Hanuman Tibba Expedition from Kochi
5,982m (19,626 ft) Monarch of Dhauladhars • White Sail Ice Face • Technical Couloir
17 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹69,799–₹84,499 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali takes 17–21 h.
- Trip price
- ₹58,999
- Duration
- 12N / 13D
- Days from Kochi
- 17
- Season
- May–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Hanuman Tibba Expedition starts at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh), not in Kochi — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Kochi, plan to arrive at Manali the day before the trip starts. The crowned monarch of the Dhauladhar Range. Rising to 5,982 meters (19,626 ft), Hanuman Tibba is an elite, highly demanding technical climbing expedition.
Getting from Kochi to Manali
Meeting point: Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)
Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)
- Fly Kochi → Delhi (DEL), 3 h 12 m nonstop
- Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
- Taxi or local bus Bhuntar → Manali
- Door-to-door:
- 9–13 h
- One-way:
- ₹11,150–₹22,800
Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day
Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali
- Fly Kochi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 12 m nonstop
- Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali
- Door-to-door:
- 17–21 h
- One-way:
- ₹7,200–₹13,300
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali
- Kerala Express / Rajdhani (Trivandrum–Nizamuddin) Kochi → New Delhi (40 h, 3A from ₹4,200)
- Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Door-to-door:
- 2 days
- One-way:
- ₹5,400–₹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.
Day-by-day from Kochi
Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.
Days −1 to 0
Travel Kochi → Manali: Fly Kochi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 12 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali. Overnight en route and at Manali.
Day 1
Meet at Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before). Trip starts.
Days 2–13
Hanuman Tibba Technical Alpine Climbing Expedition — 12N / 13D.
Day 13
Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.
Day 15
Back in Kochi.
- Calendar days
- 17
- 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.
What Hanuman Tibba Expedition costs from Kochi
Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).
| Item | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip price | ₹58,999 | ₹58,999 | Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport. |
| Return travel Kochi ↔ Manali | ₹10,800 | ₹23,000 | Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali (low) · Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali (high) |
| Hotel night at Manali | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 | Budget guesthouse to mid-range hotel |
| Personal spends | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 | Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs |
| All-in estimate | ₹70,799 | ₹87,499 | Excludes 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 Kochi to make the start.
| Trip starts | Leave Kochi | Ends | Seats left | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 | Thu, 19 Nov | Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 | 17 of 25 | ₹58,999 |
| Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 | Thu, 17 Dec | Fri, 25 Dec, 2026 | 13 of 25 | ₹58,999 |
| Tue, 15 Jun, 2027 | Mon, 14 Jun | Tue, 22 Jun, 2027 | 22 of 25 | ₹60,499 |
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