Across the border
From Neemuch, the road heads west, crosses into Rajasthan and runs through Nimbahera, a cement town, to Chittorgarh. At about 63 km, the drive takes an hour or so, and a household loaded in the morning is usually being carried in by lunchtime.
Leaving Neemuch
CRPF and cantonment-area housing needs the vacating certificate, inspection and gate passes first. Homes in the old town may need goods carried a short way.
Border paperwork
This move crosses from Madhya Pradesh into Rajasthan. Keep the packing list, the mover's invoice and your ID handy, and update your address, bank and vehicle records after the move.
Where in Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh's town spreads below the fort, with crowded bazaars near the station and newer colonies along the main roads. The zinc smelter and cement plants around the city have their own townships. Tell the mover the exact address.
Cement, zinc and transfers
Nimbahera's and Chittorgarh's cement plants and the zinc smelter bring engineers and staff on transfers. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Heat
Both towns are very hot from about April to June. Load early and keep medicines and electronics in your car. The monsoon brings moderate rain.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Jauhar mela and fort crowds
The Jauhar mela at the fort, usually in spring, and tourist weekends bring crowds to Chittorgarh. Choose a date clear of these if you can.
Force families
Many moves on this route are CRPF families on postings. Ask for uniforms and documents to travel with you and each trunk to be numbered and listed.
Packing for a short move
Ask for crockery in dish packs, glass crated, the TV upright between mattresses, and beds dismantled.
Apartments in Chittorgarh
Newer apartment blocks may ask for notice of a move, set loading hours and need a lift booking. Ask the association a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Nimbahera's cement town
Nimbahera, on the way, is a cement and stone town with heavy truck traffic. The road through it slows at plant shift changes; the crew should pass mid-morning.
Chittorgarh's fort road
The road up to the fort is steep and winding, and homes near the fort gates are on narrow lanes. If your new home is near the fort, ask whether a smaller vehicle will be needed for the last stretch.
Nimbahera families
Many families on this route are from Nimbahera itself, the cement town between the two, and move to Chittorgarh for schools or jobs. Give the exact address at both ends.
Settling in
Ask about water timings and power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Hindi is spoken at both ends, with Mewari in Chittorgarh. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.