Mulkila Expedition from Hyderabad

21,380 ft Roof of Central Lahaul • Milang Glacier Highway • Extreme High Altitude Alpinism

16 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹77,399–₹89,399 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road takes 12–16 h.

Trip price
₹68,999
Duration
14N / 15D
Days from Hyderabad
16
Season
Jun–Sep

Mulkila Expedition starts at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh), not in Hyderabad — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Hyderabad you can leave the evening before and reach Manali on the morning the trip starts. The highest, most formidable glaciated giant in Central Lahaul. Standing at 6,517 meters (21,380 ft), Mulkila (M4) is an expedition of true Himalayan grandeur.

Getting from Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 24 m nonstop
  2. HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali
Door-to-door:
12–16 h
One-way:
₹6,400–₹16,400

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

  1. Fly Hyderabad → Delhi (DEL), 2 h 15 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 Hyderabad → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 15 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

Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali

  1. Telangana Express / Rajdhani Hyderabad → New Delhi (22 h, 3A from ₹3,000)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
2 days
One-way:
₹4,200–₹7,300

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 Hyderabad

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0 (evening)

    Leave Hyderabad: Fly Hyderabad → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 24 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 2–15

    Mulkila Peak (M4) 6,517m Glaciated Expedition — 14N / 15D.

  4. Day 15 (evening)

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

  5. Day 16 (morning)

    Back in Hyderabad.

Calendar days
16
Hotel nights before
0

Leave planning

Overnight travel both ways means a 15-day trip costs 15 working days at most — fewer if it spans a weekend.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Mulkila Expedition costs from Hyderabad

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

Cost breakdown for Mulkila Expedition from Hyderabad
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹68,999₹68,999Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Hyderabad ↔ Manali₹8,400₹20,400Train 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₹78,399₹92,399Excludes 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 Hyderabad to make the start.

Departures for Mulkila Expedition
Trip startsLeave HyderabadEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 Nov (evening)Fri, 27 Nov, 202625 of 25₹68,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 Dec (evening)Fri, 25 Dec, 202625 of 25₹68,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 Jun (evening)Tue, 22 Jun, 202725 of 25₹70,499

Mulkila Expedition from Hyderabad — FAQs

How do I get from Hyderabad to the Mulkila Peak (M4) 6,517m Glaciated Expedition start point?
The trip starts at Manali (Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)). Recommended: Fly Hyderabad → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 24 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali — about 12–16 h, ₹6,400–₹16,400 one way.
What does Mulkila Peak (M4) 6,517m Glaciated Expedition cost from Hyderabad all-in?
The package is ₹68,999 per person from Manali. Add roughly ₹8,400–₹20,400 for return travel from Hyderabad: expect ₹77,399–₹89,399 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Hyderabad?
16 calendar days: the 15-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Hyderabad: Fly Hyderabad → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 24 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali. Sleep on the way.
When should I go?
Mulkila Peak (M4) 6,517m Glaciated Expedition runs Jun–Sep. For travellers from Hyderabad, dasara holidays (october) is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Hyderabad?
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 Hyderabad.