How to reach Manali from Delhi?

People often search the internet or ask others how to reach Manali from Delhi? This is, in fact, one of the most googled questions as Manali is one of the popular hill stations perched amid the snow-clad Himalayan peaks, flattered with lively street markets, river valleys and quaint cafes. And given its close proximity to the National Capital Region (NRC), tourists throng this place every year. Manali is also very well-connected to other parts of the country with a good network of flights and buses. However, those wondering how to reach Manali from Delhi, this article will serve as the right dose of information.
By air
The nearest airport to Manali is at Bhuntar, which is located approximately at a distance 50 km away from Manali. There are domestic flights that operate regularly, which connect Bhuntar with Delhi and Chandigarh. Once you arrive at the airport, you will find pre-paid taxis, which you can book as per your convenience. A word of caution—due to weather conditions, it is advised that one should not rely only on flights for getting to or out of Manali.

By roadManali is well-connected to some of the important popular tourist destinations, such as Leh, Kullu, Shimla, Dharamshala and New Delhi by a network of private as well as state-run buses. The bus journey from Delhi to Manali is 550 km, and it is wise to opt for air-conditioned Volvo coaches; ticket for one costs around INR 1200 for the route. This will make your journey comfortable and also enjoy the long distance at the same time.

By train
Manali is not directly connected by train. The closest train station will be in Chandigarh (315 km) or Pathankot (290 km). So, if you are going from Delhi to Manali, you can go up to Chandigarh and then opt for a bus or taxi for the onward journey. Further, the distance from Chandigarh to Manali is 250 km, which you can travel half the distance by train. Try to book it well in advance in case you don’t want to miss the train journey.