Choosing the ghat
There are two main ways up. The Varandha ghat climbs east from near Mahad to Bhor and joins the highway into Pune from the south. The Tamhini ghat, reached by going north towards Mangaon, climbs to Mulshi and Paud and enters Pune from the west. Both are narrow and winding, with hairpin bends that slow loaded trucks. Your mover will choose based on the truck, road works and the season.
Ghats in the rains
These ghats get torrential rain from June to September, with fog, waterfalls over the road and landslides that have closed routes for days. Authorities sometimes restrict heavy vehicles in the worst weeks. If you must move then, keep a backup date and ask for full waterproof wrapping.
Leaving Mahad
Homes in the old town near the Savitri may need goods carried to a truck on a wider road. MIDC colonies have their own handover rules. Check the roads if the river is high.
Where in Pune
From Varandha, the truck reaches Katraj, Sinhagad Road and the south of the city first. From Tamhini, it arrives near Pirangut, Bavdhan and Kothrud. Hinjewadi and the IT parks are close to that western side, while Kharadi and Hadapsar are far east. 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.
Why people make this move
Pune's colleges, jobs and hospitals draw many families from Mahad, and plant staff move between Raigad's industries and Pune's. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Weather
Mahad is humid and very wet in the monsoon, while Pune is drier and cooler. October to February is usually much the easiest time for this route.
Festivals
Ganeshotsav fills the ghats with travellers between Pune and the Konkan, and Shivaji Jayanti brings crowds to Raigad. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
A student moving to a Pune college usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's dates first.
Packing for hairpin bends
Ask for furniture to be tied firmly, heavy items loaded low, crockery in dish packs and electronics in double cartons. Keep documents and medicines with you.
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.
Bhor and Paud
If your move ends in Bhor or Paud rather than Pune city, give the exact address. Both are on the way, depending on the ghat.
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.