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Getting to Manali

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Manali
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(Himachal Pradesh)


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Sitting in the confines of the metropolitan jungle, you dream of a vacation which would truly make you fall in love all over again with life? A vacation which would teach you to enjoy pure beauty lush green forest, wild flowers dancing to a tune played by the wind, gurgling brooks adding to the rhythm of the wind, a plethora of colors, watching the first rays of sun painting the snow clad mountains to a rich golden hue, camping and building a fire, being a part of Mother Nature Doesn't this sound like a vacation of a lifetime then discover this destination in the Valley of Gods Manali.

Whether you trek areas cuddled in the heart of pine forests and icy mountain caps, wave at or touch a passing cloud, breathe the crisp pine scented air, or photograph mini rainbows, created by sunlight darting through the River Beas, it is all about communing with nature. Manali, is literally a god sent reprieve from the hot plains, pollution and daily grind of life.
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Distance(s):
  • 565 km North from Delhi
  • 280 km from Shimla
How to Reach
Road:
Car: A long hill drive. Set off from Delhi in the pre-dawn hours. Highway driving right through. The drive up the Beas after Pandoh Dam is gorgeous (14 hrs). Bus: HPTDC?s bus from Janpath (dep: 7 pm; arr: 9.30 am).
How to Reach
Road:
You can get there by Road. It is well connected to Delhi, Chandigarh. The National highway passes through from Delhi to Manali. You can either take the bus from Delhi or you can take the train to Chandigarh and then a bus from there to Manali. It's a good 10-12 hour journey so make sure you're well prepared. You can also take buses from Kullu and travel through the picturesque scenery to reach Manali. You can also reach Manali from Shimla which is 280 kms away by bus. There are many private and government buses that ply the routes to and from Manali to various parts of Himachal Pradesh and Delhi.
Rail:
The comfortable way to reach Manali is to catch the Delhi - Chandigarh- Shatabdi Express. But, the nearest railway station is at Jogindar that is 166 kms from Manali. From there you can hitch a ride on the local bus or hire a taxi available outside the railway station. Also you can travel till Chandigarh by rail and then take a bus/car from there to Manali.
Air:
The nearest airport to Manali is in Bhuntar that is 77 kms from Manali. You can reach the city from the airport by bus or taxi.
 
 
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