We were debating this exact question last month before our Manali trip. Here's the honest breakdown:
Zingbus (per person):
- Fare: ₹1,800–₹3,010 depending on seat type
- Journey: ~10 hours, fixed schedule, fixed stops
- Great for solo travellers or couples
- No control over halts- driver follows a set route
- Boarding from Kashmiri Gate only
Private 12 Seater Tempo Traveller (for our group of 12):
- All-inclusive fare: ~₹38,000 return (₹3,166 per person)
- Door pickup from our colony in Rohini- no Kashmi
