Manali is a premier hill station in Himachal Pradesh. From Bardoli, travel to Surat and take a train to Chandigarh. From Chandigarh, take a bus or taxi to Manali. The journey takes about 35-40 hours. The drive from Chandigarh to Manali is scenic but long.
Total Distance: 1800 km by road, 1500 km air distance.
Volvo buses from Chandigarh to Manali are comfortable.
April to June and October to February.