Past Chotila
From Surendranagar, the road joins the Ahmedabad–Rajkot highway and heads south-west past Chotila, where the Chamunda temple stands on a hilltop, to Rajkot. At about 109 km, a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded by early afternoon. Agree the arrival window in writing.
Leaving Surendranagar
Homes in Wadhwan's old town need goods carried; colonies on the highway are quickest. Avoid the cotton-season rush near the market.
Where in Rajkot
Rajkot's old city, around the markets and Dhebar Road, is crowded. Kalawad Road, University Road, Raiya Road and the 150 Feet Ring Road are full of societies and towers, and newer layouts keep spreading. Tell the mover the exact address.
Societies and towers
Most Rajkot societies ask for notice, set loading hours and need a lift booking. Ask the society office a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Heat
Both towns are very hot from about April to June. Load early and keep medicines and electronics in your car.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Jobs, engineering and trade
Rajkot's engineering and auto-parts industries, its markets and its hospitals draw many families from Surendranagar. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Chotila and festival crowds
The Chamunda temple at Chotila draws large crowds on Navratri, and Rajkot's Janmashtami fair is huge. Choose a date clear of these.
Packing for the highway
Ask for heavy items low and tied, glass packed separately, and swings and carved furniture wrapped in blankets.
Cotton traders
If you're moving cotton samples, ledgers or office equipment from a trading business, keep them on a separate list with their own paperwork.
Students and few-items moves
Students heading to Rajkot's colleges usually need only a room's worth of things. A few-items move suits them.
Chotila's hill
At Chotila, the Chamunda temple sits atop a steep hill reached by hundreds of steps. On festival days, crowds gather at the foot of the hill beside the highway.
Rajkot's growth
Rajkot has grown fast, with new societies and towers along the ring roads. Newer areas are easier for a truck than the old city.
Kuvadva and Rajkot's eastern entry
Near Rajkot, the highway passes Kuvadva and enters the city from the east, where new industrial areas and colonies have grown. Traffic thickens near the ring road.
Engineering families
Many families on this route have a member working in Rajkot's engineering or auto-parts units. If the company is paying for the move, collect its relocation paperwork before the day.
Settling in
Register with your society, ask about water timings and power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Gujarati is spoken at both ends. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.