Shimla to Manali Taxi: Fare & Distance

Shimla to Manali is about 250 km by road, 8–9 hours via Ghaghas, Sundernagar, Mandi and the Beas gorge to Kullu. It is the second half of most Shimla–Manali trips; leave Shimla by 8 am.

Distance: ~250 km
Drive time: 8–9 hrs
Season: All year
Vehicle: Sedan or SUV
Fare from: ₹6,500 one way

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Get a fare for this route

Sedan (Dzire or similar, up to 4): from ₹6,500 one way
SUV (Ertiga or Innova, up to 7): from ₹8,500 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.

On the way

Start
Shimla
Pick-up from your hotel’s car point.
~120 km
Sundernagar
A lake town; tea stop.
~150 km
Mandi
Lunch and the old temples by the Beas.
Beas gorge
Pandoh dam
The dam and the narrow gorge road.
~210 km
Kullu
Shawls and rafting in season.
~250 km
Manali
Drop at your hotel.

Which car for this road

All vehicles

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

Shimla travel guide

Day trip it is not
It is a full day. Don’t plan sightseeing in Manali that evening.
Monsoon
In July and August allow extra time for landslides near Mandi.