Valley of the gods
Hill station · Kullu, H.P.
Manali tour package from Kangra by car
Kangra to Manali is about 205 km and around six hours through Mandi, Pandoh and Kullu — a full driving day, so we start before dawn. Three to four days gives you Solang, the Atal Tunnel, Hadimba and Old Manali without rushing any of them. It runs all year. Send your dates to Kapil on +91 98053 05643 or Sahil on +91 78075 42573 for one all-in fare.
3–4 daysBest season · All yearPrivate car & driver
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3–4
Days, round trip
All year
Best season to go
2–7
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About the trip
Manali, Solang and the Atal Tunnel
Manali is the hill station most people ask for: the Beas running through town, deodar forest on the slopes, and snow within reach. We do the long drive so you arrive rested.
Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel open up snow and the road to Lahaul; the ancient Hadimba and Manu temples, the hot springs at Vashisht and the cafés of Old Manali fill the gentler days.
How it runs from here: the 205 km in is a full day, so we leave Kangra early and give you the afternoon rather than arriving at dusk. Solang and the tunnel go on their own day and start early, because the queue at the tunnel mouth and the Solang parking both build sharply after nine. Manali town is walkable once you are there; the Mall is pedestrian in the evenings, so we drop and collect rather than trying to park in it.
What you’ll see
- Solang Valley & ropeway
- Atal Tunnel to Sissu (Lahaul)
- Hadimba Devi & Manu temple
- Vashisht hot springs
- Old Manali & Mall Road
- Beas riverside & Van Vihar
The plan we run
Day by day
Day 1 — Day 4
Day one is a full driving day whichever way you cut it. We start before dawn so you reach Manali with the afternoon still in hand rather than at night.
- 1
Day 1
Kangra to Manali
Drive via Mandi and the Beas gorge; evening at Mall Road and Old Manali.
~205 km · ~6 hrsNight: Manali
- 2
Day 2
Solang & Atal Tunnel
Snow and adventure at Solang, then through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul.
~55 km round · ~2 hrsNight: Manali
- 3
Day 3
Temples & town
Hadimba, Vashisht springs and local sightseeing at your own pace.
Night: Manali
- 4
Day 4
Manali to Kangra
Return home, with a Kullu or Naggar stop if you wish.
~205 km · ~6 hrs
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The fare
What’s in the fare
One quoted price
Car, driver, fuel, tolls, parking and state-border permits, agreed before you travel.
Your choice, separate
Hotels, meals and entry tickets stay your call, so you pick what fits your budget.
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Manali: questions travellers ask
How long is the drive from Kangra to Manali?
About 205 km and roughly six hours, via Palampur, Baijnath, Mandi and Kullu. It is a full day's driving but a good one, and the Mandi–Kullu stretch along the Beas is the best of it. We usually leave early so you arrive with the afternoon still ahead of you.
Will we see snow, and when?
Solang usually holds snow from late December through March, and the Rohtang side longer. Outside winter, the reliable snow is through the Atal Tunnel on the Lahaul side, where patches last well into spring. In July and August there is no snow to speak of at Solang, whatever the photographs on booking sites suggest.
Do we need a permit for Rohtang Pass?
Yes. Rohtang requires an online permit with a daily vehicle quota, and it is closed for part of the year. The Atal Tunnel to Sissu needs no permit and is open far more of the time, which is why we usually route people that way. If Rohtang matters to you, tell us early so we can try for the permit on your dates.
Is three days enough for Manali?
Three days works if one is Solang and the tunnel and one is the town and temples, with the drive at each end. Four is better and is what most families end up wanting. If you also want Kullu properly, look at the Kullu and Manali tour instead.
Can you take us as far as Sissu or Koksar?
Yes. Through the Atal Tunnel it is a straightforward run to Sissu and the waterfall, and that is a comfortable half-day from Manali. Beyond that you are into Lahaul proper, which is the Keylong and Darcha trip rather than a Manali day out.
What is the best time to visit Manali?
All year, but differently. March to June is the classic season; October and November are clearest and quietest; December to February is snow, with the Atal Tunnel open and Solang busy. July to September the Beas valley road is the least reliable stretch in the state, so we watch it.
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Two owner-drivers. Message or call either of us.
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