North along the coast into Karnataka
NH 66 runs north from Kannur through Payyannur, Nileshwar and Kasaragod, then crosses into Karnataka at Talapady and reaches Mangaluru's southern edge. Many families move along this coast for jobs, colleges, hospitals and business, and Mangaluru's medical and engineering colleges draw students from north Kerala. At about 142 km, most households can be loaded in Kannur in the morning and unloaded in Mangaluru the same day, if the road and weather allow.
Crossing the state border
Household goods moving between states don't usually face trouble, but the mover should carry the packing list, the invoice and your details. If you're moving business stock, tools or a vehicle, ask what extra documents are needed. Kannada, Tulu, Konkani and Beary are spoken in Mangaluru alongside Malayalam and English, so a little language mix is part of the move.
Leaving Kannur
Homes near Thavakkara and the town centre may need careful parking; inland houses on narrow, sloping lanes may need a smaller vehicle to shuttle goods to the main road. If you're leaving the cantonment or a naval posting at Ezhimala, arrange the vehicle pass and handover first.
Road works on NH 66
Parts of NH 66 between Kannur and Mangaluru have been under widening work, with diversions and narrow stretches in places. Ask the mover about the current road when you book, and allow extra time, especially through Kasaragod and the towns along the way.
Arriving in Mangaluru
From the south, the truck crosses the Netravati and reaches Thokkottu, Pumpwell and the southern parts of the city first. Kankanady, Bejai and Kadri are a short drive further, while Hampankatta and the old market area are crowded, and Surathkal to the north is a long drive across the city. Many Mangaluru homes are on hilly streets, so tell the mover the exact address and whether a smaller vehicle may be needed.
Monsoon on the coast
Both towns get very heavy rain from about June to September, often for days on end. If you must move then, ask for waterproof wrapping, a covered vehicle and loading in a dry spell, and keep a back-up date. The coastal humidity is hard on wood and electronics all year.
December to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Festivals and family homes
Onam and Vishu in Kerala, Dasara and the Mangaluru Dasara processions, Eid and Christmas all keep crews busy. Many families on this route live in independent houses with heavy wooden furniture and a pooja room or prayer corner; list large pieces with the floor they're on, and ask for religious items to be packed separately and kept upright. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Settling in
Find out how water and power backup work in your new home, keep good ventilation for the monsoon, and book internet as soon as you have the address. If you're moving from Kerala, update your vehicle and address documents for Karnataka as needed; our guide to address changes after moving covers the main official updates.