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Manali town with a gurudwara against a wall of snowy Himalayan peaks

Delhi to Manali taxi

Delhi to Manali is about 540 km by road, 12–14 hours with stops, via Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Bilaspur, Mandi and the Beas gorge. Leave by 5–6 am to reach Manali before dark. A sedan is fine all year; take an SUV with luggage or in snow.

Distance
~540 km
Drive time
12–14 hrs
Season
All year
Vehicle
Sedan or SUV
Fare from
₹12,000 one way
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Sedan (Dzire or similar, up to 4)
from ₹12,000 one way
SUV (Ertiga or Innova, up to 7)
from ₹16,000 one way

Indicative fares with fuel and driver. Your fixed fare, with tolls and taxes listed, comes on WhatsApp.

  • Drivers who cross Kunzum and Sach Pass every season
  • Indicative fares shown; your fixed fare comes on WhatsApp
  • Pick-ups from all Himalayan Brothers hotels

Distances are approximate. "From" fares are indicative one-way prices for the smallest vehicle that suits the route, with fuel and driver. Tolls, parking and state entry taxes are shown separately in your fixed quote.

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On the way

  1. Start

    Delhi

    Pick-up from your home, hotel or the airport, early in the morning.

  2. Breakfast

    Murthal or Ambala

    Dhabas on the highway for parathas before the hills.

  3. Into Himachal

    Kiratpur & Bilaspur

    The four-lane road climbs past the Gobind Sagar reservoir.

  4. ~430 km

    Mandi

    Lunch by the Beas, then the gorge and the Pandoh dam.

  5. ~500 km

    Kullu

    Shawl weavers and the river, 40 km before Manali.

  6. ~2,050 m

    Manali

    Drop at your hotel, in town or Old Manali.

Which car for this road

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  • Our pick

    Sedan

    Dzire, Etios or similar

    4 seats · 2 bags. Airport and station transfers, town drives.

  • SUV

    Ertiga, Innova or similar

    6–7 seats · 3–4 bags. Families and longer hill drives.

  • Tempo Traveller

    12 to 17 seats

    12–17 seats · Roof carrier. Groups, school trips and family events.

Good to know

Manali travel guide

  • Start early

    Leave Delhi by 6 am. The Mandi–Kullu stretch is slow after dark.

  • Or take the Volvo

    Overnight Volvos are cheaper and save a day; we can book a seat and a cab in Manali.

  • Winter

    From December to February, ask for an SUV: there can be snow beyond Kullu.

Delhi → Manali: FAQ

How far is Manali from Delhi by road?

About 540 km, 12–14 hours with stops, via Chandigarh, Bilaspur and Mandi.

What is the taxi fare from Delhi to Manali?

Our indicative one-way fare is about ₹12,000 for a sedan and ₹16,000 for an SUV, including fuel and the driver. Tolls, parking and Himachal entry tax are listed in your quote.

Taxi or Volvo from Delhi to Manali?

The overnight Volvo is cheaper and you sleep on the way. A taxi suits families, groups of 4–6 or anyone who wants to stop on the way.

Read our cancellation policy before you confirm.

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