Across the Maval plateau
From Lonavala, there's no ghat to climb: the truck runs east on the old Mumbai–Pune highway or the expressway across the green Maval plateau, past Kamshet, Vadgaon and Talegaon, to Dehu Road and Pune. It's one of the easier drives in the region, and a morning load is often unloaded by early afternoon.
Leaving Lonavala
Bungalows on the hills may be up steep lanes or down steps from the road, and goods may need to be carried a short way. Tell us about the approach and any steps. Naval colonies at INS Shivaji have their own security and handover process.
Where in Pune
Pimpri-Chinchwad, Wakad, Hinjewadi, Baner and Aundh are closest. The central and eastern parts of the city, from Shivajinagar to Kharadi and Hadapsar, take longer through traffic. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Pune townships
Many Pune homes are in gated townships that want notice to the facility office, a gate pass and moving within fixed hours. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Talegaon and Chakan
Talegaon, on the way, has a large industrial area and new townships, and Chakan's auto plants are a short drive north. Some families on this route are moving for jobs there. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
From hill damp to city dry
Lonavala is extremely wet from June to September, while Pune gets much less rain. Furniture and fabrics from Lonavala can be damp, so let them dry out and wrap them in breathable covers. If you must move in the monsoon, ask for waterproof wrapping.
October to February usually suits this short route best.
Weekends
On weekends and holidays, traffic heading to Lonavala clogs the highway in the other direction, and the town itself is crowded. A weekday move is much easier.
Festivals
Ganeshotsav in Pune, the Ekvira temple's festival days near Karla and Diwali keep the roads busy. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
A student moving from Lonavala to a Pune college usually needs 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. Keep documents and jewellery with you.
Keeping a second home
Some families keep their Lonavala bungalow as a weekend home after moving to Pune. Decide in advance what stays, and leave the house ready for the monsoon.
Dehu Road
The route passes Dehu Road, with its army cantonment, and Dehu, the town of the saint Tukaram, is close by. Traffic can be slow there on pilgrimage days. If your move ends in Dehu Road or Talegaon, give the exact address.
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.