Moving house in Jammu: what to plan for
Homes and colonies
Gandhi Nagar, Channi Himmat, Trikuta Nagar and the newer colonies have independent houses and apartments. The survey checks the access.
Hill and highway routes
Moves to the hills use mountain roads that can be slowed by rain or snow. The vehicle and the departure time are planned with this in mind.
Army and service families
Many families here move on transfer. Date-bound moves are planned around joining dates.
Moving to Punjab and Delhi
Amritsar, Jalandhar, Chandigarh and Delhi are the usual routes. The table below shows approximate distances and transit times.
Areas we cover in Jammu
Residency Road, Raghunath Bazaar, Gole Market, Rehari Colony and Bakshi Nagar5 areas
- Residency RoadA central Jammu road with offices, banks, hotels and shops.
- Raghunath BazaarThe old market quarter of Jammu around the Raghunath temple, with narrow lanes and old homes.
- Gole MarketA busy Jammu market area with shops, eateries and flats above.
- Rehari ColonyA central Jammu colony with houses, offices, markets and schools.
- Bakshi NagarA Jammu locality with a market, houses and a mix of old and new buildings.
Gandhi Nagar, Trikuta Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Sainik Colony and Channi Himmat5 areas
- Gandhi NagarA large residential and commercial Jammu colony with markets, houses and apartments.
- Trikuta NagarA well-settled Jammu colony with houses, apartments, shops and clinics.
- Shastri NagarA residential Jammu colony with houses, a market and schools.
- Sainik ColonyA Jammu colony popular with retired service families, with houses and flats.
- Channi HimmatA busy Jammu locality with houses, shops and rented rooms.
Talab Tillo, Janipur, Narwal, Bathindi and Satwari5 areas
- Talab TilloA large Jammu locality with a market, dense housing and the old tank.
- JanipurA Jammu area with an industrial estate, homes and small markets.
- NarwalA Jammu area known for its transport and trading yards with housing around.
- BathindiA Jammu locality on the outer ring with colonies, godowns and housing.
- SatwariA Jammu locality near the airport and cantonment side with colonies and markets.
Nagrota, Gangyal, Digiana, Paloura and Bahu Fort5 areas
- NagrotaA Jammu outskirts locality on the highway with colonies and a military presence.
- GangyalA Jammu locality with colonies, small markets and growing housing.
- DigianaA growing Jammu area with new colonies and open land.
- PalouraA Jammu locality with colonies, schools and a quiet setting.
- Bahu FortThe Jammu area around Bahu Fort and the Tawi riverside, with temples and housing.
Moving from Jammu to another city
Approximate road distance and the usual time a truck takes, counting the loading day. Use the distance calculator for any other pair of cities.
| Moving to | Road distance | Usual transit |
|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | About 150 km | 1–2 days |
| Jalandhar | About 200 km | 1–2 days |
| Ludhiana | About 300 km | 1–2 days |
| Chandigarh | About 350 km | 1–2 days |
| Delhi | About 650 km | 2–3 days |
| Mumbai | About 1,950 km | 5–7 days |
| Bengaluru | About 2,850 km | 8–10 days |
| Hyderabad | About 2,250 km | 6–8 days |
| Chennai | About 2,900 km | 8–10 days |
| Kolkata | About 2,250 km | 6–8 days |
Packers and movers charges in Jammu
Approximate charges for moving a home from Jammu, by home size and distance. The final price depends on how much you have, the floor and lift, the packing material and the date. Check the distance table above to see which column your move falls in.
| Home size | Within the city | Up to 500 km | 500–1,000 km | Over 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 RK / 1 BHK | ₹3,000–₹8,000 | ₹8,000–₹16,000 | ₹12,000–₹22,000 | ₹16,000–₹30,000 |
| 2 BHK | ₹5,000–₹12,000 | ₹12,000–₹22,000 | ₹16,000–₹30,000 | ₹22,000–₹42,000 |
| 3 BHK | ₹8,000–₹18,000 | ₹16,000–₹30,000 | ₹22,000–₹40,000 | ₹30,000–₹55,000 |
| 4 BHK / Villa | ₹12,000–₹25,000 | ₹22,000–₹40,000 | ₹30,000–₹55,000 | ₹40,000–₹75,000 |
Approximate charges in rupees, for guidance only. GST is extra and transit insurance is optional. Your final price comes in a written quote after the survey.
