Two sets of hills
From Aizawl, the truck winds north through Kolasib and Vairengte to the Barak Valley and Silchar. From there it heads west to Badarpur and climbs the long road through Khliehriat and Jowai across the Jaintia hills to Shillong. Both hill sections are slow, and most movers halt overnight in the valley.
Loading in Aizawl
Goods are often carried up or down steps to the ridge road, so loading can take hours. Start a day early for packing, and ask for cartons one person can carry.
Permits and papers
The route passes from Mizoram through Assam into Meghalaya. Keep permits, the signed packing list, the mover's invoice and your ID in the truck for any checks.
Where in Shillong
Coming from Jowai, the truck enters Shillong from the east, near Mawpat and the NEHU side. Police Bazaar, Laitumkhrah and Laban are further in, with steep, narrow roads; Upper Shillong and Mawlai are on the far side. Give the exact address, a map pin and how the house is reached.
Carrying in Shillong
Where a truck can't reach the door, goods are moved to a smaller vehicle or carried. Tell your mover how many steps there are, and ask for carrying charges at both ends to be in the quote.
Why people make this move
Higher studies at NEHU and Shillong's colleges, jobs, church and family ties, and government postings account for many moves on this route. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
The monsoon
Between May and September, landslides can block either hill section for hours or days. Keep two or three spare days and wrap everything against rain. November to March is usually the most reliable time.
Christmas
Christmas and New Year are the biggest celebrations at both ends, and many people are on holiday. Choose a date well clear of them.
Students
A student moving to NEHU, IIM Shillong or a Shillong college usually needs a few-items move, which can travel on a shared truck. Check the hostel's dates first.
Packing for two days
Ask for heavy pieces to be loaded low and tied firmly, extra padding on glass and electronics, and fabrics in waterproof covers. Keep documents, jewellery and essentials with you.
Overnight halt
Ask where the truck will stop overnight and whether your goods stay in the same locked vehicle. A dedicated truck is usually the safer choice.
Two-wheelers
A scooter or motorcycle can usually travel in the same truck if it is wrapped, photographed and listed separately. Our bike transport service page explains the options.
Settling in
In Shillong, ask how the water supply works and whether there's a storage tank, check the heating, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.
Jowai
Jowai, on the second hill section, is the Jaintia hills' main town.