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Planning my first ever road trip to Manali from Delhi next month and honestly a little overwhelmed by how much conflicting advice is out there.

Some people say leave at 4 AM. Others say take 3 days. Someone told me to skip Shimla entirely, another said it's the best part. I don't know who to believe anymore.

I did come across this really detailed guide that covers 10 things first-timers don't expect on the Delhi–Manali road  👉 Delhi to Manali by Road It cleared up a lot — especially the Rohtang permit process and the fuel situation after Mandi. But I still have a few gaps:

• How do you handle the drive if you're a solo traveler with no co-driver?
• Is a 12-seater tempo traveller practical for a family group on these roads?
• What's one thing you personally did differently on your second trip vs your first?

Would love real answers from people who've actually been on this route recently. Every honest response helps someone plan better 🙏