Choosing your moving date
Both ends of this move get very hot from about April to June, and the road between them crosses Rajasthan, which is hotter still. Loading and unloading in that heat is slow and hard on heat-sensitive items. Winter fog in the north, mostly around December and January, slows the last part of the drive. October to November and February to March are usually the most comfortable windows.
At roughly 968 km, the goods take more than a day, so get the expected delivery date in writing and plan where you'll stay in Delhi NCR in the meantime. Ahmedabad's Uttarayan in January and Navratri nights in the autumn fill the streets, so a date just outside them makes loading easier.
Leaving Ahmedabad
Tell the mover exactly where you live. Societies on the western side usually have room for a truck; homes in the older pol areas often don't, which means a smaller vehicle or a carry to the main road. Planning it in advance keeps it on the quote rather than as a surprise on the day.
In the hot months, ask for loading to start early in the morning. Keep candles, cosmetics, medicines, chocolates and anything else heat-sensitive with you rather than in the truck, along with documents, jewellery and a bag for the first days in Delhi NCR.
On the road north
The usual road follows NH 48 north from Ahmedabad through Himmatnagar into Rajasthan, then on through Udaipur, Ajmer and Jaipur before reaching Gurugram and Delhi. It's a busy freight route, and much of it runs through dry, hot country where afternoons in summer are punishing for crews and cargo.
Ask whether the truck is dedicated to your goods or shared with other customers going north. A shared load can cost less but may take longer because of other stops. Either is fine if you know which you're paying for and the expected delivery date is written on the quote.
Arriving in Delhi NCR
Heavy goods vehicles face daytime entry restrictions on many Delhi roads, so unloading may be early in the morning or late in the evening. Check that your new building allows moving at those times. High-rise societies in Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad usually need a move-in request, a gate pass and a booked lift.
Older colonies and independent floors can have narrow lanes and no lift. Tell the mover your exact address and floor so they can plan the last stretch. Check fragile cartons before the crew leaves, write any damage on the delivery receipt and take photos.
Settling in: a colder winter
Ahmedabad and Delhi NCR are both hot in summer, but Delhi's winters are much colder. If you arrive between November and February, you'll need warmer clothing, heavier bedding and perhaps a heater from the first week. These are easier to buy locally than to pack from Ahmedabad.
In winter, Delhi also has air-pollution alerts during which authorities can restrict truck movement into the city. If your move falls in those months, ask the mover how they handle restrictions and how they'll keep you informed. Dust is common much of the year, so keep sofas and mattresses covered until you've finished unpacking.
Through Rajasthan
From Ahmedabad, NH 48 runs north through Himmatnagar and Udaipur, then Ajmer and Jaipur, before entering the NCR at Gurugram. The Aravalli section after the Gujarat border climbs and winds, and summer heat across Rajasthan is severe. Ask the mover whether the truck will halt overnight and where.
Gurugram first
NH 48 reaches Gurugram through Manesar, so Gurugram homes are the easiest for a truck from Ahmedabad. Delhi has daytime truck restrictions, and Noida and Ghaziabad are on the far side of the city. Tell the mover which city your address is in.
Delhi's winters
Ahmedabad's winters are short and mild; the NCR's are cold and foggy, with air-quality alerts that can restrict trucks. If you move between November and January, keep a day or two of flexibility, and plan to buy heaters and winter bedding when you arrive.
Leaving an Ahmedabad society
Ahmedabad societies usually want notice, a register entry and fixed hours. In the old city's pols, goods are carried to the pol gate. Ask the mover to plan the vehicle for your street.
Tolls and borders
The route crosses Rajasthan and Haryana with many toll plazas. Ask for tolls and any border charges to be included in the written price, so nothing is added on the way.
Udaipur and Jaipur halts
On the way north, movers often halt near Udaipur or Jaipur. Ask where, and whether goods stay in the same locked truck.
Abu Road and the Aravallis
Some trucks take the route through Palanpur and Abu Road before joining NH 48 near Beawar. Ask which way your truck will go.
Beawar's junction
At Beawar, in the Aravallis south of Ajmer, the roads from Udaipur and from Abu Road meet before the run north to Jaipur, and trucks from both directions bunch up there in the evenings.