Prashar Lake Tour from Chandigarh

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

6 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹9,399–₹12,699 per person · starts at Kullu valley. Direct bus or cab Chandigarh → Kullu valley (250 km) takes 6–8 h.

Trip price
₹7,999
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Chandigarh
6
Season
Year-round

Prashar Lake Tour starts at Kullu valley (Bhuntar / Aut / Mandi) — on the Delhi–Manali highway, not in Chandigarh — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh to Kullu valley

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

Direct bus or cab Chandigarh → Kullu valley (250 km)

Fastest
  1. Bus / shared cab Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
6–8 h
One-way:
₹700–₹1,500

Best for: Simplest option from the Tricity

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

  1. Fly Chandigarh → Delhi (DEL), 1 h nonstop
  2. Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
  3. Taxi Bhuntar → Kullu / Aut
Door-to-door:
6–10 h
One-way:
₹8,300–₹16,900
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 Chandigarh → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h nonstop
  2. Manali-bound Volvo, alight at Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
13–17 h
One-way:
₹4,200–₹7,900

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

Train to Delhi, then bus to Kullu valley

  1. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat Chandigarh → New Delhi (3.4 h, 3A from ₹700)
  2. Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut (Tirthan), Pirdi / Kullu or Mandi
Door-to-door:
15–20 h
One-way:
₹1,900–₹3,600

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

Road via Delhi (250 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)

  1. Chandigarh → Delhi by road / bus (250 km)
  2. Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut (Tirthan), Pirdi / Kullu or Mandi
Door-to-door:
15–20 h
One-way:
₹1,500–₹3,300

Best for: Budget / flexible timing

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 Chandigarh

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0

    Travel Chandigarh → Kullu valley: Bus / shared cab Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu. Overnight at Kullu valley.

  2. Day 1

    Meet at 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

    Trip ends; travel back the same evening or next morning.

  5. Day 5

    Back in Chandigarh.

Calendar days
6
Hotel nights before
1

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 Chandigarh

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 Chandigarh
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹7,999₹7,999Includes everything from Kullu valley: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Chandigarh ↔ Kullu valley₹1,400₹2,200Direct bus or cab Chandigarh → Kullu valley (250 km) (low) · Direct bus or cab Chandigarh → Kullu valley (250 km) (high)
Hotel night at Kullu valley₹1,000₹2,500Budget guesthouse to mid-range hotel
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹10,399₹15,699Excludes 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 Chandigarh to make the start.

Departures for Prashar Lake Tour
Trip startsLeave ChandigarhEndsSeats 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 Chandigarh — FAQs

How do I get from Chandigarh 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: Bus / shared cab Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu — about 6–8 h, ₹700–₹1,500 one way.
What does Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour cost from Chandigarh all-in?
The package is ₹7,999 per person from Kullu valley. Add roughly ₹1,400–₹2,200 for return travel from Chandigarh and about ₹2,500 for a night at Kullu valley: expect ₹9,399–₹12,699 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Chandigarh?
6 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Travel Chandigarh → Kullu valley: Bus / shared cab Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu. Overnight at Kullu valley.
When should I go?
Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour runs Year-round. For travellers from Chandigarh, weekends from march to june is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Chandigarh?
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 Chandigarh.