Delhi to Manali Taxi
Delhi to Manali by taxi, in one easy day
540 km through Chandigarh, the Kiratpur–Nerchowk tunnels, Mandi and Kullu. Early start, safe hill driver, one fixed price.
- 540 km · 11–13 hrs
- Sedan from ₹6,899
- Innova from ₹11,999
- Hatchback → Tempo Traveller
- One-way or round trip
Delhi to Manali Taxi: distance, time and fare
Delhi to Manali taxi fare
Indicative starting prices for off-season weekdays. Same fare for the return direction (Manali to Delhi).
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
| Car | Seats | One-way from (Standard) | Round trip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback Swift / Celerio / WagonR class |
4 | ₹5,999 | ₹11/km | Quote |
| Sedan Dzire / Etios / Aura |
4 | ₹6,899 | ₹12/km | Quote |
| Maruti Ertiga 6-seater MUV |
6 | ₹8,799 | ₹14/km | Quote |
| Kia Carens 6-seater premium MPV |
6 | ₹10,099 | ₹16/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Crysta 6+1 / 7-seater SUV |
7 | ₹11,999 | ₹19/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Hycross 7-seater premium MPV |
7 | ₹13,799 | ₹22/km | Quote |
| Toyota Fortuner 7-seater premium SUV |
6 | ₹19,299 | ₹32/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller Force Traveller 12–14 seater |
12 | ₹23,499 | ₹26/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater Force Traveller 17 seater |
17 | ₹23,899 | ₹30/km | Quote |
| Force Urbania Luxury van, up to 17 seats |
17 | ₹24,399 | ₹36/km | Quote |
- Included in one-way fares: AC car, fuel, driver and driver allowance.
- Extra at actuals: tolls, parking, and state entry tax / permit where the car crosses a state border (Himachal charges non-HP vehicles an entry fee).
- Round trips & multi-day tours: per-km rate × kilometres driven (minimum 250 km a day) + ₹400 a night driver allowance (₹500 for Tempo Traveller & Urbania).
- Peak dates cost more: May–June, Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends. Your WhatsApp quote shows the all-in total before you pay anything.
Fare calculator
One-way drop · 540 km · fuel, driver and driver allowance included
- Tolls, parking & state entry fee extra at actuals
- Final price confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay
Watch the Delhi to Manali drive – with the fare
The real 540 km road from OpenStreetMap, drawn live as the car drives it. Pick a car and trip type – the fare for every fleet tier updates below, then lock it on WhatsApp.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · road routing by OSRM · map tiles by OpenFreeMap. Distances and times are road estimates for planning; your WhatsApp quote is the final price.
Delhi to Manali by road, stop by stop
The route our drivers take, with the stops worth making.
- DelhiEarly pickup (4:30–5 am) from home, hotel, airport or station.
- Ambala · ChandigarhBreakfast near Zirakpur or Kharar.
- Ropar · Kiratpur SahibEnter the Kiratpur–Nerchowk four-lane with its long tunnels.
- Bilaspur · SundernagarThe four-lane bypasses the towns; fewer hairpins than the old road.
- MandiLunch by the Beas; the valley road begins.
- Pandoh · Aut tunnelPandoh dam and the 2.8 km Aut tunnel into Kullu valley.
- Kullu · ManaliDrop at your Manali hotel, Old Manali or Vashisht.
Choose your car for Manali
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
4 seatsHatchback
Best for: Couples & short transfers
4 seatsSedan
Best for: Couples & small families, highway runs
6 seatsMaruti Ertiga
Best for: Families of 5–6 on a budget
6 seatsKia Carens
Best for: Families who want extra comfort
7 seatsToyota Innova Crysta
Best for: Hill circuits, senior citizens, groups of 6–7
7 seatsToyota Innova Hycross
Best for: Premium family trips, quieter and roomier than the Crysta
6 seatsToyota Fortuner
Best for: VIP transfers, weddings, Leh & Spiti roads
12 seatsTempo Traveller
Best for: Groups, pilgrimages, office trips
17 seatsTempo Traveller 17-seater
Best for: Bigger groups, Char Dham, school & office tours
17 seatsForce Urbania
Best for: Premium group transfers & weddings
26 seatsMini coach 26-seater
Best for: Wedding parties, corporate outings, school trips
35 seatsAC coach 35-seater
Best for: Large groups, yatras and corporate tours
45 seatsLuxury coach 45-seater
Best for: Big groups between Delhi, Chandigarh and the hills
Photo credits (the cars shown are representative of each class, not the exact vehicle you will get)
- Hatchback – Exhibit Magazine, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Sedan – Sant1207ug, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Maruti Ertiga – Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Kia Carens – DriveSpark, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Crysta – Premnath Kudva, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Hycross – Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Fortuner – Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller – वंपायर, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater – Yann Forget, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Mini coach 26-seater – Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- AC coach 35-seater – LoveofZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Luxury coach 45-seater – Karthik Nadar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Hero film – real Himalayan road footage from Pexels (free licence): Vikash Singh (Solang Valley), Ex Route Adventures (snow pass), Vishal Kumar (Himachal hairpins), Nitin Khajotia (mountain road drone)
Road tips for Delhi to Manali
No night driving in the hills
For safety our drivers do not run hill sections late at night. Leave early (5–6 am from Delhi) and plan to reach before dark; the quote tells you the best start time.
Himachal entry fee
Cars registered outside Himachal pay an entry fee at the state barrier (₹100 a day for passenger vehicles up to 12 seats in 2026–27; commercial and larger vehicles pay more). It is added to your quote at actuals. Details: Himachal entry tax & permits 2026.
Local sightseeing in Manali
Solang, Atal Tunnel–Sissu and Rohtang trips are done in Manali-registered local taxis (union practice). We book those for you at union rates — see Manali taxi service.
Break the journey?
Families with small children often stop a night in Mandi or Kullu, or go Delhi → Shimla → Manali. Ask for a split itinerary.
Snow months need a plan
From mid-December to February roads above Shimla and Manali can close after fresh snow. Drivers carry chains; sometimes the last stretch is done in a local 4×4. We confirm the day before.
Monsoon caution
Mid-July to August brings landslides on hill highways. We watch road advisories and move your start time or route when needed — no extra charge for a route change we suggest.
Booked in four simple steps
Tell us the trip
Pickup point, drop, date, number of people and luggage — WhatsApp, call or the form below.
Get one clear quote
Car, driver, total fare and what it includes, usually within 15–30 minutes.
Confirm with a small advance
Pay the advance on our secure payment page (UPI / card). The balance is paid as written in your quote.
Driver details a day before
Driver name, phone and car number on WhatsApp. Our team tracks the trip until you’re dropped.
Get your fixed fare now
Tell us the trip and a Suzu travel desk member replies on WhatsApp with the car, driver and one all-in price. No booking fee, no spam.
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Questions travellers ask
What is the Delhi to Manali taxi fare?
One-way starts around ₹6,899 for a sedan, ₹8,799 for an Ertiga, ₹10,099 for a Kia Carens and ₹11,999 for an Innova Crysta. A 12-seater Tempo Traveller starts around ₹23,499. Tolls, parking and the Himachal entry fee are extra at actuals.
How many hours from Delhi to Manali by taxi?
11–13 hours for about 540 km with breakfast and lunch stops. The Kiratpur–Nerchowk four-lane has cut 2–3 hours off the old road through Bilaspur.
Is it better to leave Delhi at night for Manali?
We don’t recommend it. The last 180 km is mountain road and night driving there is riskier. A 4:30–5 am start gets you to Manali by early evening.
Can the same taxi take us to Solang and Rohtang?
Local sightseeing around Manali is done in Manali-registered taxis as per local union practice. We book that local taxi for you at union rates, so you don’t have to bargain.
Do you offer Delhi to Manali round trips?
Yes. A round trip or tour is billed per kilometre (250 km daily minimum) plus driver allowance. A 6-day Delhi–Manali–Delhi trip with a Shimla stop is our most booked cab tour.
Which car is best for Delhi to Manali?
A sedan for 2–3 people with light bags; an Ertiga or Innova Crysta for families and heavy luggage; a Tempo Traveller for 8 or more people.
