“Truth alone triumphs,” may be India’s signature national motto; but when it comes to the responsibilities and requirements necessary for international relocation, “truth alone” is not enough.
What’s needed is a quality top-notch mover like Eagle Van Lines Moving & Storage. Serving New York and New Jersey customers since 2002, we will not only ship your belongings with utmost safety and care, but help you navigate the sometimes-confusing waters when it comes to living abroad – especially when settling on India.
More so than Europe, India demands special attention to detail. It is a vast country, with geographic, climatic, and regional cultural differences that all must be addressed. In short, there is no ”one size fits all approach” and some degree of culture shock is likely. However, there are many tips a traveler should be aware of when planning and executing a significant life-changing move.
Comedian George Carlin once mocked the aviation term, “pre-board” by asking his audience the inane question, “what, you get on before you get on?” playing up the redundancy of the expression to plenty of laughs. Word humor aside, the term does have merit. Pre-planning a move to India is a must and should not be done in a matter of weeks but rather months. It’s a good idea to smart small, not overwhelm yourself and work up to larger tasks. Since international shipping costs, like domestic hauling, are based in part on the weight of the items being shipped, economizing your belongings is key. F or instance, the bulk of low-elevation India features a tropical monsoon climate, with very hot, wet summers and pleasant winters. Leave the down jackets, bulky comforters, sweaters, space heaters and whatever other winter gear stateside with friends or family. Inventory all items in your possession and decide early on if it needs to make the journey or if it should be sold, discarded or donated.
Another simple weight reducing and compacting tip comes from the Indian relocation blog, Dehli Ledger. On the site, two 30-somethings chronicle the promise and pitfalls of moving to Delhi after studying and living in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They strongly recommend scanning and digitizing important documents like tax forms, bank statements, social security cards, passports, wills, and family photos. Paper weight adds up and the less that needs to be shipped the better. A Kindle or e-reader is also helpful. The same rule applies with music. If you haven’t converted your CD collection to MP3 and backed it up on a portable hard drive, now is the time to do it! Bedding, too, can be left assuming you’re able to part with it as comparable products and name-brand mattresses are readily available.
Consider air shipping via Fedex or UPS for smaller items, leaving furniture and bulkier items for movers. (Always remember shipping insurance and a door-to-door guarantee to ensure your belongings arrive in India exactly where you want them to). It’s also a good idea to research any international flights that still allow free baggage so clothes and other as-needed essentials come with you onboard.
Eagle Van Lines Moving & Storage, located in Jersey City, NJ, now offers international moving services. Eagle's international relocation experts can walk you through the ins and outs of an international moving experience. Visit www.evlmoving.com or call (888) 324-5329 for more information.
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