Up the highway to the capital
From Unnao, the old highway runs north-east past Nawabganj and Banthra to Lucknow's southern edge near the airport at Amausi, and a newer expressway runs parallel. Both are wide and fast, and the slowest part is usually Lucknow's traffic once the truck reaches the city.
Leaving Unnao
Old-town homes may need a carry to a wider road. Industrial colonies need a vacating notice. Load in the morning to reach Lucknow before evening traffic.
Where in Lucknow
Coming from the south, Ashiyana, Transport Nagar, Aashiana and the airport area are reached first. Gomti Nagar, Indira Nagar, Aliganj, Hazratganj and the old city are further, through traffic. The old city around Aminabad and Chowk has narrow lanes. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Lucknow apartments
Newer apartment societies in Lucknow want the move registered, a gate pass and a booked lift. Older houses have stairs. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings has a checklist.
Why people make this move
Government offices, colleges, hospitals and jobs in the capital draw many Unnao families north. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Fog and heat
December and January fog can slow the highway for hours, and May and June are very hot. February to March and October usually suit this route best.
Dates to avoid
Diwali, Holi and Eid crowd Lucknow, and the bird sanctuary at Nawabganj draws heavy weekend traffic in winter. A weekday in February or October is easiest.
Coaching and colleges
Students from Unnao often move to Lucknow for coaching around Aliganj and Kapoorthala, or to the universities. A few cartons, a mattress and a study table usually fit a few-items move.
Packing for the expressway
The drive is smooth, so the main care is loading and unloading. Ask for heavy pieces at the bottom, mattresses in covers, and electronics in their own cartons.
Nawabganj
The bird sanctuary at Nawabganj, halfway along, is busy with visitors on winter weekends. Some moves end in Nawabganj town; give the exact address.
Two-wheelers
A scooter or motorcycle can usually travel in the same truck if it is wrapped, photographed and listed separately; two-wheelers can't use the expressway. Our bike transport service page explains the options.
Government housing
If you're moving into government accommodation in Lucknow, find out the allotment date and who hands over the keys, and share them with your mover.
After you reach Lucknow
Ask whether your building relies on municipal supply or a borewell, check the power backup, and set up internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.
Banthra and the outer ring road
Banthra, at Lucknow's southern edge, has new warehouses and housing along the outer ring road. Some moves end there; give the exact address.
Amausi and the airport
The airport at Amausi is on this side of Lucknow, and roads around it are busy at flight times.