Himalayan treks & trips from Varanasi
40 group departures and private tours you can reach from Varanasi (Prayagraj, Gorakhpur)
From Varanasi and Prayagraj, the Vande Bharat to Delhi plus the overnight Volvo keeps the journey to one night; flying to Delhi and connecting to Leh, Kullu or Dehradun the same day is the fastest option for a week-long trip.
- Trips
- 40
- To Manali
- 16–20 h
- One-way from
- ₹4,700
- Airport
- VNS
Pickup hubs for these trips
Short version: most trips from Varanasi start in Manali. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali — Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali — takes about 16–20 h door-to-door and ₹4,700–₹8,800 one way. Varanasi travellers book most for may–june, 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
- May–June
Most booked from Varanasi
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 Varanasi
26 trips start at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh).
Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
- Taxi or local bus Bhuntar → Manali
- Door-to-door:
- 7–11 h
- One-way:
- ₹8,650–₹18,300
Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day
Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali
- Door-to-door:
- 16–20 h
- One-way:
- ₹4,700–₹8,800
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Door-to-door:
- 22–27 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,400–₹4,400
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: 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 Varanasi
3 trips start at Kullu valley (Bhuntar / Aut / Mandi) — on the Delhi–Manali highway.
Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
- Taxi Bhuntar → Kullu / Aut
- Door-to-door:
- 6–10 h
- One-way:
- ₹8,800–₹17,800
Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day
Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo (alight at Aut / Kullu)
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Manali-bound Volvo, alight at Aut / Kullu
- Door-to-door:
- 14–18 h
- One-way:
- ₹4,700–₹8,800
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Kullu valley
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut (Tirthan), Pirdi / Kullu or Mandi
- Door-to-door:
- 20–25 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,400–₹4,400
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: 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 Varanasi
3 trips start at Chandigarh (Tricity).
Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh
- Door-to-door:
- 7–11 h
- One-way:
- ₹4,100–₹7,800
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Chandigarh
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Shatabdi / Vande Bharat (3 h 20 m) or Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Door-to-door:
- 14–19 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,800–₹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: 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 Varanasi
2 trips start at Kasol (Parvati valley, Himachal Pradesh).
Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
- Taxi / local bus Bhuntar → Kasol
- Door-to-door:
- 7–11 h
- One-way:
- ₹8,600–₹17,800
Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day
Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Kasol
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Overnight Volvo Delhi → Kasol / Bhuntar
- Door-to-door:
- 16–20 h
- One-way:
- ₹4,700–₹8,500
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Kasol
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Direct overnight Volvo Delhi → Kasol (or any Manali bus to Bhuntar + 1 h local bus)
- Door-to-door:
- 22–27 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,400–₹4,100
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 Varanasi
1 trip starts at Kaza (Spiti valley, 3,650 m).
Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
- Taxi Bhuntar → Manali → Kaza via Atal Tunnel & Kunzum La (Jun–Oct)
- Door-to-door:
- 16–21 h
- One-way:
- ₹9,700–₹28,300
Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day
Fly to Delhi, then Volvo to Manali + bus to Kaza
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Volvo to Manali + HRTC bus / shared cab Manali → Kaza
- Door-to-door:
- 26–32 h
- One-way:
- ₹5,500–₹10,800
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Kaza
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Volvo Delhi → Manali (overnight), then the 5 am HRTC bus or a shared cab Manali → Kaza (Jun–Oct)
- Door-to-door:
- 32–39 h
- One-way:
- ₹3,200–₹6,400
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: 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 Varanasi
1 trip starts at Shimla (gateway to Kinnaur & winter Spiti).
Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Shimla
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Volvo Delhi → Shimla
- Door-to-door:
- 12–15 h
- One-way:
- ₹4,400–₹7,900
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Shimla
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Overnight Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT, or Kalka Shatabdi + toy train / taxi
- Door-to-door:
- 18–23 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,100–₹3,500
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 Varanasi
1 trip starts at Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj (Kangra valley, Himachal Pradesh).
Train to Delhi, then bus to Dharamsala
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC) from Majnu-ka-Tilla / ISBT to Dharamsala–McLeod Ganj
- Door-to-door:
- 21–26 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,200–₹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: 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 Varanasi
1 trip starts at Dehradun (gateway to Sankri & the Kedarkantha trail, Uttarakhand).
Fly to Delhi, then Vande Bharat / overnight train to Dehradun
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Vande Bharat / Shatabdi / Volvo Delhi → Dehradun
- Door-to-door:
- 8–13 h
- One-way:
- ₹4,100–₹8,100
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Dehradun
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Vande Bharat (4 h 45 m) / Nanda Devi Express (overnight) / Volvo from Kashmere Gate
- Door-to-door:
- 15–20 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,800–₹3,700
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: 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 Varanasi
1 trip starts at Leh (Ladakh, 3,500 m).
Fly to Delhi, then the morning flight to Leh
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Delhi → Leh nonstop (1 h 20 m, IndiGo / Air India / SpiceJet)
- Door-to-door:
- 5–7 h
- One-way:
- ₹8,500–₹20,300
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Fly via Delhi to Leh (same-day connection)
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- 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:
- 5–8 h
- One-way:
- ₹8,500–₹20,300
Best for: Fastest way to Ladakh from anywhere in India
Train to Delhi, then fly to Leh
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- Fly Delhi → Leh (1 h 20 m); by road it is 2 days via Manali (Jun–Oct only)
- Door-to-door:
- 11–15 h
- One-way:
- ₹6,200–₹15,900
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: 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 Varanasi
1 trip starts at New Delhi (pickup from Majnu-ka-Tilla / Kashmere Gate ISBT).
Fly to Delhi, then the pickup point
- Fly Varanasi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- Metro (Airport Express + Yellow line) or cab to Majnu-ka-Tilla
- Door-to-door:
- 4–7 h
- One-way:
- ₹3,600–₹7,100
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Delhi
- Vande Bharat (8 h) / overnight expresses (12–14 h) Varanasi → New Delhi (8 h, 3A from ₹1,200)
- You are at the hub
- Door-to-door:
- 10–13 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,200–₹1,900
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: 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 Varanasi travel?
Local holiday patterns plus the national long-weekend calendar.
Peak booking windows in Uttar Pradesh
- May–June
- October–November
- Christmas–New Year
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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