{"id":4294,"date":"2026-05-18T16:09:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxiyatri.com\/blog\/?p=4294"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:28:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:58:21","slug":"chandigarh-to-manali-cab-fare-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxiyatri.com\/blog\/chandigarh-to-manali-cab-fare-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Chandigarh to Manali Cab Fare Guide 2026 \u2014 Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Chandigarh to Manali Cab Fare Guide is one of North India’s most beloved Himalayan drives, threading through the foothills of Punjab, the gorges of the Beas River, and the majestic Kullu Valley before reaching Manali at over 2,000 metres. With the newly completed Kiratpur-Nerchowk four-lane expressway \u2014 featuring 5 major tunnels \u2014 the journey is now faster and safer than ever, cutting travel time by nearly 2\u20133 hours compared to the old route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chandigarh cab service\u00a0rates<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Key Route Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road Distance:<\/strong> Approximately 275 km via the new Kiratpur-Nerchowk Expressway, or 300\u2013310 km via the old NH-21 route through Bilaspur town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Time:<\/strong> Sedan\/SUV \u2014 6\u20137 hours via new highway. Tempo Traveller<\/a>\/Minibus \u2014 7\u20139 hours. Recommended departure: 5:00\u20136:00 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Route<\/strong>: Chandigarh \u2192 Mohali \u2192 Ropar (Rupnagar) \u2192 Kiratpur Sahib \u2192 4-Lane Expressway \u2192 Bilaspur \u2192 Sundernagar \u2192 Mandi \u2192 Pandoh \u2192 Kullu \u2192 Bhuntar \u2192 Manali<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Season<\/strong>: March\u2013June (summer peak) and September\u2013November (post-monsoon). Avoid heavy monsoon (July\u2013August) due to landslides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMALL VEHICLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sedan & SUV Cab Fares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best for couples, families of 4, and solo travellers seeking private comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle<\/strong><\/td>One Way (AC)<\/strong><\/td>Round Trip (AC)<\/strong><\/td>One Way (Non-AC)<\/strong><\/td>Round Trip (Non-AC)<\/strong><\/td>Per KM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Maruti Swift Dzire (4 Pax)<\/td>\u20b95,500\u20136,500<\/td>\u20b910,000\u201312,000<\/td>\u20b94,800\u20135,500<\/td>\u20b98,500\u201310,000<\/td>\u20b916\u201318<\/td><\/tr>
Maruti Ertiga (6 Pax)<\/td>\u20b97,500\u20138,500<\/td>\u20b913,500\u201316,000<\/td>\u20b96,500\u20137,500<\/td>\u20b912,000\u201314,000<\/td>\u20b918\u201320<\/td><\/tr>
Toyota Innova Crysta (6\u20137 Pax)<\/td>\u20b99,500\u201311,000<\/td>\u20b917,000\u201320,000<\/td>\u20b98,500\u20139,500<\/td>\u20b915,000\u201318,000<\/td>\u20b928\u201332<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note: Non-AC is not recommended for hill sections after Mandi. AC strongly advised for comfort on mountain roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GROUP VEHICLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tempo Traveller, Urbania & Minibus Fares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for large groups, family tours, school trips, and corporate outings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle<\/strong><\/td>Capacity<\/strong><\/td>AC Type<\/strong><\/td>One Way Fare<\/strong><\/td>Round Trip Fare<\/strong><\/td>Per KM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
12 Seater Tempo Traveller<\/td>10\u201312 Pax<\/td>AC<\/td>\u20b913,500\u201315,000<\/td>\u20b924,000\u201327,000<\/td>\u20b940\u201345<\/td><\/tr>
12 Seater Tempo Traveller<\/td>10\u201312 Pax<\/td>Non-AC<\/td>\u20b911,000\u201313,000<\/td>\u20b920,000\u201323,000<\/td>\u20b933\u201338<\/td><\/tr>
17 Seater Tempo Traveller<\/td>15\u201317 Pax<\/td>AC<\/td>\u20b916,000\u201318,000<\/td>\u20b928,000\u201332,000<\/td>\u20b950\u201355<\/td><\/tr>
17 Seater Tempo Traveller<\/td>15\u201317 Pax<\/td>Non-AC<\/td>\u20b913,500\u201315,500<\/td>\u20b924,000\u201328,000<\/td>\u20b942\u201347<\/td><\/tr>
20 Seater Tempo Traveller<\/td>18\u201320 Pax<\/td>AC<\/td>\u20b919,000\u201322,000<\/td>\u20b934,000\u201340,000<\/td>\u20b960\u201365<\/td><\/tr>
Luxury Tempo Traveller (Maharaja)<\/td>12\u201316 Pax<\/td>AC<\/td>\u20b918,000\u201322,000<\/td>\u20b932,000\u201340,000<\/td>\u20b955\u201365<\/td><\/tr>
Force Urbania<\/a> Van (11\/14 Seater)<\/td>10\u201314 Pax<\/td>AC<\/td>\u20b916,000\u201320,000<\/td>\u20b928,000\u201336,000<\/td>\u20b952\u201360<\/td><\/tr>
Force Urbania Van (17 Seater)<\/td>15\u201317 Pax<\/td>AC<\/td>\u20b920,000\u201324,000<\/td>\u20b936,000\u201344,000<\/td>\u20b960\u201370<\/td><\/tr>
Mini Bus (20\u201325 Seater)<\/td>20\u201325 Pax<\/td>AC<\/td>\u20b924,000\u201330,000<\/td>\u20b942,000\u201355,000<\/td>\u20b970\u201385<\/td><\/tr>
Mini Bus (20\u201325 Seater)<\/td>20\u201325 Pax<\/td>Non-AC<\/td>\u20b920,000\u201325,000<\/td>\u20b936,000\u201345,000<\/td>\u20b960\u201372<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fare Policy: All One Way fares are all-inclusive (fuel, driver allowance, toll, state tax). Round Trip fares are exclusive of driver DA (\u20b9300\u2013\u20b9500\/day), parking, and additional km beyond 300 km\/day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOLL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toll Booths on Chandigarh to Manali Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Know your toll plazas in advance \u2014 use FASTag for cashless, hassle-free passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toll Plaza<\/strong><\/td>Location<\/strong><\/td>Vehicle Type<\/strong><\/td>Charge (One Way)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Moda Toll Plaza<\/td>Near Kiratpur Sahib, NH-21<\/td>Car\/Jeep\/Van<\/td>\u20b995\u2013115<\/td><\/tr>
Moda Toll Plaza<\/td>Near Kiratpur Sahib, NH-21<\/td>Mini Bus (12\u201317 Seater)<\/td>\u20b9200\u2013290<\/td><\/tr>
Moda Toll Plaza<\/td>Near Kiratpur Sahib, NH-21<\/td>Bus\/Truck (20+ Seater)<\/td>\u20b9320\u2013450<\/td><\/tr>
Baloh Fee Plaza<\/td>Bilaspur\u2013Mandi Border, Expressway<\/td>Car\/Jeep\/Van<\/td>\u20b9110\u2013130<\/td><\/tr>
Baloh Fee Plaza<\/td>Bilaspur\u2013Mandi Border, Expressway<\/td>Mini Bus\/Tempo Traveller<\/td>\u20b9230\u2013320<\/td><\/tr>
Baloh Fee Plaza<\/td>Bilaspur\u2013Mandi Border, Expressway<\/td>Large Bus\/Minibus 25+<\/td>\u20b9370\u2013490<\/td><\/tr>
Jia Bridge Toll<\/td>KM 262, NH-21<\/td>Car\/Jeep\/Van<\/td>\u20b960\u201380<\/td><\/tr>
Jia Bridge Toll<\/td>KM 262, NH-21<\/td>Light Commercial Vehicles<\/td>\u20b995\u2013130<\/td><\/tr>
Dolhu Nallah Fee Plaza<\/td>Kullu District, NH-21<\/td>Car\/Jeep\/Van<\/td>\u20b980\u2013100<\/td><\/tr>
Dolhu Nallah Fee Plaza<\/td>Kullu District, NH-21<\/td>Mini Bus\/Tempo Traveller<\/td>\u20b9170\u2013240<\/td><\/tr>
Dolhu Nallah Fee Plaza<\/td>Kullu District, NH-21<\/td>Bus\/Minibus<\/a><\/td>\u20b9280\u2013380<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FASTag Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total toll for a sedan (one-way): approximately \u20b9350\u2013\u20b9500. For Tempo Travellers and Minibuses: \u20b9700\u2013\u20b91,400 one way. Always keep FASTag loaded with at least \u20b91,500 before starting. TaxiYatri’s all-inclusive one-way fares already cover all tolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PICKUP & DROP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pickup Points in Chandigarh & Drop Points in Manali<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TaxiYatri offers door-to-door service from all major locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chandigarh Pickup Points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n