Patalsu Peak Expedition from Pune

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

5 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹17,699–₹29,899 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road takes 12–16 h.

Trip price
₹9,499
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Pune
5
Season
Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov

Patalsu Peak Expedition starts at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh), not in Pune — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Pune you can leave the evening before and reach Manali on the morning 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 Pune 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 Pune → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 18 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 Pune → Delhi (DEL), 2 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:
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 Pune → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 12 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. Pune–Nizamuddin Duronto Pune → New Delhi (19 h, 3A from ₹2,900)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
33–38 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 Pune

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0 (evening)

    Leave Pune: Fly Pune → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 18 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 2–4

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

  4. Day 4 (evening)

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

  5. Day 5 (morning)

    Back in Pune.

Calendar days
5
Hotel nights before
0

Leave planning

Overnight travel both ways means a 4-day trip costs 4 working days at most — fewer if it spans a weekend.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Patalsu Peak Expedition costs from Pune

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 Pune
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹9,499₹9,499Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Pune ↔ Manali₹8,200₹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₹18,699₹32,899Excludes 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 Pune to make the start.

Departures for Patalsu Peak Expedition
Trip startsLeave PuneEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 Nov (evening)Fri, 27 Nov, 202617 of 25₹9,499
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 Dec (evening)Fri, 25 Dec, 202613 of 25₹9,499
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 Jun (evening)Tue, 22 Jun, 202722 of 25₹10,999

Patalsu Peak Expedition from Pune — FAQs

How do I get from Pune 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 Pune → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 18 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali — about 12–16 h, ₹6,400–₹16,400 one way.
What does Patalsu Peak Alpine Summit Expedition cost from Pune all-in?
The package is ₹9,499 per person from Manali. Add roughly ₹8,200–₹20,400 for return travel from Pune: expect ₹17,699–₹29,899 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Pune?
5 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Pune: Fly Pune → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 18 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali. Sleep on the way.
When should I go?
Patalsu Peak Alpine Summit Expedition runs Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov. For travellers from Pune, diwali vacation is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Pune?
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 Pune.