Delhi to Manali by road
| Distance | Driving time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| About 540 km | 12–13 hours | via Ambala, Ropar, Kiratpur, Bilaspur and Mandi |
The longest classic hill drive from Delhi. After Ambala we take the Ropar and Kiratpur road into the hills, then the new four-lane with tunnels past Bilaspur and Mandi, and finally the Beas valley through Kullu to Manali. Some groups drive through in one long day; others break the journey in Mandi or Kullu so nobody arrives exhausted.
Pickup in Delhi
We pick up from your home anywhere in Delhi NCR, IGI airport (T1, T2 or T3), New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station.
Arriving in Manali
We drop you at your hotel in Manali, Old Manali or along the Kullu–Manali road. Worth your time in Manali: Hadimba temple, Solang valley, the Atal Tunnel to Sissu and Old Manali. See our Manali page for more.
What a Delhi to Manali trip costs
A 3-day return trip covers about 1080 km. Outstation trips are ₹40 per km with a minimum of 300 km a day, so the estimate is 1,080 km × ₹40 = ₹43,200 plus tolls, driver included.