West through Muvattupuzha
From Thodupuzha, the road heads west to Muvattupuzha, a busy junction town, and continues through Kolenchery towards Kochi's eastern side. At about 62 km, the drive takes a couple of hours, depending on traffic near Kochi. A household loaded in the morning is usually being carried in by afternoon.
Leaving Thodupuzha
Homes on plantations or up estate roads may need goods shuttled in a smaller vehicle to the main road. Houses in the town are quickest.
Where in Kochi
Arriving from the east, the truck reaches Thrippunithura and Kakkanad, with its Infopark, first. Vyttila, Edappally and Kaloor are central and busy, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry are across the water with narrow lanes, and Aluva is to the north. Our guide to moving to Kochi describes the main areas. Tell the mover the exact address.
Apartments and flats
Kochi's apartment blocks usually ask for notice, set loading hours and need a lift booking. Ask the association a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings lists what to check.
Rain
Both places get heavy monsoon rain, and parts of Kochi waterlog after downpours. If the forecast is bad, ask the mover about timing. Ask for waterproof wrapping.
December to April is usually the most comfortable window.
Jobs, colleges and hospitals
Kochi's IT parks, port, shipyard, colleges and hospitals draw many families from Thodupuzha. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festival dates
Onam, Christmas and the Kochi Carnival around New Year keep crews busy and roads crowded. Choose a date clear of these if you can.
Keeping the family home
Many families keep the Thodupuzha house and plantation and move only part of the household. Mark what stays and keep a copy of the list at both homes.
Packing against damp
Ask for wood to be wrapped in blankets rather than tight plastic, and electronics and documents sealed in their own cartons.
Students and few-items moves
Students and young professionals heading to Kochi often need only a room's worth of things. A few-items move suits them.
Kolenchery and the medical college
Kolenchery, on the way, has a large medical college hospital, and traffic near it is heavy. Some families move here for treatment or work.
Kakkanad's IT parks
Kakkanad, on Kochi's eastern side, has Infopark and the Smart City area, with many apartment towers. It's the first part of Kochi the truck reaches.
Kochi metro and roads
Kochi's metro runs along some of its busiest roads, and works on new lines can narrow the road for trucks. Ask the mover to check the route the day before.
Settling in
Register with your association, ask about water timings and power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Malayalam is spoken at both ends. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.