Deo Tibba Expedition from Lucknow

6,001m (19,688 ft) Summit • Pittu Ridge Ice Climbing • Hanging Glaciers • Pir Panjal Crown

16 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹58,799–₹70,899 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali takes 15–19 h.

Trip price
₹54,999
Duration
11N / 12D
Days from Lucknow
16
Season
May–Jun & Sep–Oct

Deo Tibba Expedition starts at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh), not in Lucknow — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Lucknow, plan to arrive at Manali the day before the trip starts. A serious, world-class technical climbing expedition to the second highest summit in the Pir Panjal Range. Standing at an impressive 6,001 meters (19,688 ft), Mount Deo Tibba presents seasoned alpinists with technical challenges: scaling the steep 60-degree ice wall of the Pittu .

Getting from Lucknow to Manali

Meeting point: Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

Fastest
  1. Fly Lucknow → Delhi (DEL), 1 h 12 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:
7–11 h
One-way:
₹8,150–₹17,400
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 Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop
  2. Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali
Door-to-door:
15–19 h
One-way:
₹4,200–₹7,900

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

Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road

  1. Fly Lucknow → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 1 h 30 m nonstop
  2. HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali
Door-to-door:
12–15 h
One-way:
₹5,900–₹15,500
Limited frequency

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali

  1. Shatabdi / Tejas / Vande Bharat Lucknow → New Delhi (6.5 h, 3A from ₹1,100)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
21–26 h
One-way:
₹2,300–₹4,300

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

Road via Delhi (550 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)

  1. Lucknow → Delhi by road / bus (550 km)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
22–28 h
One-way:
₹1,900–₹4,200

Best for: Budget / flexible timing

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.

Day-by-day from Lucknow

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Days −1 to 0

    Travel Lucknow → Manali: Fly Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali. Overnight en route and at Manali.

  2. Day 1

    Meet at Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before). Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–12

    Mount Deo Tibba Technical Mountaineering Expedition — 11N / 12D.

  4. Day 12

    Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.

  5. Day 14

    Back in Lucknow.

Calendar days
16
Hotel nights before
1

Leave planning

Add one day before the trip for travel and a hotel night; the return can be the same evening the trip ends.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Deo Tibba Expedition costs from Lucknow

Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).

Cost breakdown for Deo Tibba Expedition from Lucknow
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹54,999₹54,999Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Lucknow ↔ Manali₹3,800₹13,400Road via Delhi (550 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus) (low) · Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali (high)
Hotel night at Manali₹1,000₹2,500Budget guesthouse to mid-range hotel
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹59,799₹73,899Excludes personal gear and insurance

Fares are indicative (one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead, off-peak). Trip price is the current starting price; group and dedicated-trip rates are on the package page.

Upcoming group departures

Each row shows when to leave Lucknow to make the start.

Departures for Deo Tibba Expedition
Trip startsLeave LucknowEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 NovFri, 27 Nov, 202617 of 25₹54,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 DecFri, 25 Dec, 202613 of 25₹54,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 JunTue, 22 Jun, 202722 of 25₹56,499

Deo Tibba Expedition from Lucknow — FAQs

How do I get from Lucknow to the Mount Deo Tibba Technical Mountaineering Expedition start point?
The trip starts at Manali (Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)). Recommended: Fly Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali — about 15–19 h, ₹4,200–₹7,900 one way.
What does Mount Deo Tibba Technical Mountaineering Expedition cost from Lucknow all-in?
The package is ₹54,999 per person from Manali. Add roughly ₹3,800–₹13,400 for return travel from Lucknow and about ₹2,500 for a night at Manali: expect ₹58,799–₹70,899 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Lucknow?
16 calendar days: the 12-day itinerary plus travel. Travel Lucknow → Manali: Fly Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali. Overnight en route and at Manali.
When should I go?
Mount Deo Tibba Technical Mountaineering Expedition runs May–Jun & Sep–Oct. For travellers from Lucknow, may–june summer holidays is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Lucknow?
Fixed departures are listed on this page with seats left. You travel independently to Manali and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Lucknow.