Down to the Saryu
From Gonda, the road heads south through Nawabganj, a market town near the river, and crosses the Ghaghra, known here as the Saryu, into Ayodhya. At about 50 km, it is one of the shortest district-to-district moves in the region, and a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded before lunch. The crossing and Ayodhya's own traffic rules decide the timing more than the distance does.
Ayodhya's festival restrictions
Since the Ram temple opened, Ayodhya draws very large numbers of pilgrims, and on Ram Navami, Deepotsav at Diwali, the Kartik fairs and other big days, heavy vehicles can be stopped or diverted. Ask the mover to check for restrictions on your date, and choose an ordinary weekday if you can.
Leaving Gonda
Homes near Gonda's station and bazaars need goods carried to the truck, while colonies on the Ayodhya road are easiest for a southbound move. Railway and government quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Where in Ayodhya
The old temple town near the ghats has narrow lanes and restricted zones around the temple. The Faizabad side, with its cantonment, Civil Lines and older colonies, and the new layouts along the highways are easier for a truck. Give the exact address and a landmark.
The bridge in flood
In a heavy monsoon, the Saryu rises high and floods low land near Nawabganj and the ghats. Check conditions the day before a rainy-season move, and ask for waterproof wrapping.
Jobs in a growing city
Ayodhya's hotels, offices, airport and construction projects, along with the cantonment and government offices, bring many Gonda families. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Weather
Both ends are very hot and humid from about April to June; load early. Winters bring dense fog near the river in December and January.
October, November, February and March are usually the most comfortable months, apart from festival dates.
Packing puja items
Many families on this route carry idols, brass lamps and puja items. Ask for them to be wrapped individually and packed upright in their own labelled carton.
Students
Students moving to Ayodhya's university and colleges usually need only a few-items move; check the hostel's dates first.
Nawabganj and the river towns
Nawabganj, on the north bank, is the last town before the river, with a busy market and ghats of its own. Some families settle there for lower rents while working in Ayodhya; if that's you, tell the mover.
Cantonment and government quarters
Ayodhya's cantonment and its many government offices allot quarters to officers posted from Gonda and elsewhere. Ask for the allotment letter and an entry pass a few days ahead, and share the gate details with the crew.
Settling in
In Ayodhya, ask about water timings and the power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.