Travelling from Delhi to Manali by Road: Distance, Time, Routes & Stopovers

Understanding the best routes

First Route: Ambala to Chandigarh

The total distance that you cover in this route is around 545 km. Considering the time taken, it's around 13 hours. The popular stopovers that you can consider while covering this route are mentioned below:

• When you are in Panipat, visit Panipat Museum and Purana Quila
• When you are in Kurukshetra, visit Sheikh Chilli Tomb and Brahma Sarovar, in addition to the popular sites from Mahabharata
• When you are in Chandigarh, consider paying a visit to Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Le Corbusier Centre, and Pinjore Gardens
• When you are in Bilaspur, consider paying a visit to the Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary
• When you are in Mandi, consider paying a visit to Rewalsar Lake and Prashar Lake
• When you are in Kullu, consider paying a visit to Naggar Castle and BijliMahadev Temple

Second Route: Banur to Palampur

The total distance that you cover in this route is around 670 km. Considering the time taken, it's around 16 hours. The popular stopovers that you can consider while covering this route are mentioned below:

• When you are in Bilaspur, consider paying a visit to the Bhakra-Nangal Dam
• When you are in Kangra, consider paying a visit to Norbulingka Institute and Kangra Fort
• When you are in Palampur, consider paying a visit to Tashi Jong Buddhist Monastery and Andretta Artists Village
• When you are in Bir-Billing, try paragliding
• When you are in Mandi, consider paying a visit to the Rewalsar Lake, Prashar Lake, and Barot Valley
• When you are in Kullu, consider paying a visit to Naggar Castle and BijliMahadev Temple

Third Route: Shimla Route

The total distance that you cover in this route is around 610 km. Considering the time taken, it's around 15 hours. The popular stopovers that you can consider while covering this route are mentioned below:

• When you reach Shimla, don't miss out The Ridge, Viceregal Lodge, Chadwick Falls, and Annadale
• When you reach Bilaspur, don't miss out the Bhakra-Nangal Dam and Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary
• When you reach Mandi, don't miss out the Rewalsar Lake, Prashar Lake, and the Barot Valley
• When you reach Kullu, don't miss out the Naggar Castle and BijliMahadev Temple

Some Safety Tips that You Need to Consider

• Choose a hotel that is completely sanitized for a safe stay.
• And, of course, adhere to all COVID-19 related requirements, including hygiene procedures & social distance.

With these things kept in mind, you can experience a safe travel experience from Delhi to Manali!