North through cotton country
From Amreli, the road heads north through Babra and open farmland of cotton and groundnut to Rajkot. At about 103 km, a household can usually be loaded at dawn and placed in a Rajkot home by early afternoon. Ask for a dedicated vehicle and agree the expected arrival in writing.
Loading in Amreli
Old-town houses near the market often need a tempo shuttle to the truck. New societies on the Chital and Rajkot roads are easier. Settle the society dues and get a no-dues letter before the move if the society asks for one.
Where in Rajkot
Rajkot's old city, around the markets and Dhebar Road, is crowded with narrow streets and limited parking. Kalawad Road, University Road, Raiya Road and the areas along the 150 Feet Ring Road are full of societies and towers, and newer layouts keep spreading west and south. Tell the mover the exact address and floor.
Societies and towers
Most Rajkot societies and apartment blocks ask for notice of a move, set permitted hours and need a lift booking. Ask the society office a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Heat
Both towns are very hot from about April to June. Start loading at first light, keep candles, cosmetics, medicines and electronics in your own vehicle, and plan cooling for at least one room before the crew arrives. The monsoon is moderate, with heavy downpours on some days.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Engineering, trade and jobs
Rajkot's engineering and auto-parts industries, its markets and its hospitals and colleges draw many families from Amreli. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice. Keep stock or equipment on a separate list from household goods.
Janmashtami fair and festivals
Rajkot's Janmashtami fair draws very large crowds for several days, and Navratri, Diwali and the winter wedding season keep crews busy. Choose a date clear of these if you can.
Students and colleges
Rajkot's university, medical and engineering colleges draw many students from Amreli. A room's worth of things can go as a few-items move; check the hostel's move-in rules first.
Heirlooms and the jhula
A wooden jhula and a cupboard of brass and copper vessels are part of many Amreli homes. The jhula's chains and hooks should be bagged and taped to the seat, and each vessel wrapped on its own so they don't dent each other.
Moving a shop or workshop too
Some Amreli families moving to Rajkot are also shifting a small shop, a cotton trading office or a workshop. Ask for a separate inventory and invoice for business items, and decide whether they should go on a second trip so the household is unloaded first.
Settling in
Rajkot societies usually want a parking sticker, a visitor register entry and a tenant form on the first day. Ask about water timings and the borewell, and set up internet early. Gujarati is spoken everywhere.