Straight down the highway
From Mehsana, the truck heads south on the wide highway through Nandasan, Chhatral and Kalol, then enters Ahmedabad from the north near Chandkheda or the ring road. It's flat, fast and busy with trucks and buses, and the slowest part is usually reaching your street inside the city.
Leaving Mehsana
In Mehsana's old town, the truck may need to park on a wider road. Societies along the highway are easier. If the house has been locked, air it out and check for termites before packing.
Where in Ahmedabad
Chandkheda, Motera, Sabarmati, Gota and the SG Highway's northern end are closest. Satellite, Bopal, Prahladnagar and the western suburbs are further, and the old walled city's pols have lanes where trucks can't go. Give the exact address, building and a landmark.
Ahmedabad societies
Most Ahmedabad apartment societies want the move registered with the office, a gate entry, a booked lift and daytime moving. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings has a checklist.
Why people make this move
Jobs, colleges, hospitals and business draw many Mehsana families to Ahmedabad, and many keep close ties with their home town. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Heat and season
Both cities are very hot from April to June. Monsoon rain from July to September can waterlog Ahmedabad's underpasses. November to February usually suits this route best.
Navratri and Uttarayan
Navratri garba fills both cities, and Uttarayan in January brings kites and crowds on every roof. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
A student moving to an Ahmedabad university or college usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's or PG's dates first.
Packing
Ask for sofas and mattresses in covers against dust, crockery in dish packs and electronics in their own cartons. Keep documents and jewellery with you.
Kalol and Chhatral
Some moves on this route end in Kalol or the industrial area at Chhatral. Give the exact address and a landmark.
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.
Keeping the Mehsana house
Many families keep their Mehsana home after moving to Ahmedabad. Decide in advance what stays, lock the house and arrange for someone to check on it.
Chhatral's industry
The industrial area at Chhatral, halfway along the highway, has engineering and chemical units, and shift traffic slows the road in the mornings and evenings. Ask your mover to plan around it.
Families from abroad
Many north Gujarat families moving to Ahmedabad have relatives abroad who visit in winter. If guests are due, plan the move well before they arrive so the new home is set up.
Settling in
In Ahmedabad, ask about water timings and the society's tank, check the power backup, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.