Route guide
Three road routes, plus bus, train and flight options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 530–596 km
• By road: 11–14 hours
• By air via Bhuntar: 5–6 hours
Best time: March–June and September–November.
Route 1 · Recommended
Manali → Mandi → Kiratpur Sahib → Chandigarh → Ambala → Panipat → KMP Expressway → Gurugram
About 530–550 km · 11–14 hours
The KMP Expressway avoids Delhi traffic.
Route 2 · Scenic
Manali → Mandi → Sundernagar → Shimla → Solan → Kalka → Chandigarh → Ambala → Gurugram
About 580–596 km · 15–17 hours
Great for sightseeing, not for a quick trip.
Route 3 · Lighter traffic
Manali → Mandi → Hamirpur → Una → Nangal → Ambala → Karnal → Panipat → Gurugram
About 545–565 km · 12–15 hours
Skips Chandigarh city traffic in peak holidays.
Option 2 · By bus
• Board at Manali, Patlikuhal, Bhuntar or Kullu
• Drop at IFFCO Chowk, Rajiv Chowk or the bus stand
• 11.5–15 hours · ₹800–₹2,500+
Option 3 · Road and rail
Road to Chandigarh (7–9 hours), then the Vande Bharat or a Shatabdi to Delhi NCR.
About 12–15 hours in total
Manali has no railway station.
Fastest option
• Manali to Bhuntar Airport: 1 hour
• Flight to Delhi: 1.5 hours
• Delhi to Gurugram: 30–60 minutes
About 5–6 hours door to door.
Plan your trip
All three routes, bus, train and flight options, and FAQs.
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