Dehradun to Manali distance is 430 Km. This road trip from one hill station of Uttarakhand to Himachal is unparallel and filled with scenic views throughout.
To reach Manali from Dehradun, you can take a flight from Dehradun Airport to Bhuntar Airport. You will not find frequent flights, but there are some.
Best way is to take a bus or hire a private tourist vehicle such as Car or Tempo Traveller on rent in Dehradun to reach Manali.
Route for Dehradun to Manali: Dehradun → Paonta Sahib → Nahan → Swarghat → Mandi → Kullu → Manali
Via Shimla: Dehradun → Solan → Shimla → Narkanda → Rampur → Kinnaur → Kullu → Manali
Total Distance: Approx 600–650 km
Travel Time: 16 to 18 Hours
Road Trip Tips:
- Leave Dehradun early to beat traffic and enjoy morning light.
- Pass through lower hills and farmland regions in Uttarakhand before the major climb.
- Enter Himachal Pradesh region and look out for valley views, switchbacks, tunnels, and mountain roads.
- Approaching Manali, you will ride into the Kullu-Manali valley: scenic river-side stretches, pine forests, mountain curvatures.
- Arrive in Manali: Ride calm, stop for rest, gear down after the long ride.
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