Up the Bhor ghat
Karjat and Pune are separated by the wall of the Western Ghats. From Karjat, the road runs south past paddy fields to Khopoli, at the foot of the ghat, where the truck joins the expressway or the old highway for the climb past Khandala to Lonavala. From there, it's a fast run across the plateau to Pune. The whole drive takes a few hours, so most moves finish the same day.
Leaving Karjat
Farmhouses and village homes around Karjat are often down narrow, unpaved roads. Tell us about the approach when you ask for a quote, so the crew can plan a smaller vehicle or a short carry. Homes near the station bazaar may also need a carry to a wider road.
The climb
The ghat is slow for loaded trucks, and accidents or repairs can hold traffic. In the monsoon, rain and fog make it slower still. Ask your mover to allow for it, and to tie furniture firmly.
Where in Pune
Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner and Pimpri-Chinchwad are closest to the expressway's end, while Kharadi and Hadapsar are on the far side of the city. Talegaon and Chakan, with their industrial areas, are also on this side. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Pune townships
Many Pune homes are in gated townships with their own rules: notice to the facility office, a gate pass and fixed moving hours. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Why people make this move
Some families move from Karjat to Pune for work, colleges or hospitals; others leave a farmhouse to live in the city. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Rain below the ghats
Karjat gets torrential rain from June to September, and village roads can be cut by streams. Ask for waterproof wrapping, check your road the day before and keep a buffer day. Pune is drier and cooler.
October to February usually suits this route best.
Weekend traffic
On weekends, especially in the monsoon, tourists crowd the roads around Khandala and Lonavala. A weekday move is quicker.
Festivals
Ganeshotsav in Pune and the village jatras around Karjat keep crews busy, as do Navratri and Diwali. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
A student moving to a Pune college usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's or PG's dates first.
Packing a damp house
If your Karjat home has been damp, check furniture and fabrics for mould before packing, and ask for them to be dried and wrapped in breathable covers.
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.
Settling in
In Pune, register with your society office, ask about water supply and tanker timings, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.