Lahaul Valley Tour from Kolkata

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

9 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹21,199–₹33,699 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali takes 16–20 h.

Trip price
₹12,999
Duration
4N / 5D
Days from Kolkata
9
Season
Apr–Nov

Lahaul Valley Tour starts at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh), not in Kolkata — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Kolkata, plan to arrive at Manali the day before 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata → Delhi (DEL), 2 h 18 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:
8–12 h
One-way:
₹9,650–₹20,100
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 Kolkata → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 18 m nonstop
  2. Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali
Door-to-door:
16–20 h
One-way:
₹5,700–₹10,600

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

Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road

  1. Fly Kolkata → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 30 m nonstop
  2. HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali
Door-to-door:
13–16 h
One-way:
₹6,400–₹16,400
Limited frequency

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali

  1. Howrah / Sealdah Rajdhani Kolkata → New Delhi (17 h, 3A from ₹2,900)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
31–36 h
One-way:
₹4,100–₹7,100

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.

Day-by-day from Kolkata

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Days −1 to 0

    Travel Kolkata → Manali: Fly Kolkata → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 18 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 2–5

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

  4. Day 5

    Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.

  5. Day 7

    Back in Kolkata.

Calendar days
9
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.

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What Lahaul Valley Tour costs from Kolkata

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 Kolkata
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹12,999₹12,999Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Kolkata ↔ Manali₹8,200₹18,200Train 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₹22,199₹36,699Excludes 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 Kolkata to make the start.

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

Lahaul Valley Tour from Kolkata — FAQs

How do I get from Kolkata 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 Kolkata → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 18 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali — about 16–20 h, ₹5,700–₹10,600 one way.
What does Lahaul Valley Cultural, Waterfall & Glacial Road Tour cost from Kolkata all-in?
The package is ₹12,999 per person from Manali. Add roughly ₹8,200–₹18,200 for return travel from Kolkata and about ₹2,500 for a night at Manali: expect ₹21,199–₹33,699 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Kolkata?
9 calendar days: the 5-day itinerary plus travel. Travel Kolkata → Manali: Fly Kolkata → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 18 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali. Overnight en route and at Manali.
When should I go?
Lahaul Valley Cultural, Waterfall & Glacial Road Tour runs Apr–Nov. For travellers from Kolkata, durga puja holidays (october) is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Kolkata?
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 Kolkata.