Route guide
Routes, bus fares and a train-and-road option for the trip to Manali.
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At a glance
• Distance: 310–330 km
• By road: 7–9 hours
• By bus: 6.5–9.5 hours
Best time: March–June, or October–February for snow.
Route 1 · Recommended
Ludhiana → Khanna → Mohali Bypass → Kharar → Ropar → Kiratpur Sahib → Bilaspur → Mandi → Kullu → Manali
About 310–330 km · 7–9 hours
Smooth NH 44, then mountain roads from Kiratpur Sahib.
Route 2 · Less traffic
Ludhiana → Phagwara → Nawanshahr → Ropar → Kiratpur Sahib → Bilaspur → Mandi → Kullu → Manali
About 315 km · 7.5–9 hours
Useful during heavy Chandigarh or weekend traffic.
Option 2 · By bus
• Non-AC sleeper: ₹1,000–₹1,300
• AC semi-sleeper: ₹1,500–₹2,200
• Premium sleeper: ₹2,200–₹2,800+
Board at Ludhiana Bus Stand, Sherpur Chowk or Khanna.
Option 3 · Train and road
Take the Himachal Express or a Jan Shatabdi (2.5–3 hours), then a taxi, HRTC or Volvo bus (5–6.5 hours).
About 8–10 hours in total
Manali has no railway station.
One-day plan
• 6:00 AM: Leave Ludhiana
• 8:00 AM: Breakfast near Kiratpur Sahib
• 11:00 AM: Stop at Mandi or Pandoh Dam
• 1:00–2:00 PM: Arrive in Manali
In Manali
• Hadimba Devi Temple
• Solang Valley
• Old Manali
• Vashisht Temple
Plan your trip
Both routes, bus fares, the train option, tips and FAQs.
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