Delhi to Manali

srini0208 · Jul 22nd, 2009, 17:26

Dear IMers
I am planning for a trip to Manali from Chennai between Sep 21st to 29th . Our family comprises of me, my wife and our infant son. We will fly to delhi on 19th and from there we are planning to go to manali. My constraints lie with my son who is 1 and half years old and needs constant feeding and attention. So Going by the Volvo bus becomes difficult. Is there any other comfortable alternative where in I can Reach Manali faster by Road?

Thanks.
Srinivasan

Yogesh Sarkar · Jul 23rd, 2009, 17:50

Well you can either hire a taxi from Delhi or better yet, take the flight to Kullu (Bhunter airport) and from there, travel to Manali.

madamdarkin · Jul 24th, 2009, 00:08

We flew from Delhi to Bhuntar a few weeks ago with our 9 month old baby. I wouldn't do the journey by bus. On the way back we went to Shimla from Kasol by taxi, stayed in Shimla for a few days then took the Shimla-Kalka-Delhi train route.

srini0208 · Jul 24th, 2009, 12:20

Thanks Both for your inputs..madamdarkin, do you suggest any precautions for my kid? did you take any and have you had any health related issues with your kid?

madamdarkin · Jul 24th, 2009, 12:28

Hi! Well it looks like you are from India? Then I guess you would do the same as at home - ie be extra careful regarding what your baby eats and water sources.

We always carry a flask of boiled hot water to make up bottles on the go (interesting when driving with a crazy taxi driver in Himachal around mountain bends!)

We've been travling for a month now and our daughter (touch wood) has just been loving it, no problems. The key is just to be very organized!

There is a poster on here called Hans who has written an article on traveling with kids - do a search as his kids were also a little older (our baby was 9 months when we started our trip).

No one knows your baby better than you, so just keep a close eye on him or her for signs of any discomfort and I would also suggest to keep the pace of your travels not too rushed.

Good Luck!

mindvsmind · Jul 27th, 2009, 12:17

From Delhi to Manali its approx 12-13 Hour Drive and not gud for ur baby !! I will simply recommend u to fly till kullu and from there hire a taxi to manali.

madamdarkin · Jul 27th, 2009, 18:09

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Originally Posted by mindvsmind

From Delhi to Manali its approx 12-13 Hour Drive and not gud for ur baby !! I will simply recommend u to fly till kullu and from there hire a taxi to manali.

I agree. Unless you split the trip into 2 days. The longse stretch we did with our baby was Kasol to Shimla which was around 7 hours. Anymore would have been pushing it.

srini0208 · Jul 28th, 2009, 13:42

Thanks a lot for all your replies.. My itinerary goes like this (i have planned this). If you can suggest a good alternative, please do so.My dates are from 19th Sep to 27thh Sep
1) 19th Morning - From Chennai to Delhi by Air take 5-6 hours off
2) 19th Evening - Delhi to Kalka by Shatabdi (reaches KLK at 21:30. Stay in the station Dormitory that night)
3) 20th morning - Catch the toy train to Shimla.
4) 20th rest of the day and night spend in Shimla
5) 21st Morning - start frm Shimla by road to Manali.
I have to reach Manali by 21st as i have booked my office guest house from 21st-24th. Considering my son, i have planned my travel to be by AIr and train except for the shimla to manali stretch. Is this OK? or You guys suggest something else? I need to check my budget too :-)
Pls help as this is my first long trip with my baby

Thanks a lot!!!!

Jul 22nd, 2009, 17:26	#1
srini0208 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 3	Delhi to Manali Dear IMers I am planning for a trip to Manali from Chennai between Sep 21st to 29th . Our family comprises of me, my wife and our infant son. We will fly to delhi on 19th and from there we are planning to go to manali. My constraints lie with my son who is 1 and half years old and needs constant feeding and attention. So Going by the Volvo bus becomes difficult. Is there any other comfortable alternative where in I can Reach Manali faster by Road? Thanks. Srinivasan

Jul 23rd, 2009, 17:50	#2
Yogesh Sarkar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi (India) Posts: 1,347	Well you can either hire a taxi from Delhi or better yet, take the flight to Kullu (Bhunter airport) and from there, travel to Manali. __________________ My Travelogues \| My Blog \| All the info on Leh-Ladakh travel

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madamdarkin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goa for now Posts: 169	We flew from Delhi to Bhuntar a few weeks ago with our 9 month old baby. I wouldn't do the journey by bus. On the way back we went to Shimla from Kasol by taxi, stayed in Shimla for a few days then took the Shimla-Kalka-Delhi train route.

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srini0208 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 3	Thanks Both for your inputs..madamdarkin, do you suggest any precautions for my kid? did you take any and have you had any health related issues with your kid?

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madamdarkin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goa for now Posts: 169	Hi! Well it looks like you are from India? Then I guess you would do the same as at home - ie be extra careful regarding what your baby eats and water sources. We always carry a flask of boiled hot water to make up bottles on the go (interesting when driving with a crazy taxi driver in Himachal around mountain bends!) We've been travling for a month now and our daughter (touch wood) has just been loving it, no problems. The key is just to be very organized! There is a poster on here called Hans who has written an article on traveling with kids - do a search as his kids were also a little older (our baby was 9 months when we started our trip). No one knows your baby better than you, so just keep a close eye on him or her for signs of any discomfort and I would also suggest to keep the pace of your travels not too rushed. Good Luck!

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mindvsmind Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 14	From Delhi to Manali its approx 12-13 Hour Drive and not gud for ur baby !! I will simply recommend u to fly till kullu and from there hire a taxi to manali.

Jul 28th, 2009, 13:42	#8
srini0208 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 3	Thanks a lot for all your replies.. My itinerary goes like this (i have planned this). If you can suggest a good alternative, please do so.My dates are from 19th Sep to 27thh Sep 1) 19th Morning - From Chennai to Delhi by Air take 5-6 hours off 2) 19th Evening - Delhi to Kalka by Shatabdi (reaches KLK at 21:30. Stay in the station Dormitory that night) 3) 20th morning - Catch the toy train to Shimla. 4) 20th rest of the day and night spend in Shimla 5) 21st Morning - start frm Shimla by road to Manali. I have to reach Manali by 21st as i have booked my office guest house from 21st-24th. Considering my son, i have planned my travel to be by AIr and train except for the shimla to manali stretch. Is this OK? or You guys suggest something else? I need to check my budget too :-) Pls help as this is my first long trip with my baby Thanks a lot!!!!