Patalsu Peak Expedition from Kolkata

13,845 ft (4,220m) Summit • Solang Valley Watchtower • Pine & Birch Ridges

8 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹17,699–₹30,199 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali takes 16–20 h.

Trip price
₹9,499
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Kolkata
8
Season
Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov

Patalsu Peak Expedition 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. The definitive beginner summit expedition in Kullu Valley. Rising directly behind Solang village, Patalsu Peak (4,220 m / 13,845 ft) is an exhilarating non-technical summit climb that gains over 5,800 ft of vertical elevation through virgin deodar, oak, and birch woods before bre.

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 2–4

    Patalsu Peak Alpine Summit Expedition — 3N / 4D.

  4. Day 4

    Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.

  5. Day 6

    Back in Kolkata.

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.

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What Patalsu Peak Expedition costs from Kolkata

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

Cost breakdown for Patalsu Peak Expedition from Kolkata
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹9,499₹9,499Includes 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₹18,699₹33,199Excludes 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 Patalsu Peak Expedition
Trip startsLeave KolkataEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 NovFri, 27 Nov, 202617 of 25₹9,499
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 DecFri, 25 Dec, 202613 of 25₹9,499
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 JunTue, 22 Jun, 202722 of 25₹10,999

Patalsu Peak Expedition from Kolkata — FAQs

How do I get from Kolkata to the Patalsu Peak Alpine Summit Expedition 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 Patalsu Peak Alpine Summit Expedition cost from Kolkata all-in?
The package is ₹9,499 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 ₹17,699–₹30,199 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Kolkata?
8 calendar days: the 4-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?
Patalsu Peak Alpine Summit Expedition runs Apr–Jun & Sep–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.