Manali Volvo Package

Manali Volvo Package

This city is a part of the state of Himachal Pradesh. The snow covered peaks of this area attracts people from all over the country as well as abroad. Manali:- literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to Manali and recreated human life. Thus, the area of Manali is sacred and Hindus treat the temples over here as pilgrimage. Blessed with the beauty of nature, this place is among the favorite tourist spots of the Indian citizens, especially during summer season. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers.

andscape comes to mind. Kullu and Manali are the treasures of Natures attracting hundreds of tourists daily from across the nation as well as the overseas. These places are the best destinations to visit ever in a life time, if you are a lover of Nature and romantic couple. Kullu and Manali are the two major contributors to the state economy and growth. While Kullu, the capital town of the Kullu District, is located on the banks of Beas River in the Kullu Valley, Manali is a hill station covered with fountains. Manali is famous for its temples, beauty; majestic hills covered with Pine and Deodar forest and Apple orchards. History says, the Chinese pilgrim monk Xuanzang visited the valley in 634 or 635 century. He described it as a fertile region surrounded by mountains.

Day 1 :-Delhi - Manali (570 km 15/16 hrs)
Arrival in Delhi. Drive to Manali by Volvo Coach. (Coach start from Delhi, Janpath at 5:00 O clock in Evening) Overnight journey.

Day 2 :- Manali
Arrive Manali and transfer to Hotel by car. Check in to the hotel. Manali is an important hill station of northern India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. Besides offering quite a few places for sightseeing, Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Evening do the half day city tour of Manali covering Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Batch, Bhidhist Monestry. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.

Day 3:- Manali - Rohtang Pass - Manali (52 kms)
Today full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall). Come back to Manali. Evening you will be free at Mall road for shopping. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 :- Manali- Delhi (570 kms15/16hrs)
Day Free. Enjoy the natural beauty of Manali. Later in evening transfer to Bus Stand to board the Volvo Coach to Delhi will start at 4:30 in evening. Overnight Journey.

Day 5 :-Manali – Dharamshala (260 km)
After breakfast, proceed for Dharamshala. En-route visit Chamunda Devi Temple. Check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. After breakfast around 08 :00 a.m drive to Delhi with sweet memories of your tour..

Day 6 :-Delhi
Arrive in Delhi in morning and proceed to onward destination.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest domestic airport is Kullu-Manali Airport at Bhuntar (Airport Code: KUU), situated approximately 50 km south of Manali (about 1.5 hours drive along the Beas River via the four-lane NH-21 highway). Daily Alliance Air flights connect Bhuntar with New Delhi (IGI) and Chandigarh. Alternatively, Chandigarh International Airport (Airport Code: IXC) is located 280 km away (approximately 6.5 hours drive via the Kiratpur-Manali Expressway).

By Train:

Due to mountain terrain, the nearest broad-gauge railway stations are Chandigarh Railway Station (280 km) and Anandpur Sahib / Kiratpur Sahib Railway Station (230 km), connected to New Delhi by daily superfast Vande Bharat Express and Shatabdi Express trains. From Chandigarh or Kiratpur, regular Volvo buses and private taxis operate directly to Manali.

By Road:

Manali enjoys world-class four-lane national highway connectivity via the newly commissioned Kiratpur-Manali Expressway (NH-21):

• From Delhi NCR (~510 km / 9 to 10 hours): Drive via NH-44 through Panipat, Karnal, Ambala, and the four-lane Kiratpur-Nerchowk-Mandi-Kullu-Manali Expressway (NH-21), cutting travel time drastically via modern highway tunnels.
• From Chandigarh (~280 km / 6 to 6.5 hours): Smooth four-lane mountain drive via Rupnagar, Kiratpur, Bilaspur bypass, Sundernagar, Mandi, Aut Tunnel, and Kullu.
• From Shimla (~245 km / 7 hours): Mountain highway passing through Bilaspur, Mandi, and Kullu.
• State & Private Luxury Buses: Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and luxury private operators run round-the-clock Volvo AC and Scania sleeper buses from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, and Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh, directly to Manali Private Bus Stand.

Manali features a magnificent array of ancient multi-tiered wooden temples, adrenaline-fueled adventure valleys, high-altitude mountain passes, hot water sulphur springs, and roaring waterfalls:

1. Hadimba Devi Temple (16th-Century Dhungari Wood Pagoda & Cedar Woods)

Erected in 1553 AD by Raja Bahadur Singh of Kullu, Hadimba Temple is an architectural masterpiece dedicated to Hidimba Devi (wife of Pandava prince Bhima from the Mahabharata). Built entirely of timber and stone featuring four tiers of conical wood-shingled pagoda roofs, the shrine is embellished with intricate carvings of deities, dancers, and mountain animals, surrounded by giant centuries-old deodar trees in the Dhungari forest.

Hadimba Devi Temple — 16th-Century Pagoda-Style Wooden Shrine Surrounded by Giant Deodars

2. Solang Valley (Adrenaline Sports, Paragliding & Winter Ski Slopes — 13 km)

Located 13 km northwest of Manali, Solang Valley is the undisputed adventure sports capital of Himachal Pradesh. During summer and autumn (March to November), its green meadows offer tandem paragliding, zorbing, high-wire ziplining, ATV rides, and giant ropeway cable car rides up to Mount Phatru (3,200 m). In winter (December to February), Solang transforms into a world-class ski resort with powdery ski slopes, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.

Solang Valley — Premier Adventure Sports Hub for Paragliding, Zorbing, and Winter Skiing in Manali

3. Rohtang Pass (High-Altitude Snow Mountain Pass at 3,978 m — 51 km)

Perched on the crest of the Pir Panjal Range at an altitude of 3,978 meters (13,050 feet), Rohtang Pass is the legendary mountain highway connecting Kullu Valley to Lahaul and Ladakh. Open seasonally from May to November, Rohtang offers visitors an unforgettable visual spectacle of sheer snow walls, glaciers, Chandra River headwaters, and panoramic views of jagged Himalayan peaks.

Rohtang Pass — Majestic High-Altitude Mountain Snow Barrier Connecting Kullu with Lahaul Valley

4. Atal Tunnel Rohtang & Sissu Waterfall Lahaul Gateway (9.02 km Marvel)

Inaugurated in October 2020, the Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world, spanning 9.02 km beneath the Rohtang Pass. Driving through the tunnel transports travelers from the lush green cedar slopes of Dhundi (South Portal) into the dramatic arid, snow-blanketed moonscape of Sissu and Lahaul Valley (North Portal) in just 10 minutes.

Atal Tunnel Rohtang — 9.02 km World-Record High-Altitude Highway Engineering Marvel

5. Jogini Waterfall & Vashisht Natural Sulphur Hot Springs Trek

Beginning at the ancient stone temple of Sage Vashisht (famous for its natural curative sulphur hot water baths), a scenic 3 km hiking trail winds through apple orchards and pine woods to the spectacular multi-tiered Jogini Waterfall. Cascading down over 150 feet of vertical rock into a foaming natural pool, Jogini is regarded as a sacred abode of village goddesses (Joginis).

Jogini Waterfall — Multi-Tiered Mountain Cascade Reached via a Scenic Forest Hike from Vashisht

6. Old Manali & Sage Manu Maharishi Ancient Shrine

Cross the bridge over the bubbling Manalsu River to reach Old Manali, a bohemian enclave of traditional slate-roofed Kathkuni wooden houses, laid-back cafes, live acoustic music, and bakery bistros. At the crest of Old Manali village stands the Manu Maharishi Temple, the only temple in India dedicated to sage Manu.

7. Mall Road Promenade & Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery

The bustling commercial hub of town, Mall Road is a pedestrian boulevard lined with handicraft emporiums, woolen stores, and restaurants. Located just off the main avenue are two serene Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries (Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa and Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Temple) celebrated for their golden Buddha statues and vibrant Thanka murals.

8. Van Vihar National Park & Beas River Forest Walk

Located on the banks of the Beas River right behind Mall Road, Van Vihar is a municipal forest sanctuary shaded by giant century-old deodar trees. The park features a small artificial boating lake, stone footpaths, and direct access to the rocky banks of the roaring Beas River.

9. Naggar Castle & Nicholas Roerich Heritage Art Gallery (20 km)

Perched on a forested mountain spur 20 km south of Manali, Naggar Castle is a 500-year-old wooden castle built by Raja Sidh Singh in traditional wood-and-stone earthquake-resistant Kathkuni architecture. Nearby is the estate of renowned Russian painter Nicholas Roerich, preserving his original Himalayan landscape oil paintings.