Mumbai to Manali

The flights between the cities are comfortable and extremely affordable. Airlines such as Air Asia, Go Air, Spicejet and Air India operate multiple flights to Manali from Mumbai. The flight is short and an early flight will leave you with a full day to enjoy. 

Starting Price: INR 2500
Departure Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Arrival Airport: Kullu Manali Airport
Travel Time: 2 Hour 5 minutes

The drive is an enjoyable option to travel from Mumbai to Manali as it passes through Rajasthan and Delhi. If you are taking a road trip we suggest you do a day tour each of Jaipur and Delhi and continue on your journey.

Approximate Travel Time: 36 Hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 18000
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Route 1: Via NH 48

Distance: 1945 Kms
Time: 36 Hours
Sights on the way: Dumas Beach, Surat Castle, City Palace Udaipur , Lake Pichola, Jagmandir,Khawaja Gharib Nawaz, Anasagar Lake, Amber Palace, City Palace Jaipur, Haha Mahal, Red Fort, Old Fort, Qutub Minar, Rock Garden Chandigarh, Parashar Lake, Pandoh Dam, Jalori Pass. 
Eating options: The Dumas Cafe, The Sunset Terrace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Palki Khana, Suvarna Mahal, Karims, OTG Restaurant, The Kansals Aroma, Shesh Besh.

Route 2 : Via NH 52

Distance: 1944 Kms
Time: 37 Hours
Sights on the way: Nasik Caves, Shri Kalaram Temple , Someshwar Water Fall, Laling Fort, Kotah Garh, Amber Palace, City Palace Jaipur, Haha Mahal, Red Fort, Old Fort, Qutub Minar, Rock Garden Chandigarh, Parashar Lake, Pandoh Dam, Jalori Pass. 
Eating options: The Caves Family Restaurant & Bar, Barbeque Ville, Rajasthani Riwaz, Suvarna Mahal, Karims, OTG Restaurant, The Kansals Aroma, Shesh Besh.

Taking the bus from to Manali from Mumbai is a long and tiring road journey. We do not suggest taking the bus. The train journey is much quicker than road. 

Starting Point: Mumbai
Terminating Point: Manali
Travel time: 58 Hours
Distance : 1950 Kms
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Ticket cost: INR 3000

The train and bus combination is the cheapest way to transport between these cities. The train journey is non stop and takes about 26 hours from Mumbai to Chandigarh. From Chandigarh a bus ride will take you to Manali in about 8 hours. 

Part 1 - Mumbai to Chandigarh by Train

Travel time: 26 Hours
Distance : 1605 Kms
Frequency: Five times a day
Ticket cost: INR 600

Part 2 - Chandigarh to Manali by Bus

Route Operator:  Chandigarh Transport Undertaking
Starting Point: Chandigarh
Terminating Point: Manali
Travel time: 7 Hours 52 Minutes
Distance : 326 Kms
Frequency: Hourly
Ticket cost: INR 400

Tip: All bus tickets are available are bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.