From the valley to the plains
From Srinagar, the truck crosses the Pir Panjal through the Banihal tunnels and descends through Ramban and Udhampur to Jammu. From there it runs south through Kathua into Punjab at Madhopur, past Pathankot, Jalandhar and Ludhiana, and into Haryana through Ambala, Kurukshetra, Karnal and Panipat to the Delhi border. The mountain section is the hardest part; after Jammu it's a long, wide highway.
Planning the mountain section
The Jammu–Srinagar highway can close for landslides, snow or restrictions. Ask your mover to check the status before loading, and keep spare days, especially in winter and the monsoon.
Leaving Srinagar
Old-city homes may need a carry to a main road. Service and government quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection. Keep the signed packing list, the invoice and your ID in the truck for the checks along the highway.
Delhi's entry rules
Delhi restricts when goods vehicles may enter and which roads they may use, and the rules change from time to time. Ask your mover when they'll reach the border and how they'll reach your address.
Where in Delhi NCR
North and north-west Delhi are closest to the highway. South Delhi, Dwarka, Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad are much further, and the truck may use an expressway around the city. Builder floors often need furniture dismantled, and societies want a gate pass and a lift booking. Our guide to moving in Delhi NCR explains what to expect.
Why people make this move
Studies, jobs, business, healthcare and family draw many Kashmiri households to Delhi NCR, and service families move between postings. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
From cold to heat
Delhi is far hotter than Srinagar from April to June, and foggy in December and January. Woollens and heavy bedding can go into storage boxes, and fans and coolers will be needed in summer. September to November and March to April usually suit this route best.
Festivals
Eid in Kashmir, Diwali in Delhi and the yatra season on the highway crowd the roads. Choose a date clear of them.
Students
Many Kashmiri students move to Delhi's universities. A student's room usually goes as a few-items move, which can travel on a shared truck. Check the hostel's or PG's dates first.
Packing for three days
Ask for carved furniture wrapped in cloth and blankets, carpets rolled and covered, heavy pieces loaded low and tied firmly, and essentials for the journey kept with you.
Overnight halts
Ask where the truck will stop each night and whether your goods stay in the same locked vehicle. A dedicated truck is the safer choice on a route this long.
Cars and two-wheelers
A two-wheeler can travel in the same truck, wrapped and listed separately. A car usually goes on a carrier. Our bike transport service page explains the options.
Settling in
In Delhi NCR, register with the society or landlord, find out the water timings and power backup, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.