Lahaul Valley Tour from Bengaluru

Atal Tunnel • Sissu Waterfall • Gondhla Castle • Tandi Confluence • Keylong & Kardang • Jispa & Deepak Tal

6 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹22,999–₹34,999 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road takes 13–16 h.

Trip price
₹12,999
Duration
4N / 5D
Days from Bengaluru
6
Season
Apr–Nov

Lahaul Valley Tour starts at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh), not in Bengaluru — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Bengaluru you can leave the evening before and reach Manali on the morning the trip starts. Step through the Atal Tunnel into the once-inaccessible wonderland of Lahaul Valley. Explore the cascading white ribbons of Sissu Waterfall, visit the historic 300-year-old timber tower of Gondhla, witness the sacred meeting of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi, discover the .

Getting from Bengaluru to Manali

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

Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road

Fastest
  1. Fly Bengaluru → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 48 m nonstop
  2. HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali
Door-to-door:
13–16 h
One-way:
₹6,900–₹17,300

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

  1. Fly Bengaluru → Delhi (DEL), 2 h 45 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:
9–12 h
One-way:
₹10,150–₹21,000
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 Bengaluru → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 45 m nonstop
  2. Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali
Door-to-door:
17–21 h
One-way:
₹6,200–₹11,500

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

Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali

  1. Bengaluru Rajdhani / Karnataka Express Bengaluru → New Delhi (34 h, 3A from ₹3,800)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
2 days
One-way:
₹5,000–₹8,600

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 Bengaluru

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0 (evening)

    Leave Bengaluru: Fly Bengaluru → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 48 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali. Sleep on the way.

  2. Day 1 (morning)

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

  3. Days 2–5

    Lahaul Valley Cultural, Waterfall & Glacial Road Tour — 4N / 5D.

  4. Day 5 (evening)

    Trip ends by afternoon; board the overnight return from Manali.

  5. Day 6 (morning)

    Back in Bengaluru.

Calendar days
6
Hotel nights before
0

Leave planning

Overnight travel both ways means a 5-day trip costs 5 working days at most — fewer if it spans a weekend.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Lahaul Valley Tour costs from Bengaluru

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

Cost breakdown for Lahaul Valley Tour from Bengaluru
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹12,999₹12,999Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Bengaluru ↔ Manali₹10,000₹22,000Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali (low) · Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road (high)
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹23,999₹37,999Excludes 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 Bengaluru to make the start.

Departures for Lahaul Valley Tour
Trip startsLeave BengaluruEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 Nov (evening)Fri, 27 Nov, 202618 of 25₹14,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 Dec (evening)Fri, 25 Dec, 202611 of 25₹14,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 Jun (evening)Tue, 22 Jun, 202721 of 25₹14,999

Lahaul Valley Tour from Bengaluru — FAQs

How do I get from Bengaluru to the Lahaul Valley Cultural, Waterfall & Glacial Road Tour start point?
The trip starts at Manali (Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)). Recommended: Fly Bengaluru → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 48 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali — about 13–16 h, ₹6,900–₹17,300 one way.
What does Lahaul Valley Cultural, Waterfall & Glacial Road Tour cost from Bengaluru all-in?
The package is ₹12,999 per person from Manali. Add roughly ₹10,000–₹22,000 for return travel from Bengaluru: expect ₹22,999–₹34,999 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Bengaluru?
6 calendar days: the 5-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Bengaluru: Fly Bengaluru → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 48 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali. Sleep on the way.
When should I go?
Lahaul Valley Cultural, Waterfall & Glacial Road Tour runs Apr–Nov. For travellers from Bengaluru, december–january (year-end leave) is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Bengaluru?
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 Bengaluru.