I am planning to drive down to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Thanks guys for the inputs on the route/road conditions. I am planning to drive down to Goa from Banglaore next week. Anmod is still closed for road work, so am a bit confused on contradictory news that its now open for traffic. - The NH4 Bangalore - Bombay is closed between Belgaum & Karad. We checked for places to stay and realised there was no dearth of hotels in Goa. Roads in this route are great and drive is a breeze. Hi it seems that u r the most experienced one in this thread. more. 1. I'm planning to travel on 15th morning. Taj Exotica or Mariott Resort&Spa or Leela ? At least one route is open now. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-58508285', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Bangalore =>Tumkur=>Chitradurga=>Hubli=>Ankola=>Karwar=>Goa(Colva), 2) Bangalore =>Tumkur=>Chitradurga=>Hubli=>Dharwad=>Kogaligiri=>Goa(Colva). Our road trip from Bangalore to Goa and back to Bangalore, in two days, to hunt for the best food joints was one such crazy travel experience. The one that I can remember is Hotel Santiago in Baga.. though had stayed there 7 yrs ago :), You can also check out few places in Anjuna. My plan is to drive early morning 15th to South Goa. To review the Tripadvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/forums_posting_guidelines.html. Hi, I will be traveling to Goa from Bangalore on 23rd Jan, 2015 during night and will be driving a scorpio, my route plan is Bangalore-Hubli-Alnavar-Londa-Anmod-Ponda-Goa. The route gives you an absolute delight to drive through, which takes you through the hush and bush of the city of Hyderabad and then onto a peaceful road with not much traffic. Folks, IMD's forecast for the next 2 days in Goa is not encouraging. Plan a road trip from Bangalore to Pondicherry soon and enjoy the lovely route. Wasn't anmod undergoing a lane up gradation ? - All roads to *Goa*, except the Karwar - Madgaon are closed, and there is significant flooding inside Goa. - All roads to... Can't believe the condition on these roads. So start deciding your itinerary & route and then go ahead exploring the wonderful locale that lies between. There are several inspiring routes that make the trip worthwhile. Will likely take the Sirsi-Kumta route. Option 1 : Goa to Bangalore via Mangalore Option 2 : Goa to Bangalore via Shimoga Option 3 : Goa to Bangalore via Hubli. People who have plans to drive on 14th August, please read this, Even I am traveling to Goa on 14th August through the same route : Bangalore - Kunigal - Yadiyur - Channarayapatna - Arsikere - Kadur - Tarikere - Bhadravati - Ayanur - Yadehalli - Sagar - Honnavar - Kumta - Karwar - Vasco. Apologies for the delay in response.. have been stuck with work for past few weeks. If one has time and is going to drive slowly and enjoy the scenery, would recommend the Dharwad and Belgaum route.. else stick to the Karwar route :), @Hobbit.. there are decent hotels in Calungute and (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Please keep this thread updated with the latest developments. As per earlier post, it seems to have been opened for traffic, but Google maps still shows its closed. Get answers to your questions about Benaulim, Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in Benaulim, http://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/forums_posting_guidelines.html, Road Condition from Belgaum - Benalium via Mollem Anmod Ghat. 1) (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-60403657', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Bangalore to Goa, can any one update on the latest road condition and which route to take?