About Manali
Himalayan valley at 2,050 m, ringed by apple orchards and cedar forest. India's busiest adventure-and-honeymoon base. Rohtang and Solang hold snow year-round.
Best Time to Visit
October to June
March to June for river rafting and paragliding; December to February for snowfall at Solang Valley. Rohtang Pass opens only between May and October.
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Travel Tips
- Book Rohtang Pass permits online in advance — daily quota is strict
- Old Manali across the Manalsu bridge has the best cafés and bakeries
- Visit the 450-year-old Hadimba Temple at sunrise to beat the crowds
How to Reach Manali
Manali is located in Himachal Pradesh, India at coordinates 32.2396°N, 77.1887°E. You can reach Manali by air (nearest airport in Himachal Pradesh), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
How to reach Manali from major cities
Manali from Delhi
~504 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹315 · 9h 33m
- Train (3AC) ₹835 · 8h 49m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹1,390 · 9h 34m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹6,850 · 9h 25m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹315) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (8h 49m).
Manali from Jaipur
~760 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹450 · 14h
- Train (3AC) ₹1,165 · 12h 54m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹2,055 · 14h 13m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹10,175 · 14h 4m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹450) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (12h 54m).
Manali from Lucknow
~876 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹515 · 16h 3m
- Train (3AC) ₹1,315 · 14h 46m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹2,360 · 16h 20m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹11,695 · 16h 11m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹515) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (14h 46m).
Manali from Ahmedabad
~1401 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹1,995 · 23h 10m
- Train (2AC) ₹2,895 · 23h 10m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹3,725 · 25h 53m
- Flight (Economy) ₹7,245 · 4h 32m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,995) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 32m).
Manali from Mumbai
~1907 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,650 · 31h 16m
- Train (2AC) ₹3,840 · 31h 16m
- Flight (Economy) ₹9,065 · 5h 16m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,650) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 16m).
Manali from Kolkata
~1923 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,670 · 31h 31m
- Train (2AC) ₹3,870 · 31h 31m
- Flight (Economy) ₹9,120 · 5h 18m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,670) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 18m).
Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.
Planning Your Visit to Manali
Manali lies in Himachal Pradesh, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited hill station destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Chandigarh, roughly 172 km away — most travellers route through Chandigarh by air or rail before continuing on to Manali. Time your trip for October to June for the most comfortable weather.
Travelling from within India, Chandigarh connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Manali slots easily into a wider Himachal Pradesh itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Manali?
- The best time to visit Manali is October to June. March to June for river rafting and paragliding; December to February for snowfall at Solang Valley. Rohtang Pass opens only between May and October.
- What are the top travel tips for Manali?
- Book Rohtang Pass permits online in advance — daily quota is strict. Old Manali across the Manalsu bridge has the best cafés and bakeries. Visit the 450-year-old Hadimba Temple at sunrise to beat the crowds.
- Where is Manali located?
- Manali is in Himachal Pradesh, India, at 32.2396° N, 77.1887° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Chandigarh, about 172 km away.
- What are the best places to visit near Manali?
- Top attractions near Manali include Spiti Valley (about 79 km away), Jwala Devi (Jwalamukhi) (about 91 km away), Shimla (about 126 km away) — all easy to combine on a Himachal Pradesh trip.
- How to reach Manali from Delhi?
- Manali is about 504 km from Delhi. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315, 9h 33m), Train (3AC) (~₹835, 8h 49m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,390, 9h 34m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (8h 49m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Manali from Jaipur?
- Manali is about 760 km from Jaipur. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹450, 14h), Train (3AC) (~₹1,165, 12h 54m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹2,055, 14h 13m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹450) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (12h 54m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Manali from Lucknow?
- Manali is about 876 km from Lucknow. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹515, 16h 3m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,315, 14h 46m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹2,360, 16h 20m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹515) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (14h 46m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
