In himachal pradesh one of the most beautiful hill station is Manali which is situated at the northern end of the Kullu Valley, it literally means the 'Home of Manu', the mythological character who survived when the world was drowned in a flood. It offers hot springs, spectacular religious shrines and temples, Tibetan Buddhist temples, and trekking in the surrounding mountains. It is a popular Himalayan tourist spot, and is visited by many trekkers.

To reach manali the nearest narrow gauge and broad gauge railheads are situated at
Chandigarh, Jogindernagar and Ambala.
Offical website of Indian Railways
The distance from Delhi via Mandi is about 585 km and from Simla the distance is 270 km. Luxury buses are run by Himachal Tourism regularly From Simla, Chandigarh and Delhi.
Offical website of Himachal Road Transport Corporation
An airport located in Kullu named Bhuntar is the nearest airport and is about 50 km from Manali.
Official websites of Airlines
•http://www.spicejet.com/
•http://www.jetairways.com/
•http://www.airdeccan.net/
•http://www.mldrairlines.in/
| Place | Distance (km) | Duration (hrs) | ||
| Delhi | 570 | 14 |
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| Chandigarh | 320 | 10 | ||
| Ambala | 370 | 11 | ||
| Shimla | 260 | 10 | ||
| Dharamshala | 235 | 9 | ||
| Keylong | 115 | 5 | ||
| Rohtang Pass | 51 | 2 | ||
| Manikaran | 85 | 4 | Manikaran | 85 | 4 |
| Dalhousie | 360 | 9 | ||