Maharaja Tempo Traveller from Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu
300 km · 8-10 hours (with stops)

Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu by Maharaja Tempo Traveller

12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included

The Shimla to Manali-Kasol-Kullu tempo traveller circuit is the Himachal Pradesh dream route. Leave Shimla's colonial charm — Christ Church, Mall Road, Scandal Point — and drive through Narkanda (skiing point in winter, apple orchards in summer) to the Sutlej Valley. Cross the spectacular Pandoh Dam where the road hugs the reservoir, and enter the Kullu Valley as the Beas River becomes your companion. Kullu's Shawl Factory and Bijli Mahadev Temple (reached by a short trek) are worth stops. Detour to Kasol — the "Mini Israel of India" — for its riverside cafes, Chalal trek, and the sacred Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara with natural hot springs. End in Manali for Hadimba Temple, Old Manali's bohemian vibe, and Solang Valley's adventure sports (paragliding, zorbing). The tempo traveller handles Himachal's mountain roads with ease, giving groups freedom no bus can match.

From ₹26/km300 km8-10 hours (with stops)Fully AC

In short

A maharaja tempo traveller from Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 300 km and about 8-10 hours (with stops) 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

Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu 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.

Distance

300 kmone way

Drive time

8-10 hours (with stops)normal traffic

Fare from

₹26/kmfuel + driver included

Capacity

12 to 17 passengersper vehicle

Best season

March to June (apple blossoms), September to November (clear skies)

Trip type

One-way or roundmulti-day available

What this trip costs

Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu by Maharaja Tempo Traveller: the fare for each seater

Worked on the 300 km drive at each seater's outstation rate; the two-day round trip is worked on 600 km. Fuel and the driver are included. Tolls, parking and state permits are added at actuals and itemised on the invoice.

Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

11 passengers + driver · ₹26/km

One way₹7,800Two-day round trip₹15,600

Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

16 passengers + driver · ₹30/km

One way₹9,000Two-day round trip₹18,000

Each figure is the seater's published per-kilometre rate multiplied by the billed distance. The written quote confirms it for your date and pickup point.

On the way

Where the vehicle stops between Shimla and Manali Kasol Kullu

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.

  1. PickupShimla
  2. 1Halt 1Shimla
  3. 2Halt 2Narkanda (apple orchards, views)
  4. 3Halt 3Pandoh Dam (scenic)
  5. 4Halt 4Kullu (Bijli Mahadev)
  6. 5Halt 5Kasol (riverside cafes, Manikaran hot springs)
  7. 6Halt 6Manali (Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley)
  8. DropManali Kasol Kullu

Road conditions

NH5/NH3 (mountain highway, well-maintained but winding, Pandoh-Kullu section has tunnel stretches, Kullu-Manali smooth valley road)

The fleet

Which maharaja tempo traveller seater suits your group for Manali Kasol Kullu

Every seater below is air-conditioned, with reclining seats and the luggage space listed. The same vehicle and driver stay with you from Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu and for the sightseeing there.

Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags

Royal weddings & VIP family tours. ₹26/km outstation, fuel and driver included.

Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags

The flagship luxury group vehicle. ₹30/km outstation, fuel and driver included.

Transparent pricing

Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu — 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

Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags

₹26/km₹7,800-9,880/Day
Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo TravellerMost booked

Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags

₹30/km₹9,000-11,400/Day

Other routes

More trips from Shimla

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.

Questions we get asked

Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu — FAQs

Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 300 km. Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.

Other vehicles

Same journey, a different fleet:

Book Shimla to Manali Kasol Kullu

Send us the travel date, how many are going and any stops you want on the way. You get a written quote with the fare broken down, and a small advance confirms the vehicle.

  • Pickup anywhere in Shimla
  • Same vehicle and driver for the whole trip
  • Sightseeing at the destination included
  • Written quote before you commit

Get Instant Quote

We'll only contact you about this enquiry

No spamReplies in ~2 minFree quotes

4.9★ Rated · 10,000+ Trips · Instant Confirmation