Manali Group Trip - Itinerary, Cost and Things to Do

Manali is India's favourite mountain getaway for a reason - snow in winter, green valleys in summer, adventure sports, cafes and easy access to Kasol, Sissu and Spiti. A Manali group trip is also one of the most affordable ways to see the Himalaya, because cabs, stays and activities get cheaper when shared.

Best Time for a Manali Trip

• March to June - pleasant weather, Solang and Rohtang adventure, best for first-timers.
• July to September - monsoon; landslide risk, but green and quiet; plan with buffer days.
• October to November - clear skies, autumn colours, fewer crowds.
• December to February - snow season in Manali and Solang; great for snow lovers, carry heavy woollens.

How to Reach Manali

Most groups take an overnight Volvo bus from Delhi or Chandigarh to Manali (12-14 hours from Delhi). The nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu), about 50 km away. From Gujarat, groups usually take a train or flight to Delhi or Chandigarh and continue by bus or tempo traveller.

Sample 5-Day Manali Group Trip Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrive Manali, Hadimba Temple, Mall Road, Old Manali cafes.
• Day 2 - Solang Valley: paragliding, ATV, ropeway, snow activities in season.
• Day 3 - Atal Tunnel and Sissu; or Rohtang Pass with permit.
• Day 4 - Kasol and Manikaran day trip, or Jogini Falls trek and Vashisht hot springs.
• Day 5 - Naggar Castle and Kullu river rafting, depart in the evening.

Things to Do in Manali

• Paragliding and adventure sports at Solang Valley.
• Drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu and Lahaul.
• Rohtang Pass in season (online permit required for vehicles).
• Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple and Vashisht hot springs.
• Jogini Falls and Hampta Pass treks.
• River rafting in Kullu and cafe hopping in Old Manali.

Manali Group Trip Cost

An indicative Manali group trip from Delhi costs around Rs 8,000-15,000 per person for 4-5 days (Volvo bus, hotel or homestay, local cab), plus adventure activities. Sharing a tempo traveller or cab across 8-12 people brings the per-person cost down significantly.

How to Plan a Manali Group Trip on COHY

1. Search Find Group for Manali trips on your dates.
2. Or create a Manali group with dates, budget and trip type.
3. Agree on transport (Volvo vs tempo traveller), stay and activities inside the group.
4. Split costs and travel together.

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