Through Jaunpur
The usual road goes east from Pratapgarh to Jaunpur, crossing the Gomti there, and then south-east to Varanasi. It passes through a long string of market towns, so the drive is slower than the distance suggests. Start loading early, and agree the expected arrival time in writing.
Jaunpur on the way
Jaunpur, with its old bridge and mosques from the Sharqi kingdom, is a busy district town. Traffic in the centre can be slow, and the crew should allow for it. If your move ends in Jaunpur itself, give the exact address and a landmark.
Where in Varanasi
Varanasi's old city behind the ghats is a maze of lanes too narrow for any truck, and goods may need to be carried a long way or moved on handcarts. Areas such as Sigra, Mahmoorganj, Lanka near BHU, Sarnath and the colonies along the ring road are far easier. Give the exact address and a clear landmark.
Leaving Pratapgarh
From the old town, goods are usually carried to a truck on a wider road, while colonies on the Jaunpur road are simplest. Government and medical-college quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
BHU and the hospitals
Banaras Hindu University and its hospital draw students, staff and patients' families from across the region, and many Pratapgarh families move for study or long treatment. A rented flat near the campus may be small, so bring only what you need. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Weather
Varanasi's summers are long and very hot; load at dawn. In the monsoon the Ganga rises, and in some years the lower ghats and nearby streets flood. Winter mornings are foggy and cold.
November, February and early March usually make for the easiest move on this route.
Festival days in Varanasi
Dev Deepawali, Mahashivratri, the Mondays of Shravan, Chhath and the Ganga festivals bring huge crowds, and traffic around the old city is diverted. Check the calendar and move on a quieter day.
Students
A student heading to BHU or Kashi Vidyapith usually needs a few-items move. Confirm the hostel's dates, and keep certificates and documents with you.
Packing for a long carry
If your new home is in the lanes, ask for smaller cartons that one person can carry, and for beds and almirahs to be dismantled. Label each piece clearly, and keep a list of what has gone in.
Storage if needed
If your Varanasi house isn't ready on time, short-term storage can hold your goods. Our storage service page explains how it works.
Badlapur and the Gomti
The road crosses the Gomti near Jaunpur and passes market towns such as Badlapur. If your move ends in one of them, give the exact address and a landmark.
Families moving for treatment
Some families move to Varanasi for a long course of treatment at the BHU hospital or a cancer centre. A small rented flat may be enough; store the rest.
Settling in
In Varanasi, ask about water timings and the pump, the inverter and the nearest market, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.