Route guide
Two road routes, plus bus, train and flight options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 569–620 km
• By road: 11–16 hours
• By air via Bhuntar: 5–6 hours
Best time: March–June and September–November.
Route 1 · Recommended
Manali → Mandi → Bilaspur → Kiratpur Sahib → Chandigarh Bypass → Ambala → Panipat → Delhi → Faridabad
About 569–585 km · 11–14 hours
Keep an active FASTag for the tolls.
Route 2 · Scenic
Manali → Mandi → Sundernagar → Shimla → Solan → Kalka → Chandigarh → Ambala → Delhi → Faridabad
About 610–620 km · 14–16 hours
Good if you want a Shimla stopover.
Option 2 · Budget
• Overnight Volvo to ISBT Kashmere Gate or Majnu Ka Tilla
• Then the Metro Violet Line to Faridabad
• 11–12.5 hours · ₹700–₹2,200+
Option 3 · Road and rail
Road to Chandigarh (7–9 hours), then the Vande Bharat or Shatabdi to New Delhi.
About 11–13 hours · ₹1,500–₹3,500+
Manali has no railway station.
Drive budget
• Fuel: about ₹5,317 for 580 km
• Tolls: about ₹600–₹900
• Total: about ₹5,900–₹6,200
Based on 12 km/L and petrol at ₹110/L.
Before you go
• Check brakes, tyres and coolant before the descent
• Book bus or train tickets 2–3 days ahead
• Watch for landslides in the monsoon
Plan your trip
Both routes, bus, train and flight options, and FAQs.
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