Taxi service in Manali — fixed-fare local & outstation cabs
city · Manali tehsil, Kullu · 2,050 m
Manali is known for Himachal's single biggest tourist market and the base for Rohtang, Solang and Lahaul. Local cabs here are limited and metered fares don't exist, so travellers book a fixed-fare car in advance for both sightseeing and onward legs.
Roads into Manali are two-lane hill sections with tight parking in the market, so drivers usually drop at a designated point and park below town. We run 490 routes touching Manali, each with a fixed all-inclusive fare.
Taxi fares from Manali
Rates checked October 2026Sedan (4 seats)
from ₹1,300
Dzire / Etios
SUV (6–7 seats)
from ₹1,700
Innova / Crysta
Tempo Traveller
On request
12–17 seats, same-day quote
- Fixed all-inclusive fares on 490 routes touching Manali — fuel, driver, tolls and state tax included.
All-inclusive fare: fuel, driver, tolls and state tax. Usually answered in minutes.
Popular outstation taxi routes from Manali
- Manali → Solang Valley taxi15 km · 42 min₹1,650
- Manali → Rohtang Pass taxi25 km · 1 hr 36 min₹2,000
- Manali → Atal Tunnel (North Portal) taxi35 km · 2 hrs₹2,350
- Manali → Manikaran taxi50 km · 1 hr 48 min₹2,900
- Manali → Sissu taxi50 km · 2 hr 30 min₹2,900
- Manali → Dharamshala taxi175 km · 5 hr 18 min₹7,350
- Manali → Kaza taxi220 km · 9 hr 18 min₹8,900
- Manali → Shimla taxi235 km · 7 hr 36 min₹9,450
- Manali → Leh taxi470 km · 18.9 hrs (usually split over 2 days)₹18,150
Getting to Manali
Short trips near Manali
All routes from Manali
- Manali → Solang Valley taxi15 km · 42 min₹1,650
- Manali → Rohtang Pass taxi25 km · 1 hr 36 min₹2,000
- Manali → Atal Tunnel (North Portal) taxi35 km · 2 hrs₹2,350
- Manali → Manikaran taxi50 km · 1 hr 48 min₹2,900
- Manali → Sissu taxi50 km · 2 hr 30 min₹2,900
- Manali → Dharamshala taxi175 km · 5 hr 18 min₹7,350
- Manali → Kaza taxi220 km · 9 hr 18 min₹8,900
- Manali → Shimla taxi235 km · 7 hr 36 min₹9,450
- Manali → Leh taxi470 km · 18.9 hrs (usually split over 2 days)₹18,150
- Manali → Kangra Airport (Gaggal) taxi185 km · 5 hr 30 min₹7,700
- Manali → Amb Andaura Railway Station taxi205 km · 4 hr 36 min₹8,400
- Manali → Una Railway Station taxi210 km · 4 hr 42 min₹8,550
- Manali → Shimla Railway Station taxi235 km · 7 hr 36 min₹9,450
- Manali → Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti) taxi240 km · 7 hr 48 min₹9,650
- Manali → Pathankot Railway Station taxi245 km · 5 hr 30 min₹9,800
- Manali → Old Manali taxi5 km · 24 min₹1,300
- Manali → Vashisht taxi5 km · 24 min₹1,300
- Manali → Prini taxi5 km · 24 min₹1,300
- Manali → Jagatsukh taxi10 km · 36 min₹1,500
- Manali → Sethan (Hamta) taxi10 km · 36 min₹1,500
- Manali → Kothi taxi10 km · 36 min₹1,500
- Manali → Gulaba taxi15 km · 42 min₹1,650
- Manali → Naggar taxi25 km · 1 hr₹2,000
- Manali → Rumsu taxi25 km · 1 hr₹2,000
- Manali → Katrain taxi30 km · 1 hr 12 min₹2,200
- Manali → Malana taxi35 km · 1 hr 18 min₹2,350
- Manali → Patlikuhl taxi35 km · 1 hr 18 min₹2,350
- Manali → Koksar taxi35 km · 2 hrs₹2,350
- Manali → Kasol taxi50 km · 1 hr 48 min₹2,900
- Manali → Chalal taxi50 km · 1 hr 48 min₹2,900
- Manali → Kullu taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Manali → Tosh taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Manali → Kheerganga Base (Barshaini) taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Manali → Kalga taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Manali → Pulga taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Manali → Bijli Mahadev taxi60 km · 2 hr 6 min₹3,250
- Manali → Gondhla taxi60 km · 2 hr 54 min₹3,250
- Manali → Barot taxi65 km · 2 hr 12 min₹3,450
- Manali → Shamshi taxi65 km · 2 hr 18 min₹3,450
- Manali → Bhuntar Airport taxi70 km · 2 hr 24 min₹3,600
- Manali → Bhuntar taxi70 km · 2 hr 24 min₹3,600
- Manali → Keylong taxi75 km · 3 hr 24 min₹3,800
- Manali → Bajaura taxi75 km · 2 hr 36 min₹3,800
- Manali → Tandi taxi75 km · 3 hr 24 min₹3,800
- Manali → Jogindernagar taxi80 km · 2 hr 36 min₹3,950
- Manali → Padhar taxi80 km · 2 hr 36 min₹3,950
- Manali → Aut taxi85 km · 2 hr 54 min₹4,150
- Manali → Banjar Road (Sainj) taxi90 km · 3 hr 6 min₹4,300
- Manali → Jispa taxi90 km · 3 hr 54 min₹4,300
- Manali → Sainj taxi90 km · 3 hr 6 min₹4,300
- Manali → Prashar Lake taxi95 km · 3 hrs₹4,500
- Manali → Kamand taxi95 km · 3 hrs₹4,500
- Manali → Darcha taxi100 km · 4 hr 12 min₹4,650
- Manali → Larji taxi100 km · 3 hr 24 min₹4,650
- Manali → Bir taxi105 km · 3 hr 18 min₹4,850
- Manali → Billing taxi105 km · 3 hr 18 min₹4,850
- Manali → Mandi taxi110 km · 3 hr 30 min₹5,050
- Manali → Pandoh taxi110 km · 3 hr 30 min₹5,050
- Manali → Sansal taxi110 km · 3 hr 24 min₹5,050
- Manali → Baijnath taxi115 km · 3 hr 30 min₹5,200
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All routes to Manali
- Kasol → Manali taxi50 km · 1 hr 48 min₹2,900
- Kullu → Manali taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Bhuntar Airport → Manali taxi70 km · 2 hr 24 min₹3,600
- Dharamshala → Manali taxi175 km · 5 hr 18 min₹7,350
- Shimla → Manali taxi235 km · 7 hr 36 min₹9,450
- Chandigarh → Manali taxi295 km · 6 hr 30 min₹11,550
- Chandigarh Railway Station → Manali taxi295 km · 6 hr 30 min₹11,550
- Chandigarh Airport → Manali taxi300 km · 6 hr 36 min₹11,750
- Ludhiana → Manali taxi330 km · 7 hr 18 min₹12,800
- Delhi → Manali taxi575 km · 12.5 hrs (usually split over 2 days)₹21,900
- Kangra Airport (Gaggal) → Manali taxi185 km · 5 hr 30 min₹7,700
- Amb Andaura Railway Station → Manali taxi205 km · 4 hr 36 min₹8,400
- Una Railway Station → Manali taxi210 km · 4 hr 42 min₹8,550
- Shimla Railway Station → Manali taxi235 km · 7 hr 36 min₹9,450
- Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti) → Manali taxi240 km · 7 hr 48 min₹9,650
- Pathankot → Manali taxi245 km · 5 hr 30 min₹9,800
- Pathankot Railway Station → Manali taxi245 km · 5 hr 30 min₹9,800
- Kalka → Manali taxi270 km · 7 hr 18 min₹10,700
- Panchkula → Manali taxi300 km · 6 hr 36 min₹11,750
- Zirakpur → Manali taxi305 km · 6 hr 42 min₹11,950
- Jalandhar → Manali taxi310 km · 6 hr 48 min₹12,100
- Ambala → Manali taxi340 km · 7 hr 30 min₹13,150
- Amritsar → Manali taxi365 km · 8 hrs₹14,050
- Dehradun → Manali taxi390 km · 10 hr 24 min₹14,950
- Noida → Manali taxi590 km · 12.8 hrs (usually split over 2 days)₹22,400
- Gurugram → Manali taxi595 km · 12.9 hrs (usually split over 2 days)₹22,600
- Old Manali → Manali taxi5 km · 24 min₹1,300
- Vashisht → Manali taxi5 km · 24 min₹1,300
- Prini → Manali taxi5 km · 24 min₹1,300
- Jagatsukh → Manali taxi10 km · 36 min₹1,500
- Sethan (Hamta) → Manali taxi10 km · 36 min₹1,500
- Kothi → Manali taxi10 km · 36 min₹1,500
- Solang Valley → Manali taxi15 km · 42 min₹1,650
- Gulaba → Manali taxi15 km · 42 min₹1,650
- Rohtang Pass → Manali taxi25 km · 1 hr 36 min₹2,000
- Naggar → Manali taxi25 km · 1 hr₹2,000
- Rumsu → Manali taxi25 km · 1 hr₹2,000
- Katrain → Manali taxi30 km · 1 hr 12 min₹2,200
- Malana → Manali taxi35 km · 1 hr 18 min₹2,350
- Atal Tunnel (North Portal) → Manali taxi35 km · 2 hrs₹2,350
- Patlikuhl → Manali taxi35 km · 1 hr 18 min₹2,350
- Koksar → Manali taxi35 km · 2 hrs₹2,350
- Manikaran → Manali taxi50 km · 1 hr 48 min₹2,900
- Sissu → Manali taxi50 km · 2 hr 30 min₹2,900
- Chalal → Manali taxi50 km · 1 hr 48 min₹2,900
- Tosh → Manali taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Kheerganga Base (Barshaini) → Manali taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Kalga → Manali taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Pulga → Manali taxi55 km · 2 hrs₹3,100
- Bijli Mahadev → Manali taxi60 km · 2 hr 6 min₹3,250
- Gondhla → Manali taxi60 km · 2 hr 54 min₹3,250
- Barot → Manali taxi65 km · 2 hr 12 min₹3,450
- Shamshi → Manali taxi65 km · 2 hr 18 min₹3,450
- Bhuntar → Manali taxi70 km · 2 hr 24 min₹3,600
- Keylong → Manali taxi75 km · 3 hr 24 min₹3,800
- Bajaura → Manali taxi75 km · 2 hr 36 min₹3,800
- Tandi → Manali taxi75 km · 3 hr 24 min₹3,800
- Jogindernagar → Manali taxi80 km · 2 hr 36 min₹3,950
- Padhar → Manali taxi80 km · 2 hr 36 min₹3,950
- Aut → Manali taxi85 km · 2 hr 54 min₹4,150
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Tour packages
Tour packages covering Manali
Multi-day Himachal circuits that stop here — cab, hill driver, tolls and permits in one fixed quote.
Shimla Manali Tour Package
The classic Himachal circuit, driven the way locals sequence it — Shimla first while your body adjusts to altitude, then the Beas valley to Manali, with the Atal Tunnel run kept for the clearest morning.
6 days · 5 nightsfrom ₹34,500Manali Tour Package
A tight four-day Manali circuit that skips the tourist-trap sequencing: high valley in the morning light, old town and Naggar in the afternoon, and no wasted hours in Mall Road traffic.
4 days · 3 nightsfrom ₹24,500Himachal Honeymoon Package
A honeymoon route built around quiet: Naldehra instead of Kufri's crowd, Jana instead of the Solang queue, Naggar Castle at sunset, and an early Sissu run before the day-trippers arrive.
7 days · 6 nightsfrom ₹42,500
Local driver notes for Manali
Kullu district is the Beas valley: Bhuntar airport, Kullu town, Kasol and the Parvati valley, then Manali and the Atal Tunnel toward Lahaul. The Kiratpur–Manali four-lane has cut the drive from the plains, but valley roads still need patience.
- Delhi / Chandigarh – Manali (NH-3 via Kiratpur, Mandi): Four-lane and tunnels most of the way to Mandi; the Mandi–Kullu stretch along the Beas is the slowest section, especially in the monsoon.
- Manali – Solang – Atal Tunnel – Sissu: Open most of the year subject to snow clearance; local taxi rules apply for some stretches, which our Manali drivers handle.
- Manali – Rohtang Pass: Seasonal, usually summer to autumn; needs an online permit with daily vehicle limits and is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.
Best time to travel
- Spring (March–April): Days 12–20 °C in Manali, snow lingers higher up. Atal Tunnel open after clearance; Rohtang still closed.
- Summer (May–June): Peak season, 15–25 °C. Long queues to Solang and Atal Tunnel; leave Manali before 7 am. Rohtang usually opens in this window.
- Monsoon (July–mid September): Heavy rain in the lower valley. Beas-side slips between Mandi and Kullu can cause delays; we track advisories before departure.
- Winter (December–February): Snow in Manali and Solang, sub-zero nights. Beyond Solang may shut after heavy snow; 4x4 or snow chains sometimes required past Palchan.
- Rohtang permits are limited daily — tell us your date early so the driver can apply.
- Overnight Volvo arrivals land around 6–8 am at the Manali bus stand; book the local cab for that slot.
Taxi service near Kullu
Taxi in Manali — questions travellers ask
How do I book a taxi in Manali?
Message Kartik or Paras on WhatsApp (+91 70182 76599 / +91 85447 52319) with your pickup point in Manali, destination, date and headcount. You get a fixed all-inclusive quote in minutes, and the driver's name, number and vehicle plate the evening before the trip.
What is the taxi fare from Manali?
We run 490 fixed-fare routes touching Manali, with sedans starting at ₹1,300. Every quote bundles tolls, driver allowance, hill surcharge and GST, so the price confirmed on WhatsApp is the final price — no meter, no haggling on the stand.
Which vehicles can I book in Manali?
Sedans (Dzire, Etios) for couples, SUVs and Innova Crysta for families and snow routes, and 12/17-seater Tempo Travellers for groups. All vehicles are hill-serviced and run chain-fitted tyres through the winter months where the route needs them.
Do your drivers actually know the roads around Manali?
Our drivers are Kullu-side locals who run the Manali tehsil roads daily — they know the tight market stretches, the safe overtaking points and where to park when town centres are closed to outside vehicles.
Can I book a multi-day trip from Manali?
Yes — most multi-day Himachal circuits can start or end in Manali. The cab and the same hill driver stay with you for the whole trip, with tolls, permits and driver stay bundled into one fixed quote before you confirm.
What if my plan changes — is cancellation free?
Cancelling or rescheduling is free up to 24 hours before pickup. Inside 24 hours we only charge if the car has already left for Manali — and whenever possible we simply move your booking to the new date instead.
