Through cement country
From Ariyalur, the road heads south-west past limestone quarries and cement plants, across farmland and the Kollidam river, to Tiruchirappalli on the Kaveri. Depending on the route, the truck may pass through Lalgudi or join the Chennai highway near Samayapuram. At about 66 km, a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded in Trichy by early afternoon.
Cement trucks
Cement and limestone trucks crowd the roads around Ariyalur at all hours. Ask the crew to plan around the busiest times, and for heavy furniture to be tied low and cartons packed tight for the sudden braking.
Leaving Ariyalur
Homes near the bus stand need goods carried to the truck, while plant colonies need a vacating letter, an inspection and a gate pass. Colonies on the Trichy road are easiest.
Where in Tiruchirappalli
Arriving from the north, the truck reaches Srirangam, the island temple town between the Kaveri and the Kollidam, and the colonies along the Chennai road first. The old town around the Rock Fort and the bazaars is crowded and narrow. Thillai Nagar, KK Nagar and Cantonment are more open. Give the exact address and a landmark.
BHEL, NIT and the railways
Trichy's BHEL plant, ordnance factories, NIT, IIM, railway workshop and hospitals draw many Ariyalur families. Township housing needs letters, inspections and passes. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Weather
Both towns are hot from about March to June; load early. Rain falls mainly with the north-east monsoon in October to December. Ask for waterproof wrapping then.
January to March is usually the most comfortable window.
Srirangam's festivals
Vaikunta Ekadasi at Srirangam, usually in December or January, draws enormous crowds, and the Samayapuram Mariamman temple festivals fill the Chennai road. Avoid those days.
Trichy apartments
Apartment complexes usually ask for notice, a moving window and a lift booking. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Students
Students moving to Trichy's colleges usually need only a few-items move; check the hostel's dates first.
Lalgudi and the Kollidam
Lalgudi, on the north bank of the Kollidam, is a temple town with paddy fields and a busy bazaar. If your move ends there or in a nearby village, give the exact address.
Samayapuram on the highway
The Samayapuram Mariamman temple, on the Chennai highway north of Trichy, draws large crowds on Sundays and festival days, especially in the Tamil month of Panguni. If the truck joins the highway there, ask the crew to avoid those times.
Families in the cement trade
Many families on this route work for the cement companies, and some are posted between plants around Ariyalur and offices in Trichy. Ask HR for any relocation paperwork early, and keep company documents with you rather than in the truck.
Settling in
In Trichy, ask about water timings and the sump, check the power backup, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.