Delhi to Manali Travel

[Sajan Joseph]

Manali is a majestic hill station attract the eyes of thousands of people every year, Manali has become a favorite for a very long time. Best of all, it is the ideal weekend destination from the capital because of the proximity of 535 km from Delhi. There are many modes of transportation through which you can reach Delhi to Manali. One can reach the destination by road, rail and air. However, the most popular and easy way to travel to Manali from Delhi is by road. If you are planning on visiting the city, you have to go through the following information will assist you in how to reach Manali from Delhi with various transport modes available: 

 

Delhi To Manali By Flight: The nearest airport to Manali are Kullu-Manali airport is Bhuntar at a distance of about 50 km. Take a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi to Bhuntar which takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on airline travel. Air India presents with daily flights from Delhi to Bhuntar. You can then opt for a bus or a taxi which will take about 2 hours for you to reach Manali from Bhuntar Airport.  Travelling from Delhi to Manali by air is one of the best ways to reach Manali in limited time.

 

Delhi To Manali By Train:  Kullu Manali trip by train from Delhi is a journey that re-defines the trips to hill stations. Nature here, in all its wild glory that has something to offer to the visitors who want to relax and those looking for adventure!

The nearest railway station in Manali is the Joginder Nagar railway station around 163 km away. There is no direct train to Joginder Nagar of Delhi. Therefore, for travellers who want to travel from Delhi to Manali by train should reach this station, you need to first take a train to Pathankot (8-10 hours) and then opted for another train from Pathankot to Joginder Nagar (9 -11 hours). You should then opt for the bus to reach Manali which will take 5 to 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train to Chandigarh from Delhi (3-5 hours). From the station Chandigarh, Manali is 315 km you can order a taxi or opt for a bus that should take around 8 to 9 hours on.

 

Delhi To Manali By Road:

The excitement of the road trip to Kullumanali actually starts from Chandigarh. Do not bet on a great convenience in Manali, but it is a small price to pay for the stunning views you can enjoy in Manali.

By Bus: The distance between Manali and Delhi is 536.3 km. There are a number of semi-bed buses ply daily to Manali from Delhi (ISBT Kashmere Gate). By bus it takes around  13 hours to reach Manali from Delhi.

 

By Car: You can choose to self-drive or hire a taxi. Delhi to Manali by car takes about 11 to 12 hours on a road trip from Delhi to reach Manali. If you are traveling from a taxi, you can also decide to stop in Chandigarh for some time.