Dehradun to Shimla Manali by Maharaja Tempo Traveller
12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included
The Dehradun to Shimla and Manali tempo traveller circuit is the ultimate Himalayan hill station road trip, covering two of India's most beloved hill towns across 450 km through the Shivalik and Greater Himalayan ranges. From Dehradun, travel via Paonta Sahib (a revered Sikh shrine on the Yamuna) and Nahan to Shimla (210 km, 7-8 hours). The Queen of Hills dazzles with its colonial architecture — Christ Church, Viceregal Lodge, and Scandal Point on Mall Road are group favourites. The narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway (UNESCO World Heritage) is a must-experience, even for a short section. From Shimla, continue to Manali (250 km, 7-8 hours) via Mandi and the Kullu Valley along the Beas River. This stretch through the Aut Tunnel, past apple orchards and Kullu shawl shops, is spectacularly scenic. In Manali, visit Hadimba Temple nestled in deodar forests, cross the Beas to explore Old Manali's hippie cafes, and drive to Solang Valley for paragliding and zorbing. Rohtang Pass (3,978m), when open, offers snow even in summer.
In short
A maharaja tempo traveller from Dehradun to Shimla Manali costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 450 km and about 3-4 days circuit of driving. Fuel and an experienced driver are included; tolls, parking and state permits are billed at actuals. A one-way drop is charged at the same per-km rate as a round trip, because the vehicle still returns to base empty afterwards.
The journey
Dehradun to Shimla Manali at a glance
Drive times are realistic door-to-door estimates in normal traffic rather than best-case figures. Hill sections and holiday weekends change them, and we plan departures around that instead of discovering it on the day.
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Where the vehicle stops
Meal and rest halts are planned into the drive rather than left to chance. Tell the driver if you would rather push on or stop longer — the itinerary is yours.
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Dehradun
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Paonta Sahib (Gurudwara)
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Nahan (rest stop)
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Shimla (Mall Road, Christ Church — 2 nights)
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Mandi (lunch on Beas banks)
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Kullu (shawl shopping)
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Manali (Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley — 2 nights)
Road conditions
Dehradun-Shimla via NH707 (mix of good and winding mountain roads), Shimla-Manali via NH3/NH21 (mountain road through Mandi, hairpin bends, well-maintained)
Transparent pricing
Dehradun to Shimla Manali — fares by seater
Per-kilometre outstation rates apply to this route. Round trips are billed on the total distance covered; a one-way drop is the same rate because the vehicle returns empty. Tolls, parking and state permits are itemised separately on the invoice.
Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags
Most bookedMaharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags
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All-inclusive fares
Fuel and driver in the quoted rate. Tolls and parking at actuals, itemised on the invoice.
Verified drivers
Commercially licensed, police-verified, and familiar with the route before being assigned to it.
24/7 support
A real person on the phone during the trip — which matters at 2am on a hill road.
Sanitised, fully AC
Deep-cleaned before every trip, with fresh linens for overnight journeys on request.
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Dehradun to Shimla Manali — FAQs
Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Dehradun to Shimla Manali starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 450 km. Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.
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