Palace town in the hills
Sirohi climbs a hillside below the old palace of the Deora Rajputs, and its old town, around the palace, the bazaars and the temples, has narrow, sloping lanes where a truck can't stop for long. Colonies along the national highway and the Sheoganj and Pindwara roads are more open, with independent houses and a few apartment buildings.
When you ask for a quote, give the exact address, the floor, whether a truck can stand outside, and whether the approach is steep.
Swords and stone
Sirohi has been famous for centuries for its swords, and craftsmen still make blades here. Pindwara, nearby, is known for its marble and stone carvers, who supply temples across India, and the district has quarries and processing units. If you're moving carved stone or marble, ask for pieces to be crated or packed flat with padding.
Mount Abu
Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station, with the Dilwara Jain temples and Nakki Lake, is in Sirohi district. The road up from Abu Road has hairpin bends and steep gradients, and a full-size truck may not manage it; ask the mover whether goods need to be shifted to a smaller vehicle. Tourist traffic is heavy in summer, at Diwali and at New Year.
Weather
From about April to June, Sirohi is very hot, though the hills cool the evenings; load early and keep candles, medicines and electronics in your car. The monsoon brings heavy rain to the Aravallis on some days. Winters are pleasant, and cold at night on Mount Abu.
October to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Abu Road and the railway
Abu Road, the district's biggest town, is a railway junction on the main line between Delhi and Ahmedabad, with railway colonies and the headquarters of a well-known spiritual organisation. Many families move between Sirohi, Abu Road and Gujarat. Railway quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Close to Gujarat
Palanpur and north Gujarat are just across the border, and many families trade or have relatives there. Moves into Gujarat cross a state line, so keep the packing list, invoice and your ID handy.
Transfers and employer moves
As a district headquarters, Sirohi sees regular transfers of officers, police, teachers and bank staff. Government quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festivals
Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Gangaur, the Mount Abu winter and summer festivals and the wedding season keep crews busy. Book early if your date falls near one.
Local moves
Many local moves go from the old town to a colony on the highway, or between Sirohi and Abu Road, Pindwara, Sheoganj, Reodar, Swaroopganj or Mount Abu. Share both exact addresses.
Common moves out of Sirohi
Common moves from Sirohi go east through the Aravallis to Udaipur and north to Jodhpur. Our route guides cover both.
First weeks in a Sirohi home
Ask about water timings and storage, check the power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Hindi, Marwari and Gujarati are all spoken. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.
Old houses on the slope
Homes in Sirohi's old town are often built into the hillside, with steps up from the lane and steep inner stairs. Heavy wooden furniture and steel almirahs may have to be dismantled and carried some distance. Measure doors and stairs, and ask the crew to bring enough people.
Packing for heat and hills
Ask for carton seams taped against summer dust, heavy items low and tied for the hill roads, and wooden furniture covered in blankets rather than tight plastic, which traps heat.