Lucknow to Shimla Manali by Maharaja Tempo Traveller
12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included
The Lucknow to Shimla-Manali tempo traveller expedition takes your group from the Gangetic plains to the snow-capped Himalayas. Travel via Delhi and Chandigarh on excellent expressways before climbing to Shimla — the erstwhile British summer capital. Explore the Mall Road, Ridge, and Jakhu Temple before continuing on NH3 to Manali through the stunning Kullu Valley. The Beas River accompanies you for the final stretch, with apple orchards and deodar forests lining the road. In Manali, Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley's adventure sports, and the Old Manali cafe scene are perfect for groups. If travelling May-September, a day trip through Atal Tunnel to Sissu and Lahaul Valley is an unforgettable bonus. Plan 2 nights each in Shimla and Manali for the ideal itinerary.
In short
A maharaja tempo traveller from Lucknow to Shimla Manali costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 900 km (one way to Manali) and about 5-6 days recommended 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
Lucknow 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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Lucknow
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Delhi (transit/rest)
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Chandigarh (Rock Garden)
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Shimla (Mall Road, Ridge)
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Kullu (rafting point)
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Manali (Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley)
Road conditions
Agra-Lucknow Expressway + NH44 to Chandigarh (excellent), NH5 to Shimla (steep mountain road), NH3 Shimla-Manali (mountain highway, hairpin bends, well-maintained)
Transparent pricing
Lucknow 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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Lucknow to Shimla Manali — FAQs
Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Lucknow to Shimla Manali starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 900 km (one way to Manali). Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.
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- Sightseeing at the destination included
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