Specially-abled man voluntarily managing traffic run over by bus after coming into the blind spot of a bus in Kolkata on 2024-03-27

A specially-abled man who used to voluntarily manage traffic at the Rathtala Crossing on BT Road in Belghoria, Kolkata (viz. the 4 point crossing near Nazrul Mancha, Kamarhati Municipalty office) was killed in a road accident on Wednesday 2024-03-27 evening. The specially-abled man, Priyotosh Sarkar alias Sanjay from Ariadaha used to live with his mother. For the past 30 years, Sarkar has helped the traffic cops in managing traffic at Rathtala voluntarily. As he was specially abled, he couldn't be inducted as a civic volunteer. To help him to run his family, cops used to raise funds for him every month from other police personnel and give the money to Sarkar. Also unofficially, a khaki dress was given to him from the Kamarhati Municipality. 

On the fateful evening, while Sanjay was managing traffic standing in the middle of B T Road, he came into the blind spot of a passenger bus coming from Feeder Road. Immediately after the accident, the bus driver tried to flee but other police personnel chased and caught the accused. Sarkar was rushed to Sagore Dutta Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

Police have registered a case against the offending bus driver on charges of death due to negligence and rash driving. 

Typical of the press and police, they are claiming that the bus had jumped the traffic signal and when Sanjay tried to stop the bus, he was hit and run over by the offending vehicle. To make the case stronger, police have also claimed that the bus driver was drunk. 

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Nellore to Hyderabad, Ongole to Hyderabad - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Nellore to Hyderabad 

(Nellore_Hyderabad), 

Ongole to Hyderabad 

(Ongole_Hyderabad), 

Medaramatla to Hyderabad 

(Medaramatla_Hyderabad): 

Nellore (AP) ---- Nellore toll plaza ---- Kodavaluru ---- Kavali ---- Tangutur Toll Plaza ---- Ongole (AP) ---- Medaramatla (Exit NH16 immediately north of Ongole. Start driving on NAM Expressway) ---- Addanki ---- Kommalapadu ---- Elchuru Lake ---- Piduguralla ---- Brahmanapalli ---- Pondugala Bridge on Krishna River, south of Wazirabad ---- Miryalaguda bypass ---- Narketapally/ Narketapalli/ Narketapalle (intersection of NAM Eway and NH65) ---- Ramoji Film City on left of NH65 ---- Hyderabad (L.B Nagar) ---- Hyderabad (Lakdi Ka Pul) 

Distance: 

Nellore to Hyderabad = 490 kms. 

Nellore toll plaza - Ongole bypass = 150 kms/ 2 hrs 15 mins. 

Ongole bypass - Medaramatla =  28 kms/ 30 mins. 

Medarmatla - Addanki = 12 kms/ 15 minutes. 

Addanki - Piduguralla = 80 kms/ 1 hr 30 mins. 

Piduguralla - Pondugala Bridge on Krishna River, south of Wazirabad = 40 kms/ 45 mins. 

Pondugala Bridge on Krishna River - Miryalaguda bypass = 25 kms/ 30 mins. 

Miryalaguda bypass - Narketpalli (near Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences= 60 kms/ 1 hr. 

Medarmatla - Addanki - Narketpally (NAM Expressway) = 217 kms/ 3 hrs 45 mins. 

Narketpally - Hyderabad (Nehru ORR crossing) = 65 kms/ 1 hr. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations in use in Motoring Routes Of India, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route:

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

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Luggage carriers on cars with private registration plates are 'possibly' legal

The Facebook Reel shows a police officer stopping a Toyota Innova with private registration plate (black letters on white background) which has a roof luggage carrier installed in it. The video clearly shows the police officer telling the driver that should any policeman in any state stop a car with private registration plate (like ours in Indian Roadie and associated forums) for penalizing us, we roadies will have the liberty to ask the officers on duty to ask for the Motor Vehicle Act section under which a luggage carrier is considered illegal in a privately registered passenger car within India. 

Incidentally, the police officer in the video is a popular face on social media. 

This video will leave a lot of us (including myself) confused. Can someone care to clarify if luggage carriers on roofs of privately registered vehicles are indeed legal 🤔🤔🤔🤔 

For quite some time we roadies were under the impression that luggage carriers are/were legal in passenger cars with commercial registration plates only. 

What exactly are the Indian Roadie Police Directives 🤔

First bus of Bombay Transport (BEST) on 1926-07-15

The first bus of Bombay Transport (BEST) in Bombay, India was flagged off  on 15th July, 1926. 

* Indian Roadie Recollections

Bpcl BeCafe outlet launched in Sopore in March 2024

Sopore, the charming Apple Town of Kashmir, now boasts its very own BeCafe, nestled at BPCL Filling Station, M/s Hassan Motors. 

Whether you're a local resident or an Indian Roadie (and associated forums) member/ follower en-route to the mesmerizing Uri and Ketan border points, make sure to recharge and rejuvenate at the new BeCafe outlet. With an array of flavors, experiences, and memories waiting to be discovered, there's something special for everyone. 
The outlet was inaugurated by Shri Sukhmal Jain, Director (Marketing) along with Shri Santosh Kumar, ED Incharge Retail, and other distinguished dignitaries in end March 2024, marking the beginning of a delightful culinary journey in this picturesque town. 

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Guwahati to Siliguri - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Guwahati to Siliguri 

(Guwahati_Siliguri), 

Bongaigaon to Siliguri 

(Bongaigaon_Siliguri), 

Alipurduar to Siliguri 

(Alipurduar_Siliguri), 

Hasimara to Siliguri 

(Hasimara_Siliguri): 

Guwahati (Jalukbari) ---- Saraighat Bridge over Brahmaputra River ---- Sarala Birla Gyan Jyoti School (on right) ----  Narayana Hospital, Guwahati (on right) ---- Baihata ---- Rangia ---- Nalbari ---- Barama ---- Bhawanipur ----  Barpeta Road (ROL: Barpeta) ---- Manikpur ---- Manas River Bridge ---- Bongaigaon (AS) ---- Karogaon ---- Champabati River Bridge ---- Karigaon ---- Serfanguri ---- Bhodiaguri ---- Dhauligiri ---- Gossaigaon ---- Nayagaon ---- Srirampur Toll Plaza (AS) ---- AS-WB border ---- Sankosh Bridge ---- Barobisha (WB) ---- Alipurduar (WB) ---- Hasimara (ROR: Jaigaon 15 kms, Phuentsholing 17 kms) ---- Jaldapara National Park on left ---- Birpara ---- Dimdima ---- Dimdima Bridge over Koli River ---- Telipara More (RA: Gairkata, Dhupguri. ROR: Binnaguri, Chalsa) ----  Binnaguri ---- Banarhat ---- Dasna River Bridge ---- Nagrakata ---- Jaldhaka River bridge ---- Chapramari WLS ----  Chalsa, drive ahead (ROL: Lataguri, Maynaguri) ---- Neora River Bridge ---- Mal Bridge ---- Malbazar ---- Oodlabari ----  Mongpong (WB Forest Dev Corpn Tourist Lodge on left) ---- Coronation Bridge ---- Sevoke ---- Siliguri (Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus) 

Distances: 

Guwahati (Jalukbari) to Nalbari  50 kms. 

Nalbari to Barpeta Road = 63 kms. 

Barpeta Road to Bongaigaon = 50 kms. 

Bongaigaon to Srirampur Toll Plaza = 80 kms. 

Srirampur Toll Plaza to Alipurduar = 43 kms. 

Alipurduar to Hasimara = 33 kms. 

Hasimara to Binnaguri = 40 kms. 

Binnaguri to Chalsa = 36 kms. 

Chalsa to Siliguri = 60 kms. 

* Assam Trails 

* Bengal Trails 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations used: 

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

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- Skip Google Maps 

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Happy Holi 2024

Happy HOLI 2024. 

(2024-03-25) 

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* Greetings From Indian Roadie 

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Srikalahasti to Hyderabad - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Srikalahasti to Hyderabad 

(Srikalahasti_Hyderabad), 

Tirupati to Hyderabad 

(Tirupati_Hyderabad), 

Tirupati to Kurnool 

(Tirupati_Kurnool) = 

Srikalahasti (AP) ---- Yerpadu ---- Seetharampet ---- Renigunta ---- Tirupati bypass ---- Kodur ---- Govindampalle ---- Pullampet ---- Rajampet ---- Cheyyur River Bridge ---- Kadapa ---- YSR Circle, Alankhanpalli ---- Chinnamachupalle ---- Chennur Bridge over Penna River ---- Palempalli Toll Plaza ---- Buddayapalem ---- Mydukur (AP) ---- Chagalamarri Toll Plaza ---- Peddabodhanam ---- Allagadda ---- Venkatapuram ---- Govindapalle ---- Dibaguntla ---- Nandyal ---- Panyam (Government Hospital on right) ---- Thammarajupalli 518112 ---- Somayajula palle ---- Kalvabugga ---- Orvakal ---- Nannur ---- Kurnool (AP) NH44 ---- Tungabhadra River Bridge ---- TS-AP border ---- Kurnool Toll Plaza ---- Pullur ---- BPCL COCO (XX7W+XJV, NH44, Bonkur, TS 509128) ---- Beechupalli (Krishna River Bridge) ---- Kothakota ---- Jadcherla (ROL: Mahabunagar) ---- IOCL (COCO Thimmapur) ---- Hyderabad (Nehru ORR Shamshabad)  

Distance: 

Srikalahasti to Hyderabad 

(Srikalahasti_Hyderabad) = 595 kms. 

Srikalahasti to Tirupati 

(Srikalahasti_Tirupati) = 36 kms. 

Tirupati to Kadapa 

(Tirupati_Kadapa) = 135 kms. 

Kadapa to Mydukur 

(Kadapa_Mydukur) = 34 kms. 

Mydukur to Nandyal 

(Mydukur_Nandyal) = 95 kms. 

Nandyal to Kurnool 

(Nandyal_Kurnool) = 80 kms. 

Kurnool to Hyderabad 

(Kurnool_Hyderabad) = 215 kms. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations in use in Motoring Routes Of India, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route:

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

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Tirupati to Hyderabad - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Tirupati to Hyderabad 

(Tirupati_Hyderabad), 

Tirupati to Nandyal 

(Tirupati_Nandyal), 

Nandyal to Hyderabad 

(Nandyal_Hyderabad): 

Tirupati (AP) ---- Kodur ---- Govindampalle ---- Pullampet ---- Rajampet ---- Cheyyur River Bridge ---- Kadapa ---- YSR Circle, Alankhanpalli ---- Chinnamachupalle ---- Chennur Bridge over Penna River ---- Palempalli Toll Plaza ---- Buddayapalem ---- Mydukur (AP) ---- Chagalamarri Toll Plaza ---- Peddabodhanam ---- Allagadda ---- Venkatapuram ---- Govindapalle ---- Dibaguntla ---- Nandyal ---- Panyam (Government Hospital on right) ---- Thammarajupalli 518112 ---- Somayajula palle ---- Kalvabugga ---- Orvakal ---- Nannur ---- Kurnool (AP) NH44 ---- Tungabhadra River Bridge ---- TS-AP border ---- Kurnool Toll Plaza ---- Pullur ---- BPCL COCO (XX7W+XJV, NH44, Bonkur, TS 509128) ---- Beechupalli (Krishna River Bridge) ---- Kothakota ---- Jadcherla (ROL: Mahabunagar) ---- IOCL (COCO Thimmapur) ---- Hyderabad (Nehru ORR Shamshabad) 

Distance: 

Tirupati to Hyderabad 

(Tirupati_Hyderabad) = 560 kms. 

Tirupati to Kadapa 

(Tirupati_Kadapa) = 135 kms. 

Kadapa to Mydukur 

(Kadapa_Mydukur) = 34 kms. 

Mydukur to Nandyal 

(Mydukur_Nandyal) = 95 kms. 

Nandyal to Kurnool 

(Nandyal_Kurnool) = 80 kms. 

Kurnool to Hyderabad 

(Kurnool_Hyderabad) = 215 kms. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations in use in Motoring Routes Of India, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route:

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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* Motoring Routes of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

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Newbie drivers who are Tata car owners are a hazard for other road users

Once upon a time I used to remain mighty scared of Tata Sumos and Tata 407s, irrespective of whether they would approach me from the front or from behind. The demographic and psychographic profile of 'murkh' drivers of those vehicles were a sure hazard for other road users. 

However, since the past 6 - 7 years, safety ratings, DKL, build quality and other such nonsense started doing the rounds and people who were fit to roll discarded cycle tyres with a stick on dusty roads in towns and villages started owning cars rolled out by the same manufacturer after buying B.Tech/ MBA degrees from the 7300 odd tech and b-schools. The Qualified Uneducated self centered buggers are not at all High On Cognition. It's because of them that roads have become even more unsafe for other road users. 

Watch the attached video. 

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Baharampore bypass in March 2024

Baharampore bypass, NH12 (erstwhile, NH34) in West Bengal connecting Kolkata and Malda was officially opened  for public use in January 2024. With the completion of this infrastructure project, the connectivity of Kolkata and South Bengal with North Bengal has improved. 

The nightmare of crossing the bustling town of Baharampore town has become history. 

Video credit: unknown 

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* Bengal Roadie

Vizag to Kadapa - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Vizag to Kadapa 

(Vizag_Kadapa), 

Visakhapatnam to Kadapa 

(Visakhapatnam_Vizag), 

Rajahmundry to Kadapa 

(Rajahmundry_Kadapa): 

Vizag/ Visakhapatnam (Andhra University crossing) ---- Vizag (Aganampudi Toll Plaza/ Greater Vizag Toll Plaza) ---- Anakapalle (BPCL Anakapalle, Heritage Dairy plant on left of NH16) ---- Vempadu Toll Plaza ---- Tuni (Swami Vivekananda statue on hill top on the right of NH16) ---- Annavaram (gated temple township on right) ---- Kathipudi (ROL: Kakinada Beach 35 kms, Yanam) ---- Krishnavaram Toll Plaza ---- Jagannadhapuram (GSL Medical College and Hospital) ---- Shell Filling Station, Venkatapuram, Rajahmundry on left of NH16 ---- Diwancheruvu (Keep right for 4th Godavari River bridge. RA: Rajahmundry town and ONGC residential complex) ---- Rajahmundry (4th Godavari River Bridge) ---- Elluru ---- Vijayawada (Benz Circle, Krishna River Bridge) (AP) ---- Tadepalli ---- Guntur (AP) ---- Narsaraopet ---- Vinukonda ---- Markapuram ---- Bestavaripeta ---- Porumamilla Bypass ---- Mydukur (AP) ---- Buddayapalem ---- Palempalli Toll Plaza ---- Chennur Bridge over Penna River ---- Chinnamachupalle ---- YSR Circle, Alankhanpalli ---- Kadapa 

Distance: 

Vizag to Kadapa = 760 Kms. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations used: 

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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Hyderabad to Vellore via Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Hyderabad to Vellore 

(Hyderabad_Vellore): 

Hyderabad (Exit Nehru ORR Shamshabad) ---- IOCL (COCO Thimmapur) ---- Jadcherla (ROR: Mahabunagar) ---- Kothakota ---- Beechupalli (Krishna River Bridge) ---- BPCL COCO (XX7W+XJV, NH 44, Bonkur, TS 509128) ---- Pullur ---- Kurnool Toll Plaza ---- TS-AP border ---- Tungabhadra River Bridge ---- Kurnool (AP), NH44 ---- Nannur ---- Orvakal ---- Kalvabugga ---- Thammarajupalli 518112 ---- Panyam (Government Hospital on right) ---- Nandyal ---- Dibaguntla ---- Govindapalle ---- Venkatapuram ---- Allagadda ---- Peddabodhanam ---- Chagalamarri Toll Plaza ---- Mydukur (AP) ---- Buddayapalem ---- Palempalli Toll Plaza ---- Chennur Bridge over Penna River ---- Chinnamachupalle ---- YSR Circle, Alankhanpalli ---- Kadapa (drive on Kadapa bypass) ---- Guvvalacheruvu (AP) 516504 ---- Sambepalli ---- Ramapuram Circle ---- Chitlur ---- Bandapalli Toll Plaza (AP) ---- 

Rayachoty bypass ---- Mandavya River Bridge ---- Devapatla ---- Kalakada ---- Thimmapuram Cross, Mahal ---- Piler ---- Pulicherla ----  Kallur ---- Devalampet ---- Padiputlabayalu (AP) 517112 ---- Damalchervu (NTR Statue) ---- Pattoor ---- Talupulapalli ---- Rangampet ---- Putalapattu ---- Chittoor (AP) ---- Vellore (TN) 

Distance: 

Hyderabad to Kurnool = 210 kms. 

Hyderabad to Nandyal = 285 kms. 

Hyderabad to Kadapa = 410 kms. 

Hyderabad to Chittoor = 570 kms. 

Kurnool to Nandyal = 75 kms. 

Nandyal to Kadapa = 125 kms. 

Kadapa to Chittoor = 160 kms. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations used: 

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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* Motoring Routes of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

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www.bestrouteforroadtrip.blogspot.com, 

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Shelf life and maximum speed of tyres

Knowing the shelf life and maximum speed of tyres is crucial for a safe driving experience. 

Did you know that the speed rating for each tyre is indicated by a letter on the tire wall, ranging from L to H? 

Additionally, the tire's shelf life is indicated by a four-digit number on the wall, with the first two digits indicating the week of manufacture and the last two indicating the year. It's important to note that a tire's validity is typically two to three years from the date of manufacture.

Therefore, it's crucial to ensure that your tyres can withstand the pressure of high speeds to avoid accidents. 

Many tyre explosions occur due to increased speed, and this can be prevented by checking the letter indicated on your tyres. Each wheel or tire has a certain speed rating, with the letter L meaning a maximum speed of 120 km/h and the letter H meaning above 210 km/h. 

The letter L means a maximum speed of 120 km.

... And the letter M means 130 km.

And the letter N means 140 km

 And the letter P means 150 km.

And the letter Q means 160 km.

The letter R means 170 km.

And the letter H means above 210 km.

Stay safe on the road by being aware of your tire's maximum designed speed and shelf life. 

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* Indian Roadie Knowledge Hub - Tyres 

EV charging infrastructure vandalized and stolen in Chandigarh

It's unimaginable to what extent some rogues in India can go to to be a cog in the wheels of India's all-round development to get in place electric vehicle (EV) support infrastructure in place. 

Series of EV charging stations have been vandalized and/or ripped off and carried away by goons in Sector 42, Chandigarh in March 2024. 

The chors and their white collared handlers are surely the same set of people we get to meet frequently at airports, railway stations, malls, etc who keep mumbling, 'iss desh ka kuchh nahi hone wala hai' or 'Modi kya kiya', etc. 

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Sonu Singham steering a Volvo bus in HP with total ease

The gentleman who is widely recognized by the name of Sonu Singham on social media drives a mighty Volvo bus mainly in the Delhi to Bir Billing (HP) route. 

Watch how he steers the bus with absolute ease and maturity on winding roads in the hills of North India, viz. Himachal Pradesh. 

Although I have not met him in person, nevertheless, he appears to be a driver who's always High On Cognition. 

His Art And Science Of Driving is a perfect lesson in Fine Driving Gyanology.

Hyderabad to Nagpur, Hyderabad to Adilabad -

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Hyderabad to Nagpur 

(Hyderabad_Nagpur), 

Hyderabad to Adilabad 

(Hyderabad_ Adilabad), 

Hyderabad to Nirmal 

(Hyderabad_Nirmal), 

Adilabad to Nagpur 

(Adilabad_Nagpur): 

Hyderabad ---- Medchal ---- Bhiknoor Toll Plaza ---- Kamareddy ---- Sadashivnagar ---- Nizamabad ---- Armur (BP Jio Filling Station on left) ---- Nirmal (TS) ---- Ichoda ---- Adilabad (TS) ---- Penganga River Bridge (MH-TS border) ---- Hinganghat ---- Butibori ---- Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium (on left of NH44) ---- Nagpur (Jamtha interchange on Nagpur Outer Ring Road) ----Nagpur (Kapsi Interchange on Nagpur Outer Ring Road. ROR: Raipur, Sambalpur, Kolkata)

Distances: 

Hyderabad to Nagpur = 500 kms. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations used: 

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Offline Driving Routes In One Page 

- Best Intercity Driving Routes  

- Skip Online Navigation Maps  

- User Generated Best Routes 

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P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

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www.bestrouteforroadtrip.blogspot.com, 

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Kanpur to Tanakpur, Lucknow to Tanakpur - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Kanpur (UP) to Tanakpur (UK) 

(Kanpur_Tanakpur), 

Lucknow to Tanakpur 

(Lucknow_Tanakpur), 

Lucknow to Pilibhit 

(Lucknow_Pilibhit): 

Kanpur (UP) –--- Lucknow ---- Sitapur –--- Lakhimpur –--- Gola Gorakhnath –--- Puranpur ---– Pilibhit ---– Khatima ---- Tanakpur (UK) 

Distance: 

393 kms. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations in use in Motoring Routes Of India, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route:

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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* Motoring Routes of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

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www.bestrouteforroadtrip.blogspot.com, 

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Delhi to Jodhpur - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Delhi to Jodhpur 

(Delhi_Jodhpur): 

Option 1: 

Delhi ---- Gurgaon ---- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway upto Jaipur ---- Bagru ---- Dudu ---- Kishangarh ---- Ghooghra ---- Ajmer bypass ---- Mangliyawas ---- Beawar (Ashirvad Hotel) ---- Sendra ---- Bar ---- Biratiya Kalan Toll Plaza ---- Jaitaran ---- Bilara/ Bilada ---- Luni River Bridge ---- Bhawi ---- Dangiyawas ---- Jodhpur 

Option 2: 

Delhi ---- Gurgaon ---- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway upto Jaipur ---- Bagru ---- Dudu ---- Kishangarh ---- Ghooghra ---- Ajmer bypass ---- Mangliyawas ---- Beawar (Ashirvad Hotel) ---- Sojat ---- Jadan ---- Pali (Sardar Patel Circle) (ROL: Sirohi, Abu Road) (RJ) ---- Pali Toll Plaza ---- Om Banna Temple ---- Rohat ---- Luni River Bridge ---- Kankani ---- Mogra ---- Jodhpur (RJ) 

* Rajasthan Trails 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations in use in Motoring Routes Of India, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route:

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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* Motoring Routes of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

www.indian-roadie.blogspot.com, 

www.bestrouteforroadtrip.blogspot.com, 

www.facebook.com/MotoringRoutesOfIndia 

Bangalore to Mantralayam -

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Bangalore to Mantralayam 

(Bangalore_Mantralayam): 

Bangalore ---- Chikballapur Bypass ---- Anantapur ---- Gooty ---- Pattikonda ---- Adoni ---- Yemmiganur ---- Mantralayam 

Distance: 400 Kms. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations in use in Motoring Routes Of India, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route:

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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* Motoring Routes of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

www.indian-roadie.blogspot.com, 

www.bestrouteforroadtrip.blogspot.com, 

www.facebook.com/MotoringRoutesOfIndia 

Hyderabad to Chittoor - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Hyderabad to Chittoor 

(Hyderabad_Chittoor), 

Hyderabad to Nandyal 

(Hyderabad_Nandyal), 

Hyderabad to Kadapa 

(Hyderabad_Kadapa): 

Hyderabad (Exit Nehru ORR Shamshabad) ---- IOCL (COCO Thimmapur) ---- Jadcherla (ROR: Mahabunagar) ---- Kothakota ---- Beechupalli (Krishna River Bridge) ---- BPCL COCO (XX7W+XJV, NH 44, Bonkur, TS 509128) ---- Pullur ---- Kurnool Toll Plaza ---- TS-AP border ---- Tungabhadra River Bridge ---- Kurnool (AP), NH44 ---- Nannur ---- Orvakal ---- Kalvabugga ---- Thammarajupalli 518112 ---- Panyam (Government Hospital on right) ---- Nandyal ---- Dibaguntla ---- Govindapalle ---- Venkatapuram ---- Allagadda ---- Peddabodhanam ---- Chagalamarri Toll Plaza ---- Mydukur (AP) ---- Buddayapalem ---- Palempalli Toll Plaza ---- Chennur Bridge over Penna River ---- Chinnamachupalle ---- YSR Circle, Alankhanpalli ---- Kadapa (drive on Kadapa bypass) ---- Guvvalacheruvu (AP) 516504 ---- Sambepalli ---- Ramapuram Circle ---- Chitlur ---- Bandapalli Toll Plaza (AP) ---- 

Rayachoty bypass ---- Mandavya River Bridge ---- Devapatla ---- Kalakada ---- Thimmapuram Cross, Mahal ---- Piler ---- Pulicherla ----  Kallur ---- Devalampet ---- Padiputlabayalu (AP) 517112 ---- Damalchervu (NTR Statue) ---- Pattoor ---- Talupulapalli ---- Rangampet ---- Putalapattu ---- Chittoor (AP) 

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Chittoor to Hyderabad 

(Chittoor_Hyderabad): 

Chittoor ---- Putalapattu ---- Damalchervu ---- Kallur ---- Piler ---- Kalakada ---- Rayachoty ---- Kadapa ---- Mydukur ---- Allagadda ---- Nandyal ---- Kurnool (AP) ---- Tungabhadra River Bridge ---- AP-TS border ---- Kurnool Toll Plaza ---- Pullur ---- BPCL COCO (XX7W+XJV, NH 44, Bonkur, TS 509128) ---- Beechupalli (Krishna River Bridge) ---- Kothakota ---- Jadcherla (ROL: Mahabunagar) ---- IOCL (COCO Thimmapur) ---- Nehru ORR Shamshabad, Hyderabad  

Distance: 

Hyderabad to Kurnool = 210 kms. 

Hyderabad to Nandyal = 285 kms. 

Hyderabad to Kadapa = 410 kms. 

Hyderabad to Chittoor = 570 kms. 

Kurnool to Nandyal = 75 kms. 

Nandyal to Kadapa = 125 kms. 

Kadapa to Chittoor = 160 kms. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations in use in Motoring Routes Of India, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route:

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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* Motoring Routes of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

www.indian-roadie.blogspot.com, 

www.bestrouteforroadtrip.blogspot.com, 

www.facebook.com/MotoringRoutesOfIndia 

Chennai to Gandikota - Indian Roadie Preferred Route

We had a memorable trip to Gandikota and Belum caves on 23rd and 24th Dec.
Route taken as follows from Chennai
Tiruvallur, Thiruttani, Puttur, Vontimitta (one can stop and awe at Kodanda Ramaswamy temple) onto Kadapa. Then get into Rayalseema expressway, Proddatur bypass till Jamalamadugu. Then left on the roundabout to Gandikota. The chill down the spine starts once we cross the Penna river bridge.
There is only 1 road from Gandikota to Belum caves. Road is ridden with potholes for more than half the journey. Average speed 40-50kmph.

Entry of 2 and 3 wheelers are prohibited on Dwarka Expressway

Entry of 2 and 3 wheelers are prohibited on Dwarka Expressway. 

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Patna to Siliguri, Muzaffarpur to Siliguri - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route  from 

Patna to Siliguri 

(Patna_Siliguri), 

Muzaffarpur to Siliguri 

(Muzaffarpur_Siliguri), 

Patna to Darbhanga 

(Patna_Darbhanga): 

Patna (AIIMS) ---- Patna (Digha Ghat) ---- JP Setu over Ganga River ---- Sonepur Lalu Prasad Chowk) ---- Hajipur ---- Muzaffarpur (Intersection with E-W Corridor. ROL: Gorakhpur, Lucknow) (BR) ---- Drive towards East on East West Corridor ---- Maithi Chowk ---- Jarang ---- Darbhanga (BR) ---- Jhanjharpur ---- Sijauliya (Ishani Filling Station, BPCL) ---- Phulparas ---- Koshi River Bridge ---- Bhaptiyahi (IOCL BKY Petroleum) ---- Simrahi Bazar ---- Forbesganj ---- Araria (ROL: Naxalbari, Siliguri) ---- Purnea/ Purnia ---- Dalkhola (ROR: Raiganj, Malda) ---- Kishanganj (BR) ---- Islampur bypass ---- Ghoshpukur (ROR: Bypass Siliguri to reach Dhupguri, Birpara, Hasimara, Alipurduar, Guwahati) ---- Bagdogra ---- Siliguri 

Distances: 

Patna (Digha Ghat) to Hajipur (via JP Setu over Ganga River) = 20 kms/ 30 mins. 

Hajipur to Muzaffarpur (LN Mishra College of Business Management) = 51 kms/ 1 hr. 

Muzaffarpur to Darbhanga = 67 kms/ 1 hr 30 mins. 

Darbhanga to Forbesganj = 155 kms/ 2 hrs 45 mins. 

Forbesganj to Purnea = 71 kms/ 1 hr 15 mins. 

Purnea to Dalkhola = 40 kms. 

Dalkhola to Siliguri = 130 kms. 

Road condition: 

From Hajipur it is a four lane road till Purnea. It takes a maximum of 6 hours 30 mins to drive from Hajipur to Purnea. 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations in use in Motoring Routes Of India, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route:

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Offline Driving Route In One Page 

- Skip Online Navigation Maps 

- Skip Google Maps 

- User Generated Best Routes 

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* Motoring Routes of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

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www.bestrouteforroadtrip.blogspot.com, 

www.facebook.com/MotoringRoutesOfIndia 

Entry of 2 and 3 wheelers are prohibited on Dwarka Expressway

Entry of 2 and 3 wheelers are prohibited on Dwarka Expressway. 

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* Indian Roadie Safety Tips

Cars owned by the sharks in Shark Tank India

Cars owned by the sharks in Shark Tank India.

Cars might have more physical controls for greater safety

European vehicle safety organization Euro NCAP is requiring automakers to reintroduce physical controls for certain functions to earn a five-star safety rating starting January 2026.

Key functions like turn signals, hazard lights, wipers, horn, and SOS features must be activated by physical controls to reduce distractions and promote safer driving.

While Euro NCAP testing is voluntary, many automakers rely on its ratings for promotion. Tesla, known for its touchscreen-centric interiors, may be most affected.

Other manufacturers, including Hyundai and Volkswagen, have also recognized the importance of physical controls for safety reasons. 

Courtesy: Fossbytes 

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Bhopal to Nagpur - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Bhopal to Nagpur 

(Bhopal_Nagpur), 

Bhopal to Betul 

(Bhopal_Betul), 

Betul to Nagpur 

(Betul_Nagpur): 

Bhopal (MP) ---- Mandideep (MP) ---- Jhalar Kalan ---- Vishankheda Toll Plaza ---- Obaidullaganj ---- Bagwada Toll Plaza ---- Narmada River Bridge ---- Narmadapuram (erstwhile, Hoshangabad) ---- Itarsi (Ordnance Factory on left) ---- Kesla ---- Shahpur ---- Betul (MP) ---- Multai (MP) (ROL fork: Chhindwara 85 kms) ---- Teegaon (MP) ---- Pandurna, NH47 (MP) ---- Mordongri (MP) ---- Badchicholi (MP) ---- Ajangaon (MP) (Automated Center for Testing and Inspection of Vehicles/ ACTIV on NH47) ---- MP-MH border ---- Chhatrapur (MH) (BPCL Chawla Petroleum on left of NH47) ---- Umari ---- Pipala ---- HPCL Ashoka Petroleum, CV2P+RJ9, Pardi, MH 441107 on left of NH47 ---- Saoner/ Savner (MH) (ROL: Chhindwara 88 kms) ---- Nagpur (MH) 

Distances: 

Bhopal to Nagpur 

(Bhopal_Nagpur) = 345 kms. 

Bhopal to Betul 

(Bhopal_Betul) = 175 kms. 

Betul to Nagpur 

(Betul_Nagpur) = 170 kms. 

Bhopal to Obaidullaganj 

(Bhopal_Obaidullaganj) = 33 kms. 

Obaidullaganj to Itarsi 

(Obaidullaganj_Itarsi) = 56 kms. 

Itarsi to Betul 

(Itarsi_Betul) = 90 kms. 

Betul to Multai 

(Betul_Multai) = 45 kms. 

Multai to Ajangaon (ACTIV) 

(Multai_Ajangaon) = 

* Madhya Pradesh Trails 

* Maharashtra Trails 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations used: 

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

P.S: 

- Offline Driving Routes In One Page 

- Best Intercity Driving Routes  

- Skip Online Navigation Maps  

- User Generated Best Routes 

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* Motoring Routes of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

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www.bestrouteforroadtrip.blogspot.com, 

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