How to Choose the Right Transport in the Himalayas
For couples and small families, a private taxi (Swift Dzire, Innova Crysta or Ertiga) is the most flexible way to explore Manali, Rohtang, Solang, Sissu, Leh Ladakh, Spiti and Kashmir. Groups of 9 to 26 people save more with a Tempo Traveller or mini bus, and budget travellers coming from Delhi or Chandigarh usually take the overnight Volvo coach to Manali.
All our drivers are local, hill-trained and familiar with high passes like Rohtang, Baralacha La (4,890 m), Tanglang La (5,328 m · 2nd Highest Pass on the Manali – Leh Highway) and Kunzum La (4,551 m). Vehicles are commercially registered with valid permits, and rates include fuel, driver allowance, tolls and parking unless mentioned otherwise.
Season and Off-Season Rates
Taxi fares are higher in peak season (15th Apr – 10th Jul, 11th Oct – 20th Nov and 11th Dec – 5th Jan) and lower the rest of the year. There is no weekend surcharge. Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) trips need a separate permit, which we arrange for you. For trains and flights, see our railways and airways guides for the nearest stations and airports to Manali, Leh and Srinagar.