Down the Grand Trunk road
From Panipat, NH 44 runs straight south across flat farmland, past Samalkha, Ganaur, Murthal and Sonipat, to the Delhi border at Kundli. It's a wide, divided highway, but it's one of the busiest freight corridors in the north. The drive itself is short; the time goes in loading, in the traffic around each town and in reaching your street once inside Delhi.
Leaving Panipat
In Panipat's old city, the truck often parks on a wider road while goods are carried from the house. In Model Town and the sectors, the truck can usually come to the gate. Refinery and company townships want a vacating notice and an inspection. Start loading early so the truck reaches Delhi before the evening rush.
Into Delhi
Delhi has rules on when goods vehicles may enter and which roads they may use, and these change from time to time. A mover who works this route regularly will know the current timings. Ask them when the truck will cross the border and how long the last stretch to your address is likely to take.
Where in Delhi NCR
North and north-west Delhi, around Narela, Alipur, Rohini, Pitampura and Model Town, is closest. South Delhi, Dwarka, Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad are much further through traffic, and the truck may use the KMP or Eastern Peripheral Expressway to skirt the city. Give the exact address, building and a landmark.
Delhi NCR buildings
Delhi's builder floors often have narrow stairs and no lift, so large furniture may need dismantling. Apartment societies in Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad usually want a move registered with the office, a gate pass and a booked service lift. Our guide to moving in Delhi NCR and our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explain what to ask for.
Why people make this move
Jobs, colleges, hospitals and family draw many Panipat households to Delhi NCR, and some textile businesses keep offices or showrooms there. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Fog, heat and timing
In December and January, fog on NH 44 can be so thick that traffic crawls for hours, so plan to drive in daylight and keep a spare day. April to June is very hot; ask for electronics and anything that can warp to be packed well. October to November and February to March usually suit this route best.
Festivals
Diwali, Holi, Karva Chauth and the wedding season crowd the highway and Delhi's markets. Choose a date clear of the busiest days.
Students
A student moving from Panipat to a Delhi college or a paying-guest room usually needs only a few-items move. Check the hostel's dates first.
Packing
Ask for sofas and mattresses in covers, crockery in dish packs and electronics in their own cartons. If you're carrying textile stock or samples, pack them separately with their own list. Keep documents and jewellery with you.
Two-wheelers and cars
A scooter or motorcycle can usually travel in the same truck if it's wrapped, photographed and listed separately. On a route this short, many people simply drive their car. Our bike transport service page explains the options.
Keeping the Panipat house
Some families keep their Panipat house, or let it out, after moving to Delhi NCR. Decide in advance what stays behind and what goes, and leave the house locked and the meters read.
Settling in
In Delhi NCR, register with your society or the landlord, find out about water timings and power backup, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.