Prashar Lake Tour from Delhi

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

5 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹9,199–₹9,999 per person · starts at Kullu valley. Drive or bus via Chandigarh (500 km) takes 10–13 h.

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

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

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

Fly to Kullu–Manali Airport

Fastest
  1. Fly Delhi → Kullu–Manali Airport, Bhuntar (KUU), 1 h 18 m nonstop
  2. Taxi Bhuntar → Kullu / Aut
Door-to-door:
3–4 h
One-way:
₹5,300–₹10,500
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door

Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road

  1. Fly Delhi → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 1 h nonstop
  2. Bus / taxi Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
9–13 h
One-way:
₹3,700–₹10,900

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut

  1. Any Delhi → Manali Volvo; get off at Aut (Tirthan), Pirdi / Kullu or Mandi
  2. Tell the conductor your stop — Aut comes 2–3 h before Manali
Door-to-door:
10–12 h
One-way:
₹1,200–₹2,500

Best for: The standard way — leaves evening, arrives morning

Drive or bus via Chandigarh (500 km)

  1. Delhi → Chandigarh (250 km)
  2. Bus / shared cab Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu
Door-to-door:
10–13 h
One-way:
₹600–₹1,800

Best for: Self-drive groups, 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 Delhi

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0 (evening)

    Leave Delhi: Delhi → Chandigarh (250 km); Bus / shared cab 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 Delhi.

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 Delhi

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 Delhi
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹7,999₹7,999Includes everything from Kullu valley: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Delhi ↔ Kullu valley₹1,200₹2,000Drive or bus via Chandigarh (500 km) (low) · Drive or bus via Chandigarh (500 km) (high)
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹10,199₹12,999Excludes 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 Delhi to make the start.

Departures for Prashar Lake Tour
Trip startsLeave DelhiEndsSeats 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 Delhi — FAQs

How do I get from Delhi 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: Delhi → Chandigarh (250 km); Bus / shared cab Chandigarh → Aut / Kullu — about 10–13 h, ₹600–₹1,800 one way.
What does Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour cost from Delhi all-in?
The package is ₹7,999 per person from Kullu valley. Add roughly ₹1,200–₹2,000 for return travel from Delhi: expect ₹9,199–₹9,999 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Delhi?
5 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Delhi: Delhi → Chandigarh (250 km); Bus / shared cab 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 Delhi, every long weekend (republic day, holi, independence day, gandhi jayanti, diwali, christmas–new year) is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Delhi?
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 Delhi.