Manali Trip from Indore: Days, Cost & 6-Day Itinerary

Manali is the number one mountain trip for travellers from Indore, Bhopal and Ujjain. But before you book, three questions always come up: how many days do I need, how much will it cost, and what should the itinerary look like? This guide answers all three, using the same route our groups travel every season.

New to the hills? Start with our complete Manali travel guide and the Himachal Pradesh travel guide.

How many days are required for a Manali trip from Indore?

You need 6 to 7 days for a comfortable Manali trip from Indore. Around 2 days go into travel (Indore → Delhi → Manali and back), which leaves 3–4 full days in the mountains.

How much does a Manali trip from Indore cost?

A 6-day Manali group trip from Indore costs approximately ₹15000 per person, depending on season, stay category and transport [VERIFY with TravelTech rates]. Here is where the money goes:

Money-saving tips: travel in early December or March instead of New Year week, choose triple sharing, and book trains 4–6 weeks ahead.

Best time to visit Manali from Indore

6-day Manali–Kasol itinerary from Indore

Day 0: Indore to Delhi

Your journey begins with an overnight train from Indore to Delhi. Meet your group and Trip Captain at the station, settle into your berths, and start the first round of antakshari before lights out. Dinner is on your own on the train. Overnight on the train.

Day 1: Delhi to Manali

You reach Delhi in the morning and have the day to freshen up and grab breakfast near the pickup point. In the evening, the group boards an overnight Volvo or tempo traveller to Manali. As the city lights fade, the road climbs towards the hills, and by midnight the air turns noticeably cooler. Dinner stop at a highway dhaba on the way. Overnight in transit.

Day 2: Arrival in Manali, Hadimba Temple & Old Manali

You wake up to the first views of the Beas river and snow-capped peaks as the bus winds into town. After check-in and a hot breakfast at the hotel, take a few hours to rest. In the afternoon, walk through the cedar forest to the 16th-century Hadimba Temple, then explore the old town's cafés, little shops and riverside lanes. In the evening, the Trip Captain gathers everyone for an introduction circle around a bonfire. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Manali.

Day 3: Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel

After breakfast, head to Solang Valley, Manali's snow playground. In winter, the slopes are usually covered in snow, perfect for snowball fights, skiing lessons, snow scooter rides or a ropeway ride (activities at your own cost). Depending on road conditions, continue through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, where a frozen waterfall and wide white valley make the day's best photos. Return to the hotel by evening for a warm dinner. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Manali.

Day 4: Manali to Kasol, Manikaran Sahib

After breakfast and check-out, drive to Kasol in Parvati Valley (around 3–4 hours). The road follows the Beas and then the Parvati river through pine-covered hills. On the way, stop at Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara to see the natural hot springs and have langar if you like. Check in at your Kasol camp or hotel and spend the evening walking along the river to Chalal village. Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight in Kasol.

Want more time in Parvati Valley? Read our Kasol travel guide 2026 for cafés, treks and budget tips.

Day 5: Tosh village & departure to Delhi

Start the day with breakfast by the river, then take a short drive and walk to Tosh village, one of the prettiest hamlets in Parvati Valley, with wooden houses and views of snow peaks. Return to Kasol for lunch on your own at one of its famous cafés. In the evening, board the overnight Volvo back to Delhi. Breakfast included; dinner at a highway dhaba. Overnight in transit.

Day 6: Delhi to Indore

Reach Delhi in the morning and board your train back to Indore. Share photos, plan the next trip, and say goodbye to your new travel friends. Meals on your own. The trip ends on arrival in Indore.

What to pack for a winter Manali trip

• Thermal inners (2 sets), heavy jacket, woollen cap, gloves and socks

• Waterproof shoes with good grip for snow

• Moisturiser, lip balm and sunscreen (snow glare is strong)

• Power bank, ID proof and basic medicines

• A small backpack for day trips

Manali trip from Bhopal or Ujjain

The route is the same: an overnight train from Bhopal or Ujjain to Delhi, then the Volvo to Manali. Travellers from Bhopal often join the same group departure at Delhi.

Manali or another winter trip?

If your group wants a bigger adventure, the Spiti Valley adventure with strangers is the next step after Manali. Comparing all winter options? See our guide to the best places to visit in December in India.

Why book your Manali trip with TravelTech

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