Taxi & car rentalAbout 540–570 km12–14 hours
Delhi to Manali taxi
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In short
Overview
A Delhi to Manali taxi covers about 540–570 km in 12 to 14 hours, up the plains to Chandigarh or Kiratpur and then through Bilaspur, Mandi and the Kullu valley. Leisure Himachal, a Manali travel agent, arranges cars with drivers for this run as part of its car rental service; send your date and pick-up point on WhatsApp for a fare.
On the way
The route
- StartDelhi
- Murthal
- Chandigarh or Kiratpur
- Bilaspur
- Sundernagar
- Mandi
- Pandoh dam
- Aut tunnel
- Kullu
- ArriveManali
The guide
Delhi to Manali taxi guide
The route
Out of Delhi on the highway north past Murthal and Panipat to Ambala, then either through Chandigarh or by the Kiratpur road into the hills. From Bilaspur the road climbs to Sundernagar and Mandi, follows the Beas past the Pandoh dam and through the Aut tunnel into the Kullu valley, and runs up the river to Manali. The last 40 km, Kullu to Manali, is lined with orchards and shawl shops.
Car or bus?
The overnight Volvo is the cheap way up, and all our Manali packages from Delhi use it. A car with a driver makes sense for families, groups with luggage, or anyone who wants to stop at Mandi or arrive by daylight.
Booking
Tell us your date, pick-up point in Delhi (airport, station or home), number of passengers and luggage, and whether you need the car in Manali afterwards. We reply with the vehicle and fare.
Tour packages
Tours on this road
Ready-made tours that travel this road, with the transport included in the price.
Manali Volvo Tour from Delhi
from ₹11,999 / person Book
Manali Honeymoon Package
from ₹13,999 / couple Book
Shimla Manali Volvo Tour
from ₹19,999 / person Book
Complete Himachal Darshan
from ₹18,777 / person Book
Manali & Dharamshala Tour
On request Book
Shimla, Manali & Chandigarh by Car
from ₹13,777 / person Book
Himachal Tour with Amritsar
from ₹34,500 / person Book
Himachal Tour with Vaishno Devi
from ₹24,555 / person Book
Manali to Leh Jeep Safari
from ₹35,555 / person Book
Manali, Leh & Srinagar Road Trip
from ₹40,999 / person BookBefore you go
Delhi to Manali taxi: questions
How long does a taxi take from Delhi to Manali?
About 12 to 14 hours for 540–570 km, depending on traffic out of Delhi, roadworks and the weather in the hills. Leaving Delhi before dawn gets you to Manali by evening.
Is it better to take a taxi or the Volvo from Delhi to Manali?
The overnight Volvo is cheaper and you sleep through the drive. A taxi lets you stop where you like, leave when you want, and carries a family's luggage easily — and you have the car in Manali.
Can the same taxi do sightseeing in Manali?
Local union rules apply to sightseeing at Solang, the Atal Tunnel and Rohtang; we tell you what your car can and cannot do when we quote.
Destination guides
Other routes
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Chandigarh to Manali taxi
About 280–310 km · 8–10 hours -
Manali local sightseeing taxi
About 20–40 km · Half day to full day -
Manali to Rohtang, Solang & Atal Tunnel taxi
Solang 14 km · Atal Tunnel 25 km · Sissu 41 km · Rohtang 51 km · Full day -
Manali to Leh taxi
About 428 km · 2 days, with a night at Jispa or Sarchu -
Manali to Dharamshala taxi
About 235–280 km · 7–10 hours -
Manali to Kasol taxi
About 75–80 km · About 2–3 hours, depending on traffic through Kullu
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Fees, permits, timings and road openings change — check them before you travel.