Down off the hills
From Igatpuri, the highway runs east through Ghoti and along the Darna valley, gradually descending from the wet hills onto the drier Nashik plateau. It's a short, wide road, though heavy trucks heading to and from Mumbai keep it busy. A morning load is often unloaded by early afternoon.
Leaving Igatpuri
Railway colonies near the station need a vacating notice and an inspection, and bungalows on the slopes may need a short carry to the truck. In the monsoon, check that the approach road is clear, and wrap everything against rain and fog.
Where in Nashik
Satpur, Pathardi Phata, Dwarka and the areas along the Mumbai highway are closest. Gangapur Road, College Road and Indira Nagar have many apartment societies. The old city around Panchavati and the ghats has narrow lanes. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Nashik societies
Many Nashik apartment societies want a note to the office, a gate entry and a booked lift. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Why people make this move
Nashik's schools, colleges, hospitals and jobs draw many Igatpuri families, and plant and railway staff move between the two on postings. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
From wet hills to drier plains
Igatpuri gets far more rain than Nashik, so goods packed in the monsoon may be damp. Let furniture and fabrics dry out in Nashik before storing them away.
October to February usually suits this short route best.
Festivals
Ganeshotsav, Navratri, Diwali and the Shravan pilgrimages to Trimbakeshwar keep the area busy. Nashik's Kumbh Mela, every twelve years, fills the city. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
A student moving to a Nashik college usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's dates first.
Packing
Ask for mattresses and fabrics in breathable covers, crockery in dish packs and electronics in their own cartons. Keep documents and jewellery with you.
Keeping a weekend home
Some families keep their Igatpuri bungalow as a weekend home after moving to Nashik. Decide in advance what stays, and leave the house ready for the monsoon.
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.
Trimbakeshwar nearby
Some families on this route are moving to Trimbakeshwar or the villages around it rather than Nashik city. Roads there are narrow and crowded on pilgrim days, so give the exact address and check the dates with your mover.
Railway staff
Railway staff often move between Igatpuri and Nashik Road on postings. Railway quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Settling in
In Nashik, ask how the water supply works, register with the society office, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.