Over the Nallamala
From Nandyal, the road heads east into the Nallamala hills, climbing and descending through forest and ghat sections to Giddalur, then crosses the plains through Markapur and Podili to Ongole. At about 200 km, a household loaded early is usually unloaded by evening; larger homes may arrive the next morning. Agree the expected arrival in writing.
Leaving Nandyal
Homes near the bazaar may need goods carried a short way; colonies on the main roads are quickest. Start early to cross the hills in daylight.
Forest and ghat
The Nallamala forest is a tiger reserve, and the ghat has bends, steep stretches and slow lorries. A daytime crossing is safer, with heavy items loaded low and tied. Ask the mover not to stop in forest stretches after dark.
Where in Ongole
Ongole's centre around the bus stand is busy; colonies along the national highway and the Kurnool road are more open. Tell the mover the exact address.
Heat and cyclones
Both towns are very hot in summer, and the Ongole coast is exposed to cyclones, usually between October and December. If a warning is issued, the move should wait.
January to March is usually the most comfortable window.
Markapur's slate and granite
Markapur, on the way, is known for its slate industry, and Prakasam district's granite quarries send lorries onto the roads. Traffic slows near the quarry towns.
Transfers and family moves
Government and bank transfers between Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra are common on this route. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festival dates
Mahashivratri, when Srisailam and Mahanandi draw huge crowds, Sankranti, Dasara and Deepavali keep crews busy. Choose a date clear of these.
Packing for a long hill drive
Hours of bends shift a load. Ask for heavy items low and tied, glass in small padded boxes, and wood wrapped in blankets.
Overnight stops
If the truck can't reach Ongole before dark, it may stop at Giddalur or Markapur. Ask where it will be parked and when unloading will start.
Ongole flats
Newer apartment blocks may want notice and set moving hours; measure large furniture against the lift.
Giddalur's railway town
Giddalur, at the eastern foot of the hills, is a railway town with a busy market, and the crew may stop here for fuel and food before the plains.
Podili and the plains
Beyond Markapur, the road crosses dry plains through Podili, with tobacco and chilli fields, before reaching Ongole. The stretch is straight and quick in daylight.
Cumbum's lake
Some routes pass near Cumbum, with one of Asia's oldest man-made lakes. The town is a common stop before the last stretch to Ongole.
Settling in
Water can be short in Ongole's summer; ask about the sump and supply timings. Keep torches ready in the cyclone season and book internet early.