Prashar Lake Tour from Bengaluru

Prashar Lake Floating Island (8,960 ft) • 13th-Century Pagoda Temple • Bijli Mahadev Panoramic Hilltop

5 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹17,999–₹29,399 per person · starts at Kullu valley. Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road takes 11–14 h.

Trip price
₹7,999
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Bengaluru
5
Season
Year-round

Prashar Lake Tour starts at Kullu valley (Bhuntar / Aut / Mandi) — on the Delhi–Manali highway, 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 Kullu valley on the morning the trip starts. Uncover two of Himachal Pradesh’s most spiritually charged, panoramic hilltop marvels. Gaze at the enigmatic floating island of Prashar Lake (8,960 ft) nestled beside a magnificent 13th-century pagoda temple, and ascend the pine-clad ridge to Bijli Mahadev (8,060 ft)—the sacred t.

Getting from Bengaluru to Kullu valley

Meeting point: Aut (for Tirthan / Sainj / Banjar), Pirdi rafting base (Kullu) or Mandi — on the Delhi–Manali highway

Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road

Fastest
  1. Fly Bengaluru → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 48 m nonstop
  2. Bus / taxi Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
11–14 h
One-way:
₹6,700–₹16,300

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 Bhuntar → Kullu / Aut
Door-to-door:
8–11 h
One-way:
₹10,300–₹20,500
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day

Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo (alight at Aut / Kullu)

  1. Fly Bengaluru → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 45 m nonstop
  2. Manali-bound Volvo, alight at Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
15–19 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 Kullu valley

  1. Bengaluru Rajdhani / Karnataka Express Bengaluru → New Delhi (34 h, 3A from ₹3,800)
  2. Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut (Tirthan), Pirdi / Kullu or Mandi
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; Bus / taxi Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu. Sleep on the way.

  2. Day 1 (morning)

    Arrive Kullu valley — Aut (for Tirthan / Sainj / Banjar), Pirdi rafting base (Kullu) or Mandi — on the Delhi–Manali highway. Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–4

    Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour — 3N / 4D.

  4. Day 4 (evening)

    Trip ends by afternoon; board the overnight return from Kullu valley.

  5. Day 5 (morning)

    Back in Bengaluru.

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 Prashar Lake 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 Prashar Lake Tour from Bengaluru
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹7,999₹7,999Includes everything from Kullu valley: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Bengaluru ↔ Kullu valley₹10,000₹21,400Train to Delhi, then bus to Kullu valley (low) · Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road (high)
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹18,999₹32,399Excludes 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 Bengaluru to make the start.

Departures for Prashar Lake Tour
Trip startsLeave BengaluruEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 Nov (evening)Fri, 27 Nov, 202618 of 25₹9,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 Dec (evening)Fri, 25 Dec, 202611 of 25₹9,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 Jun (evening)Tue, 22 Jun, 202721 of 25₹9,999

Prashar Lake Tour from Bengaluru — FAQs

How do I get from Bengaluru to the Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour start point?
The trip starts at Kullu valley (Aut (for Tirthan / Sainj / Banjar), Pirdi rafting base (Kullu) or Mandi — on the Delhi–Manali highway). Recommended: Fly Bengaluru → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 48 m nonstop; Bus / taxi Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu — about 11–14 h, ₹6,700–₹16,300 one way.
What does Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour cost from Bengaluru all-in?
The package is ₹7,999 per person from Kullu valley. Add roughly ₹10,000–₹21,400 for return travel from Bengaluru: expect ₹17,999–₹29,399 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Bengaluru?
5 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Bengaluru: Fly Bengaluru → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 48 m nonstop; Bus / taxi Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu. Sleep on the way.
When should I go?
Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour runs Year-round. 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 Kullu valley and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Bengaluru.