From the coast to the ghats
From Alibag, the road runs east to Pen and joins the Mumbai–Goa highway briefly before turning towards Khopoli, at the foot of the ghats. There the truck joins the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, or the old highway, and climbs past Khandala and Lonavala onto the plateau. The coastal roads are narrow and slow in places; the expressway is fast once you're on it.
Leaving Alibag
Bungalows down narrow lanes may need a smaller vehicle or a short carry to the main road. Tell us about the lane, the gate and any steps. Leave on a weekday if you can, since weekend traffic into and out of Alibag is heavy.
The climb
The ghat section between Khalapur and Lonavala is slow for loaded trucks, and accidents or repairs can hold traffic. In the monsoon, fog and heavy rain slow it further. Ask your mover to allow for it.
Where in Pune
Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Aundh and Pimpri-Chinchwad are closest to the expressway. Koregaon Park, Kalyani Nagar and Kharadi are further east, and the old city around the peths has narrow lanes. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Pune townships
Many Pune homes are in gated townships that want notice to the facility office, a gate pass for the truck and moving within fixed hours. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Why people make this move
Some families leave a holiday home in Alibag to live in Pune, others move from Alibag for jobs, colleges and hospitals. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
From the coast to the plateau
Alibag is humid and very wet in the monsoon, while Pune is cooler and drier for most of the year. Between June and September, ask for waterproof wrapping and keep a buffer day.
October to February usually suits this route best.
Festivals
Ganeshotsav is huge on the Konkan coast and in Pune, with processions closing roads and many people travelling. Diwali and the New Year holidays are busy too. Choose a date clear of them.
Holiday-home contents
Furniture from a holiday home may have been exposed to salt air and damp. Check for rust and mould before packing, clean outdoor furniture, and decide what's worth moving.
Students
A student moving to a Pune college usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's or PG's dates first.
Packing for the ghats
Ask for furniture to be tied firmly for the climb, dish packs for crockery and double cartons for electronics. Keep documents and medicines with you.
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 Pune, register with your society office, ask about water supply and tanker timings, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.