Up the valley
From Anantnag, the highway heads north through Bijbehara and Sangam, past the ruins at Awantipora and across the karewa plateau of Pampore, famous for its saffron, into Srinagar near Pantha Chowk. It's a short, mostly flat drive through orchards and fields, and the slowest part is usually the city traffic at the end.
Leaving Anantnag
Homes in the old town and orchard villages may need a carry to a wider road. Service and government quarters need a vacating notice. Start early in winter, when days are short.
Checks on the road
Trucks are often checked on the highway. Keep the signed packing list, the mover's invoice and your ID in the truck.
Where in Srinagar
Arriving from the south, the truck reaches Pantha Chowk, Nowgam and Sonwar first. Rajbagh, Jawahar Nagar and Lal Chowk are central; Hyderpora, Bemina and Sanat Nagar are to the west; the old city and the lake areas are north-east. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Srinagar homes
Many homes are independent houses with wooden interiors; the old city has tall, narrow houses on tight lanes. Tell your mover about the approach and the stairs.
Why people make this move
Studies, jobs, hospitals and business draw many south Kashmir families to Srinagar, and officials move between the district and the capital on postings. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Winter
Between December and February, snow can block roads for days and freeze pipes. Keep spare days and make sure the new home is heated. April to June and September to October usually suit this route best.
Festivals and the yatra
Eid and Muharram bring crowds, and the Amarnath Yatra adds convoys in July and August. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
A student moving to the University of Kashmir or a Srinagar college usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's dates first.
Packing crafts
Ask for carved walnut furniture wrapped in cloth and blankets, carpets rolled and covered, and papier-mâché and copperware packed individually.
Pampore
Some moves on this route end in Pampore or Awantipora. Give the exact address and a landmark.
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.
Awantipora
Awantipora, halfway along, has the ruins of ninth-century temples and a university campus. Some moves on this route end near it; give the exact address.
Settling in
In Srinagar, ask how the water supply works and whether pipes are protected from freezing, check the heating, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.
Saffron season
Pampore's saffron is harvested in late October and early November, when the fields are busy and visitors stop along the highway. Traffic slows on that stretch.