West across the Ganga
NH 9 is one of the main roads between western Uttar Pradesh and the capital, and it carries heavy traffic in both directions. From Moradabad it runs west through Gajraula's industrial belt, crosses the Ganga at Garhmukteshwar and continues through Hapur to Ghaziabad. At about 162 km, the drive is manageable in a morning; what decides the day is when the truck can enter Delhi and when your building allows moving.
Garhmukteshwar and festival dates
Around Kartik Purnima, usually in November, a large fair gathers at the Ganga at Garhmukteshwar, and lakhs of pilgrims come to bathe; the highway near the bridge can be very slow for days. During the Kanwar Yatra in Shravan, usually July or August, roads across western Uttar Pradesh face restrictions and diversions. Check both before choosing a date, along with Diwali, Holi and Eid at either end.
Leaving Moradabad
Homes in the old city, where brass workshops and markets fill the lanes, may need a smaller vehicle to carry goods to a truck on a wider road; Civil Lines, Buddhi Vihar and Ram Ganga Vihar are easier. Railway families should complete the quarter handover with their office first. Ask for brass ware to be wrapped piece by piece and packed low in strong cartons.
Truck timings at the NCR end
Heavy goods vehicles face daytime entry restrictions on many Delhi roads, and a truck may need to unload early in the morning or late in the evening. Ghaziabad, Indirapuram and east Delhi come first from NH 9, Noida a little further, and south Delhi or Gurugram much further through the city. Plan the Moradabad loading backwards from that time; our guide to moving in Delhi NCR explains how the region's cities differ.
High-rise societies
Many NCR homes are in tall societies with gate passes, set moving hours and a booked service lift; some want a NOC or deposit, and trucks may not be allowed inside the gate. Ask the maintenance office a week before; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Fog, heat and monsoon
In December and January, dense fog often covers NH 9 until mid-morning, slowing the drive. Summers are very hot from about April to June, so keep candles, medicines and electronics out of a closed truck. In the monsoon, the stretch near the Ganga and low-lying parts of both cities can be waterlogged after heavy rain.
October and February to March are usually the easiest windows, avoiding the Garhmukteshwar fair.
Export stock and business goods
If you run or work in a brass or handicraft export unit, keep samples, stock and tools on a separate list with their own paperwork, and check whether the risk coverage includes business goods. If an employer or the railways is paying for a transfer, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Settling in
Register with your society office for gate passes and parking, check the water and power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Hindi and Urdu are spoken at both ends, and English is common in NCR offices.