Swap Kolkata's busy streets for snowy peaks and pine forests. Fly over Solang Valley, drive through the Atal Tunnel, and enjoy hot tea by the river in Old Manali.
Plans can shift with the mountains. If snow or rain closes a road, your driver simply swaps the days around.
Kolkata to Chandigarh is a 2.5-hour flight. Land there, because your trip begins and ends in Chandigarh.
There is no train to Manali. The Rajdhani from Howrah to New Delhi takes about 17 hours. Trains to Chandigarh take more than a day. So most people from Kolkata fly.
Your driver waits at the Chandigarh airport, railway station or bus stand. The same cab stays with you for all 4 days and takes you back.
💡 Take a morning flight and you can reach Manali the same night. If you land after 12 noon, we book one night in Chandigarh first.
Chandigarh airport, Chandigarh railway station, the ISBT bus stand (Sector 43 or 17), or your hotel in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula.
Kiratpur → Bilaspur → Mandi → Kullu → Manali, mostly on the new four-lane.
Pick a flight that lands before 11 am, so you reach Manali before dark.
The top places are Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley, the Atal Tunnel, Sissu, Rohtang Pass (May to November), the Vashisht hot springs and Old Manali.
This trip covers all of them except Rohtang. You can add Rohtang with a permit. More places are listed below.
A wooden temple built in 1553, in the middle of a deodar forest. It is for Hidimba, the wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata.
The adventure place of Manali, 14 km from town. In summer, try paragliding, the ropeway and ATV rides. In winter, enjoy snow and skiing.
The 9.02 km Atal Tunnel at about 3,000 m links Manali to the Lahaul Valley year-round. Sissu, on the far side, has a waterfall, a lake and wide snow views.
A high mountain road at 3,978 m (13,050 ft), with snow even in early summer. It is open from about May to November. You need a permit, only a few cars are allowed each day, and it is closed on Tuesdays.
A village 3 km from Manali. Hot water comes out of the ground here. There are old stone temples too. Men and women have separate bathing areas.
The old part of Manali, with apple farms, wooden houses and the Manu Temple. Its riverside cafés serve fish (trout), pizza and many kinds of food.
Want a longer trip? These packages also cover Manali. Tap any package for its full day-wise itinerary.
3 Nights / 4 DaysDelhi → Manali (Volvo) → Solang/Rohtang → Kullu → Delhi
4 Nights / 5 DaysChandigarh → Manali → Solang → Kasol → Manikaran → Chandigarh
5 Nights / 6 DaysChandigarh → Shimla → Kufri → Manali → Solang → Chandigarh
Fly high with paragliding at Solang. Play in the snow (December to March). Drive through the Atal Tunnel. Go river rafting near Kullu. Take a dip in the Vashisht hot springs. Relax in the cafes of Old Manali.
Tandem flights with a trained pilot, from short hops to longer flights from higher take-off points.
Mar – Jun, Sep – NovSkiing, snow scooters and tube slides at Solang, Gulaba or Sissu.
Dec – MarGrade II–III rapids near Kullu, good for first-timers.
Apr – Jun, Sep – OctCross from green Kullu to stark Lahaul in about 10 minutes.
All year, weather permittingVashisht's sulphur pools are best on a cold evening.
All yearRiverside cafés, live music and trout straight from the Beas.
All yearJogini Falls, Lamadugh meadow, or the forest walk at Van Vihar.
Apr – NovHand-woven shawls and caps with the valley's geometric borders.
All yearMarch to June is best for adventure and cool weather (10 to 25°C). October has clear skies and the Kullu Dussehra fair, around the Puja holidays. For snow, go from December to February. Do not go from July to September, because of heavy rain and landslides.
See how warm or cold it gets, and what each season is good for.
Paragliding, rafting and Rohtang (from about mid-May) are all open. Pleasant days, and the busiest season.
Best for adventure & familiesLush and quiet, but landslides can close the Kullu–Manali highway. Adventure sports pause.
Only with flexible datesSnow in Manali town and heavy snow at Solang and Sissu. Roads beyond Solang may close after fresh snowfall.
Best for snow & honeymoonsThe plan stays the same; only the hotel changes. We share hotel names and photos before you book.
Nights are cold all year. Solang and Sissu are much colder than town. Snow boots and suits can be hired locally.
Permits are issued online for a limited number of vehicles each day. We apply for you as soon as you confirm.
Traffic builds up at Solang and the Atal Tunnel by late morning in peak season. Leave by 8 am.
Fresh snow or heavy rain can close roads for a day. Your driver will reshuffle the plan, so keep it flexible.
Sissu and Rohtang are high. Drink water, go slow, and carry tablets for the winding roads.
Phone networks and card machines are weak beyond Solang. Carry cash for activities and snacks.
Durga Puja and Diwali are the busiest weeks in Manali. Flights from Kolkata get costly, so lock your dates about two months ahead.
Yes. You get one easy day in town, one big snow-and-adventure day, and a relaxed drive back through Kullu. Want more? Add Kasol and Manikaran, or add Shimla.
From Chandigarh it is about 300 km, or 8 to 9 hours on a good highway. From Delhi it is about 540 km (12 to 13 hours). That is why this package starts and ends in Chandigarh.
Fly to Chandigarh and our driver meets you at the airport. This package starts and ends in Chandigarh, so book your flight there. There are a few flights to Bhuntar (Kullu), but they are costly and often affected by weather.
December to February brings snow to Manali town and Solang. From March to June there is snow at Rohtang Pass and beyond the Atal Tunnel. From July to November, snow is usually only on the high peaks.
No. Rohtang needs a separate government permit. It is open only from about May to November, and it is closed on Tuesdays. If you want, we can take you to Rohtang instead of the Atal Tunnel. It costs extra, and it depends on getting a permit.
Yes. Choose our Deluxe or Premium hotels. We can also add a candlelight dinner, flowers on the bed and a cake. Just tell us when you book.
Hotels here mostly cook North Indian dishes. Fresh trout from the Beas is a local treat. Tell us early, and we choose hotels that can make plain fish curry and rice for you.
Summer vacation (May and June) is great for adventure. Puja and Diwali (October and November) bring clear skies. December and January bring snow. Puja week fills up fast, so book about two months early.
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