Manali Tour Package from Mumbai: Flights, Trains, 6-Day Plan and Cost (2026)

Updated: November 2026

Short answer: From Mumbai, the quickest way to Manali is a non-stop flight to Chandigarh (about 2 h 10 min to 2 h 30 min, five non-stops on a typical day), then a 290 km, 7–8 hour drive. No airline flies Mumbai to Kullu, and Kullu has no Delhi flights this winter. By train, the daily Paschim Express reaches Chandigarh in about 28 hours. A 4N/5D Kullu Manali package from Chandigarh starts from ₹12,999 per person, so flights plus package come to roughly ₹31,800–34,300 per person off-season.

How do you get from Mumbai to Manali?

There is no direct train, bus or flight from Mumbai to Manali. Every plan has two legs: get to a gateway in the north, then go by road for the last stretch, because Manali has no railway and Kullu airport, 50–60 km away, has no flights from Delhi this winter. For Mumbai the useful gateways are Chandigarh (shortest drive) and Delhi (most trains and flights).

Our Chandigarh to Manali taxi starts from ₹4,199 one way for a sedan and ₹7,199 for an Innova Crysta, with tolls and the Himachal entry fee extra.

Which trains run from Mumbai towards Manali?

Mumbai has two trains that run all the way to Chandigarh, and many more to Delhi. The table lists the ones that matter for a Manali trip. Timings and fares are from Indian Railways data as listed on 5 November 2026; check current timings on IRCTC before you book.

The Paschim Express is the one to know: it is daily, it stops at Chandigarh in the afternoon, and a cab gets you to Manali the same night only if you push on late, which we don’t recommend in winter. A better rhythm is to sleep in Chandigarh or Zirakpur and drive up the next morning. If you prefer the Rajdhani, you reach New Delhi at 08:32, which is too late for the 07:40 Kalka Shatabdi; take an overnight Volvo or our Delhi package car that evening instead.

Can you fly from Mumbai to Manali?

Yes, as far as Chandigarh. On a typical day (we checked Friday 20 November 2026) there were five non-stop Mumbai–Chandigarh flights: Air India at 06:00, 11:25 and 14:35, and IndiGo at 09:35 and 22:05, each taking 2 h 10 min to 2 h 30 min. The 06:00 and 09:35 departures are the useful ones, because you land by late morning and still reach Manali the same evening.

There are no Mumbai–Kullu flights. Kullu–Manali airport at Bhuntar takes only small turboprops, and Alliance Air dropped its direct Delhi–Kullu service after 24 October 2026; the winter schedule to 27 March 2027 links Kullu only with Jaipur and Dehradun on a few days a week. So for a Mumbai trip this winter, plan on Chandigarh. Our Kullu–Manali airport guide explains why those flights are so often cancelled.

What is the best plan for a Manali trip from Mumbai?

For most Mumbai travellers the best plan is: early non-stop flight to Chandigarh, private cab to Manali the same day, five nights in Manali (our 4N/5D package plus one spare night, priced on request), cab back to Chandigarh and an evening flight home. That fits into six days, uses one weekend, and avoids both an overnight bus and two long train days.

Our Kullu Manali package from Chandigarh is built on exactly this pattern: pickup at Chandigarh airport, private sedan, four nights with breakfast and dinner, and Solang, Kullu and Manikaran on the way. If you want Shimla too, take the Shimla Manali tour from Chandigarh (5N/6D, from ₹12,499 per person) and add a day. Groups of six or more usually do better with an Innova Crysta or a tempo traveller; ask us to price both.

When should travellers from Mumbai go to Manali?

• Maharashtra summer holidays (May–mid-June): state-board schools broke on 2 May 2026 and reopened on 15 June 2026. This is when Mumbai families fill Manali hotels and Chandigarh flights, and Suzu packages are on peak pricing (25% above off-season). Book 6–8 weeks ahead.
• Diwali week: popular with Mumbai families; November is off-season in our pricing, but flights around the festival cost more.
• Snow: for snow at Solang and Sissu, go between late December and February. Christmas–New Year is peak; the second and third weeks of January are quieter and cheaper. Our Manali snowfall guide has month-by-month odds.
• Skip: mid-July to mid-September, the monsoon, when landslides close the Mandi–Kullu road for hours.

How much does a Manali tour package from Mumbai cost?

Here is what a Manali trip from Mumbai costs per person, split into getting to the gateway and back, and the land package in Himachal. Package prices are the live ‘from’ prices on our package pages, for two people sharing a room.

Off-season rates apply 1 July–30 September, 1 November–19 December and 6 January–14 March; peak dates (15 March–30 June, all of October and 20 December–5 January) are priced 25% higher. Flight fares are the lowest fares we saw for each December 2026 departure day when we checked on 5 November 2026; they move daily, so treat them as a guide. Train fares are the listed adult fares; check IRCTC before booking. For lunches, activity tickets and snow gear, see our Manali trip cost breakdown.

What does a 6-day Manali itinerary from Mumbai look like?

This six-day plan assumes the 06:00 or 09:35 flight from Mumbai and a 4N/5D package. Swap Day 4 and Day 5 around the weather.

Want a slower trip? Our Manali itinerary guide has 3-, 4- and 5-day versions you can slot between Day 1 and Day 6.

What this means for your trip

From Mumbai, Manali is a six-day trip by air and an eight- or nine-day trip by rail. Fly to Chandigarh, not Delhi, unless Delhi fares are much cheaper: it saves about 250 km of driving each way. Book the early flight, keep one free day for weather, and avoid the monsoon. If you travel in May or early June with school-age children, book early because that is when Maharashtra schools are closed. For a wider Himachal circuit from Mumbai, see our Himachal tour package from Mumbai guide.

Manali tour package from Mumbai: frequently asked questions

How can I go from Mumbai to Manali?

Fly Mumbai to Chandigarh non-stop (about 2 h 10 min to 2 h 30 min), then drive about 290 km to Manali in 7–8 hours. By rail, the daily Paschim Express reaches Chandigarh in about 28 hours. There is no direct train, bus or flight from Mumbai to Manali.

Is there a direct flight from Mumbai to Manali?

No. The nearest airport, Kullu–Manali at Bhuntar, has no Mumbai flights, and its Delhi service is suspended for winter 2026–27. Fly to Chandigarh instead; IndiGo and Air India run non-stops.

Which train goes from Mumbai to Chandigarh?

12925 Paschim Express runs daily from Bandra Terminus at 11:30 and reaches Chandigarh at 15:23 the next day. 22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast runs twice a week. Check current timings on IRCTC.

How many days are enough for Manali from Mumbai?

Six days if you fly: one day to reach Manali, five nights there including a spare day for weather, and one day back to Chandigarh for the flight. Allow eight or nine days if you take the train both ways.

What is the cost of a Manali trip from Mumbai?

About ₹31,800–34,300 per person off-season with return flights to Chandigarh and our 4N/5D Kullu Manali package from ₹12,999. By train in 3A it is about ₹16,700 plus two extra days. Peak dates cost more.

When is the best time to visit Manali from Mumbai?

March to June for pleasant weather and sightseeing, and late December to February for snow. May to mid-June is the busiest because Maharashtra schools are closed; avoid mid-July to mid-September for the monsoon.