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Hire Tempo Traveller for Delhi to Manali Tour

Manali is an all-year destination – pleasant weather and snow delights in summer, adventure in winter. Whether you are a snow lover, a couple, a family looking for a summer break or a group of friends chasing adventure in the snow, Manali is the right place for you. Tune your trip to the comfort of a tempo traveller and plan a group tour easily with family or friends.

A Delhi to Manali tempo traveller costs ₹23–36 per km depending on seating, or ₹9,500 to ₹21,000 per day on a package basis. Manali is about 540 km from Delhi via NH44 and takes 10–12 hours through Murthal, Chandigarh, Kiratpur and Mandi. A 3 nights / 4 days Kullu Manali trip in a 12 seater costs around ₹42,000 including fuel and driver; toll and Himachal state tax are extra. Progressive Cab Rental Services has run this route since 2001 with hill-experienced drivers.

How much does a tempo traveller from Delhi to Manali cost?

Manali is priced per day because the vehicle stays with you for the whole trip. Each day includes 250 km; extra kilometres are charged at the per-km rate.

Vehicle Per km Per day (250 km) 3N/4D estimate* Best for
9 Seater ₹23 ₹9,500 ₹38,000 Family of 6–9
12 Seater ₹24 ₹10,500 ₹42,000 Friends group 10–12
16 Seater ₹26 ₹12,500 ₹50,000 Joint family 13–16
18 Seater ₹28 ₹15,000 ₹60,000 Groups of 16–18
20 Seater ₹30 ₹18,000 ₹72,000 Office / college 18–20
26 Seater ₹36 ₹21,000 ₹84,000 Corporate / school 22–26
Maharaja 12 Seater ₹30 ₹13,000 ₹52,000 Premium 1x1 recliners

*4 days × per-day rate, ~1,080 km round trip including Kullu, Solang and Naggar. Actual km billed if higher.

Included

  • Fuel
  • Air conditioning
  • Driver salary
  • 250 km per day
  • Night halt

Extra at actuals

  • Toll, approx ₹1,200–1,500 round trip
  • Himachal state tax, approx ₹1,000–1,500 per trip
  • Parking
  • Rohtang permit if applicable
  • Driver allowance ₹600/day

Also available: Delhi to Manali Innova from ₹4,000/day and Volvo bus tickets for one-way overnight travel.

Delhi to Manali Distance, Route and Travel Time

~540 kmDelhi to Manali by road
10–12 hrsDriving time, one way
12–14 hrsDoor to door with stops

Route via NH44

  1. Delhi
  2. Murthal
  3. Panipat
  4. Karnal
  5. Ambala
  6. Zirakpur
  7. Rupnagar
  8. Kiratpur Sahib
  9. Bilaspur
  10. Sundernagar
  11. Mandi
  12. Aut Tunnel
  13. Bhuntar
  14. Kullu
  15. Manali

The Kiratpur–Nerchowk four-lane highway has cut about 90 minutes off the older route, and the Aut Tunnel bypasses the Pandoh gorge. From Mandi onward the road narrows along the Beas, which is why we assign only hill-experienced drivers here.

Delhi to Manali route map via NH44 showing Murthal, Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Mandi and Kullu
Delhi to Manali by road via NH44 – Murthal, Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Mandi and Kullu.
Segment Distance Time Suggested stop
Delhi → Murthal 50 km 1 hr Breakfast at the paratha dhabas
Murthal → Chandigarh 200 km 3.5 hrs Fuel up fully; stations thin out in the hills
Chandigarh → Mandi 190 km 4 hrs Lunch at Sundernagar or Mandi
Mandi → Manali 110 km 2.5–3 hrs Tea at Bhuntar or Kullu

Kilometre-by-kilometre guide: Delhi to Manali road trip – distance, route and stops.

Why hire a tempo traveller for Manali instead of a Volvo or taxis?

No direct train or flight

Manali has no railway, and Bhuntar airport 50 km away has limited, weather-dependent flights.

One vehicle for the whole trip

Delhi–Manali, local sightseeing to Solang and the Atal Tunnel, and the return, with no local taxi haggling.

Cost per head

A 12 seater at ₹42,000 for 4 days is about ₹3,500 per person, less than a return Volvo ticket plus local taxis.

Flexible stops

Murthal, Kiratpur Sahib Gurudwara, Naggar Castle, Pandoh Dam viewpoints, or a Kasol extension.

Luggage

Rear compartment plus roof carrier for winter gear and trekking bags.

3 Nights / 4 Days Kullu Manali Tour Package

  1. Day 1 – Delhi to Manali (540 km). 5 am departure, breakfast at Murthal, lunch near Mandi, reach Manali by 6–7 pm. Evening on Mall Road.
  2. Day 2 – Manali local + Solang Valley / Atal Tunnel. Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht hot springs, Old Manali cafés. Afternoon at Solang Valley and a drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu (weather permitting; Rohtang Pass needs a permit and opens roughly May–October).
  3. Day 3 – Kullu, Naggar and Manikaran. Naggar Castle and Roerich Gallery, rafting at Pirdi, Kullu shawl factories. With an extra day, continue 75 km to Kasol and Manikaran Sahib.
  4. Day 4 – Manali to Delhi. Post-breakfast departure, lunch at Chandigarh, reach Delhi by 9–10 pm.

Package cost (12 seater): from ₹42,000 for vehicle, fuel and driver. Hotels can be added on request.

Best time to visit Manali by road from Delhi

Season Months What to expect Note
Summer peak April–June 15–28°C, Rohtang open with permit, highest demand Book 2–3 weeks ahead
Monsoon July–August Landslide risk beyond Mandi, fewer crowds Buffer time; no night driving
Post-monsoon Sept–Oct Clear skies, full waterfalls, lower prices Best value – see why September is the best month for Manali and Kasol
Winter Dec–Feb Snow in Manali; Solang and Sissu snow play; Rohtang closed Chains carried; Atal Tunnel usually open

Extend your trip – places near Manali

Destination From Manali Add-on
Kasol and Manikaran 75 km / 3 hrs +1 day – or book a Delhi to Kasol tempo traveller directly
Jibhi and Tirthan Valley 100 km via Aut +1–2 days
Sissu and Keylong via Atal Tunnel 40–110 km +1 day
Shimla / Kufri on the return 250 km +1–2 days – see Delhi to Shimla

How to book a tempo traveller from Delhi for Manali

  1. WhatsApp +91-8882562010 with dates, group size and pickup point, or use the booking form.
  2. Written quote showing per-day rate, included km and estimated toll and state tax.
  3. 25% advance; balance at trip end.
  4. Driver and vehicle details 12 hours before departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions

A 9–12 seater costs ₹9,500–10,500 per day (₹23–24/km), a 16–18 seater ₹12,500–15,000 per day (₹26–28/km) and a 20–26 seater ₹18,000–21,000 per day (₹30–36/km). A 3N/4D Kullu Manali trip in a 12 seater comes to roughly ₹42,000 plus toll and Himachal state tax.

About 540 km via NH44 through Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Bilaspur and Mandi. Driving time is 10–12 hours; with meal and photo stops allow 12–14 hours.

A 9 or 12 seater for families and friend groups; a 16–18 seater for joint families; 20–26 seaters for corporate and college groups. All have pushback seats and hill-experienced drivers.

The Atal Tunnel to Sissu is open most of the year. Rohtang Pass opens roughly May to October and needs an online permit issued in limited daily numbers; we apply on your behalf. Weather can close both at short notice.

No – a one-way drop is charged for the return distance because the vehicle comes back empty. For one-way travel a Volvo ticket is cheaper; for a round trip with sightseeing the tempo traveller is cheaper per person.

April–June for pleasant weather and open Rohtang, September–October for clear skies and lower prices, December–February for snow. Avoid late July–August because of landslide risk on the Mandi–Kullu stretch.

Yes. Kasol is 75 km from Manali and Jibhi about 100 km via the Aut tunnel. Each add-on usually needs one extra day at the same per-day rate.

Toll (roughly ₹1,200–1,500 round trip) and Himachal entry tax (roughly ₹1,000–1,500 by vehicle size) are paid at actuals and shown separately, along with the ₹600/day driver allowance.