What sightseeing does the Chandigarh to Manali circuit cover?

Top sights covered include Manali, Pin Valley, Key Monastery.

Are there variations of the Chandigarh to Manali circuit?

Yes — we curate 4 content variations of this day, so the experience matches the theme of your trip (family, honeymoon, adventure, leisure, corporate offsite).

Travel Day

Chandigarh to Manali

Chandigarh → Manali

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About this circuit

Arrive in the ‘City Beautiful’, Chandigarh and get a warm welcome from our representative who will be meeting you at a designated spot. Hop in your ride, and take a soulful sojourn to the lap of the Himalayas, Manali. During your drive, be prepared to be mesmerised by the breathtaking views and notice the serene change in the scenery. After a 280 km picturesque drive to Manali, check-in at your hotel and take some quintessential rest. If time permits, you can go on a sightseeing tour of the city yourself and indulge in a shopping spree in the evening before a heavenly dinner and an overnight Spiti's Key Monastery, perched at 4,166m above the Spiti River, is a 1,000-year-old Buddhist institute housing rare thangka paintings and scriptures.

Top sightseeing on this day

Manali
Pin Valley
Key Monastery

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More ways to spend this day (4 variations)

Real day content drawn from past HimachalWale trips. We pick the variation that fits your theme — family, honeymoon, adventure, leisure or corporate.

Departure from Chandigarh
Morning: last walk through the fair for shopping — Mandi silver jewelry, Kullu shawls, pahadi pickles, and local honey. Attend the deity farewell procession as village gods begin their journey home. Depart by bus or taxi for Chandigarh/Delhi or onward to Manali/Kullu. Drop at Mandi Bus Stand or Chandigarh ISBT.
Chandigarh to Manali
Start your exciting journey by boarding your bus from Delhi in the evening. Enjoy the journey through the winding roads to reach Manali. Overnight bus journey.
Chandigarh to Manali
Arrive at Delhi/ Chandigarh airport or railway station. Head to the pick-up point to board your transfers to Manali. Overnight journey to Manali.

Trips that include Chandigarh to Manali

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