East on NH 65
The truck leaves Nalgonda for Narketpally and turns east on NH 65, the main highway between Hyderabad and the Andhra coast. It passes Suryapet and Kodad, crosses into Andhra Pradesh and continues through Nandigama towards Vijayawada. At about 186 km, a household loaded early in Nalgonda can usually be unloaded the same evening. Ask for a dedicated vehicle and agree the expected arrival in writing.
Leaving Nalgonda
Homes near the market and the old town may need a smaller vehicle to bring goods to the truck. Colonies along the main roads are easier. If you're vacating college or government quarters, give the notice the office asks for and book the inspection before the moving date.
Into Andhra Pradesh
This move crosses from Telangana into Andhra Pradesh near Kodad. Keep the packing list, the mover's invoice and your ID handy in case the paperwork is checked, and update your address, bank and other records once you've moved. A vehicle that stays in Andhra Pradesh for a long time may eventually need re-registration.
Arriving in Vijayawada
The highway reaches Vijayawada from the west, near the Krishna and Bhavanipuram. The central areas, such as Governorpet, One Town and the streets near the railway station, are crowded with limited parking. Benz Circle, Patamata and Gunadala mix apartments and houses; newer layouts spread towards Poranki and the Amaravati side. Tell the mover the exact address and floor.
A city of hills and river
Vijayawada is squeezed between the Krishna and a ring of rocky hills, and some colonies climb their slopes on steep, narrow roads. If your new home is on a hillside, tell the mover early, since a smaller vehicle or a carry from the main road may be needed. Riverside areas can flood after very heavy rain upstream.
The heat
Vijayawada is one of the hottest cities in south India from about April to June, and Nalgonda is very hot too. Start loading at first light, keep candles, cosmetics, medicines and electronics in your own vehicle, and plan cooling in at least one room before the crew arrives.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Dasara at Indrakeeladri
During Dasara, very large numbers of pilgrims come to the Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri, above the river, and roads near it and the city centre are crowded for days. Sankranti also fills NH 65 in both directions. Choose a date clear of these if you can.
Business, trade and transfers
Vijayawada is a large trading and transport city, and many moves on this route follow a business, a bank or government transfer, or a job in the capital region. If you're moving stock or office equipment as well as household goods, keep them on a separate list with their own paperwork. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Apartments in Vijayawada
Newer apartment blocks in Vijayawada often ask for notice, 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.
Packing for a longer day
A long, hot day on the highway is hard on goods. Ask for wax, cosmetics and medicines to stay out of the truck, electronics to be wrapped and loaded away from the sun-facing walls, heavy cartons low, and wooden furniture wrapped in blankets.
Settling in
Find out how water and power backup work in the new home, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Telugu is spoken at both ends. Our guide to address changes after moving covers the main official updates.