Down towards the coast
From Markapur, the road heads east away from the Nallamala hills, through Tarlupadu or Podili and dry farmland of tobacco and pulses, to Ongole on the national highway. At about 95 km, a household loaded at dawn usually reaches Ongole by early afternoon. Ask which way the crew will go.
Leaving Markapur
Homes near the Chennakesava temple and bazaars need goods carried to the truck, while colonies on the Ongole road are easiest. Government quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Where in Ongole
Arriving from the west, the truck reaches the colonies along the Kurnool road first. The old town around the station and bazaars is busy; the areas near the collectorate and along the highway are more open. Give the exact address and a landmark.
District headquarters
Ongole is the headquarters of Prakasam district, with offices, a medical college and granite industries. Officers, teachers, doctors and forest staff move from Markapur often. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Heat and cyclone rains
Both towns are very hot from March to June; load at dawn. Near the coast, cyclones can bring heavy rain between October and December; ask for waterproof wrapping then.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Slate and granite
Markapur's slate and Ongole's granite industries both send heavy trucks onto the roads. If you're moving stone or slate pieces, ask for them to be packed flat and loaded low.
Festivals
Sankranti, with Ongole's bull shows, Ugadi, Dasara, Deepavali, Mahashivratri pilgrim traffic and the wedding season keep crews busy. Choose a date clear of these.
Students
Students moving to Ongole's colleges usually need only a few-items move; check the hostel's dates first.
Packing
Ask for carton seams taped against dust, wood wrapped in blankets rather than tight plastic, and electronics sealed.
Podili and Tarlupadu
Podili and Tarlupadu are small market towns on the routes east. If your move starts or ends in one of them, give the exact address.
Officers and forest staff
Markapur's forest division and revenue offices post staff to and from Ongole regularly. Government quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Ongole's granite yards
Granite quarries and polishing units ring Ongole, and their trucks crowd the roads near the city. Ask the crew to allow extra time on the last stretch.
Families with land behind
Many families on this route keep farmland around Markapur while moving to Ongole for schools or a job. Decide in advance what stays at the farm, and keep tools, seed and produce off the household list.
Retired families moving to the coast
Some retired families leave Markapur's dry interior for Ongole, closer to hospitals and the sea breeze. A smaller house may not take everything; decide in advance what stays behind.
Settling in
In Ongole, ask about water timings and the sump, check the power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.