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

Manali by Private Cab from Chandigarh

4 nights · 5 days · Manali & Kasol

  • Road trip
  • Private cab all 5 days
  • Pick-up in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula
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Overview

Trip at a glance

Price
From ₹13,999, per person, twin sharing, 4 travellers sharing the vehicle
Duration
4 nights · 5 days
Starts and ends
Chandigarh → Chandigarh
Transport
Private cab with a driver, all 5 days
Stays
4 nights in a hotel in Manali
Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily (8 meals)
Best time
All year

For families and couples who would rather not take the bus. The same driver and cab stay with you from Chandigarh to Manali and back, with stops when you want them.

On the way up we stop at Pandoh dam and the Kullu shawl weavers. In Manali you get a day each for Solang, the Atal Tunnel and Old Manali.

  • One private cab and driver for all five days
  • Kullu, Naggar castle and the Beas river
  • Solang valley and the Atal Tunnel to Sissu
  • Pick-up from home or the station in Chandigarh
  1. ChandigarhStart
  2. KulluOn the way
  3. ManaliDays 1–4
  4. ChandigarhDay 5

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chandigarh to Manali

    Night: hotel in Manali

    Pick-up at 6–7 am. Up through Bilaspur, Mandi and the Beas gorge, with a stop at Pandoh dam and a Kullu shawl weaver. About 310 km, 8–9 hours.

    Night stay
    hotel in Manali
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Solang valley

    Night: hotel in Manali

    Snow play in winter, paragliding and the ropeway in season.

    Night stay
    hotel in Manali
    Altitude
    Solang, about 2,480 m
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  3. Day 3

    Atal Tunnel to Sissu

    Night: hotel in Manali

    Through the tunnel to Sissu and the Chandra river, and back. If snow closes the road, Naggar castle and the Roerich gallery instead.

    Night stay
    hotel in Manali
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  4. Day 4

    Hadimba temple, Old Manali and Vashisht

    Night: hotel in Manali

    An easy day in town: the Hadimba temple, Old Manali, the Vashisht hot springs and the Mall Road.

    Night stay
    hotel in Manali
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  5. Day 5

    Manali to Chandigarh

    Trip ends in Chandigarh

    An early start and drop-off at home or the station by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

What’s included

Included

  • Private cab (Dzire for 2, Ertiga or Innova for 3–6) with a driver, all 5 days
  • 4 nights in a hotel in Manali, twin sharing
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Tolls, parking, driver’s stay and Atal Tunnel permit

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Solang activities and snow gear
  • Rohtang Pass permit (on request)

Where you’ll stay

  • Manali

    4 nights, hotel

Before you go

  • Snow and roads

    From December to February the road beyond Solang and the Atal Tunnel can shut after snow. We swap days around and tell you the evening before.

  • Rohtang Pass

    Rohtang needs an online vehicle permit with a daily limit, and it is usually open from May or June to November. We apply for it where the plan includes it.

  • What to pack

    Warm layers even in May, a waterproof jacket in July and August, and snow boots in winter (you can also rent them in Solang).

FAQ

How long is the drive from Chandigarh to Manali?

About 310 km, 8–9 hours with stops, through Bilaspur, Mandi and the Beas gorge.

Which cab will we get?

A Dzire or similar for 2 people, an Ertiga for 3–4 and an Innova Crysta for up to 6. The price above assumes 4 travellers sharing one cab.

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