Through the cotton country
From Adoni, the road heads north-east across flat black-soil fields of cotton and groundnut to Yemmiganur, a handloom town, then on towards the Tungabhadra and Kurnool. At about 93 km, a household loaded at dawn usually reaches Kurnool before the afternoon heat. Agree the expected arrival time in writing.
Yemmiganur's weavers
Yemmiganur is known for its handloom weaving cooperative and textile trade. If your move ends there, give the exact address; its main road slows on market days.
Leaving Adoni
Homes near the cotton market need goods carried through busy lanes, and in the cotton season the market roads are blocked from early morning. Ask for the truck to arrive at first light. Colonies on the Kurnool road are easiest.
Where in Kurnool
Kurnool's old town around the Konda Reddy fort and the bazaars has narrow lanes. Colonies such as Budhawarpet, Venkataramana Colony, Nandyal Road and the areas along the bypass are more open. Give the exact address and a landmark.
District headquarters and colleges
Kurnool's district offices, medical college, universities and hospitals draw officers, doctors and students from Adoni. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Heat
Both towns are very hot from about March to June, and Kurnool can be among the hottest places in Andhra; load at dawn and keep candles, medicines and electronics in your car.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Tungabhadra floods
In very heavy monsoons, the Tungabhadra and Handri can flood low parts of Kurnool, as they did in 2009. Check conditions before a rainy-season move.
Mantralayam and festivals
The Mantralayam Aradhana, Ugadi, Dasara, Deepavali, Muharram and the wedding season keep crews busy. Choose a date clear of these.
Packing against cotton dust
Cotton fluff and dust get into everything near the mills. Ask for carton seams taped, sofas and mattresses wrapped, and electronics sealed.
Kurnool apartments
Newer apartment buildings may ask for notice and set moving hours. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Students
Students moving to Kurnool's medical or engineering colleges usually need only a few-items move; check the hostel's dates first.
Pathikonda and the alternative road
Some crews take the road through Pathikonda instead of Yemmiganur. It's slightly different in distance; ask which way they'll go so you can track your goods.
Kurnool's new layouts
Many families from Adoni settle in Kurnool's newer layouts along the Nandyal and Bellary roads, where independent houses have space for a truck. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Weavers and handloom
If you're moving a handloom or stock of saris from Yemmiganur or Adoni, ask for the loom to be dismantled and the fabric packed flat and dry.
Settling in
In Kurnool, ask about water timings and the sump, check the power backup for summer, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.