Sunrisers MoversPackers and Movers in Howrah — Across the River, Planned Bridge by Bridge
A move in Howrah is decided by three things: which bridge the truck can legally cross, whether it can enter your lane, and what time it reaches the station belt. We plan all three at the free survey — for a flat in Shibpur, a house in Salkia, a tower near Santragachi or a family home in Bally.
Which Bridge Will Your Truck Take?
Loaded goods trucks are restricted on Howrah Bridge, so every Howrah–Kolkata move goes over one of the newer bridges. The right one saves an hour and a toll. This is how we route it.
| Your Howrah Pocket | Going To (Kolkata side) | Usual Crossing | Approx. Distance from Our Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shibpur, Kadamtala, Mandirtala | Central & South Kolkata | Vidyasagar Setu | ~15–18 km |
| Santragachi, Ramrajatala, Dasnagar | South Kolkata, EM Bypass | Vidyasagar Setu via Kona Expressway | ~16–18 km |
| Bally, Belur, Liluah | North Kolkata, Dum Dum, Lake Town, Salt Lake | Nivedita Setu | ~12–14 km |
| Salkia, Golabari, Tikiapara | North or Central Kolkata | Nivedita Setu or Vidyasagar Setu (by time of day) | ~13–16 km |
* Distances are by road from our Lake Town office and vary by exact address. Bridge toll, where applicable, is written into your quote — never added later.
Why Howrah Families Call a Lake Town Mover
Most people moving out of Howrah are moving into Kolkata — to be closer to work in Salt Lake Sector V, New Town or central offices. That is exactly the side of the river we work from.
Sunrisers has been shifting homes and offices since 2015 and has been IBA approved since 2018. Our office sits on Sarat Chatterjee Road in Lake Town, a short run from the Nivedita Setu approach. So for a Bally-to-Salt Lake or Liluah-to-Dum Dum move, the truck is not crossing the city twice — it comes over once, loads, and goes straight to your new address.
For moves inside Howrah, the same crew handles it: our own trained staff, a fixed written quote after a free survey, and a GST invoice if your employer reimburses relocation.
Howrah Moving Problems We Solve at the Survey
Old-town lanes: Shibpur, Salkia, Golabari, Tikiapara
Old Howrah was built before trucks. Many lanes take a hand-cart, not a lorry, and houses often have steep, narrow staircases with a turn halfway. We measure the stair width for almirahs, fridges and double beds, and when the truck cannot come in, a small tempo shuttles between your door and the main road. Both are priced up front.
Station belt traffic
The roads around Howrah Station, Howrah Maidan and the Grand Trunk Road stretch stay crowded for most of the day. We load early, so the truck clears the station belt and crosses the river before the rush builds.
New towers near Santragachi and the Kona Expressway
Newer complexes on this side have society rules — move form, gate pass, service-lift slot, fixed shifting hours. We collect them at the survey and confirm with the facility office a day before. Lift walls and floors are padded.
Bally, Belur and Liluah: family homes, heavy furniture
Older family homes here often hold solid wooden furniture, iron almirahs and puja items that need extra care. Heavy pieces are dismantled where possible, wrapped in blankets and corrugated sheet, and puja items are packed separately at your direction.
Monsoon waterlogging
Low-lying roads in parts of Howrah fill with water after heavy rain. From June to September we cover the truck with tarpaulin, use sealed cartons, and choose a dry window where possible.
Shops, small factories and godowns
Howrah runs on small business — hardware, engineering units, wholesale stock. We shift shops and godowns on Sundays or evenings, count and label stock carton by carton, and give a GST bill.
Approximate Shifting Charges in Howrah
Indicative ranges only. Your exact price is fixed in writing after a free survey.
| Move Type | Within Howrah | Howrah → Kolkata | Howrah → Outstation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Room | ₹2,500 – ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 – ₹6,500 | ₹9,000 – ₹16,000 |
| 1 BHK | ₹3,500 – ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 – ₹9,000 | ₹15,000 – ₹28,000 |
| 2 BHK | ₹7,000 – ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 – ₹13,000 | ₹25,000 – ₹45,000 |
| 3 BHK | ₹11,000 – ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 – ₹22,000 | ₹38,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Shop / Office / Godown | ₹8,000 – ₹25,000+ | ₹12,000 – ₹40,000+ | ₹30,000 – ₹80,000+ |
* Floor without lift, hand-carry distance in narrow lanes, tempo shuttle and packing material change the final price.
Our Services in Howrah
Home Shifting
Room to 4 BHK, within Howrah or across the river, with furniture dismantling and refitting. Local shifting →
Car & Bike Transport
Covered carriers from Howrah to any city, condition report at pickup. Car transport →
Intercity via NH16
Howrah to Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Delhi, Bangalore and more, transit days in writing. Intercity moving →
Labour + Vehicle
Packed already? Book only the crew and truck.
Howrah Areas We Cover
Shibpur & Kadamtala
Dense old neighbourhood near the Botanic Garden side. Narrow lanes, older buildings; tempo shuttle often needed.
Santragachi & Ramrajatala
Newer apartments near the Kona Expressway. Lift booking and society rules handled.
Salkia, Golabari & Tikiapara
Busy north-Howrah markets and lanes. Early-morning loading to beat the crowd.
Bally & Belur
Closest to our office over Nivedita Setu. Family homes with heavy wooden furniture.
Liluah & Dasnagar
Mix of residential lanes and small industry. We confirm truck access during the survey.
Sunrisers vs a Typical Mover for Howrah
| What Matters | Sunrisers Movers | Typical Mover |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge route and toll planned | ✔ Written in quote | ✘ Added on the day |
| Narrow-lane tempo shuttle | ✔ Priced at survey | ✘ Surprise charge |
| Government-verifiable registrations | ✔ GST, Udyam, Trade Licence | ✘ Claims only |
| Own trained crew | ✔ Yes | ✘ Daily labour |
| No advance for local moves | ✔ Yes | ✘ Advance asked |
| Open 24×7 | ✔ Yes | ✘ Limited |
Verified Business Registrations
Every number below can be checked on the official government portal.
| Business | Sunrisers Movers And Packers (Proprietor: Suchi Singh) |
| GST Registration (GSTIN) | 19DFAPS4734B1ZI — Regular, Government of India (verify at gst.gov.in) |
| Udyam / MSME Registration | UDYAM-WB-14-0269226 — Micro enterprise, activity: movers and packers (verify at udyamregistration.gov.in) |
| Trade Licence | 0917P682326520409 — South Dum Dum Municipality, valid till 23 Jul 2027 (verify at edistrict.wb.gov.in) |
| IBA Approval | IBA approved transporter since 2018 |
| Registered address | 1st Floor, 50 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Lake Town, Kolkata 700089 |
How a Howrah Move Runs
Survey
We check lane width, stairs, lift and parking, and fix the bridge route.
Written Quote
One fixed price including toll and shuttle. No advance for local moves.
Early Loading
Packed and loaded early so the truck crosses the river before the rush.
Deliver & Set Up
Unload, unpack and refit furniture at your new home.
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- Tell us the nearest main road to your lane — that is where the big truck will wait.
- Book the earliest slot if you live near Howrah Station, Salkia or GT Road.
- If your new complex in Kolkata has fixed shifting hours, share them so we time the bridge crossing.
- Keep puja items, documents, jewellery and laptops in a separate bag that travels with you.
- During monsoon, keep a dry corner ready at the new home for cartons.
- Defrost and dry the fridge a few hours before packing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Packers and Movers in Howrah
Yes. We cover Howrah city and the nearby belt: Shibpur, Santragachi, Kadamtala, Ramrajatala, Dasnagar, Tikiapara, Salkia, Golabari, Liluah, Belur and Bally, plus Domjur, Andul and Uluberia on request. A surveyor visits for a free survey before the move.
Our office is at Room No. 2, 1st Floor, 50 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Lake Town, Kolkata 700089. Depending on the pocket, Howrah is roughly 12 to 18 km away. For Bally, Belur and Liluah we usually come over Nivedita Setu; for Shibpur and Santragachi via Vidyasagar Setu.
A 1 BHK move within Howrah usually costs Rs 3,500 to 7,000 and a 2 BHK Rs 7,000 to 12,000. Howrah to Kolkata moves for a 1 or 2 BHK are typically Rs 5,000 to 13,000, depending on bridge route, floor and items. You get a fixed written quote after a free survey.
Heavy goods vehicles are restricted on Howrah Bridge, so loaded trucks normally cross by Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge) for central and south Kolkata, or Nivedita Setu for north Kolkata, Dum Dum, Lake Town and Salt Lake. Toll on these routes is included in the written quote.
Many lanes in old Howrah are too narrow for a full truck. The truck then waits on the main road and a small tempo shuttles goods from your door, or our crew carries items by hand. We plan this at the survey so there is no extra charge on the day.
Yes. Santragachi, Ramrajatala and the Kona Expressway side have many newer apartment complexes. We handle lift booking and society rules, and the expressway gives quick access for intercity moves.
Yes. Howrah has good access to NH16 and the Kona Expressway, so we run intercity moves to Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and more. Transit days are written on your quote.
Yes. We arrange covered car carriers and bike transport from Howrah to anywhere in India, with a condition report at pickup and insurance options.
No advance is needed for a normal local booking. You pay as per the agreed written quote.
Yes. Sunrisers Movers And Packers has operated since 2015 and has been IBA approved since 2018. We are GST, MSME (Udyam) and trade licence registered and give proper GST invoices for company reimbursement.
Early morning is best. Station traffic around Howrah Maidan and the bridges builds up quickly, and goods vehicles face day-time restrictions on some Kolkata roads. Morning loading means the truck crosses the river before the rush.
Yes. We shift offices, shops and small godowns in Howrah, usually on evenings or Sundays to avoid business loss. Files, machines and stock are packed and labelled for quick setup.
Fragile items are packed with bubble wrap, foam and double-wall cartons. For high-value goods, transit insurance can be arranged and any claim is handled as per the policy.
Yes. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, including Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. Some low-lying parts of Howrah get waterlogged in heavy rain. From June to September goods are covered with tarpaulin and packed in sealed cartons, and we pick a dry time window where possible.
Yes. Send your shifting details on WhatsApp to +91-98302-28302 and we share an estimate quickly. For an exact fixed price we do a free site survey.
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