Delhi to Manali by Car

Manzey · May 22nd, 2008, 17:55

It took me about 13 hours (including one hour or stops for food/tea) to reach Manali from Gurgaon. Its roughly around 600km to Manali from Gurgaon. Even at an average of 60km per hour, it will take u atleast 10 hours to reach Manali and that also will be difficult. The average speed drops down because half the distance is in ghat section / mountanious stretch and its better to be safe than sorry.
Cheers....

Styler · May 23rd, 2008, 14:56

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Originally Posted by travel_savvy

hi styler...thanx for being so informative...we will be travelling to manali in june 1st week..we will be in a convoy of 3 vehicles as we r 4 couples with kids ,and would love to take a night stopover ,as its gonna be very hectic to go all the way with kids..As chandigargh is too close to delhi..which place out of the two do u reccomend?..swarghat hilltop...or lake view bilaspur? or any 3rd option enroute...we wud like to reach manali around noon the next day....thnx in advance

Hi,

Sorry for the Late Reply.
I think Hotel Hilltop in Swarghat would be a good stop. Another good stop is a hotel Green Vally 5 kms before Sundarnagar. This is also a nice privately owned restaurant with a few rooms on the upper floor.
You will enjoy the drive in the hills early morning, the next day.
If you are with kids here is my advise.
Inall the 600 Kms from Delhi - Manali, the only bad stretch with really winding roads which can cause nausea is just the 100 kms from Kiratpur to Sundernagar. You should drive slowly with frequent stops on this 100 kms stretch and if you reach Sundernagar without anybody getting sick, it will be a very pleasant drive from there on. On the other hand if kids get sick on this stretch, it screws up the later part of the journey as well.
If you have kids between 5-10 who are prone to travel sickness, i would recommend 1/2 tablet of avomine in Chandigarh, and most probabaly the'll then sleep through the bad stretch.

Styler.

Oh i just read that you have booked, Hotel Lake view, Bilasput. That's also a good option, so just go and enjoy and have a good trip ahead.

Styler · May 23rd, 2008, 15:02

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Originally Posted by gurgaon_resident

Hi Styler,

Your info is really insightful. I am planning to drive to Manali next month. A couple of questions if you can help me:

My experience has been that I have managed to average about 60 km/hr on long drives and have done Shimla from Gurgaon in about 5 hours (I drive a Corolla). So is it possible to do Manali in about 8 hours? The constraint is traffic along the way or bad roads/ low speed? I have done upto 400 km at a stretch from Delhi but never been upto Manali.

Thanks in advance
Gurgaon_resident

It's not possible to do Delhi manali in 8 hrs. The minimum it has taken me from Manali Delhi is 10 hrs to the Border, and 11 hrs to my home in Vasant Kunj. This was with 2 15-20 min breaks.
From Delhi to Manali i normally take 11-12 hrs, with 2 stops. I think you should not think of how much time it takes, just enjoy the drive and drive at the pace you enjoy. There always would be the odd accident causing the traffic jam or the odd cops stopping you sometimes, so just don't make deadlines. At a good pace you would be able to do Delhi - Manali in 11- 12 hrs. 8 Hrs is out of the question.

Styler

Dilliwala · May 24th, 2008, 06:09

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Originally Posted by Styler

It's not possible to do Delhi manali in 8 hrs......

I think you should not think of how much time it takes, just enjoy the drive.......

..........8 Hrs is out of the question.
Styler

Very good advice from a regular - you'll do well to follow it, g_r.
Specially that middle line. Which I second, strongly.

puchoo · May 25th, 2008, 14:19

and i third Dilli and Styler... i have done the drive enough times to not necessarily notice the scenery now, the last time i went i did my darnedest to get there asap..took only 2 short stops..still took me 9.5 hours or so...

travel_savvy · May 30th, 2008, 14:01

thnx styler/dilliwaala for ur vluable inputs.
as u guys already know we have booked ourselves lakeview bilaspur for the midway stopover....just wanted to inform u that weve booked the log huts for our 7 days stay in manali..just wanted to recheck incase its a good option or we should try n change for any better option?..just dont want to stay in a concrete jungle kinda atmosphere no matter how great the hotel is..

thnx.

Dilliwala · May 30th, 2008, 22:52

Log Huts is definitely not concrete jungle. Well laid-out and in the quiet part of town.

amby · Jun 17th, 2008, 22:46

the info u've provided is really beneficial............i'm plannin' to go to manali for the first time in july.........dun know bt the wheteher n stuff..........is it the best time to visist !!!!! also i've heard u can go river rafting o'er there plzz lemme know more bt the adventure sports thr...

!!!!

regards
amby

Styler · Jun 18th, 2008, 13:42

Hi all,

I am in Vashist right now.
The weather has been good yesterday and today.
The roads from Delhi are also all good.
If anybody wants any info, ask me.

Styler

amby · Jun 18th, 2008, 21:42

can u telle me whats so special about vashisht ......i've heard a lot bt manali nad rohtang pass but nothing much bt vashisht ....!! ny importance from adventure or historic point of view??? i've also hrd bt rave parties outta thr ......on full moon nite!!!! is it? wud be gr8 to kno more!!!!

amby · Jun 18th, 2008, 21:48

also i 4rgt to ask the main thing .............i'm goin' fr the first time........complete layman wen it comes to manali and the area beyond......kindly temme wat all places to visit!!!! ive checked google fr that.....but the info is jas general!!! ny1 who has already visited that place can actually be of a gr8 help!!!! thanx again!!! can i find sm snow ovr there at rohtang in july??

regards
amby

Mod note: Amby, if you post in English it will be much appreciated.

Many of our members (including me) don't speak SMSese

Dilliwala · Jun 19th, 2008, 00:43

There are many, many threads with info about Manali and places around. Do browse in this sub-forum.

Styler · Jun 19th, 2008, 10:53

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Originally Posted by amby

can u telle me whats so special about vashisht ......i've heard a lot bt manali nad rohtang pass but nothing much bt vashisht ....!! ny importance from adventure or historic point of view??? i've also hrd bt rave parties outta thr ......on full moon nite!!!! is it? wud be gr8 to kno more!!!!

There's nothing special about Vashist. Infact it's becoming a concrete jungle like the Mall road now. I stay here mainly because i have some friends here and the views are great.
There is a Temple and hot water springs in the temple.

Styler.

amby · Jun 19th, 2008, 20:31

thanks

kandankkumar · Jun 20th, 2008, 04:45

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Originally Posted by Styler

Hi,

I have driven to Manali 6 times in the last one year, I do it straight every time, and i am the solo driver. Don't think i'm mad, i set up a new office there last year and had to travel there often to get it started.
I have tried all routes and stopovers, and here is my recommendation.

Start at 5 am. Take the NH1, dont turn right for Chandigarh after Ambala. About 8-9 kms after Ambala, before Rajpura, there is a right turn just before the Toll Gate between Ambala and Rajpura. Infact you can see the toll gate 40 mtrs ahead at the point you have to turn right. This is a road which will take you to Banur, around 30 kms, and you will hit a red light where you will cross the Chandigarh -Rajpura Road. Keep going straight for another 25 kms, you will hit the Chandigarh Ropar Highway at a place called Kharar. This is around 14 kms from Chandigarh. Now you are on NH21 as you turn left and drive towards Ropar.

This routle bypasses the Chandigarh Mess all together.

Your first stop should be at either at Karnal, or if you can carry on, stop at Swarghat, whehere you should reach by 10.30-11.00 am. Take a 30 min break for breakfast here at HPTDC Hotel Hilltop. My first stop is always at Swarghat.

The bad winding stretch in the entire Delhi - Manali route is 100 Kms (Kiratpur -Swarghat - Bilaspur - Sundernagar).
So if you have people who get sick on winding roads, just drive very slowly with a few stopovers on this stretch.

The next stop that i take is Hotel Green Valley, on the left side, 5-6 kms before Sundarnagar. You should be here by lunch time. After sundarnagar the road is not winding till you reach Pandoh Dam. Pandoh is a good place to tank up fuel. With this the only next fuel stop you will need is on your way back.

After Pandoh the road is a little winding and is carved out of the hills, next to the river. You should reach the tunnel before Aut at around 3.30 - 4.00 pm. Once you cross the tunnel, you are in Kullu Valley. The road from here is really beautiful, next to the Beas. The tension of the long drive should be over. You should relax and enjoy the drive, taking stops whenever you feel like. You should comfortably reach Manali 6.00 - 7.00 pm

If you have any more questions....ask..

Styler

hi friend
i am planning a week trip to manali in first week of october with my wife and five year old son request advice on weather,if possible the route from delhi by car,enroute halts and a suggested itinary,thanx

May 25th, 2008, 14:19	#35
puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 4,142	and i third Dilli and Styler... i have done the drive enough times to not necessarily notice the scenery now, the last time i went i did my darnedest to get there asap..took only 2 short stops..still took me 9.5 hours or so... __________________ Cheers! Sidharth Indiamike Mod team............the new kid on the block! puchoo.wordpress.com

May 30th, 2008, 14:01	#36
travel_savvy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: india Posts: 9	hi again thnx styler/dilliwaala for ur vluable inputs. as u guys already know we have booked ourselves lakeview bilaspur for the midway stopover....just wanted to inform u that weve booked the log huts for our 7 days stay in manali..just wanted to recheck incase its a good option or we should try n change for any better option?..just dont want to stay in a concrete jungle kinda atmosphere no matter how great the hotel is.. thnx.

Jun 17th, 2008, 22:46	#38
amby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 4	thanxxxxxxx the info u've provided is really beneficial............i'm plannin' to go to manali for the first time in july.........dun know bt the wheteher n stuff..........is it the best time to visist !!!!! also i've heard u can go river rafting o'er there plzz lemme know more bt the adventure sports thr... !!!! regards amby

Jun 18th, 2008, 21:42	#40
amby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 4	hi can u telle me whats so special about vashisht ......i've heard a lot bt manali nad rohtang pass but nothing much bt vashisht ....!! ny importance from adventure or historic point of view??? i've also hrd bt rave parties outta thr ......on full moon nite!!!! is it? wud be gr8 to kno more!!!!

Jun 18th, 2008, 21:48	#41
amby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 4	hi styler also i 4rgt to ask the main thing .............i'm goin' fr the first time........complete layman wen it comes to manali and the area beyond......kindly temme wat all places to visit!!!! ive checked google fr that.....but the info is jas general!!! ny1 who has already visited that place can actually be of a gr8 help!!!! thanx again!!! can i find sm snow ovr there at rohtang in july?? regards amby Mod note: Amby, if you post in English it will be much appreciated. Many of our members (including me) don't speak SMSese Last edited by capt_mahajan : Jun 19th, 2008 at 00:51.

May 22nd, 2008, 17:55	#31
Manzey Manzey Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore / Gurgaon Posts: 91	It took me about 13 hours (including one hour or stops for food/tea) to reach Manali from Gurgaon. Its roughly around 600km to Manali from Gurgaon. Even at an average of 60km per hour, it will take u atleast 10 hours to reach Manali and that also will be difficult. The average speed drops down because half the distance is in ghat section / mountanious stretch and its better to be safe than sorry. Cheers....

May 30th, 2008, 22:52	#37
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 3,944	Log Huts is definitely not concrete jungle. Well laid-out and in the quiet part of town.

Jun 18th, 2008, 13:42	#39
Styler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Delhi & Vashist, Manali Posts: 277	Hi all, I am in Vashist right now. The weather has been good yesterday and today. The roads from Delhi are also all good. If anybody wants any info, ask me. Styler

Jun 19th, 2008, 00:43	#42
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 3,944	There are many, many threads with info about Manali and places around. Do browse in this sub-forum.

Jun 19th, 2008, 20:31	#44
amby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 4	thanksss thanks

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