Manali Jungle Camp from Kochi

Ancient Deodar Sanctuary • Canopy Zipline • Bushcraft Survival • Night Wildlife Trail

8 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹19,299–₹33,999 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali takes 17–21 h.

Trip price
₹8,499
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Kochi
8
Season
Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov

Manali Jungle Camp 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. A deep forest jungle adventure camp hidden inside towering deodar and cedar sanctuaries in Old Manali / Jibhi. Designed as a living outdoor classroom: learn bushcraft survival, build wilderness shelters using natural forest materials, navigate using compass and constellations, zi.

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)

Fastest
  1. Fly Kochi → Delhi (DEL), 3 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:
9–13 h
One-way:
₹11,150–₹22,800
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 Kochi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 12 m nonstop
  2. 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

  1. Kerala Express / Rajdhani (Trivandrum–Nizamuddin) Kochi → New Delhi (40 h, 3A from ₹4,200)
  2. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Day 1

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

  3. Days 2–4

    Deep Forest Wilderness & Bushcraft Jungle Camp — 3N / 4D.

  4. Day 4

    Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.

  5. Day 6

    Back in Kochi.

Calendar days
8
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 Manali Jungle Camp costs from Kochi

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

Cost breakdown for Manali Jungle Camp from Kochi
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹8,499₹8,499Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Kochi ↔ Manali₹10,800₹23,000Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali (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₹20,299₹36,999Excludes 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.

Departures for Manali Jungle Camp
Trip startsLeave KochiEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 NovFri, 27 Nov, 202617 of 25₹8,499
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 DecFri, 25 Dec, 202613 of 25₹8,499
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 JunTue, 22 Jun, 202722 of 25₹9,999

Manali Jungle Camp from Kochi — FAQs

How do I get from Kochi to the Deep Forest Wilderness & Bushcraft Jungle Camp start point?
The trip starts at Manali (Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)). Recommended: Fly Kochi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 12 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali — about 17–21 h, ₹7,200–₹13,300 one way.
What does Deep Forest Wilderness & Bushcraft Jungle Camp cost from Kochi all-in?
The package is ₹8,499 per person from Manali. Add roughly ₹10,800–₹23,000 for return travel from Kochi and about ₹2,500 for a night at Manali: expect ₹19,299–₹33,999 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Kochi?
8 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Travel Kochi → Manali: Fly Kochi → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 3 h 12 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali. Overnight en route and at Manali.
When should I go?
Deep Forest Wilderness & Bushcraft Jungle Camp runs Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov. For travellers from Kochi, onam holidays (aug–sep) is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Kochi?
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 Kochi.