Chandigarh to ManaliToll Cost 2026
Every rupee at every plaza, settled before you leave Chandigarh — 2 toll plazas across 310 km of highway.
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Total toll · one-way
₹120
Car / Sedan · SUV pays ₹195
Plazas
2
Distance
310 km
Every plaza between Chandigarh and Manali
Plaza-by-plaza rates for 2026 — car and SUV, with the km mark where each barrier stands. Rates are approximate; FASTag users may get 2–5% cashback at some plazas.
01Bilaspur Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 120 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹65
- SUV / MUV
- ₹105
- Payment
- FASTag
02Sundernagar Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 190 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹55
- SUV / MUV
- ₹90
- Payment
- FASTag
Total, one-way
- Distance
- 310 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹120
- SUV / MUV
- ₹195
- Payment
- All FASTag
| # | Toll plaza | Km mark | Car / Sedan | SUV / MUV | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bilaspur Toll Plaza | 120 km | ₹65 | ₹105 | FASTag |
| 02 | Sundernagar Toll Plaza | 190 km | ₹55 | ₹90 | FASTag |
| Total, one-way | 310 km | ₹120 | ₹195 | All FASTag |
Return leg crosses the same plazas — budget ₹240 (car) or ₹390 (SUV) for a round trip.
All-inclusive · 2 plazas
₹120
Car / Sedan, one-way ex-Chandigarh
Total tolls: ₹120 · FASTag- SUV / MUV
- ₹195
- Round trip (car)
- ₹240
- Cab fare (sedan)
- ₹3,410 + toll at actual
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How much is the toll from Chandigarh to Manali?
The total toll from Chandigarh to Manali is approximately ₹120 for a car/sedan and ₹195 for an SUV, paid across 2 toll plazas over the 310 km route. All plazas accept FASTag. A toll-inclusive Triveni cab starts at ₹3,410 (sedan), with the driver handling every toll payment for you.
What this trip really costs, door to door
Toll is only one line on the bill. Here is the honest Chandigarh–Manali math — self-drive against a chauffeur-driven cab.
Self-drive
- Fuel (petrol, approx.)
- ₹1,860
- Fuel (diesel, approx.)
- ₹1,395
- Toll (2 plazas, car)
- ₹120
- Petrol + toll
- ₹1,980
Plus 310 km of driving, plaza queues and parking — all yours.
Triveni cab, chauffeur-driven
- Sedan fare (₹11/km)
- ₹3,410
- Toll — paid at actual
- ₹120
- Fuel, driver, AC
- Included
- Fare + toll
- ₹3,530
FASTag on this route
RecommendedNH-21 has two small toll plazas. After Sundernagar, mountain roads are toll-free. Both plazas accept FASTag.
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Cashback
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Only ₹120 toll for car — mountain routes have fewer toll plazas compared to plains highways.
The Chandigarh-Manali route via Mandi is extremely scenic. Stop at Pandoh Dam for photos.
Start early from Chandigarh (5-6 AM) to cross the mountain passes in daylight.
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Chandigarh to Manali toll questions
Plaza counts, FASTag rules, return-trip math and what a toll-inclusive cab actually costs.
Quick answer
What is the total toll cost from Chandigarh to Manali by car?
The total toll cost from Chandigarh to Manali is approximately ₹120 for a car/sedan and ₹195 for an SUV (one-way). There are 2 toll plaza(s) on this 310 km route. FASTag users get a small discount at all plazas.
What is the total toll cost from Chandigarh to Manali by car?
The total toll cost from Chandigarh to Manali is approximately ₹120 for a car/sedan and ₹195 for an SUV (one-way). There are 2 toll plaza(s) on this 310 km route. FASTag users get a small discount at all plazas.
How many toll plazas are there on the Chandigarh to Manali route?
There are 2 toll plaza(s) on the Chandigarh to Manali route covering 310 km. All toll plazas accept FASTag for contactless payment, reducing wait time significantly.
Does FASTag work on the Chandigarh to Manali route?
Yes, all 2 toll plazas on the Chandigarh to Manali route accept FASTag. NH-21 has two small toll plazas. After Sundernagar, mountain roads are toll-free. Both plazas accept FASTag. FASTag lanes are faster and avoid cash queues.
How much is the toll for a sedan from Chandigarh to Manali?
A sedan (Swift Dzire, Etios, or similar private car) pays approximately ₹120 in total toll across 2 plaza(s) on the Chandigarh to Manali route. This is the single-journey car rate; the return leg costs the same.
How much is the toll for an SUV from Chandigarh to Manali?
An SUV/MUV (Innova, Ertiga, Fortuner, or similar) pays approximately ₹195 in total toll on the Chandigarh to Manali route. SUV rates are typically 60-65% higher than car rates because of the heavier vehicle category.
Are toll charges included in Triveni Cabs fare from Chandigarh to Manali?
Toll charges are extra and paid at actual during the journey. The cab fare from Chandigarh to Manali starts at ₹3,410 (sedan). Toll of approximately ₹120 is paid separately. Our driver handles all toll payments at the plazas.
How do I pay tolls on the Chandigarh to Manali highway?
The easiest way is FASTag — a prepaid RFID sticker on your windshield that is auto-debited at every plaza without stopping. Cash lanes also exist at most plazas but have longer queues. When you book a Triveni Cab, the driver's vehicle is FASTag-equipped and handles all payments for you.
What is the toll for a return trip from Chandigarh to Manali?
A round-trip Chandigarh–Manali–Chandigarh journey costs approximately ₹240 in car toll (₹120 each way) because the same plazas are crossed in both directions. Budget the same SUV doubling for ₹390 round-trip.
Is there a night-time discount on tolls between Chandigarh and Manali?
National highway toll rates are the same 24 hours a day — there is no separate night discount on the Chandigarh to Manali route. However, monthly-pass and local-vehicle concessions exist at some plazas for nearby residents, which do not apply to outstation cabs.
What is the total trip cost from Chandigarh to Manali including toll?
The total trip cost from Chandigarh to Manali includes cab fare (from ₹3,410 for sedan) + toll charges (₹120 approx.) + fuel if self-driving. When booking with Triveni Cabs, you only pay cab fare + actual toll. No hidden charges.
Is there a cheaper toll-free route from Chandigarh to Manali?
Alternate state-road routes may bypass some tolls, but they usually add 30-60+ minutes to travel time and pass through congested towns with poorer road quality. The main highway toll route is recommended for comfort, safety, and faster travel. Our drivers always take the best route.
Can I avoid toll plazas on the Chandigarh to Manali route?
While alternate routes may bypass some tolls, they usually add 30-60+ minutes to travel time and pass through congested areas. The toll route via the main highway is recommended for comfort, safety, and faster travel. Our drivers always take the best route.
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