Chandigarh to Manali Cab Fare
Prices from 3 sites, places to stop on the way, and what to see in Manali.
A sedan from Chandigarh to Manali costs from ₹3,752 one way, or from ₹9,870 for a 4-day round trip with the same car. The cab goes west through Kharar and Ropar to Kiratpur, takes the four-lane road up to Mandi, then follows the Beas river through Kullu. Plan on about 7 hours. People usually stay 3 or 4 nights.
Chandigarh to Manali cab fare
The lowest price we found for each car on Savaari, EaseMyTrip and Bharat Taxi, for the same trip.
| Car | One wayDrop at Manali, 269 km | For a road tripRound trip, 4 daysSame car and driver, 538 km |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹3,680Savaari | ₹9,673Savaari |
| Sedan | ₹3,752Savaari | ₹9,870Savaari |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹5,132Savaari | ₹14,620Savaari |
| Innova | ₹11,729EaseMyTrip | ₹18,799Savaari |
| Tempo Traveller | No price | ₹33,500Bharat Taxi |
- One way, Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll, extra stops.
- One way, EaseMyTrip: includes taxes and charges. Not stated: driver allowance.
- Round trip, Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
- Round trip, Bharat Taxi: includes GST, driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
A round trip in a sedan costs ₹6,118 more than one way. For that you get the drive back, the car in Manali for 4 days, and stops in both directions.
See each site's price and what it includes
One way
Drop at Manali. You pay for one side only. Every price is for the 269 km drive.
| Car | Savaari | EaseMyTrip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹3,680 | ₹3,806 |
| Sedan | ₹3,752 | ₹3,816 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹5,132 | ₹5,255 |
| Innova | ₹11,919 | ₹11,729 |
- Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll, extra stops.
- EaseMyTrip: includes taxes and charges. Not stated: driver allowance.
Round trip, 4 days
The same car and driver stay with you and bring you back to Chandigarh. Every price is for 538 km, the drive there and back.
| Car | Savaari | Bharat Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹9,673 | No price |
| Sedan | ₹9,870 | ₹14,525 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹14,620 | ₹21,675 |
| Innova | ₹18,799 | ₹20,300 |
| Tempo Traveller | ₹46,095 | ₹33,500 |
- Driving around Manali adds about 37 km (our 1 day plan), at each site's rate per extra km.
- Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
- Bharat Taxi: includes GST, driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
We checked each site on 22 Oct 2026 for a pickup on 5 Nov 2026. Where a site's price covers fewer km than the trip, we added the extra km at its own rate, plus 5% GST if applicable. Prices change with the date, the season and demand, so check the site before you book. Cabsguru does not sell these trips.
Places to stop between Chandigarh and Manali
The best stops on the way are Anandpur Sahib, the lake at Bilaspur, Rewalsar Lake, Mandi and Naggar Castle. Pandoh Dam is right on the road, and Mandi is the usual lunch stop. On a round trip you can split the detours between the way up and the way back.
Way up, a long day
Leave Chandigarh by 07:00. Tea by the lake at Bilaspur, lunch in Mandi with the Panchvaktra Temple. Pandoh Dam is on the road after that.
Way back
Naggar Castle as you leave the valley, then Rewalsar Lake or Anandpur Sahib. Each adds 1 to 2 hours, so pick one or two.
© OpenStreetMap contributors- The usual road
- Detour
- Stop on the road
Photo: Sanyambahga, CC BY-SA 3.0 1Short detour
Anandpur Sahib
Turn off at Kiratpur
Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, one of the five most important Sikh shrines, and the Virasat-e-Khalsa museum next to it. The museum is closed on Mondays.
- Detour
- +20 km · +30 min driving
- Spend
- 1 to 2 h
- Extra fare
- ₹230–₹240
Photo: Kartiktiktik, CC BY-SA 4.0 2Short detour
Gobind Sagar at Bilaspur
Next to the four-lane at Bilaspur
The big lake behind the Bhakra Dam. Bilaspur town sits on its bank, a few minutes off the highway. A good tea break with a view.
- Detour
- +4 km · +30 min driving
- Spend
- 20 min
- Extra fare
- about ₹50
Photo: Mystic nishant99, Public domain 3Big detour
Rewalsar Lake
Turn off before Mandi
A small lake holy to Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs, with monasteries on its bank and a giant Padmasambhava statue on the hill above.
- Detour
- +35 km · +1 h 15 min driving
- Spend
- 1 h
- Extra fare
- ₹420–₹440
Photo: Aranya Kar, CC BY-SA 4.0 4Short detour
Panchvaktra Temple, Mandi
In Mandi town
An old stone Shiva temple where the Suketi river meets the Beas. Mandi is also the usual lunch stop, so it fits in easily.
- Detour
- +8 km · +15 min driving
- Spend
- 30 min
- Extra fare
- ₹90–₹100
Photo: Nvvchar, CC BY-SA 3.0 5On the road
Pandoh Dam
On NH3, after Mandi
The highway runs right past the dam on the Beas. After it, the road enters the narrow Beas gorge towards Aut and Kullu.
- Detour
- No detour
- Spend
- 10 min
- Extra fare
- No extra
Photo: Akshat Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0 6Short detour
Naggar Castle
Take the left-bank road after Kullu
A stone and wood castle over 500 years old, on the quiet road up the other side of the river. The Roerich gallery next door is closed on Mondays.
- Detour
- +3 km · +30 min driving
- Spend
- 1 h
- Extra fare
- about ₹40
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Detours are measured as the whole trip with the stop, minus the same drive without it. Hill roads are slow, so we padded the driving time. Extra fare is the extra km at each site's sedan rate for a round trip: ₹12 a km on Savaari and ₹12.5 a km on Bharat Taxi. Savaari's one-way price does not cover extra stops, so on a one-way trip tell the site about any stop when you book.
- Distance 269 km
- Drive time ~7h
- Highway NH205, NH3
Road distance from Sector 17 to Mall Road in Manali, through Ropar and Kiratpur. The last 107 km, from Mandi through Kullu, is the slow part. Allow up to 8 hours.
What to see in Manali
Old temples and a hot spring in town, snow and a ropeway at Solang, the Atal Tunnel to Lahaul, and an old castle down the valley. Two days covers the town and the Solang side.
Hadimba Devi Temple
A wooden temple in a cedar forest, Manali's best-known sight. The cab stops on the road below and you walk up a few minutes. In season the queue to go inside can take an hour, so come early.
Old Manali and the Manu Temple
The old village above the river, with steep lanes, cafés and the Manu Temple at the top. The lanes are narrow, so walk them; it is 20 to 30 minutes on foot from the Mall.
Vashisht hot springs
A village temple with free hot sulphur baths, 3 km from the Mall. Bring a towel if you want to bathe. The baths close 13:00 to 14:00.
Solang Valley
A wide valley 13 km north of town, with a ropeway, paragliding and snow in winter. Ropeway tickets are about ₹500 to ₹750 return. Agree any activity price before you start.
Atal Tunnel and Sissu
The 9 km tunnel under the Rohtang ridge, then Sissu in the Lahaul valley, with a waterfall across the river. No toll for the tunnel. Tourists are asked to head back by about 17:00, and snow can close the road.
Naggar Castle and Roerich Gallery
A stone and wood castle over 500 years old, 20 km south on the quiet left-bank road, with the painter Nicholas Roerich's house next to it. The gallery is closed on Mondays.
The drive: which way to go
There is one main road, and a shorter one through Baddi that some cabs take.
Through Ropar, Kiratpur, Mandi and Kullu
~269 km · about 7 h · via Kharar, Ropar, Kiratpur, Mandi & Kullu
The road the buses take. Flat to Kiratpur, then the four-lane road climbs to Mandi. From Mandi it is 107 km up the river on NH3, the slowest stretch, with weekend jams around Kullu.
Through Baddi and Nalagarh
~255 km · via Kurali, Nalagarh & Swarghat
About 15 km shorter on the map. It joins the main road before Mandi. It is a two-lane road with factory trucks around Baddi and Nalagarh, so it is not always quicker.
Cab from Chandigarh to Manali
Call or message a local Chandigarh operator. Tell them your pickup point, dates and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip, and they send a price for the car and driver.
We are still listing Chandigarh operators. Write to [email protected] and we will put you in touch.
Common questions
Should I book a one-way or a round-trip cab to Manali?
Book one way if you are coming back by bus or flight: a sedan costs from ₹3,752. Book a round trip if you want the car in Manali and stops on the way: a 4-day sedan round trip costs from ₹9,870, plus toll and state tax.
How much is a cab from Chandigarh to Manali?
A one-way sedan costs ₹3,752 to ₹3,816 on Savaari and EaseMyTrip, and a 4-day round trip in a sedan costs ₹9,870 to ₹14,525 for the drive there and back. Check the date you travel, as prices move with demand.
What does an SUV or Innova cost from Chandigarh to Manali?
An Ertiga-type SUV one way costs ₹5,132 to ₹5,255. An Innova one way costs ₹11,729 to ₹11,919. Both seat 6 to 7 people with luggage.
What are the best places to stop between Chandigarh and Manali?
Anandpur Sahib near Kiratpur, the Gobind Sagar lake at Bilaspur, Rewalsar Lake before Mandi, the Panchvaktra Temple in Mandi and Naggar Castle after Kullu. Pandoh Dam is right on the road.
How long is the drive from Chandigarh to Manali?
About 7 hours for 269 km. The road to Kiratpur is flat and the four-lane to Mandi is quick; the 107 km from Mandi to Manali takes about 3 hours. Leave by 07:00 to arrive in daylight.
Can the cab pick me up at Chandigarh airport?
Yes. The airport is south of the city near Zirakpur, so the ride is about the same length as from Sector 17. Tell the operator your flight time.
Can my cab from Chandigarh take me to Solang and the Atal Tunnel?
A commercial (yellow-plate) cab can. Private cars carrying paying tourists have been stopped on the Solang road. Some visitors hire a local Manali taxi for Solang and Rohtang, so ask your operator before you book.
What is the nearest airport and railway station?
Bhuntar airport near Kullu is 50 km south of Manali, with a few flights from Delhi. There is no big railway station near Manali; the closest is Chandigarh, about 270 km away.
When is the best time to go?
March to June is the main season. Snow falls from about December to March, and can close the road past Solang and the Atal Tunnel for days. July to September is the monsoon, when landslides can shut the Mandi to Manali road.
Does a stop on the way cost extra?
A stop right on the road doesn't. A detour adds km: about ₹40 for Naggar Castle and ₹420–₹440 for Rewalsar Lake on a round-trip sedan, at each site's own rate per extra km. Savaari's one-way fare does not cover extra stops, so tell the site when you book.