On Feb 1, 2008 10:40 AM, Anil Kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have heard (but do not know anyone personally) that some computer > hardware > vendors in Bangalore do a road-trip Bangalore-Delhi-Bangalore for > shopping. > > I know of one adventurous soul who bought a car (one of the original > Maruti-800 - with kit from Japan) in Delhi and drove it down to Bangalore, > stayed there for a few months and drove back to Delhi. Let me know if you > wish to communicate directly and I will check with him to introduce you. > > Anil >
The information about the road between Belgaum and Bangalore is about a month old and my cousins who did that trip are really regretting that they tried. My experience of driving around between Bombay and the south has been that the road conditions vary from year to year. The roads in Punjab and Rajasthan are generally maintained well and should pose no problems. You'll get to see many interesting sights including assorted versions of regional jugaads (home made vehicles - the most interesting ones that I have seen are combination sugarcane crushers and transport.) The roads in Gujarat are good for the most part but start to deteriorate as you approach Bombay (because of the heavy truck traffic.) From Bombay to Pune is the finest road you'll get to drive in India - the expressway - watch out for the idiots who don't know how to use a six lane highway. The road from Pune to Belgaum is also supposed to be in good shape but the from there on it gets really bad - probably because of road widening or reconstruction. If you can afford to wait for a few months the situation may change. -gabin -- Measure with a micrometer. Mark with a chalk. Cut with an axe!
