Road trip review: Bangalore-Hyderabad via NH44
A recent Bangalore-Hyderabad road trip (August 14-19, 2025) turned into an adventure thanks to floods blocking NH44 near Jadcherla and heavy city traffic.
What should've been a straightforward drive ended up highlighting just how unpredictable travel can get during the monsoon season.
Road conditions and route
NH44 was mostly smooth but had its share of speed breakers in Karnataka and rough rumble strips in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road looked fresh but missed clear lane markings in places.
On the bright side, newer areas like Nanakramguda and Gachibowli had well-designed roads with flyovers—making city driving a bit easier.
Final thoughts
The return leg on August 19 was slowed by rain until Kurnool, plus a two-hour crawl through Bangalore traffic from Hebbal flyover to Begur.
The takeaway? A proper ring road could save everyone serious time (and patience).
If you're planning a similar trip soon—pack some snacks and brace yourself for surprises!