The length of Assam
From Dibrugarh, the truck heads south-west through Moran and Sivasagar to Jorhat, then on to Bokakhat, along Kaziranga to Nagaon, and west through Jagiroad to Guwahati. It's a long road through tea gardens, rice fields and a string of towns, with the Brahmaputra off to the north. Most moves stop overnight around Jorhat or Nagaon.
Before the truck leaves Dibrugarh
Tea-garden bungalows and oil company townships need the estate's or township's permission for the truck, and campus housing needs a vacating notice. Pack the house a day before if you can, so the truck can leave early.
Kaziranga and the halts
The highway beside Kaziranga has speed limits and animal crossings, and heavy vehicles may be restricted at night. Ask your mover where they plan to stop overnight, and whether the goods stay locked in the same vehicle.
Guwahati neighbourhoods
The truck enters Guwahati from the east, through Sonapur and Narengi. Six Mile, Khanapara, Beltola, Dispur and Ganeshguri are closest; the old centre, Zoo Road and North Guwahati are further. Hill homes may need a carry from the main road. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Societies and lifts
Guwahati apartment buildings usually want the move registered with the society, and lifts can be small. Parking is often limited. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings has a checklist.
Why people make this move
Tea and oil companies transfer staff to their Guwahati offices, and many Dibrugarh families move for jobs, hospitals, business and children's studies. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Floods and timing
The valley floods often between June and September, and stretches of the highway can be cut or slow. Keep two spare days and ask for waterproof covers. November to March is usually the most reliable time.
Avoiding the festivals
Bihu in April and Durga Puja in autumn crowd every town along the route. Moves are easier on ordinary weekdays outside these weeks.
Students heading to Guwahati
A student moving from Upper Assam to a Guwahati university or college usually needs only a few-items move, which can travel on a shared truck. Confirm the hostel's dates first.
Packing for two days
Ask for heavy pieces to be loaded low and tied firmly, wooden furniture in blankets, fabrics in sealed covers, and moisture absorbers in cartons. Keep documents, jewellery and two days' essentials with you.
Cars and two-wheelers
A two-wheeler can travel in the same truck, wrapped and listed separately. A car usually goes on a carrier. Our bike transport service page explains the options.
Storage at the Guwahati end
If your Guwahati flat isn't ready when the truck arrives, goods can be held in storage for a while. Our storage service page explains how it works.
Settling in
In Guwahati, ask whether water comes from a borewell, a tank or a tanker, check the power backup for storms, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.