Down through north Bihar
From Bettiah, the road runs south-east to Motihari, then south through the flat, fertile country of the Champaran and Tirhut plains to Muzaffarpur. From there NH 22 continues to Hajipur and the bridges across the Ganga into Patna. The roads cross many rivers, and the bridges into Patna are usually the slowest part.
Leaving Bettiah
Homes in the old town and the villages may need a carry to a wider road. Start early to reach Patna before the evening traffic on the bridges.
Where in Patna
Patna stretches along the Ganga. Kankarbagh, Rajendra Nagar and Patna City are reached first from the bridges; Boring Road, Patliputra Colony, Bailey Road, Danapur and Saguna More are to the west. Older areas have narrow lanes. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Patna apartments
Patna's newer apartment buildings usually want the move registered and a lift booked. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings has a checklist.
Why people make this move
Patna's colleges, coaching centres, hospitals, offices and jobs draw many Champaran families. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Floods
North Bihar's rivers flood often between July and September, cutting roads and slowing traffic. Keep spare days and wrap everything. October to March usually suits this route best.
Chhath
Chhath fills every town and ghat, and roads are crowded as families travel home. Durga Puja and Diwali are busy too. Choose a date clear of them.
From Champaran to Patna's colleges
Patna University, the engineering and medical colleges and the coaching hubs draw many West Champaran students. A shared room or hostel usually needs a few-items move; check the date the room opens.
Wrapping for a long north Bihar drive
On a drive with many river bridges and some rough stretches, loose items can shift. Ask for wooden furniture in blankets and tied down, electronics in their own cartons, and documents and jewellery with you.
Motihari
Motihari, the East Champaran headquarters, is the destination for some moves on this route. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Bringing the motorcycle
A motorcycle can go in the same truck, wrapped, photographed and listed separately. Our bike transport service page explains the options.
Storage in Patna
If your Patna home isn't ready when the truck arrives, goods can be held in storage for a while. Our storage service page explains how it works.
After you reach Patna
Patna's newer areas often depend on borewells and building tanks. Ask how water and power backup work, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.
Kesariya stupa
Kesariya, off the road between Motihari and Muzaffarpur, has one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Some families on this route live in the villages around it; give the exact address.
Sugar mill towns
Sugauli and other sugar towns along the way have mill colonies whose staff move on postings. Mill quarters need a vacating notice; ask before you book.