East on the GT Road
From Sasaram, the truck heads east on NH 19, the Grand Trunk Road, to Dehri-on-Sone, crosses the Sone on its long bridge, and continues through Aurangabad before turning north to Gaya. At about 117 km, a household can usually be loaded in the morning and placed in a Gaya home by afternoon. Agree the expected arrival in writing.
Leaving Sasaram
Homes in the old town may need goods carried to a truck on a wider road; colonies on the GT Road are easiest. Join the highway in daylight rather than at night.
Where in Gaya
Gaya's old town, around the Vishnupad temple and the bazaars along the Phalgu, is crowded with narrow lanes. Civil Lines and the colonies towards the Magadh University side and Bodh Gaya are more open. The Officers Training Academy and other institutions have their own gates. Tell the mover the exact address.
Pitru Paksha and Bodh Gaya
During Pitru Paksha, usually in September or October, very large numbers of pilgrims come to Gaya to perform rites for their ancestors, and the old town is packed for two weeks. From about December to February, Bodh Gaya's Buddhist pilgrimage season brings visitors from around the world. Choose a date clear of these.
Heat and fog
Gaya is one of the hottest cities in Bihar from about April to June; load early and keep medicines and electronics in your car. From December to January, fog can make early driving on the GT Road unsafe.
October to November and February to March are usually the easiest weeks, avoiding the pilgrim peaks.
Universities and institutions
Magadh University, the IIM at Bodh Gaya, the medical college and the training academy bring students, faculty and officers to Gaya. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festival dates
Chhath, Diwali, Holi and Eid keep crews busy at both ends. Book early if your date falls near one.
Packing for the highway
Highway speeds and sudden braking shift a load. Ask for heavy items low and tied, glass and crockery packed separately, and wooden furniture wrapped in blankets.
Apartments in Gaya
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.
Dust and the dry season
The Gaya plains are dusty in the dry months. Tape every carton seam, wrap mattresses and sofas, and keep a bag of clean bedding for the first night.
Settling in
Ask about the water supply, which can be short in summer, the inverter and internet providers. Magahi and Hindi are spoken in Gaya. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.