Via Ulundurpet
From Kallakurichi, the road heads east across sugarcane and paddy fields to Ulundurpet, where it meets the four-lane highway between Chennai and Trichy, then runs north to Villupuram. At about 76 km, a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded by early afternoon. Agree the expected arrival time in writing.
Ulundurpet junction
Ulundurpet is a busy highway junction with toll plazas, hotels and heavy truck traffic. If your move ends in Ulundurpet, give the exact address. Otherwise, the crew should allow time to merge onto the highway.
Leaving Kallakurichi
Homes near the bazaar need goods carried to a truck parked on a wider road, while colonies on the Ulundurpet road are easiest. Government and medical-college quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Where in Villupuram
Villupuram's centre around the railway junction and the bazaars is busy. Railway colonies have their own rules. Colonies along the highway and the Puducherry and Tiruvannamalai roads are more open. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Railway junction and district offices
Villupuram is a major railway junction and district headquarters, and officers and railway staff move between the two districts often since Kallakurichi was separated in 2019. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Weather
Both towns are hot from March to June; load early. The north-east monsoon brings heavy rain between October and December, and cyclones occasionally reach the area. Ask for waterproof wrapping then.
December to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Koovagam festival
The Koovagam festival, near Ulundurpet, draws large crowds each April or May, especially from the transgender community, and roads in the area are busy. Avoid those days if your route passes nearby.
Festivals
Pongal, Deepavali, temple festivals and the wedding season keep crews busy. Choose a date clear of these.
Students
Students moving to Villupuram's engineering and medical colleges usually need only a few-items move; check the hostel's dates first.
Packing
Ask for crockery in dish packs, electronics in their own cartons and wooden furniture wrapped in blankets. In the monsoon, add a waterproof layer.
Tirukoilur and the Pennaiyar
Some families on this route come from Tirukoilur, on the Pennaiyar river, with its old temples. If your move starts there, give the exact address.
Families following the district split
When Kallakurichi became a district in 2019, many officers and staff were posted between the two towns, and families still move back and forth. Keep your transfer order with you on the day.
Villupuram's new colonies
Many families settle in Villupuram's newer colonies along the highway and the Puducherry road, where houses have room for a truck. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Settling in
In Villupuram, ask about water timings and the sump, check the power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.