Most rental agreements in India require 1–2 months’ notice. Give formal written notice as soon as you have your joining date confirmed. Do this in writing — WhatsApp is acceptable but follow up with an email or physical letter for your records. Calculate your security deposit refund date and initiate the discussion about condition inspection with your landlord early — it avoids last-minute disputes.

Call Vashisht Cargo Logistics (7206330998) to also get a quote for household shifting — packing, loading, interstate transport, and unloading at your new city. Getting all three (car, bike, household) quoted together means you can align timelines and potentially reduce coordination stress. Ask if your goods can be temporarily stored in their warehousing facility if there’s a gap between your move-out and move-in dates.

Write down every expected cost: vehicle transport, household shifting, first month rent + deposit in new city, travel, temporary accommodation, any overlap in rent between both cities, and new city setup costs (internet, grocery run, small purchases). Total this up against what your employer will reimburse. The gap is what you need to arrange from savings or a short-term loan. Knowing the real number early removes weeks of financial anxiety.

Push hard to finalise your accommodation by Day 9. If you haven’t been able to visit the new city in person, video calls with landlords and trusted local contacts are acceptable for initial agreement — but try to get a trusted person (colleague, friend) to do a physical check before you sign. Once signed, get the key handover date confirmed and align it with your household goods delivery window.

Every item you don’t take is an item you don’t have to pack, transport, unpack, and find space for in a new home. Do a hard declutter room by room. Sell usable items on OLX or Facebook Marketplace. Donate what you can. Discard the rest. In most households, 20–30% of what you own isn’t worth the cost and effort to transport. This step also reduces your household shifting cost.

Start with the items you won’t need in the next two weeks: books, decor, seasonal clothes, extra kitchenware, stored items, hobby equipment. Label every box: Room Name · Box Number · Brief Contents. Maintain a numbered inventory spreadsheet. This single discipline saves 4–6 hours of confusion on unpacking day at your new home. Photograph valuables before boxing.

Go through every recurring service and notify them of your move date. Electricity — submit meter reading and closure request. Gas — initiate LPG transfer to new city distributor. Internet — schedule disconnection and check if provider operates in new city. OTT and delivery apps — update address. Insurance policies — inform insurer of new address and, for vehicle insurance, the new state of operation.

Two days before your car transport pickup date (or now, whichever is earlier): reduce fuel to below quarter tank, remove all personal belongings and accessories from the car, take comprehensive photographs of every panel and the interior in good daylight, locate and keep ready your RC Book, insurance certificate, and your own Aadhaar/PAN. If your car has a dashcam, remove it — it’s not covered under transit insurance. Slightly deflate tyres if the transporter hasn’t already advised you on this.

Remove loose accessories (phone mounts, topbox if detachable, saddlebags). Keep fuel below quarter tank. Photograph from all angles. Slightly deflate tyres. If it’s a superbike or Royal Enfield, discuss wooden crating with your VCL coordinator — it’s worth it for long-distance transfer. Keep RC, insurance, and your ID ready. Your VCL bike transport team will handle the rest.

Gather every important document into one dedicated folder that travels with you personally — never in the packed household goods or the transported car. This folder should contain: original RC Book and insurance (car and bike), Aadhaar, PAN, passport, all property-related agreements, salary slips and employment documents, school/college certificates, bank passbooks, and medical records. Scan everything digitally as a backup.

Travel with your document folder, valuables, and essentials. In your carry bag or first box that travels with you personally: phone chargers, one change of clothes per person, all medications, laptop, important documents folder, a small amount of cash, and any items you’ll need for the first 24 hours before your household goods arrive. Don’t rely on having anything else available on Day 1 in the new city.