South-east to the Godavari
From Kothagudem, the road heads south-east through Sathupalli or Aswaraopeta and forested country, crosses into Andhra Pradesh, and runs through Jangareddygudem and the West Godavari uplands to Rajahmundry on the Godavari. At about 178 km, it's a long day. A crew that loads at first light can usually unload by evening; for a large house, ask whether unloading will be next morning.
Documents for the crossing
The Telangana–Andhra border comes about halfway. Keep the signed inventory, the mover's bill and a copy of your ID in the cab. In Rajahmundry, update your address with the bank, gas agency and transport office over the following weeks; our guide to address changes after moving lists the order.
Forest stretches
Parts of the route run through forest with few towns and narrow sections. Ask the crew to carry water, plan breaks in towns, and drive the forest in daylight. Heavy items should be loaded low and tied.
Leaving Kothagudem
Singareni and power-plant colony housing needs a vacating letter, an inspection and a gate pass. Bazaar-area homes need goods carried to the truck. Start very early on this long route.
Where in Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry's old town along the river, around the ghats and the main market, has narrow lanes. Danavaipeta, Prakash Nagar, Morampudi and the colonies along the highway are more open. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Godavari floods
In heavy monsoons, the Godavari rises high at both Bhadrachalam and Rajahmundry, and low areas near the river flood. Check conditions the day before a monsoon move and ask for waterproof wrapping.
Weather
Both ends are very hot from about March to June; load at dawn. Rajahmundry is humid, and cyclones occasionally affect the coastal districts from October to December.
December to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Jobs and families
Rajahmundry's paper mill, gas industry, hospitals and colleges, and the many families with roots on both sides of the border, make this a common move. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festivals
Sri Rama Navami at Bhadrachalam, Sankranti, which is huge in the Godavari districts, Dasara, Diwali and the wedding season keep crews busy. Choose a date clear of these.
Sathupalli and the border towns
Sathupalli, on the Telangana side, is a busy town near coal mines and palm-oil plantations. If you're moving from there rather than Kothagudem, the drive is shorter; give the exact address.
Jangareddygudem and the oil-palm country
Jangareddygudem, on the Andhra side, is surrounded by oil-palm and cashew plantations. If your move ends there or in a nearby village, share a map pin; the roads off the highway are narrow.
Families across the border
Since the state was divided in 2014, many families have relatives and property on both sides of the Telangana–Andhra border. If someone else will receive the goods, agree in writing who signs the packing list.
Settling in
In Rajahmundry, ask about water timings and the power backup, and book internet early. A new state means updating your vehicle registration over the first weeks.