Himalayan treks & trips from Ludhiana
40 group departures and private tours you can reach from Ludhiana (Jalandhar, Patiala)
Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Patiala travellers self-drive or take HRTC buses: Manali is about 10 hours via Ropar–Mandi, Kasol 9 hours, and Chandigarh airport is 100 km for Leh flights.
- Trips
- 40
- To Manali
- 10–12 h
- One-way from
- ₹500
- Railhead
- Ludhiana Jn
Pickup hubs for these trips
Short version: most trips from Ludhiana start in Manali. Drive or bus via Chandigarh (410 km) — Ludhiana → Chandigarh (100 km); HRTC Volvo / shared cab Chandigarh → Manali — takes about 10–12 h door-to-door and ₹500–₹1,400 one way. Ludhiana travellers book most for weekends march–june, so reserve 4–6 weeks ahead for those dates.
- Cheapest multi-day trip
- ₹4,499
- Day activities in Manali
- 7
- Nonstop flights to
- via Delhi
- Best months from here
- Weekends March–June
Most booked from Ludhiana
Bestsellers and trending departures — tap a card for the itinerary, or the link below it for the travel plan from your city.
How to reach Manali from Ludhiana
26 trips start at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh).
Drive or bus via Chandigarh (410 km)
- Ludhiana → Chandigarh (100 km)
- HRTC Volvo / shared cab Chandigarh → Manali
- Door-to-door:
- 10–12 h
- One-way:
- ₹500–₹1,400
Best for: Self-drive groups, flexible timing
Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Door-to-door:
- 19–24 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,100–₹3,900
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)
Nearest airport: Kullu–Manali Airport, Bhuntar (KUU), 50 km
Nearest railhead: Chandigarh Jn (nearest broad-gauge); Joginder Nagar (narrow gauge), 310 km
Altitude: 2,050 m
- Book the Volvo for the night before your trip start date, and the return Volvo for the evening of the last day.
- Atal Tunnel keeps Lahaul (Sissu, Koksar) open year-round; Rohtang Pass itself opens roughly June–October.
- ATMs and 4G work in Manali town; carry cash for Solang, Lahaul and trail villages.
Trips starting at Manali (26)
How to reach Kullu valley from Ludhiana
3 trips start at Kullu valley (Bhuntar / Aut / Mandi) — on the Delhi–Manali highway.
Drive or bus via Chandigarh (350 km)
- Ludhiana → Chandigarh (100 km)
- Bus / shared cab Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu
- Door-to-door:
- 8–10 h
- One-way:
- ₹400–₹1,200
Best for: Self-drive groups, flexible timing
Train to Delhi, then bus to Kullu valley
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut (Tirthan), Pirdi / Kullu or Mandi
- Door-to-door:
- 17–22 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,100–₹3,900
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Aut (for Tirthan / Sainj / Banjar), Pirdi rafting base (Kullu) or Mandi — on the Delhi–Manali highway
Nearest airport: Kullu–Manali Airport, Bhuntar (KUU), 10 km
Nearest railhead: Chandigarh Jn / Kiratpur Sahib, 250 km
Altitude: 1,280 m
- For Tirthan valley trips, Aut is the drop point; the last 1 h to Gushaini / Jibhi is by taxi (arranged on request).
- Bhuntar airport is 10 km from Kullu — the only Himachal trip where flying in needs almost no transfer.
Trips starting at Kullu valley (3)
How to reach Chandigarh from Ludhiana
3 trips start at Chandigarh (Tricity).
Road via Delhi (310 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)
- Ludhiana → Delhi by road / bus (310 km)
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat (3 h 20 m) or Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Door-to-door:
- 10–14 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,000–₹2,400
Best for: Budget / flexible timing
Train to Delhi, then bus to Chandigarh
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat (3 h 20 m) or Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Door-to-door:
- 11–16 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,500–₹2,900
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh (or the railway station on request)
Nearest airport: Chandigarh Airport (Mohali) (IXC), 12 km
Nearest railhead: Chandigarh Jn, 8 km
Altitude: 320 m
- Chandigarh has the most direct flights of any Himachal gateway — ideal from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune.
- Summer camps start in the morning; arrive the night before or by an early flight.
Trips starting at Chandigarh (3)
How to reach Kasol from Ludhiana
2 trips start at Kasol (Parvati valley, Himachal Pradesh).
Drive or bus via Chandigarh (380 km)
- Ludhiana → Chandigarh (100 km)
- Bus Chandigarh → Bhuntar, then local bus / taxi to Kasol
- Door-to-door:
- 9–11 h
- One-way:
- ₹500–₹1,300
Best for: Self-drive groups, flexible timing
Train to Delhi, then bus to Kasol
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Direct overnight Volvo Delhi → Kasol (or any Manali bus to Bhuntar + 1 h local bus)
- Door-to-door:
- 19–24 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,100–₹3,600
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Kasol bus stand
Nearest airport: Kullu–Manali Airport, Bhuntar (KUU), 31 km
Nearest railhead: Chandigarh Jn, 280 km
Altitude: 1,640 m
- Parvati valley roads are narrow — arrive the evening before an early trek start.
- Network is patchy beyond Kasol; download offline maps.
Trips starting at Kasol (2)
How to reach Kaza from Ludhiana
1 trip starts at Kaza (Spiti valley, 3,650 m).
Train to Delhi, then bus to Kaza
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Volvo Delhi → Manali (overnight), then the 5 am HRTC bus or a shared cab Manali → Kaza (Jun–Oct)
- Door-to-door:
- 29–36 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,900–₹5,900
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Kaza bus stand / market (arrive a day early to acclimatise)
Nearest airport: Kullu–Manali Airport, Bhuntar (KUU), 250 km
Nearest railhead: Chandigarh Jn / Kalka, 560 km
Altitude: 3,650 m
- Kaza is higher than Leh town — plan an acclimatisation night at Kaza or Tabo before trekking towards Parang La.
- Fuel, ATM and mobile data (BSNL / Jio) exist in Kaza only.
How to reach Shimla from Ludhiana
1 trip starts at Shimla (gateway to Kinnaur & winter Spiti).
Drive or bus via Chandigarh (215 km)
- Ludhiana → Chandigarh (100 km)
- HRTC bus / taxi
- Door-to-door:
- 5–7 h
- One-way:
- ₹300–₹800
Best for: Self-drive groups, flexible timing
Train to Delhi, then bus to Shimla
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Overnight Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT, or Kalka Shatabdi + toy train / taxi
- Door-to-door:
- 15–20 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,800–₹3,000
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Old bus stand / Tutikandi ISBT, Shimla
Nearest airport: Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 115 km
Nearest railhead: Kalka (then the UNESCO toy train) or Chandigarh Jn, 90 km
Altitude: 2,200 m
- Winter Spiti departures leave Shimla early morning — reach the evening before.
- Shimla stays snowy in Jan–Feb; carry grip shoes for the Mall Road climb.
How to reach Dharamsala from Ludhiana
1 trip starts at Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj (Kangra valley, Himachal Pradesh).
Drive or bus via Chandigarh (340 km)
- Ludhiana → Chandigarh (100 km)
- Bus / shared cab Chandigarh → Dharamsala
- Door-to-door:
- 7–9 h
- One-way:
- ₹400–₹1,200
Best for: Self-drive groups, flexible timing
Train to Delhi, then bus to Dharamsala
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC) from Majnu-ka-Tilla / ISBT to Dharamsala–McLeod Ganj
- Door-to-door:
- 18–23 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,900–₹3,400
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Dharamsala bus stand (or Pathankot / Chandigarh on the Bir Billing tour)
Nearest airport: Kangra (Gaggal) Airport, Dharamshala (DHM), 14 km
Nearest railhead: Pathankot Cantt / Pathankot Jn, 85 km
Altitude: 1,460 m
- Bir Billing is 65 km from Dharamsala — the tour covers the transfer.
- Paragliding runs Oct–Jun; the monsoon (Jul–Sep) closes the take-off site.
How to reach Dehradun from Ludhiana
1 trip starts at Dehradun (gateway to Sankri & the Kedarkantha trail, Uttarakhand).
Road via Delhi (310 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)
- Ludhiana → Delhi by road / bus (310 km)
- Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate
- Door-to-door:
- 11–16 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,000–₹2,700
Best for: Budget / flexible timing
Train to Delhi, then bus to Dehradun
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate
- Door-to-door:
- 12–17 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,500–₹3,200
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Dehradun railway station, 6:30 am on Day 1 (shared vehicle to Sankri, ~8–9 h)
Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED), 25 km
Nearest railhead: Dehradun (DDN)
Altitude: 640 m
- Sankri (1,950 m) is 200 km / 8–9 h from Dehradun; the shared vehicle is part of the trek package.
- Last ATM is in Purola / Mori — withdraw in Dehradun.
How to reach Leh from Ludhiana
1 trip starts at Leh (Ladakh, 3,500 m).
Train to Delhi, then fly to Leh
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- Fly Delhi → Leh (1 h 20 m); by road it is 2 days via Manali (Jun–Oct only)
- Door-to-door:
- 8–12 h
- One-way:
- ₹5,900–₹15,400
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Leh airport pickup (included) or your Leh hotel
Nearest airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh (IXL), 4 km
Nearest railhead: Jammu Tawi (farthest practical railhead), 700 km
Altitude: 3,500 m
- Rest fully on arrival day — Leh is at 3,500 m. The itinerary already builds in 24–36 h of acclimatisation.
- Inner Line Permits (Indians) / Protected Area Permits (foreigners) for Nubra, Pangong and Tso Moriri are arranged by us.
How to reach Delhi from Ludhiana
1 trip starts at New Delhi (pickup from Majnu-ka-Tilla / Kashmere Gate ISBT).
Road via Delhi (310 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)
- Ludhiana → Delhi by road / bus (310 km)
- You are at the hub
- Door-to-door:
- 6–9 h
- One-way:
- ₹400–₹900
Best for: Budget / flexible timing
Train to Delhi, then bus to Delhi
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Ludhiana → New Delhi (5 h, 3A from ₹900)
- You are at the hub
- Door-to-door:
- 7–10 h
- One-way:
- ₹900–₹1,400
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Meeting point: Majnu-ka-Tilla (evening Volvo departure) — exact bay shared on WhatsApp
Nearest airport: Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 20 km
Nearest railhead: New Delhi (NDLS) / Old Delhi (DLI), 6 km
Altitude: 216 m
- Delhi-start trips include the overnight Volvo, so your flight or train only needs to arrive by late afternoon.
When do people from Ludhiana travel?
Local holiday patterns plus the national long-weekend calendar.
Peak booking windows in Punjab
- Weekends March–June
- October–November
- January snow
Season cheat-sheet
Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov: Himachal treks and tours. Jun–Sep: Ladakh, Spiti, Zanskar (dry in monsoon). Dec–Mar: snow — Kedarkantha, Manali–Sissu, Winter Spiti.
Upcoming holidays & long weekends
- Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
Durga Puja (Ashtami) · Monday, 19 Oct 2026
Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura; Puja week ~17–21 Oct
- Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend
Dussehra / Vijayadashami · Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026
- Falls on the weekend
Diwali · Sunday, 8 Nov 2026
Govardhan Puja 9 Nov, Bhai Dooj 10 Nov
- Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend
Guru Nanak Jayanti · Tuesday, 24 Nov 2026
- Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
Christmas · Friday, 25 Dec 2026
- Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
New Year's Day · Friday, 1 Jan 2027
Movable festival dates follow the generally observed day; confirm against your company calendar.
Add a day of adventure in Manali
Rafting, paragliding, bungee, canyoning, rock climbing and the Rohtang downhill — bookable alongside any trip.
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