Into the Aravallis
From Palanpur, the road heads north to the Rajasthan border and Abu Road, at the foot of Mount Abu, then north-east through Pindwara and the Aravalli hills to Udaipur. At about 200 km, with hill sections, it's a long day. A crew that loads at first light can usually unload in Udaipur by evening; for a large house, ask whether unloading will be next morning, and get the plan in writing.
Crossing into Rajasthan
Have the packing list signed, keep the mover's invoice and a copy of your ID in the cab, and note the value of costly items. Once you've settled in Udaipur, update your address with the bank, gas agency and transport office. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the order that works best.
Abu Road and Mount Abu
Abu Road is a railway town and the base for the climb to Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station, with the Dilwara temples. Some families move to Abu Road or Mount Abu instead; the hill road up has hairpin bends and may need a smaller vehicle. Tell the mover if that's your destination.
Through the hills
Between Pindwara and Udaipur, the highway climbs and winds through the Aravallis, with marble and granite trucks sharing the road. Ask for heavy items loaded low and tied, cartons packed tight, and glass and mirrors in frames.
Leaving Palanpur
Homes inside the old town gates need goods carried to the truck, while societies on the highway and the Abu Road side are easiest for a northbound move. Start very early on this long route.
Where in Udaipur
Udaipur's old city around the lakes, the City Palace and Jagdish Chowk has narrow, steep lanes where trucks can't go; goods must be carried, sometimes a long way. Newer areas such as Hiran Magri, Sector 14, Bhuwana, Fatehpura and the colonies along the bypass are more open. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Weather
Palanpur is very hot from about March to June; Udaipur, on the hills, is a little milder. Load early and keep heat-sensitive things in your car. The monsoon brings heavy rain to the Aravallis, and hill roads can be slow. Winters are pleasant at both ends.
October to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Marble, tourism and jobs
Udaipur's marble and mining industries, its hotels and tourism businesses, and its universities and medical colleges draw families from north Gujarat. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festivals
The Ambaji fair, Navratri, Diwali, Udaipur's Gangaur and Mewar festival, Holi and the wedding season keep roads and crews busy. Choose a date clear of these.
Udaipur apartments
Newer apartment buildings may ask for notice, set moving hours and a lift booking. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Settling in
In Udaipur, ask about water timings and storage, check the power backup, and book internet early. A new state means updating your vehicle registration over the first weeks.