Up the GT Road
From Etah, the Grand Trunk Road runs north-west across flat farmland through Sikandra Rao, a busy market town, to Aligarh. At about 70 km, a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded in Aligarh by early afternoon. Agree the expected arrival time in writing.
Leaving Etah
Homes in Etah's old town need goods carried to a truck parked on a wider road, while colonies on the GT Road are easiest; tell the mover which side you're on. Government and medical-college quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Where in Aligarh
Aligarh's old city around the fort area, the bazaars and Upper Kot has narrow, crowded lanes. Civil Lines, the university area, Ramghat Road and newer colonies along the bypass are more open. Give the exact address and a landmark.
The university and the lock trade
Aligarh Muslim University, one of India's best-known universities, draws students and faculty from across the country, and the city's lock and hardware industry employs many families. Campus housing needs an allotment letter and an inspection. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Seasons on the GT Road
The GT Road between Etah and Aligarh is notorious for winter fog, and a loaded truck shouldn't drive blind; expect a later start in December and January. From April to June, both towns bake, so load at dawn.
October, November, February and March are usually the most comfortable months.
Aligarh apartments
Newer apartment buildings may ask for notice, set moving hours and a lift booking. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Busy dates
The Numaish exhibition in Aligarh each winter draws large crowds to the exhibition ground, and Holi, Diwali, Eid and the wedding season keep crews busy.
Packing
Ask for heavy items low and tied for the GT Road's sudden braking, brass bells and vessels wrapped individually, and wood covered in blankets.
University halls
Students joining AMU's halls usually need only a few-items move with a trunk, bedding and books; check the reporting date first.
Sikandra Rao's bazaar
Sikandra Rao, halfway along the GT Road, has a crowded bazaar that slows traffic. If your move starts or ends there, give the exact address.
Locks and hardware
Aligarh's lock and hardware workshops, many in the old city, employ families from Etah and around. Keep tools and stock off the household list.
Families following the university
Some Etah families move to Aligarh while a child studies at the university, often renting near the campus for a few years. A smaller flat may not take everything; decide in advance what stays behind.
Settling in
In Aligarh, ask about water timings, check the power backup and book internet. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.