South through the rice country
From Arrah, the road heads south through Piro and Bikramganj, across flat rice fields criss-crossed by canals from the Sone barrage, and reaches Sasaram near the GT Road. At about 99 km on district roads, the drive takes a few hours, and a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded by mid-afternoon. Agree the expected arrival in writing.
Leaving Arrah
Homes in the old bazaar may need goods carried or shuttled; colonies on the main roads are quicker. Clear the lane and the gate before the crew arrives.
Where in Sasaram
Sasaram's old town, around the bazaars and Sher Shah's tomb, has narrow lanes. Colonies along the GT Road and the roads to Dehri and Chenari are more open. Tell the mover the exact address and whether a truck can stand outside.
District roads
Much of this route is on two-lane district roads through villages and market towns, with tractors, bullock carts and speed breakers. Progress is steady rather than fast. A daytime run is safer, and the crew should avoid market days in the bigger towns.
Heat, rain and fog
Summers, roughly April to June, are very hot; load early and keep medicines and electronics in your car. Heavy monsoon rain can flood low roads near the canals, and from December to January fog often delays early starts.
October to November and February to March are usually the easiest weeks.
Harvest season
In October and November, paddy harvest brings tractors and trolleys onto the roads, and grain markets at Bikramganj and Sasaram get busy. Allow extra time in those weeks.
Transfers and family moves
Government and bank transfers between the two districts are common, and many moves follow a marriage or a return home. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festivals and weddings
Chhath, Diwali, Holi, Eid and the winter wedding season keep crews busy at both ends. Book early if your date falls near one.
Packing for rough roads
Speed breakers and uneven patches shake a load. Ask for heavy items low and tied, glass and crockery packed separately, and wooden furniture wrapped in blankets.
Farm goods and grain
If you're moving tools, pumps or grain along with the house, keep them on a separate list and decide whether they should go on a second trip.
Piro and Bikramganj markets
Piro and Bikramganj, the two main towns on the way, hold busy markets, and on market days the roads through them slow to walking pace. Ask the crew to plan the drive outside those hours.
Settling in
Ask about the water supply and pump, the inverter and internet providers. Bhojpuri and Hindi are spoken at both ends. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.