BHPian kiranznet recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Ride Report: Bangalore (Hoskote) – North Goa on my Himalayan 450 | Sep 13 – Sep 18, 2025I recently did a solo ride from Hoskote, Bangalore to North Goa on my Himalayan 450. The onward journey was on 13th September, and I returned on 18th September, following the exact same route both ways. Route Taken (Onward & Return): Hoskote – Satellite Ring Road – Dobbaspet – Tumkur – Davangere – Hubballi – Dharwad – Ramnagar – Anmod – Mollem – Ponda – Panaji – CandolimRide Log (Onward):Start: Hoskote at 5:00 AM Reached Davangere by ~9:00 AM. Stopped at Apoorva Resorts for breakfast – the Benne Dosa there is a must-try. Restrooms were neat and clean as well. Resumed by 9:40 AM and reached Hubballi by 11:30 AM. The Hubballi – Dharwad stretch is currently a mixed bag – some good sections, but quite a bit of ongoing roadwork and associated traffic bottlenecks. On a bike though, filtering through was easy. Reached Dharwad around 12:30 PM. From Dharwad to Anmod, the village roads are in decent condition overall, barring a few small bad patches. Near Anmod, there’s a particularly nasty broken stretch – short in distance, but very rough. Crossed Anmod around 2:00 PM. Had lunch at 2:45 PM in Sangod at Mountain House Restaurant. Tried their Goan fish curry meals – absolutely excellent, worth a stop if you’re passing that way. The Mollem Ghat section is in good condition, smooth and enjoyable to ride. Near Sangod, noticed Goa Police speed checks on the roadside. Looks like 75 kmph is the upper speed limit in that stretch. Better to stay cautious here to avoid trouble. One serious caution point inside Goa – stray cows on the roads. They appear suddenly and can be quite dangerous, especially for motorcyclists. Need to ride with utmost alertness. Reached Panaji by 4:20 PM and finally Candolim around 5:00 PM.Road Conditions Summary:Hoskote – Hubballi: Predominantly 6-lane highway, with a few stretches narrowing to 4 lanes. Excellent surface and easy cruising. Hubballi – Dharwad: Inconsistent due to construction and diversions. Dharwad – Anmod: Mostly good, occasional bad patches. Anmod: Short but extremely bad stretch. Sangod – Mollem – Panaji: Good surface, scenic, but watch out for speed checks and cattle on the road. Overall, the ride was smooth for the most part with only a couple of rough sections to watch out for. The Himalayan 450 handled everything comfortably, and the solo trip turned out to be both refreshing and enjoyable. Adding a few snaps from my trip:Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.
