A short run west
From Dahod, the highway runs west through Limkheda and the low hills and forest patches of the Panchmahals to Godhra. At about 70 km, a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded in Godhra by lunchtime, with time to unpack before evening. Agree the expected arrival in writing.
Limkheda and the hills
Limkheda is a taluka town in tribal country, and the road around it passes villages, forest and small streams. Trucks share the highway with buses and tractors. Ask for heavy items low and tied, and cartons packed tight.
Leaving Dahod
Homes in Dahod's old town need goods carried to the truck, while societies on the Godhra road are easiest for a westbound move. Railway and locomotive-works quarters need a vacating notice, an inspection and a gate pass.
Where in Godhra
Godhra's old town around the station and the bazaars has narrow lanes. Societies along the highway, the Vadodara road and the Lunawada road are more open. Railway colonies near the station have their own rules. Give the exact address and a landmark.
District offices and railways
Godhra is the Panchmahal district headquarters and a railway junction, and many officers, railway staff and teachers move between Dahod and Godhra. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Pavagadh and Champaner
The Pavagadh hill temple and the Champaner ruins, a World Heritage Site, lie south of Godhra near Halol, and the temple draws enormous crowds during Navratri. Avoid roads towards Pavagadh in that week.
Choosing a date
Panchmahal's summer is fierce from March to June, and the wooded hills around Limkheda hold little relief by the afternoon; a dawn start keeps the crew fresh and heat-sensitive goods safe. Heavy monsoon showers can swell the streams the highway crosses, and December mornings can be misty in the hills.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Busy weeks
Dahod's tribal Holi fairs, including Gol Gadhedo, draw large crowds in the villages, and Navratri brings lakhs of pilgrims to Pavagadh. Diwali, Eid and the wedding season keep crews busy too.
Godhra's university
Shri Govind Guru University in Godhra and its colleges take students from Dahod district. A trunk, bedding and books go easily as a few-items move.
Wrapping for the hills
Even on a short drive, the curves near Limkheda can shift a load. Ask for heavy furniture to be tied low against the cab, crockery in dish packs, and mirrors in frames.
Devgadh Baria and the forests
Devgadh Baria, an old princely town with forests and the Sagtala area nearby, lies just off the route. If your move starts or ends there, give the exact address; the roads are narrower than the highway.
Officers between district headquarters
Dahod and Godhra are neighbouring district headquarters, so collectors' offices, police, forest and education departments post staff between them regularly. Keep your transfer order with you on the day.
Settling in
In Godhra, find out the water timings, check the power backup and book internet. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update, starting with your bank and gas connection.