Across the desert
From Nagaur, NH 62 runs south-west through Khinvsar, with its old fort, and across open desert country to Jodhpur, entering the city from the north. At about 137 km, a household can usually be loaded at dawn and placed in a Jodhpur home by early afternoon. Ask for a dedicated vehicle and agree the expected arrival in writing.
Leaving Nagaur
Homes inside the walled town, near the fort and the bazaars, often sit on lanes a truck can't enter, so goods may be carried or shuttled in a smaller vehicle. Colonies on the Jodhpur road are easiest. If the cattle fair is on, choose another date.
The Blue City and beyond
Jodhpur's old city, below Mehrangarh, is a tangle of blue-washed lanes too narrow for a truck; goods there are carried by hand. Sardarpura, Shastri Nagar, Ratanada and Paota are reachable but busy, and newer colonies spread along the Pal road, Chopasni, Basni and the Jaipur and Nagaur roads. The IIT campus is on the Nagaur road, north of the city. Tell the mover the exact address and how far a truck can come.
Desert heat and cold
From about April to June, both towns are extremely hot, with dust storms on some afternoons. Load at first light, keep candles, cosmetics, medicines and electronics in your own vehicle, and ask for cartons to be sealed against dust. Winter nights, roughly December to January, are cold, and a dawn start can be chilly for the crew.
October to November and late February to March are usually the most comfortable windows.
Defence, medical and education moves
Jodhpur has large army and air force stations, an AIIMS, an IIT and many colleges, and postings and admissions make up many moves on this route. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice. Defence housing needs gate passes; arrange them early.
Furniture, handicrafts and trade
Jodhpur is a big centre for handicraft furniture, and Nagaur families trade in spices, marble and much else. If you're moving stock, samples or office equipment as well as household goods, keep them on a separate list with their own paperwork.
Festivals and fairs
Diwali, Holi, Teej, Gangaur and Eid keep crews busy, and the Marwar Festival and winter wedding season bring crowds to Jodhpur. Nagaur's cattle fair fills its roads in January or February. Choose a date clear of these if you can.
Marble tops and heavy pieces
Many Marwar homes have marble tabletops, stone pieces and heavy carved furniture. Ask for marble tops to be removed and packed upright in thick padding or wooden frames, and list heavy pieces with the floor they're on.
Apartments in Jodhpur
Newer apartment blocks may ask for notice of a move, set moving hours and need a lift booking. Ask the association a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Settling in
Plan cooling for at least one room from the first night in summer, find out how water and power backup work, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Hindi and Marwari are spoken at both ends. Update your address with your bank, employer and delivery apps.