Manali Tour From Delhi With Airfare 4 Days & 3 Nights

Overview

Manali sits at about 2,050 m in Himachal Pradesh, part hill-station calm and part adventure base. It suits honeymooners, solo travellers and families in equal measure, which is why it stays the most booked hill trip from North India. The catch from Delhi is usually the journey: an overnight Volvo eats a day at each end. Flying in removes that, and this package builds the whole trip around the flight.

Over four days you cover the classic Manali circuit. Day one is a half-day town tour: Hadimba Devi Temple, the Vashisht hot water springs and old temple, Mall Road and Old Manali. Day two is the big one, Solang Valley, the Atal Tunnel and Rohtang Pass. Day three heads south to Kullu and Naggar, and day four flies you home from Bhuntar for the flight home.

Why an Airfare-Included Package Beats Booking Flights Separately

Most Manali packages quote a land-only price and leave the flight to you. That looks cheaper on the listing page, then the sector to Bhuntar prices in and the sum climbs. Bundling the flight fixes the number and takes the guesswork out.

• One price, one booking: the Delhi-Bhuntar flight is booked with the package, so you are not gambling on a last-minute fare

• No hidden add-on: Rs 26,500 already includes the flight, the 3 nights, meals and every transfer, no line-item surprises

• You keep a whole day: flying is about 1 hr 20 min against 13 to 15 hours on the overnight Volvo, so day one is a real day in Manali

• Transfers handled: the airport transfer from Bhuntar to your hotel is arranged, so you land and go

If you would rather drive up or take the Volvo and save on the ticket, the land-only Manali package from Delhi covers the same circuit without the flight. This page is for travellers who want the flight built in.

How to Reach Manali From Delhi (Flight vs Volvo vs Car)

Manali has no airport of its own. The nearest is Kullu-Manali Airport at Bhuntar (KUU), about 52 km and roughly two hours short of Manali by road. Here is how the three ways up from Delhi compare.

Flights to Bhuntar are limited and weather-sensitive, so book early. For the full breakdown of trains, buses and road stops on this route, see the Delhi to Manali travel guide.

Your 4-Day Manali Itinerary From Delhi

Day 1: Fly Delhi to Bhuntar, arrive Manali and a half-day town tour

Board your morning flight from Delhi and land at Bhuntar in about 1 hr 20 min. Our representative meets you and drives you the roughly 52 km up to Manali, check in and freshen up. In the afternoon, a half-day town tour: Hadimba Devi Temple in its cedar grove, the Vashisht hot water springs and old stone temple, then Mall Road and Old Manali for the evening.

Day 2: Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Rohtang Pass

After breakfast, drive out to Solang Valley, the adventure meadow that most people picture when they think Manali. In summer it is paragliding and zorbing; from December it is snow. Carry on through the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel toward Sissu, and, when it is open in season, up to Rohtang Pass at 3,978 m. Rohtang is weather-dependent and needs a permit, so the day is planned around what is open.

Day 3: Full-day Kullu and Naggar

A full-day drive south to Kullu and Naggar after breakfast. Naggar, about 23.5 km from Kullu at 1,800 m, is the old capital: its stone-and-timber Naggar Castle and the Nicholas Roerich art gallery look out over the valley. Kullu is the stop for shawl weavers and a walk along the Beas. Back to Manali by evening.

Day 4: Transfer to Bhuntar and fly home

Breakfast, then check out and drive back down to Bhuntar for your flight to Delhi. If your flight is later in the day, there is usually time for a last stroll or some shopping on Mall Road before you leave.

Where you stay

Three nights at The Royal Regency, Left Bank Road, Aleo, Manali (3-star), or a similar category hotel, with breakfast and dinner included each day.

What's Included and What's Not

Best Time to Visit Manali From Delhi

Manali is a year-round trip, but what you get changes sharply by season. This is the short version.

If snow is the point of the trip, come between December and February and plan around the Atal Tunnel and Sissu, which stay reachable when Rohtang closes. For hassle-free roads and every viewpoint open, March to June is the safest bet.

Delhi to Manali Trip Cost Guide - What the Rs 26,500 Covers

Aggregator listings tempt you with a 'from Rs 6,000' bus-based teaser, then the flight, hotel and meals get added on top. This package quotes one honest number with the flight already in it. Here is where that Rs 26,500 goes.

Top Places and Things to Do in Manali

Solang Valley

The adventure hub, about 14 km from Manali. Paragliding and zorbing in the warm months, ski and snow-play in winter. It is the first stop on day two and the busiest for a reason.

Atal Tunnel and Sissu

The 9.02 km Atal Tunnel drops you into the Lahaul valley in minutes. Sissu, just beyond it, has a waterfall and open snow fields in winter and stays reachable when Rohtang is shut.

Rohtang Pass

At 3,978 m, the classic high-pass snow stop, open seasonally and weather-dependent, with a daily vehicle cap and a permit. When it is open, it is the postcard.

Hadimba Devi Temple and Old Manali

The 16th-century Hadimba temple sits in a cedar grove a short walk from Mall Road. Old Manali, across the Manalsu stream, is the cafe-and-riverside side of town.

Kullu and Naggar

Kullu for the shawl weavers and the Beas riverbank; Naggar for the old castle and its valley view. Both are covered on day three.

Why Book This Package With TravelTriangle

TravelTriangle has helped 40 lakh+ travellers plan trips since 2011, and more than 19,707 have booked Himachal packages with us. Every itinerary is handled by verified local agents, is fully customisable, and comes with 24x7 on-trip support, so the flight-inclusive Manali trip you book is the one you actually get.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Because this package includes a flight, cancellation works in two parts: the land arrangements follow the slabs below, and the airfare follows the airline's own fare rules once the ticket is issued.

The exact percentages are confirmed on your booking voucher. Ask our team for the slab that applies to your travel dates before you pay.

Not sure this is the right fit? Compare all our Himachal tour packages or read the Manali travel guide for things to do, where to stay and how to plan your days before you book.

Edited by TravelTriangle