Moving to India- A Guide

Choosing a Moving Company

  • The first step would be to call the Removal companies. There are numerous companies listed online that will help you Ship to India. Filling in the details online help you secure a free quote.
  • Choosing a moving company can be be a daunting task considering that you have a life time of valuables, possessions and memories to be moved. There are a number of companies that specialize in moving to India. Make your self comfortable with the Company, its policies and advise of any special requirements you might have and also give them a chance to ask any questions or advise you about the move.
  • Though price is a crucial determinant, don’t choose a mover only based on price, instead pick a mover that suits your requirements, circumstances and one that puts you at ease in terms of quality and service.
  • Be frank with your mover about your moving needs. Knowing the household goods to be moved will help them give you a more accurate quote, right sized van and allocate the right manpower. Show them around and make them aware of all items (including plants, piano, items that need ladders etc)   to be moved.
  • If you are having various company representatives to come and visit make sure you are prepared. They will want to look every where, under the stairs, inside cupboards and even under your beds. Anything that needs to go with you must be put on your inventory form or shown to the company representatives. It you do call up and ask several removal companies to give you a quote it is very important that you ask them all the same questions and to do exactly the same things, if not then you will receive quotes that not only vary widely, but are for completely different jobs.
  • Carry or Dispose  Its time to go through your stuff and decide what you would like to keep, throw away, sell or give away. Remember to point out to moving company representative what items you will not ship to India.
  • Write down any concerns – Make a note of any concerns or special needs and the moving companies will help you out. Check about insurance, additional charges, paper work, references etc
  • Finally choose a Moving company that suits you.

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Moving to India – Cultural Tips for Foreigners / Expats visiting India

One of the most ancient civilizations of the world – India, is a land of many contrasts. With a billion plus people, India will amaze you with its diversity, be it geography, cultures, arts, languages, religion or lifestyles. Get ready to be greeted on your arrival by an array of sights, smells and sounds that have made India synonymous with “multi dimensional”.

The country so diverse in its geography with snow capped mountains, arid deserts, sun kissed beaches and tropical forests. India is a land of spiritualism and Philosphy and is known to be secular with people of multiple faiths coexisting ranging from Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs and even Jews . Culturally diverse India is an amalgamation of sub cultures, languages, arts, dance, music, architecture, clothing, traditions and food spread across the subcontinent .

India’s economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the world but there still remains a vast majority of the country that lives below the poverty line. While one end of the social spectrum struggles to make ends meet, the other end of the social spectrum boasts of a class that are super rich. Housing, education, malnutrition and poverty are the core issues for the administration. But what holds the economy together is the Middle class which is the real driver of economic growth. seem to be committed to working on them.

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