem with the MH police.?

No Problem! in Maharashtra you will find 50% of vehicles with bumper guard. Just ensure that you carry all original documents of vehicle don't forget PUC.

[BORNDRIVER]

16 hours ago, HellRider said:

thank u bro. I’ll start early mrng only. I have cover another 200kms to reach Hyd, so Shirdi takes 16hrs, and from Osamanabad gmaps showing 3 ways which is best and safe.?For good road I’ll take extra mile. Barshi>Karmala.? Or bhoom>jamkhed.? These routes are safe after 6pm.? I heard some routes are not safe.

 

Not sure about BARSHI-KARMALA route but for sure try to try to avoid BHOOM-JAMKHED route ....I did this stretch in Aug-2018 and it was below average .....During evening/night it will be even more difficult to drive due to bad road condition.  Go via OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-MIRI-VAMBORI-AHMEDNAGAR-SHIRDI as suggested in this route query section.This will not disappoint you.Kindly go throuth the route condition in this stretch by me or drsantoshm.

[HellRider]

Thank you [mention=1446]BORNDRIVER[/mention] ,  In my opinion, this OSMANABAD-BEED-PATHARDI-MIRI-VAMBHORI route suggested by you should be the best route to Shirdi from Hyderabad. Especially when compared with SOLAPUR-TEMBURNI-AHMEDNAGAR route. We could reach Shirdi in 13 hours with 2 hours breaks for BF, Lunch and bio breaks)
 
1. Hyderabad to Tuljapur: 300 km in 6 hours including a small 30 mins break for breakfast. 60 km road from KA-MH road to Naldurg is horrible as before. This 60 km stretch of bad road easily took 1 hour and 40 minutes. [emoji31]
 
2. Tuljapur to Pathardi: 4 hours and 30 minutes for 225 km including a brisk lunch break of 45 minutes.
A) Osmanabad to Beed (NH 52) is 4 lane expressway. But the construction is not complete and you need to take diversions here and there. But you can make good progress. 20 km after Beed you need to take right and exit NH52 at a place called Padalsingi Bus stop ( You can add this as one stop in Google Maps so that you don't miss the turn).
B) Road from NH52 intersection (Padalsingi Bus stop) to Pathardi is smooth and newly laid double road with markings. However, watch for an unexpected bad patch here and there.
 
3. Pathardi-Tisgaon-Miri-Vambori-Rahuri:  (1 hour 40 minutes for 75 kms including 15 mins tea break) Mix of good and bad roads, single and double roads with very less traffic. However, easily manageable roads with little caution. We need to cross a railway level crossing near Vambori. (In return journey we waited for 15 mins here for a train to pass)
 
4. Rahuri to Shirdi: (55 mins for 50 Kms) Four-lane highway with truck traffic. 

Hi how’s the route from padalsing bus stop to tisgaon.? Is it double lane or single.?

[BORNDRIVER]

On 10/10/2018 at 7:52 PM, HellRider said:

Hi how’s the route from padalsing bus stop to tisgaon.? Is it double lane or single.?

It is single lane all the way but the road is excellent and it is national highway being maintained by NHAI.

[Guest Chaitanya]

Hi , please sugest me the exact route from Hyderabad to shirdi which is best. 

 

Thanks in advance

[Gowtham]

On 12/5/2018 at 1:27 AM, Guest Chaitanya said:

Hi , please sugest me the exact route from Hyderabad to shirdi which is best. 

 

Thanks in advance

 

Hyderabad - Patancheru - Zaheerabad - Humanabad - Basavakalyan - Omerga - Naldurg - Tuljapur - Osmanabad - Boom - Ahmednagar - Shiridi

[Guest Rana]

@ Born Driver:

I am planning to go to shirdi from hyderabad in the following route:

Zaheerabad > Humnabad > Naldurg > osmanabad > Bhoom > Ahmed Nagar > Shirdi

 

Can you please suggest the road conditions and overall time taken for the journey as you are the most recent person to travel in this route

[BORNDRIVER]

19 hours ago, Guest Rana said:

@ Born Driver:

I am planning to go to shirdi from hyderabad in the following route:

Zaheerabad > Humnabad > Naldurg > osmanabad > Bhoom > Ahmed Nagar > Shirdi

 

Can you please suggest the road conditions and overall time taken for the journey as you are the most recent person to travel in this route

Hi  Guest Rana ,

 

A very happy new year to you.

 

Either you can take the  Route.-1 or Route-2 or Route-3. My experience says Route-2 is best though it is little longer around (50 to 60 km more than Route-1 and around 30  to 40 km more than Route-3). I had done both the stretches during my trip to Shirdi in Aug-2018. Kindly go through my detail report in this thread on both the stretches. Another of our India-drive member (Drsanthoshm) also visited to Shirdi using Route-2. The BHOOM stretch is below average (though not sure if any repair work has been done in last 2 month).

 

The ROUTE-3 is the evergreen route since many days but the horrible stretch between OMERGA to SOLAPUR, Average route from Tembhurni to Ahmednagar  have reduced the popularity of this route. The stretch from Tembhurni to Ahmednagar  has always heavy traffic (trucks,tractors loaded with SUGARCANEs).

 

Route-1

Hyderabad - Zaheerabad - Humanabad - Omerga - Naldurg - Tuljapur - Osmanabad - Bhoom - Ahmednagar - Shiridi

 

Route-2

Hyderabad - Zaheerabad - Humanabad - Omerga - Naldurg - Tuljapur - Osmanabad - Beed - Pathardi -Miri-Vambhori-Ahemednagar- Shiridi

 

Route-3

Hyderabad - Zaheerabad - Humanabad - Omerga - Naldurg - Solapur- Tembhurni- Ahemednagar- Shiridi

 

So if you don't mind to drive some extra km and want to have stressfree drive , Kindly follow ROUTE-2.

 

Regards

Born Driver

Edited January 3, 2019 by BORNDRIVER
spelling mistake

[sagar]

22 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

 

So if you don't mind to drive some extra km and want to have stressfree drive , Kindly follow ROUTE-2.

 

Great review sir, You are an expert in review this route  

[Guest Rana]

On 1/4/2019 at 8:30 AM, sagar said:

 

Great review sir, You are an expert in review this route  

Have been to shurdi and returned. 

NH 65 is almost done till naldurg town, though not 4 lane but atleast 2 lanes are operational. 

 

Bhoom till ahmednagar is horrible road, i suggest travellers to not take this road.

 

In retyrn journey from shirdi i took vambori, parthardi, beed naldurg route. It was very road especially fron parthardi it is a wonderful toll road, but toll is not yet implemented and it will be implemented soon.

Even on nh52 tou dont have any toll plazas till yedashi, so you will not pay any additional tolls by taking this route but you will save 1 hour time and also will find the journey less tiresome.

 

Finally: from omerga till naldurg nh65 is now reasonably good. Bhoom stretch is literally horrivle, so avaoid that route if possible. And parthardi beed route is wonderful though 45 kms longer

 

 

[Guest Rana]

Hi everyone,

   

 Have been to shirdi and returned. 

Road Summary:

NH65:  NH65 is now laid till 10 kms to naldurg (not full pledged 4 lanes but at least 2 lanes with occasional 4 lanes). the fly overs are not completed yet 

 

Bhoom to ahmednagar Stretch: Horrible, avoid this road. I took this road while going to shirdi but in return journey came through vambori - miri - pathardi - beed - tuljapur. 

As mentioned by @BORNDRIVER this road is excellent and no tolls are implemented yet (But it is a toll road from Pathardi to beed and even on NH52 tolls are not implemented between beed and yedashi stretches)

Though this route through vambori and beed is around 45 kms lengthy, it it less tiresome and around 30 minutes to 1 hour quicker comapred to bhoom route.

 

 

 

 

[sagar]

16 hours ago, Guest Rana said:

 

Though this route through vambori and beed is around 45 kms lengthy, it it less tiresome and around 30 minutes to 1 hour quicker comapred to bhoom route.

 

Thanks a lot for the update Rana. This information is very helpful. Do share some pictures of the road conditions if you can..  Cheers!

[Gowtham]

Current best route update 2019:

Hyderabad > Zaheerabad > Omerga > Naldurg > Tuljapur > Osmanabad > Beed >Pathardi  > Tisgaon > Miri > Vambori > Rauri > Shiridi

[S Kumar]

Dear friends... I am back to this thread after a year as it's again a time for my annual pilgrimage to Shirdi. Last time you guys were awesome in guiding me through my HYD-SHIRDI-MAHABALESHWAR-HYD trip. I enjoyed that 1700 km journey.

 

This time the plan is for HYD-SHIRDI-HYD only. Though I have upgraded my car from Santro to Tata Tigor around two months ago, I actually booked train ticket to and from Shirdi to save leaves. Start on Friday evening and return on Monday morning  just me my wife and 4.5yr old son. 

 

The driver inside me is pushing for road trip and says cancel train tickets. I am in love with my new car and clocked first 2k km in first 20 days. One trip to Chirala Beach and another to Basara and a few 100 - 200km trips near Hyd. 

 

Now my questions: - I know most of you will strike down my thought, however I expect to get some direction to make final decision by asking this question. How it would be if I start around 8-9pm on Friday night and reach upto Beed by sunrise and then cover rest until Shirdi in daylight? For return journey, start from Shirdi on Sunday afternoon and cross Beed before sunset and cover rest with headlight on. I am thinking that driving on 4 lane road in night is as good as driving in day. The only worry is any unfortunate breakdown of car post NH 65 will call for big trouble. Can @Ranger @sagar @BORNDRIVER @drsantoshms help me out from my dilemma. Thanks Guys! 

[sagar]

On ‎2‎/‎8‎/‎2019 at 5:27 PM, S Kumar said:

 I am thinking that driving on 4 lane road in night is as good as driving in day. The only worry is any unfortunate breakdown of car post NH 65 will call for big trouble. Can @Ranger @sagar @BORNDRIVER @drsantoshms help me out from my dilemma. Thanks Guys! 

 

Hi @S Kumar, Good to hear back from you after so long. As discussed above, no doubt about the route to be taken. But, I would recommend you to take any calculated risk by driving down this road during the late night hours as you are driving down with the family. I would rather recommend you to start by 4 am early in the morning and you would reach by noon. and for your drive back make sure you start by 12 or 1 PM on sunday after your lunch.

[Gowtham]

Starting early morning makes sense.

It is not a National Highway through out the drive.

You need to pass through many villages/state highways. 

 

Stick to this route and start early in the morning.

Hyderabad > Zaheerabad > Humnabad > Naldurg > Tuljapur > Osmanabad > Ahmednagar > Shiridi 

 

Hyderabad to Naldurg : 4-lane toll road

Naldurg to Ahmednagar : 2-lane road

Ahmednagar to Shiridi : 4-lane road

 

If you are planning to drive in the nigh, plan this section carefully (Naldurg to Ahmednagar).

[S Kumar]

Agree with both of you @sagar @Ranger if I change from train to road then i'll take one day leave and plan as suggested by both of you.

 

Add me to whatsapp group, submitted my number in the link.

[KalyanVarma]

On 2/11/2019 at 4:48 PM, Ranger said:

Starting early morning makes sense.

It is not a National Highway through out the drive.

You need to pass through many villages/state highways. 

 

Stick to this route and start early in the morning.

Hyderabad > Zaheerabad > Humnabad > Naldurg > Tuljapur > Osmanabad > Ahmednagar > Shiridi 

 

Hyderabad to Naldurg : 4-lane toll road

Naldurg to Ahmednagar : 2-lane road

Ahmednagar to Shiridi : 4-lane road

 

If you are planning to drive in the nigh, plan this section carefully (Naldurg to Ahmednagar).

Hi to all,

 

I am very much interested in long drives. Recently I have done 4 day tour from Hyderabad-Raidurg-Hampi-Mangalore-Ooty-Mysore-Bangalore-Hyderabad for a stretch of 2700kms as a solo driver of my friends group. Yesterday all of sudden decided to visit shiridi along with my family by car on 15/03/2019 friday. I started searching for the best route and very impressed by the review given by @BORNDRIVER @Guestrana . 

 

I want to know whether it is safe to commence the journey starting from Hyderabad at 04 PM and to complete the journey at a stretch to Shiridi at any time in night i.e., 2AM to 4AM next day. Kindly give your suggestions as you have experienced these routes before and also as i am going with my family i have to make sure about the safety if it is with my buddies this issue will not have any impact. Kindly give some suggetions.

 

Thanking You

[sagar]

20 hours ago, KalyanVarma said:

Kindly give your suggestions as you have experienced these routes before

 

Hi @KalyanVarma, Welcome on board. I personally wouldn't recommend you to do this track during the night hours as it is risky due to disturbed road conditions in between and also too many trucks. One break down would or even a puncture in the night on this road would land you in trouble as you mentioned that you would be travelling with your family. So, I would say it is not worth the risk.

Instead, I would recommend you to start on a Saturday morning around 4 AM and you would reach by late noon so that you can go for you evening darshan and also for Sunday morning darshan. You can start back after an early lunch and reach Hyderabad safely without any risk.  

 

Wish you a safe trip.

[KalyanVarma]

Thanks @sagar for your reply and thanks for the Welcome wishes. As you recommended we have changed our plans accordingly but starting on Friday Morning. Will upload the pics of the condition of the roads and places and will share my itenerary with our community for any future travellers. 

[sagar]

17 minutes ago, KalyanVarma said:

Will upload the pics of the condition of the roads and places and will share my itenerary with our community for any future travellers. 

 

That's a great gesture from your end as it could help a lot of travellers. Your very recent update on the road conditions would be much more helpful. Thanks much.  

 

21 hours ago, KalyanVarma said:

Recently I have done 4 day tour from Hyderabad-Raidurg-Hampi-Mangalore-Ooty-Mysore-Bangalore-Hyderabad for a stretch of 2700kms as a solo driver of my friends group

 

It would be great if you can share your recent travel story accompanied by pictures and trip details  with everyone.  

[KalyanVarma]

Hi, 

I ll update both journeys Shirdi and Ooty pics and itenerary after returning to Hyderabad. Great to see the enthusiasm around here for travelling. 

Thank you

[sagar]

11 hours ago, KalyanVarma said:

Hi, 

I ll update both journeys Shirdi and Ooty pics and itenerary after returning to Hyderabad. Great to see the enthusiasm around here for travelling. 

Thank you

 

Wonderful.. Waiting for it. Safe drives  

[BORNDRIVER]

After remaining too busy from last 5 months in taking a new flat and its interior works......It is now time again to kick start my driving passion. The last trip was Shirdi  in Aug 2018 and again this tme travelling to Shirdi tomorrow early  morning (17th March). This time I will follow  Hyderabad - Zaheerabad - Humanabad - Omerga - Naldurg - Tuljapur - Osmanabad - Beed - Pathardi -Miri-Vambhori-Ahemednagar- Shiridi.

 

However while returning I am planning to  visit AJANTHA CAVES. So return journey will be through SHIRDI-AJANTHA-AURANGABAD-BEED-OSMANABAD-TULJAPUR-NALDURG-HUMNABAD-ZAHEERABAD-HYDERABAD. This will also help to check the stretch from PADALSINGHI to AURANGABAD . The NH-52 stretch via BEED till PADALSINGHI  is excellent where we take turn towards pathardi & MIRI. 

 

I will update and upload the pictures after my return.