A half-hour drive
The road from Kapurthala runs south-east past the state technical university's campus and reaches Jalandhar's north-western side. At about 21 km, the drive takes well under an hour, and most of the day goes on packing, carrying and unpacking. Ask the mover for a fixed reporting time at each end.
Loading in Kapurthala
Old-town homes near the bazaars may need goods carried a short way to the truck. In the Rail Coach Factory township, the vacating notice, the inspection of the quarter and passes for the truck must be in place first. Kothis on the main roads are quick to load.
Jalandhar's areas
Jalandhar's old city, around the bazaars near the railway station and Rainak Bazaar, is crowded and difficult for trucks. Model Town, the Civil Lines and the GT Road area mix kothis and apartments, the cantonment has its own gates, and newer colonies and towers spread towards the bypass and the Nakodar road. Tell the mover the exact address.
Societies and towers
Jalandhar's newer apartment blocks often ask for notice, set loading hours and need a lift booking. Ask the association a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Weather
May and June are very hot, so start early and keep medicines and electronics in your car. Monsoon showers can waterlog some Jalandhar roads. Winter fog occasionally delays early starts.
February to March and late October to November are usually the easiest weeks.
Sports goods, trade and jobs
Jalandhar is known for its sports-goods and hand-tool industries, and many Kapurthala families work or trade there. Keep stock and samples on a separate list from household goods. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Students and the university
With the university campus between the two towns and Jalandhar's colleges and NIT nearby, student moves are common. A hostel room or shared flat can go as a few-items move.
Festival and wedding dates
Diwali, Lohri, Baisakhi and the winter wedding season keep crews busy, and the Harballabh music festival brings visitors to Jalandhar each December. Book early if your date falls near one.
Packing for a short move
Short moves still need proper packing. Ask for crockery in dish packs, glass tops crated, the TV upright between mattresses, and beds dismantled before they're carried down stairs.
Moving a shop or workshop
Some Kapurthala families moving to Jalandhar are shifting a small shop or workshop too. Ask for a separate inventory and invoice for business items, and consider a second trip so the household is set up first.
Settling in
Ask about water timings, power backup and internet providers, and register with your society or neighbourhood office. Punjabi is spoken at both ends. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.