Around Ahmedabad, then south
From Gandhinagar, the truck heads south past Sargasan and GIFT City to the Sardar Patel Ring Road, circles Ahmedabad's eastern side and joins the Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway. The expressway runs straight across the Charotar past Nadiad and Anand and ends at Vadodara's northern edge. It's a fast road, and the slowest part is usually the ring road.
Leaving Gandhinagar
State government quarters need a vacating notice, an inspection and the return of keys. Towers in Kudasan, Raysan and GIFT City need the move registered and a lift booked. Tell your mover which applies.
Where in Vadodara
Vadodara's older centre around Mandvi, Raopura and the palace is crowded. Alkapuri, Sayajigunj, Fatehgunj, Gotri, Vasna-Bhayli, Manjalpur, Akota and the newer areas towards Sevasi have most of the apartment societies. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Vadodara societies
Most societies want the move registered with the office, a gate entry and a booked lift, and some allow moving only in the daytime. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings has a checklist.
Why people make this move
Government postings, Vadodara's refinery and chemical industries, the university and its hospitals draw many Gandhinagar families south, and families from Vadodara often move the other way to the capital. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Heat and rain
April to June is very hot on this route, and heavy monsoon rain can flood parts of Vadodara near the Vishwamitri. November to February usually suits it best.
Navratri
Vadodara is famous for its Navratri garba, which fills the city every night, and Uttarayan and Diwali are busy in both cities. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
A student moving to the Maharaja Sayajirao University or another Vadodara college usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's dates first.
Packing
Ask for sofas and mattresses in covers, crockery in dish packs and electronics in their own cartons. Keep documents and jewellery with you.
Anand and Nadiad
Some moves on this route end in Nadiad or Anand instead of Vadodara. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Two-wheelers
A scooter or motorcycle can usually travel in the same truck if it is wrapped, photographed and listed separately. Our bike transport service page explains the options.
Expressway rules
Some vehicles, such as two-wheelers and tractors, aren't allowed on the expressway. If you plan to ride your scooter to Vadodara, take the old highway instead and let the truck go ahead.
GIFT City staff
Many moves on this route are bankers and technology staff moving between GIFT City and Vadodara's offices. Facility offices at both ends want the move registered in advance.
Settling in
In Vadodara, ask about water timings and the society's tank, check the power backup, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.