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Book Tata AceChhatral GIDC, and why the truck size matters more than usual
Chhatral is a GIDC industrial estate near Kalol in Gandhinagar district, on the Ahmedabad-Mehsana side of north Gujarat. The units there are mostly small and mid-sized: engineering workshops, plastic processors, chemical and pharma makers. They buy steel, polymer granules, moulds, machinery and packaging, and plenty of it is sourced or cleared in Mumbai.
For Mumbai to Chhatral transport, TruckGuru books a dedicated truck with driver and sends it straight to your plot. Call +91-7202045678 or book online. Once booked, we call you back within 30 minutes in working hours.
Many plots in an estate like this have tight internal roads and small gates. A 32FT Container that is perfect on the highway can struggle in the last 500 metres. So on this lane we start with the vehicle.
Matching the truck to the plot
For machine spares and a few cartons, an Ace / Dost / Pickup or a 14FT Eicher is enough. Polymer granule bags and steel in small bundles sit well on a 17FT or 19FT Eicher. Large volume loads, such as finished packaging or bulky equipment, go on a 20FT or 32FT Container, but check with the consignee that a long vehicle can turn inside the estate. The truck size guide has the body lengths, and the Eicher page covers the middle sizes most Chhatral units use.
Distance, road and timing
The truck takes NH 48 north from Mumbai through Vapi, Surat and Vadodara to Ahmedabad, then skirts the city on the ring road and heads up the Mehsana highway past Kalol to Chhatral. Road distance is about 540 km. Transit is 1-2 days.
A morning dispatch from Bhiwandi usually reaches the estate the following day. The slow parts are predictable: Mumbai exit traffic, the stretch around Surat, and the Ahmedabad bypass in the evening.
Maharashtra to Gujarat means an interstate e-way bill. The consignor or consignee generates it for goods above Rs.50,000, and the driver carries it with the invoice.
What goes wrong, and how to avoid it
Wrong plot number. The estate has many look-alike sheds, and a driver with only "Chhatral GIDC" on the paper loses an hour asking around. Give the full plot or shed number and a phone number of someone at the gate.
Second, polymer and chemical loads in the monsoon. Bags should be loaded on a dry floor and covered properly; a container body is safer from June to September.
Book 1-2 days ahead for most loads. In the weeks before Diwali, when estates push despatches and trucks on NH 48 are in demand, make it 3 days.
Indicative fares for this lane
Rates are not fixed. They move with truck size, cargo, the date and how many trucks are free for north Gujarat that week. The figures are per trip and include toll.
Indicative trip fares, Mumbai to Chhatral
Approximately 540 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.14,000 - Rs.15,700 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.16,700 - Rs.18,900 |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Rs.18,400 - Rs.20,000 |
| 19FT Eicher | 7 ton | Rs.20,000 - Rs.22,100 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.22,100 - Rs.24,300 |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton | Rs.29,700 - Rs.31,300 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
After the truck leaves Mumbai
You receive a digital Lorry Receipt at loading. The truck is GPS-tracked until it reaches Chhatral, and the GST invoice comes after delivery. Loading and unloading labour and transit insurance are arranged by you. We are not a daily scheduled service to the estate; you book the truck for your day.
For other lanes, see truck hire in Mumbai or truck hire in Ahmedabad if your next load starts there.
Chhatral loads: shipper FAQs
Where exactly is Chhatral?
Chhatral GIDC is near Kalol in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat, on the Ahmedabad-Mehsana side. Share the plot number when you book.
Road distance from Mumbai?
About 540 km via NH 48 and the Ahmedabad ring road.
How long does it take?
1-2 days. A morning dispatch usually reaches the next day.
Rate for a 17FT Eicher?
A 17FT Eicher from Mumbai to Chhatral, about 540 km, is indicatively Rs.18,400 - Rs.20,000 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
What does a 14FT Eicher cost?
A 14FT Eicher from Mumbai to Chhatral, about 540 km, is indicatively Rs.16,700 - Rs.18,900 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Will a 32FT container get inside the estate?
It depends on your plot and approach road. Ask your gate team before booking; if in doubt, a 20FT Container or 19FT Eicher is easier to manoeuvre.
Do I need an e-way bill?
Yes, for goods above Rs.50,000. The consignor or consignee generates it.
Can you add a helper for loading?
No. We provide the truck and driver only. Loading and unloading labour is arranged by you.
Can I send a small lot on someone else's truck?
No. One truck per consignment. For small loads, pick a smaller vehicle.
What are the payment terms?
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
Can I book from my phone?
Yes, use the website or the TruckGuru app. You get a callback within 30 minutes of booking in working hours.
