Himalayan treks & trips from Thiruvananthapuram

40 group departures and private tours you can reach from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

From the southern tip of India, fly Trivandrum–Delhi (3 h 25 m) in the morning and you can still catch the evening Volvo to Manali — the Himalaya is one travel day away.

Trips
40
To Manali
17–21 h
One-way from
₹7,700
Airport
TRV

Short version: most trips from Thiruvananthapuram start in Manali. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali — Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali — takes about 17–21 h door-to-door and ₹7,700–₹14,200 one way. Thiruvananthapuram travellers book most for onam, so reserve 4–6 weeks ahead for those dates.

Cheapest multi-day trip
₹4,499
Day activities in Manali
7
Nonstop flights to
DEL
Best months from here
Onam

Most booked from Thiruvananthapuram

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 Thiruvananthapuram

26 trips start at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh).

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
  3. Taxi or local bus Bhuntar → Manali
Door-to-door:
9–13 h
One-way:
₹11,650–₹23,700
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day

Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali

  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali
Door-to-door:
17–21 h
One-way:
₹7,700–₹14,200

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
2–3 days
One-way:
₹5,700–₹9,700

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 Thiruvananthapuram

3 trips start at Kullu valley (Bhuntar / Aut / Mandi) — on the Delhi–Manali highway.

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
  3. Taxi Bhuntar → Kullu / Aut
Door-to-door:
8–12 h
One-way:
₹11,800–₹23,200
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day

Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo (alight at Aut / Kullu)

  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Manali-bound Volvo, alight at Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
15–19 h
One-way:
₹7,700–₹14,200

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Kullu valley

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut (Tirthan), Pirdi / Kullu or Mandi
Door-to-door:
2–3 days
One-way:
₹5,700–₹9,700

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.

How to reach Chandigarh from Thiruvananthapuram

3 trips start at Chandigarh (Tricity).

Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh
Door-to-door:
9–13 h
One-way:
₹7,100–₹13,200

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Chandigarh

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat (3 h 20 m) or Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
2 days
One-way:
₹5,100–₹8,700

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.

How to reach Kasol from Thiruvananthapuram

2 trips start at Kasol (Parvati valley, Himachal Pradesh).

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
  3. Taxi / local bus Bhuntar → Kasol
Door-to-door:
9–12 h
One-way:
₹11,600–₹23,200
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day

Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Kasol

  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Overnight Volvo Delhi → Kasol / Bhuntar
Door-to-door:
17–21 h
One-way:
₹7,700–₹13,900

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Kasol

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Direct overnight Volvo Delhi → Kasol (or any Manali bus to Bhuntar + 1 h local bus)
Door-to-door:
2–3 days
One-way:
₹5,700–₹9,400

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: 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.

How to reach Kaza from Thiruvananthapuram

1 trip starts at Kaza (Spiti valley, 3,650 m).

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
  3. Taxi Bhuntar → Manali → Kaza via Atal Tunnel & Kunzum La (Jun–Oct)
Door-to-door:
18–23 h
One-way:
₹12,700–₹33,700
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day

Fly to Delhi, then Volvo to Manali + bus to Kaza

  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Volvo to Manali + HRTC bus / shared cab Manali → Kaza
Door-to-door:
27–33 h
One-way:
₹8,500–₹16,200

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Kaza

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Volvo Delhi → Manali (overnight), then the 5 am HRTC bus or a shared cab Manali → Kaza (Jun–Oct)
Door-to-door:
3 days
One-way:
₹6,500–₹11,700

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 Thiruvananthapuram

1 trip starts at Shimla (gateway to Kinnaur & winter Spiti).

Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Shimla

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Volvo Delhi → Shimla
Door-to-door:
13–17 h
One-way:
₹7,400–₹13,300

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Shimla

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Overnight Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT, or Kalka Shatabdi + toy train / taxi
Door-to-door:
2–3 days
One-way:
₹5,400–₹8,800

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 Thiruvananthapuram

1 trip starts at Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj (Kangra valley, Himachal Pradesh).

Train to Delhi, then bus to Dharamsala

Fastest
  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC) from Majnu-ka-Tilla / ISBT to Dharamsala–McLeod Ganj
Door-to-door:
2–3 days
One-way:
₹5,500–₹9,200

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: 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 Thiruvananthapuram

1 trip starts at Dehradun (gateway to Sankri & the Kedarkantha trail, Uttarakhand).

Fly to Delhi, then Vande Bharat / overnight train to Dehradun

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Vande Bharat / Shatabdi / Volvo Delhi → Dehradun
Door-to-door:
10–14 h
One-way:
₹7,100–₹13,500

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Dehradun

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate
Door-to-door:
2 days
One-way:
₹5,100–₹9,000

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: 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 Thiruvananthapuram

1 trip starts at Leh (Ladakh, 3,500 m).

Fly to Delhi, then the morning flight to Leh

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Delhi → Leh nonstop (1 h 20 m, IndiGo / Air India / SpiceJet)
Door-to-door:
7–9 h
One-way:
₹11,500–₹25,700

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Fly via Delhi to Leh (same-day connection)

  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Connect to a morning Delhi → Leh flight (1 h 20 m); overnight in Delhi if your first flight lands after 9 am
Door-to-door:
7–10 h
One-way:
₹11,500–₹25,700

Best for: Fastest way to Ladakh from anywhere in India

Train to Delhi, then fly to Leh

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. Fly Delhi → Leh (1 h 20 m); by road it is 2 days via Manali (Jun–Oct only)
Door-to-door:
2 days
One-way:
₹9,500–₹21,200

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: 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 Thiruvananthapuram

1 trip starts at New Delhi (pickup from Majnu-ka-Tilla / Kashmere Gate ISBT).

Fly to Delhi, then the pickup point

Fastest
  1. Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop
  2. Metro (Airport Express + Yellow line) or cab to Majnu-ka-Tilla
Door-to-door:
6–9 h
One-way:
₹6,600–₹12,500

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Delhi

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500)
  2. You are at the hub
Door-to-door:
2 days
One-way:
₹4,500–₹7,200

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: 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 Thiruvananthapuram travel?

Local holiday patterns plus the national long-weekend calendar.

Peak booking windows in Kerala

  • Onam
  • Christmas–New Year
  • April–May

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.

Month-by-month guide →

Upcoming holidays & long weekends

  • Durga Puja (Ashtami) · Monday, 19 Oct 2026

    Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura; Puja week ~17–21 Oct

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
  • Dussehra / Vijayadashami · Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend
  • Diwali · Sunday, 8 Nov 2026

    Govardhan Puja 9 Nov, Bhai Dooj 10 Nov

    Falls on the weekend
  • Guru Nanak Jayanti · Tuesday, 24 Nov 2026

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend
  • Christmas · Friday, 25 Dec 2026

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
  • New Year's Day · Friday, 1 Jan 2027

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)

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.

Travelling from Thiruvananthapuram — FAQs

How do I reach Manali from Thiruvananthapuram?
Fly Thiruvananthapuram → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 24 m nonstop. Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali. Door-to-door it takes about 17–21 h and costs roughly ₹7,700–₹14,200 one way. Leaves 5–8 pm, reaches Manali 7–9 am — ideal before a morning pickup
What is the cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali?
Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali: Kerala Express / Rajdhani Thiruvananthapuram → New Delhi (45 h, 3A from ₹4,500); Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT — about ₹5,700–₹9,700 one way, 2–3 days.
Which is the nearest airport to Manali?
Kullu–Manali Airport, Bhuntar (KUU), 50 km away — taxi or local bus bhuntar → manali takes 2 h. From Thiruvananthapuram you connect via Delhi.
Do you provide pickup from Thiruvananthapuram?
Trips start at the pickup hub (Manali, Kullu valley, Chandigarh, Kasol, Kaza, Shimla, Dharamsala, Dehradun, Leh, Delhi); travel from Thiruvananthapuram to the hub is not included so you can choose flights or trains that suit you. We share recommended buses, help with Volvo bookings, and the ops team tracks your arrival on WhatsApp.
How many days of leave do I need from Thiruvananthapuram?
For a 15-day trip from Manali, plan 16 calendar days including travel — overnight buses and trains from Thiruvananthapuram save a day each way. Each trip page shows a day-by-day travel plan from Thiruvananthapuram.
Can I join a group trip alone from Thiruvananthapuram?
Yes — about 40 % of travellers on our fixed departures book solo. You will be added to the batch WhatsApp group two weeks before departure, where people from Thiruvananthapuram usually coordinate the same bus or flight.
When is the best time for travellers from Thiruvananthapuram to visit the Himalaya?
Onam; Christmas–New Year; April–May. Weather-wise: March–June and September–November for Himachal treks, June–September for Ladakh and Spiti, December–March for snow trips.