The cheapest taxi option for Shimla to Manali is a Sedan (Maruti Dzire or Toyota Etios) at ₹5,940 for a one-way booking. SUV (Innova/Ertiga) costs ₹7,560 and a 12-seater Tempo Traveller costs ₹10,800. All fares include fuel, driver and AC; tolls and state tax are additional at actual.
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250 km one-way · From ₹5,940 round trip · Driver stays with you
Round Trip
500km
Duration
7-8 hours one-way
Trip Days
2 Days
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How much is a Shimla to Manali round trip cab?
A Shimla to Manali round trip cab costs ₹5,940 for a sedan (500 km round trip, 250 km each way, via NH-3 via Mandi). The driver stays with you for the whole trip and returns you to Shimla. SUV and tempo options are available; fares are all-inclusive of fuel, driver and tolls, plus ₹300/night driver allowance for overnight trips.
- Round trip
- 500 km
- One way
- 250 km
- From (sedan)
- ₹5,940
- Trip
- Multi-day
Trip Summary
Round Trip
500 km
One-Way
7-8 hours
Highway
NH-3 via Mandi
Discount
10% Off
How much does a Shimla to Manali round trip cab cost?
A Shimla to Manali round trip cab starts at ₹5,940 for an AC Sedan, with SUV at ₹7,560 and Tempo Traveller at ₹10,800. The route is 250 km one-way (500 km round trip) via NH-3 via Mandi, taking about 7-8 hours one-way. The same driver and car stay with you for the entire trip, including the overnight halt at Manali (driver night halt ₹300/night). Fares include a 10% round trip discount, fuel, driver and AC; toll, parking and state taxes are extra at actual.
A round trip cab from Shimla to Manali and back starts at ₹5,940 for an AC Sedan (Swift Dzire/Etios). SUV (Innova/Ertiga) and Tempo Traveller options are also available. This fare includes 10% round trip discount, driver charges, fuel, and AC. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Your Journey
What is the day-by-day itinerary?
2 Days · Fully Customizable
Early morning departure from Shimla on NH-3 via Sundernagar and Mandi, the 250 km drive taking about 7-8 hours through pine-clad hills and along the Beas river. Arrive Manali by evening and stroll Mall Road and Old Manali. Overnight in Manali.
Morning visit to the Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot springs and Solang Valley. After lunch, begin the return drive to Shimla via Mandi, arriving late evening.
Return to Shimla
Safe drop at your doorstep. Same driver, same car throughout.
This itinerary is fully customizable. Call 7668570551 to tailor it.
Round Trip Fares
What does a Shimla to Manali round-trip cost?
All fares include driver, fuel, AC & 10% discount
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Round Trip Fare
₹5,940
600 km billed
Rs. 2,970/day (2 days)
10% Discount Applied
AC Vehicle GPS Tracked Fuel Included Verified Driver
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SUV
Innova / Ertiga · 6-7 Seater
Round Trip Fare
₹7,560
600 km billed
Rs. 3,780/day (2 days)
10% Discount Applied
AC Vehicle GPS Tracked Fuel Included Verified Driver
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
Round Trip Fare
₹10,800
600 km billed
Rs. 5,400/day (2 days)
10% Discount Applied
AC Vehicle GPS Tracked Fuel Included Verified Driver
* Toll charges, state tax, parking, and driver night halt (₹300/night) extra at actual.
Full Transparency
What is included and excluded in the round-trip fare?
Included
In your round trip fare
AC vehicle with GPS tracking
Experienced & verified driver
Fuel charges included
Door-to-door pickup & drop
10% round trip discount applied
24/7 customer support
Flexible scheduling
Multiple stops allowed
Not Included
Paid separately at actual
Toll charges (paid at actual)
State tax / entry fees
Parking charges
Driver night halt (₹300/night)
Monument / attraction entry tickets
Personal expenses & meals
Driver Night Halt: ₹300/night
Required for overnight stays at Manali
The Smart Choice
Why book a round-trip cab instead of two one-ways?
Same Driver, Entire Trip
Your dedicated driver stays from pickup to final drop. No strangers, no rebooking.
No Rebooking Hassle
One booking covers your entire round trip. No searching for return cabs.
Flexible Schedule
Change plans on the go. Add stops, extend stays, or leave early.
Cost Effective
Flat 10% round trip discount vs two one-way bookings. Save on multi-day trips.
The Shimla to Manali round-trip by the numbers
Round-trip means the same driver and vehicle stay with you for the entire trip — including overnight halts. Pricing reflects actual driver invoices verified weekly.
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Round-trip beats two one-ways the moment you're staying overnight. Same driver knows your luggage, your preferences, your timings — and the 10% round-trip discount makes the maths obvious for 2-day-plus trips.
Pankaj Singh Gaur
Founder & CEO, Triveni Cabs
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More about booking Shimla to Manali round-trip
Verified against these sources
Verified against official tourism, transport and weather data. We refresh these sources quarterly.
- GOVNational Highways Authority of India (NHAI)— official toll plaza, FASTag and national-highway data(nhai.gov.in)
- GOVParivahan Seva (Ministry of Road Transport)— official commercial vehicle permit and tax portal(parivahan.gov.in)
- WIKIManali (Wikipedia)— Himalayan hill town, Himachal Pradesh(en.wikipedia.org)
- GOVHimachal Pradesh Tourism— official Himachal tourism board (Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Spiti)(himachaltourism.gov.in)
- WIKIShimla (Wikipedia)— Queen of Hills, Himachal Pradesh(en.wikipedia.org)
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FAQ
Shimla to Manali Round Trip FAQs
A round trip cab from Shimla to Manali and back starts at ₹5,940 for an AC Sedan (Swift Dzire/Etios). SUV (Innova/Ertiga) and Tempo Traveller options are also available. This fare includes 10% round trip discount, driver charges, fuel, and AC. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Manali is approximately 250 km from Shimla by road via NH-3 via Mandi. The one-way driving time is about 7-8 hours. For a round trip, the total distance covered is approximately 500 km.
Yes, with Triveni Cabs round trip service, the same driver and car stay with you for the entire trip. The driver waits at Manali while you explore, sightsee, or attend meetings. Driver night halt charges (₹300/night) apply for overnight stays.
Yes, given the 250 km distance and 7-8 hours one-way drive time, a night halt at Manali is recommended. Driver night halt allowance is ₹300/night. This ensures a safe and comfortable journey for both you and the driver.
The round trip fare includes: AC vehicle with GPS tracking, experienced verified driver, fuel charges, door-to-door pickup and drop, 10% round trip discount, and 24/7 customer support. Excluded: toll charges, state tax, parking fees, and driver night halt (₹300/night if applicable).
Absolutely! Our round trip service is fully flexible. You can add stops, visit attractions en route, change the schedule, or extend the trip. Just discuss your plans with our team at 7668570551 and we will tailor the trip to your needs at no extra planning charge.
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