Up the highway
From Guntakal, the road joins the national highway near Gooty and runs north through Pattikonda's side roads or Dhone, past limestone hills and dry farmland, to Kurnool on the Tungabhadra. At about 115 km, a household loaded at dawn usually reaches Kurnool by early afternoon. Ask which way the crew will go.
Dhone and the limestone country
Dhone is a railway junction and a centre for cement and limestone, and trucks from the quarries join the highway around it. If your move ends in Dhone, give the exact address.
Leaving railway quarters
Railway-colony homes in Guntakal need a vacating letter, an inspection and the keys returned. Bazaar-area homes near the station need goods carried to the truck. Start early to beat the heat.
Coming in on the highway
The highway reaches Kurnool from the south, near the colonies on the Nandyal road and the bypass. Railway families often look at homes near the station side, while the old town around the Konda Reddy fort and the bazaars has tight lanes. Send the driver a map pin and a landmark.
Railway and government transfers
Railway staff, officers, doctors and teachers move between Guntakal and Kurnool often. Kurnool's medical college, universities and district offices draw many families. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Summer in Rayalaseema
Both towns sit in one of India's driest belts, and the highway past Dhone has little shade. Between March and June, start at first light and keep medicines and electronics in your own car.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
River levels in Kurnool
Kurnool lies where the Handri meets the Tungabhadra, and a very wet monsoon can push water into low neighbourhoods. If you're moving between August and October, check river levels the day before.
Busy dates
The Aradhana at Mantralayam, Ugadi, Dasara and Deepavali bring crowds, and the wedding season makes crews scarce. Pick a quiet weekday.
Flats on the Nandyal road
Newer apartment blocks along the Nandyal and Bellary roads may set moving hours and ask for a lift booking. Ring the society a few days ahead.
Medical and engineering colleges
Kurnool Medical College and the city's engineering colleges admit many students from railway families; a hostel room usually needs only a few-items move.
Dhone junction and cement
Dhone, on the way, is a railway junction with cement plants and limestone quarries, and the trucks from them join the highway. If your move ends in Dhone, give the exact address.
Railway families moving north
Railway staff are often posted between Guntakal and offices or stations around Kurnool. Quarters at both ends need allotment or vacating letters and inspections; keep your transfer order with you on the day.
Settling in
In Kurnool, note the water timings and sump size, check the inverter and book internet. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update, starting with your bank.