Goa to Pune via Coastal Route | NH66 Planning vs Reality | Mumbai Goa Highway Status

Описание: Goa to Pune via Coastal Route | NH66 Planning vs Reality | Mumbai Goa Highway Status - This road trip was supposed to be a smooth scenic drive, but the real NH66 experience was totally different.

From perfect roads in the first stretch to extreme construction zones, slow traffic, tyre damage, and even a failed charging stop, this journey became a complete reality check.

In this video, I share the full honest breakdown of the Mumbai-Goa highway route while traveling from Goa to Pune. You’ll see road conditions, traffic jams, unexpected delays, and what actually happens when planning meets real Indian highways.

If you’re planning this coastal route, watch this before you go. I have covered:
Road conditions across different stretches
Traffic conditions during weekends
Charging options for EV drivers
Complete EV summary with charging time and cost breakdown

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Frequently asked questions about this route:
1. Is NH66 the best route from Goa to Pune? - Not always. It’s scenic but currently slow due to construction. NH48 is faster, but with a lot of diversions.
2. How are road conditions on the Mumbai-Goa highway right now? - Mixed. Some stretches are excellent, but many sections still have broken roads and ongoing road work.
3. Why is NH66 so congested on weekends? - Heavy tourist traffic, narrow patches, and construction bottlenecks make weekends especially slow.
4. How much time does Goa to Pune take via NH66? - Ideally 9–10 hours, but with traffic and road work it can easily become 12+ hours.
5. Is NH66 safe to drive at night? - Not recommended. Poor lighting, unexpected diversions, and truck traffic make night driving risky.
6. Which stretch of NH66 is the worst between Goa and Pune? - 100km stretch between Lanja and Navadi is the slowest and roughest.
7. Are there enough food and rest stops on this route? - Yes, towns like Navadi, Mahad and Mangaon have decent restaurants, fuel stations, and dhabas.
8. Can EVs comfortably do this route with charging availability? - Yes, but planning is essential since chargers may be busy or sometimes non-functional.
9. Is the coastal route worth it for first-time travelers? - Worth it only if you want some scenery and travelling on weekdays, but not ideal if you’re in a hurry.
10. Should I choose NH66 or NH48 route for Pune? - Both are equally bad, and get bad traffic during weekends while entering Pune, NH48 is still faster and better road conditions even in diversions. NH66 is longer and not recommended for night driving.

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Timeline
00:00 In this video
00:44 Goa to Osargaon - NH66
04:19 Charging Break 1 - Route 66 (Tata Power)
05:05 200km of scenic good roads
05:58 Lanja to Navadi - NH66 Terrible Roads
07:57 Failed Charging Attempt
08:17 Charging Break 2 - Hotel Nitivant (JioBP)
09:47 200km to go with damaged tyres!
11:32 Charging Break 3 - Hotel Fountaininn (ChargeZone)
12:37 Mahad to Mangaon - last patch of NH66
13:21 Mangaon - Mulshi : Terrible Traffic!
15:06 Quick coffee break and 20km to Pune!
16:03 Was NH66 worth it after all?
16:44 Detailed EV Summary

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