A short move across a state line
Nizamabad and Nanded sit close together on either side of the Telangana–Maharashtra border, and families, traders and students move between them often. At about 117 km, a full household can usually be packed, driven and unloaded in a single day. The road runs through Bodhan and the farmland of the Godavari basin, past small towns where farm traffic slows the truck. Start early and agree the arrival time with the mover in writing.
Paperwork at the border
Household goods moving between states don't usually face trouble, but the mover should carry the packing list, the invoice and your details. If you're moving turmeric, grain or other trade stock, or a vehicle, ask what extra documents are needed. If you're registering in Maharashtra, update your vehicle and address documents as needed; our guide to address changes after moving covers the main official updates.
Leaving Nizamabad
Homes near Gandhi Chowk and the market yard may need a smaller vehicle and an early start; the colonies on the Bodhan and Armoor roads are easier. If a relative is managing the move for someone abroad, agree who signs the packing list.
Arriving in Nanded
Coming from the south-east, the truck reaches Nanded's southern side first, close to Cidco, Vishnupuri and the newer layouts. Crossing the Godavari to Shivaji Nagar, Vazirabad and the old city near Hazur Sahib takes longer, and the old city's lanes fill with pilgrims. Tell the mover the exact address, and ask whether a smaller vehicle will be needed near the gurdwara.
Festival dates
In Nanded, Hola Mohalla, Dussehra at the gurdwara and Gurpurabs bring very large crowds to the old city. In Nizamabad, Bathukamma, Dasara and Sankranti keep crews busy. Choose a date clear of these if you can.
Heat and the monsoon
Both towns are very hot from about March to June, so start at dawn and keep candles, cosmetics, medicines and electronics in your own vehicle. The monsoon, about June to September, can bring heavy showers and slow rural roads. November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Basar and the Godavari
The Godavari runs between the two towns, and the Gnana Saraswati temple at Basar, on its banks near the border, draws families from both states, especially for children's first lessons. On busy temple days, roads near the river can be crowded with pilgrims' vehicles. In the monsoon, the Godavari can run high, and low-lying roads near it may be slow, so ask the mover about the route on the day and allow some extra time.
Languages, schools and families
Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi are all heard on this route, and many families have relatives on both sides of the border. If you're moving children between Telangana and Maharashtra schools, check the transfer certificates and admission dates before the move. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Settling in
Plan cooling for at least one room from the first night in summer, ask how often water is supplied and whether there's a storage tank, and book internet as soon as you have the address.