Weavers' town to weavers' city
Mau and Varanasi share a craft: both are famous for their saris, and many weaving families have relatives, buyers and suppliers in the other. The road between them crosses farmland and market towns, and a morning load usually reaches Varanasi by mid-afternoon. Agree the arrival time in writing, and ask the crew to call when they're close.
Getting out of the mohallas
If you live in Mau's old town, the truck will probably wait on a wider road while the crew carries goods through the lanes. That takes time, so start early, and ask for smaller cartons. Colonies on the edge of town are much quicker to load.
Where in Varanasi
Many weaving families settle in Varanasi's weaving neighbourhoods such as Madanpura, Lallapura and Bajardiha, where lanes are narrow and a long carry is likely. Newer colonies around Sarnath, Pandeypur, Shivpur and the ring road are easier for a truck. The old city near the ghats is the hardest of all. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Business and household
If you're moving a weaving business as well as a home, plan them as two moves. Looms, beams and stock need their own handling, and the quote should list them separately. For employer-paid moves, ask which documents are required; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
BHU and the hospitals
Others move from Mau to Varanasi for BHU, its hospital or a cancer centre. A rented flat near the campus may be small, so bring only what you need and store the rest; our storage service page explains how.
Weather
May and June are oppressively hot in both towns; start loading at dawn. The monsoon brings heavy rain, and low streets in Varanasi near the river can flood in some years. Winter mornings are foggy.
October, November, February and March are usually the best months.
Festivals and processions
Eid, Muharram and Barawafat processions pass through weaving neighbourhoods in both towns, and Dev Deepawali and Mahashivratri bring huge crowds to Varanasi. Ask your mover to check the calendar for both streets.
Students
A student from Mau heading to BHU or Kashi Vidyapith usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's dates first.
Packing fabric and saris
Saris, fabric and yarn should travel in sealed cartons or bags, away from damp and away from anything oily. Label them clearly, and keep the most valuable pieces with you.
Azamgarh and Ghazipur relatives
Many Mau families have relatives in Azamgarh or Ghazipur as well as Varanasi, and a move sometimes involves dropping a few items on the way. Tell us in advance, so the stop is on the quote and the crew can plan the order of loading.
Moving a family business
When a sari business moves to Varanasi, buyers and suppliers need the new address quickly. Keep your GST and trade records together in one carton that travels with you, not in the truck.
Settling in
In Varanasi, ask about water timings and the pump, check the inverter and wiring, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.