Manali weekend trip from Delhi
Beas valley base for Solang, Atal Tunnel and Old Manali
- By road
- 642 km
- By bus
- ≈ 11½ h
- Best months
- Sep–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,840 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
- Direct busAbout 11½ h (fastest 10 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹600 a seat.
- By road642 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadJoginder Nagar, 47 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportKullu (Bhuntar), 41 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Sep–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
8°
1°
17d rain
6d snow
Feb
9°
2°
17d rain
4d snow
Mar
12°
5°
15d rain
1d snow
Apr
16°
8°
11d rain
May
20°
11°
13d rain
Jun
23°
15°
13d rain
Jul
23°
18°
20d rain
Aug
23°
18°
19d rain
Sep
22°
16°
11d rain
Oct
18°
10°
9d rain
Nov
14°
5°
11d rain
Dec
10°
2°
11d rain
2d snow
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Old Manali and the Beas
- 10:30 amHidimba Devi temple (1553) and the Dhungri deodar forest
- 12:30 pmWalk up to Manu temple through Old Manali; lunch at a cafe over the Manalsu stream
- 3:30 pmVashisht village: hot sulphur baths and the stone temple
- 6:00 pmMall Road, the Tibetan monastery (Gadhan Thekchhokling) and dinner
Sunday — Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel
- 7:30 amTaxi to Solang Valley (13 km) before the jam builds
- 8:30 amSolang ropeway to the upper station or a tandem paragliding flight
- 10:30 amThrough the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel to Sissu waterfall in Lahaul (no permit needed)
- 2:30 pmBack to Manali; late lunch
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Manali: questions people ask
How far is Manali from Delhi?
About 642 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 11½ h.
What is the best time to visit Manali?
Sep–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Manali?
Not a direct one to the stations near Manali. The nearest railhead is Joginder Nagar, 47 km away in a straight line. Direct buses from Delhi take about 11½ h.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Manali?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹600 a seat, and the journey takes about 11½ h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Manali?
Warmest in Jun (days around 23°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 1°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 20 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb and Dec.
Can I do Manali in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Manali cost?
From about ₹4,840 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Manali this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.