About this Manali Early Bird Offer – 2 Nights / 3 Days Package
This Manali Early Bird Offer is a fixed-price 2 nights / 3 days cab package for guests who reach Manali by Volvo. Our driver picks you up at Manali Volvo Parking, and over three days you see Manali town, Solang Valley, the Atal Tunnel and Sissu and Kasol & Manikaran, with the drop back at the Volvo Parking on Day 3 evening. The price is per vehicle – from ₹5,000 in an Alto – and the offer is valid for travel 5th Jul – 20th Dec & 5th Jan – 25th Apr. Hotel is not included in this offer (we can book one for you on request).
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Volvo Parking Pickup → Hotel · Manali Local Sightseeing; Day 2: Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar; Day 3: Kasol & Manikaran · Evening Drop at Manali Volvo Parking.
All rates include toll tax, parking, state tax and driver allowance, so there are no hidden charges. Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator in Manali since 2002. See also our Manali taxi rates 2026 and booking procedure.
🗓️ Last updated: by (Founder & Director), Travel Himalayas, Manali · Suitable for families, couples, honeymooners & friends
⭐ Manali Early Bird Offer 2N/3D – Quick Facts
| 🗓️ Duration | 2 Nights / 3 Days |
|---|---|
| 💰 Price | ₹12,600 for 2 adults (about ₹6,300 per person) – complete package for your date in the calculator |
| 📍 Pickup / Drop | Manali Volvo Parking → Hotel / Manali Volvo Parking (Day 3 evening) |
| 🏨 Night stay | Manali × 2 |
| ⛰️ Highest point | Khoksar – 3,140 m |
| 🌤️ Best time | March – June: pleasant 10 – 25 °C; July – September: monsoon |
Manali Early Bird Offer – 2 Nights / 3 Days – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Volvo Parking Pickup → Hotel · Manali Local Sightseeing25 Kms4-5 Hours
- DAY 2Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar90 Kms7-8 Hours
- DAY 3Kasol & Manikaran · Evening Drop at Manali Volvo Parking160 Kms8-9 Hours
Route Map – Manali Early Bird Offer – 2 Nights / 3 Days
🖱️ Click on the map, then scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out · double-click to zoom on a spot · drag to move · ＋ / － / ⟲ buttons · on mobile pinch with two fingers
🧭 Same Himachal & Spiti road map as our Manali taxi rates page – places near Manali spread out and far places pulled in. The coloured lines are the days of this package; 📏 under each place = road distance from Manali, white tags = distance between stops (approx.). 🟡 Gold ring = night stay · ⛰ = altitude · ⛽ red icons = petrol pumps. Tap a day to highlight its route.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Arrival at Manali Volvo Parking – Manali Local Sightseeing (25 Kms / 4-5 Hours)
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On arrival at Manali Volvo Parking (overnight Volvo usually arrives 7–10 AM), our driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel. Freshen up and rest. Check-in is 12 noon; early check-in depends on availability. After lunch, start the tour:
Visit the main sights of Manali town:
- Hadimba Devi Temple · Dhungri forest · 2 km
Four-tier pagoda wooden temple built in 1553, dedicated to Hidimba, wife of Bhima. Set in a tall deodar forest, with the Ghatotkach shrine nearby. Yak rides and photos in local Himachali dress. - Club House · Old Manali road · 2 km
Fun spot on the Manalsu stream with indoor games, river crossing and small amusement rides. Good for families, with a small market for woollens. - Tibetan Monastery · Near Mall Road
Colourful Gadhan Thekchhokling monastery built by Tibetan settlers, with a large Buddha statue, murals and prayer wheels. Tibetan market for handicrafts nearby. - Van Vihar · On the Beas river
Peaceful park of giant deodar trees on the bank of the Beas, opposite Mall Road. Small lake with boating in season. - Mall Road · Heart of Manali
Manali's main street for an evening walk, cafes, local food and shopping for shawls, woollens and dry fruits.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Parking → Hotel | 2–5 km | 10–20 min |
| Manali local sightseeing (round) | approx. 20 km | 4–5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Hadimba Devi Temple | Free | Free |
| Club Houseentry · games, boating & rides extra | approx. ₹20 | approx. ₹20 |
| Tibetan Monastery | Free | Free |
| Van Viharboating extra | approx. ₹20 | approx. ₹20 |
| Mall Road | Free | Free |
DAY 2Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar (90 Kms / 7-8 Hours)
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After breakfast, drive to the snow of Solang Valley and through the Atal Tunnel into the Lahaul valley:
- Nehru Kund · approx. 5 km
Natural cold-water spring named after Pandit Nehru, who drank from it on his visits. First stop of the day. - Solang Valley · 2,480 m · approx. 14 km
Snow-covered slopes in winter with skiing, snow scooter, ropeway and snow play (extra cost). Snow dresses on rent here. - Atal Tunnel · 9.02 km long · South Portal approx. 25 km
Opened in 2020, one of the world's longest highway tunnels above 10,000 ft. It is open in winter and takes you to Lahaul in about 10 minutes. - Sissu · Lahaul · approx. 41 km
Village on the Chandra river with a frozen waterfall, snowfields and big snow peaks all around. The best snow point in winter. - Khoksar · Lahaul · approx. 42 km via Atal Tunnel
First village in Lahaul on the Chandra river, deep in snow in winter. Visited when the road to Sissu is not open.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manali → Nehru Kund → Solang Valley | approx. 14 km | 30–40 min |
| Solang → Dhundi → Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) → North Portal | approx. 20 km | 40–50 min |
| North Portal → Sissu (approx. 7 km) / Khoksar (approx. 8 km) | approx. 7–8 km | 15–20 min |
| Sissu → Atal Tunnel → Manali | approx. 41 km | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Plus time at Solang (2 hrs) and Sissu (1–2 hrs) | ||
Nehru Kund, Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Sissu or Khoksar up to where the vehicle can go, else you can hire a 4X4 vehicle at extra cost.
Adventure activities: Skiing, Zorbing, Yak / Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Cable Car, Paragliding, Tube Slide (at extra cost).
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Nehru Kund | Free | Free |
| Solang Valleyropeway approx. ₹650 – 800 · paragliding approx. ₹1,000 – 3,000 · snow activities extra | Free | Free |
| Atal Tunnel | Free | Free |
| Sissusnow activities extra | Free | Free |
DAY 3Kasol & Manikaran – Evening Drop at Manali Volvo Parking (160 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel (your luggage stays in the car).
After breakfast, drive down the Kullu valley and up the Parvati valley to Kasol and the holy town of Manikaran:
- Paragliding Point · Kullu valley · approx. 20 km
Tandem paragliding flights over the Beas valley with trained pilots (extra cost, weather permitting). - River Rafting Point · Near Kullu · approx. 34 km
White-water rafting on the Beas river with guides and safety gear (extra cost). Best from April to June and September–October. - Vaishnodevi Temple · Kullu · approx. 36 km
Cave-style temple of Mata Vaishno Devi on the highway near Kullu town, visited by many devotees. - Kullu Shawls Weaving Industry · Kullu · approx. 38 km
Watch weavers make the famous Kullu shawls on handlooms and buy shawls, caps and woollens direct. - Kasol Valley · Parvati valley · approx. 76 km
Riverside village on the Parvati river, known for pine forests, cafés and riverside walks. A favourite stop for young travellers. - Manikaran · approx. 80 km
Sacred town of Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib and the Ram Temple, with natural boiling hot springs where langar rice is cooked.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manali → Kullu (Paragliding, Rafting, Vaishnodevi, Shawl factory) | approx. 40 km | 1–1.5 hrs |
| Kullu → Bhuntar → Kasol | approx. 36 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Kasol → Manikaran | approx. 4 km | 15 min |
| Manikaran → Manali | approx. 80 km | 3–3.5 hrs |
| Manali → Volvo Parking drop | 2–5 km | 10–20 min |
| Plus time at Kasol (1 hr) and Manikaran (1–1.5 hrs) | ||
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Paragliding Pointparagliding approx. ₹1,000 – 3,000 per person | Free | Free |
| River Rafting Pointrafting approx. ₹600 – 1,500 per person | Free | Free |
| Vaishnodevi Temple | Free | Free |
| Kullu Shawls Weaving Industry | Free | Free |
| Kasol Valley | Free | Free |
| Manikaranhot springs & langar free | Free | Free |
In the evening we drop you at Manali Volvo Parking for your return Volvo (most leave between 4 PM and 6:30 PM). Tour ends.
Early Bird Offer Price 2026 – per Vehicle
| Vehicle | Seats | Early Bird price (full taxi, 3 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Alto (4+1) | Up to 4 persons | ₹5,000 – complete taxi fare |
| Sedan (4+1) | Up to 4 persons | ₹6,500 – complete taxi fare |
| Ertiga (6+1) | Up to 6 persons | ₹9,500 – complete taxi fare |
| Toyota Innova (7+1) | Up to 7 persons | ₹10,500 – complete taxi fare |
⭐ The price is the complete taxi fare for the whole vehicle for all 3 days – not per person; it is the same for 1 person or a full car. Toll tax, state tax, parking and driver allowance included. Hotel, meals and entry tickets are not included. Valid for travel 5th Jul – 20th Dec & 5th Jan – 25th Apr. 30% advance confirms the booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Manali
The Early Bird Offer is a cab package – hotel is not included. You can stay in your own hotel, or ask us and we will book a Standard, Deluxe (3★), Super Deluxe or Premium (4★) hotel in Manali for 2 nights at the best available rate.
Ask for a hotelInclusions – What the Early Bird Offer Includes
- Pickup from Manali Volvo Parking on Day 1
- Drop at Manali Volvo Parking on Day 3 evening
- Day 1: Manali local sightseeing (half day)
- Day 2: Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu (full day)
- Day 3: Kasol & Manikaran (full day)
- Private cab of the vehicle you select for all 3 days
- Fuel, Toll tax, parking, state tax & driver allowance (Driver Food & Accommodation)
Exclusions – Not Included
- Hotel stay & meals (cab package – hotel on request)
- Travel outside the offer dates (5th Jul – 20th Dec & 5th Jan – 25th Apr)
- Volvo bus tickets to and from Manali
- Lunch and any meal not mentioned
- Monument & Museum Entrance Fees for the sights mentioned in the Itinerary
- Any Kind of Adventure Activities (ropeway, snow activities, river rafting, paragliding, ATV etc.)
- Snow dress / boots on rent
- 4X4 vehicle: Tour to Snow Point is up to where the vehicle can go, else you can hire a 4X4 vehicle at extra cost
- AC will not work in uphills (AC vehicle on request at extra charges)
- The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Guide fee, camera fee, Soft or Hard drinks, Starters
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls, Porterage
- Medical & Travel insurance
- Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
- Any changes you may choose to make during your tour
- 5% GST (only if GST bill is required)
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Inclusions”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Manali Early Bird Offer?
A fixed-price 2 nights / 3 days cab package from Manali Volvo Parking: local sightseeing, Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu, and Kasol & Manikaran. From ₹5,000 per vehicle (Alto).
When is the Early Bird Offer valid?
For travel from 5th Jul to 20th Dec and from 5th Jan to 25th Apr. Outside these dates please ask us for the regular package price.
What is the cost of the ⭐ Manali Early Bird Offer 2N/3D package?
The ⭐ Manali Early Bird Offer 2N/3D package starts at ₹12,600 for 2 adults (about ₹6,300 per person) in the off season with the smallest vehicle. The price calculator on this page shows the complete amount for your date, group size and vehicle – hotels, cab and taxes included.
Is hotel included in the Early Bird Offer?
No. The offer covers the private cab, toll tax, parking, state tax and driver allowance. We can book a hotel in Manali for you on request.
Are entry fees included?
No. Entry tickets and activities are paid by you at the place (Indian / foreigner, e.g. Club House ₹20 / ₹20, Van Vihar ₹20 / ₹20). Each day of the detail itinerary lists the fees of that day. Monument, temple and activity charges are paid by you at the gate. Most temples, monasteries and viewpoints in Himachal are free; activities such as paragliding, rafting, ropeways and snow sports are extra. "approx." fees can change – carry some cash.
What are the Early Bird prices for other vehicles?
Per vehicle for the complete package: Alto (4+1) ₹5,000, Sedan (4+1) ₹6,500, Ertiga (6+1) ₹9,500, Toyota Innova (7+1) ₹10,500.
Why does this package go to Sissu and not Rohtang Pass (3,978 m)?
Sissu is reached through the Atal Tunnel and stays open for most of the year, while Rohtang Pass needs a permit and is closed every Tuesday and from 20th Nov to 15th Apr. In heavy snow the tour goes up to where the vehicle can go, else a 4X4 vehicle can be hired at extra cost.
Which vehicle is best for my group?
Alto and Sedan seat up to 4 persons, Ertiga up to 6, Toyota Innova and Toyota Innova Crysta up to 7, and Tempo Traveller 12, 14, 17 or 26 seater for bigger groups. Children are counted as persons.
How much advance is needed to book?
30% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. 5% GST is added only if you need a GST bill.
What is the best time for this trip?
March – June: pleasant 10 – 25 °C, high passes open, best for families. July – September: monsoon, green valleys, lower hotel rates – landslides possible. October – November: clear skies, autumn colours, Kullu Dussehra. December – February: snow at Solang, Sissu & Kufri, Christmas – New Year rush.
How do I reach Manali Volvo Parking → Hotel?
By air – Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is 50 km from Manali; Chandigarh airport is 300 km. By train – Nearest big stations are Chandigarh and Kiratpur Sahib / Una; Joginder Nagar has a narrow-gauge line. By road – Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi (12 – 14 hrs) and Chandigarh (8 – 9 hrs) to the Manali Volvo stand.
What should I carry?
Warm jacket and woollens (even in summer evenings); Comfortable walking shoes; snow boots are rented at Solang; Sunglasses and sunscreen; Original photo ID for hotels and permits; Basic medicines for motion sickness.
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