North through the market towns
From Mehsana, the highway runs north through Unjha, with its huge spice market, and Sidhpur, an old town on the Saraswati with Bohra havelis, to Palanpur. It's a wide road carrying freight towards Rajasthan, and traffic slows near each town, especially around Unjha's market yard.
Leaving Mehsana
In the old town, the truck may need to park on a wider road. Societies on the highway side are easier. Load early in summer.
Where in Palanpur
Palanpur's old town around the markets is crowded; newer societies along the Abu and Deesa highways and the Ambaji road are easier. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Why people make this move
Banaskantha's district offices, dairy and diamond trade, and family ties bring Mehsana families north, and officials move between the two district towns on postings. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Heat and dust
North Gujarat is very hot and dusty from April to June. Load at dawn and keep electronics out of the sun. November to February usually suits this route best.
Fairs and festivals
Bhadarvi Poonam brings huge numbers of pilgrims walking to Ambaji, past Palanpur, and Navratri, Uttarayan and Diwali crowd both towns. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
A student moving to a Palanpur college usually needs a few-items move. Check the hostel's dates first.
Packing
Ask for sofas and mattresses in covers against dust, crockery in dish packs and electronics in their own cartons.
Sidhpur
Sidhpur, on the way, is known for its colourful old havelis and the Rudra Mahalaya ruins. Some moves on this route end there; give the exact address.
Unjha
If your new home is in Unjha, avoid the market yard's busiest hours, when trucks of cumin and fennel crowd the roads.
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 old home
Many families keep their Mehsana house after moving. Decide in advance what stays, and leave the house locked with someone to check on it.
Diamond and dairy links
Palanpur has long links with the diamond trade, and Banas Dairy at its edge is one of the biggest in the country. Staff from the dairy and the district offices move in and out on postings; company and government quarters have their own handover rules.
Deesa and Ambaji
Some moves on this route continue past Palanpur to Deesa, a busy market town on the Banas, or towards Ambaji in the hills. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Settling in
In Palanpur, ask how the water supply works and whether there's a storage tank, check the power backup, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.
Siddhpur fair
Sidhpur's Kartik fair draws crowds in November.