A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
23rd April 2011 I had heard that the “shortcut road” connecting the two hill stations of Karnataka was very scenic. My two attempts to drive on this road were unsuccessful. I had tried to start from Kemmangundi but horrible roads … Continued
Update August 2019: The road is now in a better condition. The road I am mentioning here starts from Belgaum, goes via a small town of Jamboti and winds down the Chorla ghat to reach Panaji. This is a … Continued
20th November 2010 This is one of the “deadliest” roads in Karnataka. The stretch of 26km is one of the busiest roads in the state. And sadly, a badly maintained one. I have been seeing this road for the past … Continued
Update November 2021 I travelled on this stretch last month. The entire stretch of this highway is now a four-lane tolled highway. The tunnel constructed makes the infamous “ghat section”, and railway crossing near Hospet is history now. It is … Continued