Choosing your moving date
Both cities have mild climates compared with most of south India, so the date is shaped mainly by rain. Coimbatore's heaviest rain comes with the northeast monsoon, roughly October to December, and Bengaluru's wettest weeks often fall around September and October. January to May is usually the most reliable window.
Pongal in mid-January brings several holiday days in Tamil Nadu, and month-ends are busy in both cities because so many leases start on the first.
Leaving Coimbatore
Many Coimbatore homes are independent houses with stairs and no lift. Tell the mover the floor, the stair width and how close a truck can stop, so the crew and any dismantling are planned.
If you're moving from a house into a Bengaluru flat, you may lose space. Measure the new rooms and lift before packing day, and pass on large pieces that won't fit.
Up to the plateau
The usual road heads north-east from Coimbatore on NH 544 to Salem, then on NH 44 through Krishnagiri and Hosur into Bengaluru. The climb onto the Karnataka plateau is gentle, and the slowest part is usually the approach into Bengaluru at peak hours.
Because the route is short, ask whether the truck carries only your goods; a shared truck may make another drop on the way.
Into a Bengaluru complex
Write to your new apartment association as soon as you have the address. They'll tell you how much notice they need, which hours trucks may enter, how to book the lift and whether there's a refundable deposit. Pass the details to the mover so the arrival time fits.
Many Bengaluru rentals are semi-furnished, so check the owner's inventory before deciding which of your own pieces to bring.
Working from home after the move
Many people on this route are moving for a technology job and work from home part of the week. Back up your laptop and carry it with you, pack monitors properly and photograph the cables behind your desk before unplugging.
Book your Bengaluru internet connection as soon as you have the address, and ask the association which providers serve the building.
Settling in
Bengaluru's weather is similar to Coimbatore's, mild for most of the year, so your household will adjust easily. Traffic is the bigger change; check the commute from your new home at the hours you'll actually travel.
Kannada is the state language, and English, Tamil and Hindi are widely spoken. Our guide to moving to Bengaluru covers the first weeks in more detail.