Out of Kutch
From Gandhidham, the highway heads east to Samakhiali, then crosses the creek at the edge of the Little Rann on the Surajbari bridge into Saurashtra, continuing to Morbi. At about 126 km, a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded by mid-afternoon. Agree the expected arrival in writing.
Leaving Gandhidham
Sector homes are easy to load; port colonies need their vacating steps and passes first. Leave early to avoid trailer queues near the port.
Where in Morbi
Morbi's old town, around the palace and the bazaars by the Machchhu river, is crowded. Newer colonies and apartment blocks spread along the main roads, and the ceramic factory belt lines the highways. Tell the mover the exact address.
Ceramic city
Morbi is India's biggest ceramic tile and sanitaryware centre, and hundreds of factories bring engineers, managers and workers to the town. Factory trucks crowd the roads. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Weather
Both towns are very hot from about April to June. Load early and keep medicines and electronics in your car. Cyclones occasionally bring heavy rain.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Clocks, tiles and samples
Morbi is also known for its wall-clock industry. If you're moving tile or clock samples or stock, keep them on a separate list, packed in strong, padded cartons.
Festival dates
Navratri, Diwali, Uttarayan and Janmashtami keep crews busy at both ends, and many factory workers travel home around Diwali. Book early if your date falls near one.
Packing for the highway
Ask for heavy items low and tied, glass packed separately, and wooden furniture wrapped in blankets.
Apartments in Morbi
Newer apartment blocks ask for notice of a move, set loading hours and need a lift booking. Ask the association a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Workers moving together
Factory workers sometimes share flats and move together. If several people are moving from one address, ask for each person's goods to be labelled separately.
Samakhiali junction
At Samakhiali, highways from Kandla, Bhuj and Ahmedabad meet, and trucks queue at all hours. Build in extra time.
The Little Rann
The highway crosses the edge of the Little Rann, flat salt-crusted land where wild asses roam. The crossing is quick, but heat and glare are strong in summer.
Halvad and the salt flats
Some routes pass near Halvad, an old town at the edge of the Little Rann, known for its salt pans and its old palace by a lake.
Settling in
Ask about water timings and power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Gujarati is spoken at both ends. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.