Wish to tavel to Manali by air

a_mukhe · Jan 24th, 2007, 13:18

I wish to travel to Manali by air from Mumbai: which is the best way to reach there the quickest way? I was told there are Air Deccan flights to Kulu from Delhi as are Jagson Airline flights. However, Ive been told Jagson cancels at the drop of a hat. How about Air Deccan? Is it ok to visit Manli in late Feb? How cold will it be then and will I get a clear view of the mountains? How far is Manali from Kulu airport? Can I safely book ahead without fearof the flight getting cancelled?
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jyotirmoy · Jan 24th, 2007, 13:52

The approach to the airport is along a gorge. Planes have to use this corridor to land & take off. Wind direction & weather at times could pose difficulties so flights do get cancelled.
Airdeccan would be a better choice than Jagsons in terms of price.
Feb end will be quite cold in Manali so carry woolens. Yes the view is clearer in winter. Expect good sunshine.

himadventures · Jan 24th, 2007, 14:04

Bhuntar aiport is becoming renown for problems they create for travellers. They do not tell well in advance about any cancellations and there had been problems with refunds also. This is a gamble..wanna take it?

I have been told OFF HAND that one of the common reason for this secret and last minute cancellations is few confirmed seats in craft. This means that this is not financially feasable to operate flight..so weather becomes BAD !!

a_mukhe · Jan 24th, 2007, 15:35

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

The approach to the airport is along a gorge. Planes have to use this corridor to land & take off. Wind direction & weather at times could pose difficulties so flights do get cancelled.
Airdeccan would be a better choice than Jagsons in terms of price.
Feb end will be quite cold in Manali so carry woolens. Yes the view is clearer in winter. Expect good sunshine.

Can someone tell me how frequently has Deccan been on schedule to Bhuntar; since I intend travelling in late Feb, are their enough chances that I will get a flight (Deccan) from Delhi to Bhuntar and that it will not get cancelled? Shall I go ahead, then, with my plans? And, what is the taxi scene to Manali from the airport, i.e. what are the rates?

silicon_brain · Jan 24th, 2007, 16:24

I am checking the same thing quite regularly from Air Deccan site and the (Delhi-Kullu & return) flight got delayed for 20-30 minutes sometime, but they havn't canceled it from last 1 week at least.

a_mukhe · Jan 24th, 2007, 16:53

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Originally Posted by silicon_brain

I am checking the same thing quite regularly from Air Deccan site and the (Delhi-Kullu & return) flight got delayed for 20-30 minutes sometime, but they havn't canceled it from last 1 week at least.

Thanks a lot, mate! How does one make his way from the airport.. any ideas? Taxi rates, etc.? Or does it make better sense to make advance bookings?

Jan 24th, 2007, 13:18	#1
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Jan 24th, 2007, 13:52	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,386	The approach to the airport is along a gorge. Planes have to use this corridor to land & take off. Wind direction & weather at times could pose difficulties so flights do get cancelled. Airdeccan would be a better choice than Jagsons in terms of price. Feb end will be quite cold in Manali so carry woolens. Yes the view is clearer in winter. Expect good sunshine.

Jan 24th, 2007, 14:04	#3
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,070	Bhuntar aiport is becoming renown for problems they create for travellers. They do not tell well in advance about any cancellations and there had been problems with refunds also. This is a gamble..wanna take it? I have been told OFF HAND that one of the common reason for this secret and last minute cancellations is few confirmed seats in craft. This means that this is not financially feasable to operate flight..so weather becomes BAD !!

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silicon_brain Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delhi/San Jose, India,USA Posts: 48	I am checking the same thing quite regularly from Air Deccan site and the (Delhi-Kullu & return) flight got delayed for 20-30 minutes sometime, but they havn't canceled it from last 1 week at least.

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