{"id":1222,"date":"2025-08-11T15:06:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/?page_id=1222"},"modified":"2025-08-12T13:22:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:22:19","slug":"shiradi-ghats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/shiradi-ghats\/","title":{"rendered":"SHIRADI GHATS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here\u2019s a detailed overview of the Shiradi Ghat<\/strong>, one of the most important and well-known ghat sections in Karnataka<\/strong>, especially for those traveling between Mangaluru (Mangalore)<\/strong> and Bengaluru<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Shiradi Ghat Overview<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Location:<\/strong> Lies in Dakshina Kannada district<\/strong>, part of the Western Ghats<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Connects:<\/strong> Mangaluru<\/strong> (coastal Karnataka) with Hassan<\/strong> and Bengaluru<\/strong> (interior Karnataka).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Highway:<\/strong> National Highway 75 (NH-75)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Length:<\/strong> ~35\u201340 km of hilly terrain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Altitude Gain:<\/strong> From near sea level to ~1,000 meters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udee3\ufe0f Key Features of Shiradi Ghat<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Feature<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Hairpin Bends<\/strong><\/td>~14 major curves with steep gradients.<\/td><\/tr>
    Scenery<\/strong><\/td>Lush tropical forests, rivers, and valleys.<\/td><\/tr>
    Monsoon Impact<\/strong><\/td>Frequent landslides, roadblocks, and flooding.<\/td><\/tr>
    Road Type<\/strong><\/td>Two-lane (widened and reinforced), with some stretches converted into concrete roads<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
    Rest Stops<\/strong><\/td>Gundya (base), Sakleshpur (on the hill), and small tea shops.<\/td><\/tr>
    Tunnels (Planned)<\/strong><\/td>Tunnel-road project has been proposed to reduce ghat travel time and landslide risk.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83c\udf3f Ecological Importance<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Part of the Western Ghats<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dense evergreen and semi-evergreen forests<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Wildlife includes:\n
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      • Malabar giant squirrel<\/strong>, leopards<\/strong>, king cobras<\/strong>, and numerous bird species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • River Gundya<\/strong>, a tributary of the Netravati, flows here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f Common Issues in Shiradi Ghat<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Issue<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Landslides<\/strong><\/td>Especially in June\u2013August during heavy rains.<\/td><\/tr>
        Night Travel Ban<\/strong><\/td>Due to landslides and low visibility, night travel is sometimes restricted.<\/td><\/tr>
        Heavy Vehicle Restrictions<\/strong><\/td>Occasionally restricted for safety.<\/td><\/tr>
        Traffic Jams<\/strong><\/td>Common during monsoon or when repairs are ongoing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Recent Developments<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Phase I (2015):<\/strong> Concrete roads and shoulder work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Phase II (2018):<\/strong> Further upgrades, retaining walls, and slope stabilization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Tunnel Project:<\/strong> A multi-crore tunnel road<\/strong> from Gundya to Sakleshpur is under consideration to make it all-weather and reduce environmental damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83d\udccd Nearby Places of Interest<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Sakleshpur<\/strong> \u2013 Hill station, coffee estates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Kukke Subramanya Temple<\/strong> \u2013 Just ~30 km from Gundya junction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Yedakumeri<\/strong> \u2013 Abandoned railway station; famous for the \u201cGreen Route\u201d trekking trail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Kempu Hole River<\/strong> \u2013 Picturesque forest stream along the ghat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            \ud83e\udded Travel Tips<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Best Time to Travel:<\/strong> October to February (post-monsoon, clear skies).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Avoid:<\/strong> June\u2013August unless necessary\u2014high landslide risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Vehicle Advice:<\/strong> Ensure brakes and tires are in good condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Petrol Stations:<\/strong> Last reliable ones before the climb are in Sakleshpur<\/strong> or Uppinangady<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\ude97 Reaching Shiradi Ghat by Road<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              \u2705 From Mangaluru<\/strong> (West side \u2013 Coastal)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Distance:<\/strong> ~60 km to start of ghat (Gundya)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Route:<\/strong>\n
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                • Mangaluru \u2192 BC Road (Bantwal Cross Road) \u2192 Uppinangady \u2192 Gundya<\/strong> \u2192 Start climbing Shiradi Ghat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Approx Time:<\/strong> ~1.5 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  \u2705 From Bengaluru<\/strong> \/ Hassan<\/strong> (East side)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Bengaluru to Sakleshpur:<\/strong> ~220 km (4.5\u20135 hrs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Sakleshpur to Shiradi Ghat start:<\/strong> ~20 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Full Route:<\/strong>\n
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                    • Bengaluru \u2192 Hassan \u2192 Sakleshpur \u2192 Start of Shiradi Ghat<\/strong> \u2192 Gundya \u2192 Uppinangady \u2192 Mangaluru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Approx Time:<\/strong> ~6\u20137 hours total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      \ud83d\ude8c By Bus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      • KSRTC and private buses run frequently between Mangaluru<\/strong> and Bengaluru<\/strong> via Shiradi Ghat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Check for:\n
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                        • “Via Shiradi”<\/strong> buses on KSRTC or RedBus portals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Some buses go via Charmadi Ghat<\/strong> or Bisle Ghat<\/strong>, so check the route before booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          \ud83d\ude86 By Train (Partial Access)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Nearest major railway stations:\n
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                            • Sakleshpur<\/strong> (East side)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Subrahmanya Road<\/strong> or Mangaluru Junction<\/strong> (West side)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • The Green Route Trek<\/strong> (Yedakumeri) passes through this ghat, but the railway line is not open to public travel across the ghat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Train journeys are useful only to reach either end\u2014not through the ghat itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              \u2708\ufe0f By Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Nearest Airport:<\/strong>Mangalore International Airport (IXE)<\/strong>\n
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                                • ~80 km from Shiradi Ghat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Connected to major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Dubai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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