Up the Goa highway
From Mahad, NH 66 runs north through Mangaon, Indapur, Kolad and Nagothane to Pen and Panvel. Long sections have been widened, while others still have diversions and narrow bridges, and the road is very busy on weekends and holidays. A morning load usually reaches Mumbai by late afternoon. Ask your mover about current road conditions.
Into the city
From Panvel, the truck can take the Sion–Panvel highway and the Vashi bridge into the eastern suburbs, or turn off near Chirle for the Atal Setu to Sewri. Mumbai's traffic is the slowest part either way, and some roads restrict heavy vehicles at certain hours. Ask your mover how they'll time the entry.
Where in Mumbai
Chembur, Ghatkopar and the eastern suburbs suit the Vashi route; Parel, Worli and the island city suit the sea link. The western suburbs are furthest either way. Older buildings may have no lift and little parking. Give the exact address, the building and a landmark.
Mumbai societies
Most Mumbai housing societies want a written NOC or a register entry, a booked service lift and moving within set hours. Get the rules in writing before you fix a date. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Leaving Mahad
Old-town homes near the river may need a short carry. MIDC colonies have their own handover rules, and government quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Konkan families in Mumbai
Generations of Mahad families have moved to Mumbai for work, and many keep their homes and land in the Konkan. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Smaller rooms
Mumbai flats are often smaller than Mahad homes. Measure the new rooms, decide what to leave behind, and ask about storage. Our storage service page explains how it works.
Monsoon
The Konkan coast and Mumbai get very heavy rain from June to September, and the Savitri and other rivers on the route can flood. Ask for waterproof wrapping and keep a buffer day.
November to February is usually the best window.
Ganeshotsav traffic
In the days before Ganeshotsav, the Goa highway fills with families heading to the Konkan, and the return journey afterwards is just as heavy. Choose a date well clear of it.
Students
A student moving to a Mumbai college or hostel usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's dates first.
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.
Mangaon and Kolad
Mangaon and Kolad, on the way, are busy highway towns. If your move ends there, give the exact address.
Settling in
In Mumbai, register with your society office, ask about water timings and the storage tank, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.