Overview
Kullu to Delhi is roughly 490–510 km, usually 11 to 13 hours by taxi: down the Beas through Bhuntar, the Aut tunnel and the Pandoh gorge to Mandi, onto the Kiratpur–Nerchowk four-lane past Bilaspur, and then the NH44 via Ambala into Delhi. It's the usual way home after a Kullu, Manali or Parvati valley holiday, and leaving from Kullu saves about an hour and a half compared with starting in Manali. With a dawn start, you're in Delhi by evening. We pick you up from your Kullu hotel, Bhuntar or the riverside stays along the highway, and drop you anywhere in Delhi NCR, at the airport or at a station.
Usual route: Down the Beas via the Aut tunnel, Mandi and the Kiratpur–Nerchowk four-lane, then the NH44 via Ambala
Included
- Fuel and driver allowance
- Tolls and state entry taxes
- Pickup anywhere in Kullu
- Short refreshment stops
Not included
- ×Parking at sightseeing stops
- ×Detours beyond the agreed route (quoted upfront)
- ×Night allowance on trips that need one (quoted upfront)
The climb from Kullu to Delhi
How high you go, and the stops along the way. Useful if anyone in your group gets motion sick or feels the altitude.
Start
1,279 m
Kullu
Total descent
−1,063 m
over ~500 km
Finish
216 m
Delhi
- Kullu
- Aut
- Mandi
- Bilaspur
- Kiratpur Sahib
- Murthal
- Delhi
Illustrative profile. Start, finish altitudes are approximate; stops are shown in order, not to scale.
Kullu to Delhi taxi fare and cab rates
Starting prices for a one-way trip (~500 km), per vehicle, with fuel, driver, tolls and HP entry tax included. Your exact price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book; it can vary with dates, vehicle model and extra stops. All Himachal taxi fares
₹11,500
starting · one way
₹14,500
starting · one way
₹16,000
starting · one way
₹26,000
starting · one way
Your quote
Kullu → Delhi
Sedan · one way · ~500 km
- FuelIncluded
- Driver & driver allowanceIncluded
- Highway tollsIncluded
- Himachal state entry taxIncluded
- Pickup anywhere in KulluIncluded
Total you pay
starting price
₹11,500
Only ever extra: parking at sightseeing stops you choose (paid at cost), and detours you add on the day (quoted before you go).
Driving tips for this route
- 1Leave Kullu by 5–6 am to reach Delhi by early evening.
- 2The Pandoh–Aut gorge, just south of Kullu, is the slowest stretch; it's quieter early in the morning.
- 3For an evening flight from Delhi, leave a buffer of three hours or more.
- 4Monsoon slides between Kullu and Mandi can close the road for hours; keep a buffer day before international flights in July–August.
- 5Winter fog near Delhi (December–January) can slow the last stretch.
Worthwhile stops on the way
Kullu
Pickup
Aut
Just before the tunnel; tea stop.
Mandi
Temple town on the Beas; breakfast stop.
Bilaspur
Views over the Govind Sagar reservoir.
Kiratpur Sahib
Where the hills end.
Murthal
Famous dhabas about an hour before Delhi.
Delhi
Drop at your hotel
Planning the trip home
The return from Kullu is long but predictable once you're past Mandi. The best plan is an early start, breakfast in Mandi and lunch near Bilaspur or Kiratpur, reaching Delhi in the early evening. With a flight or train the same evening, tell us the time when you book, and we'll suggest a pickup with enough buffer for the gorge and Delhi's traffic.
If you'd rather not do it in one go, a night in Chandigarh splits the drive into two easy halves.
Where in Delhi we can drop you
We drop anywhere in Delhi NCR: homes in Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad or Faridabad, hotels in central Delhi, all terminals at Delhi airport, and New Delhi, Old Delhi, Nizamuddin and Anand Vihar stations. For an airport drop, give us your terminal and flight time, and we'll plan the pickup so you arrive with plenty of time for check-in.
Flying instead
Kullu–Manali airport at Bhuntar, about 10 km south of Kullu, has limited flights to Delhi that are often affected by weather, especially in winter. If you have a flight booked from Bhuntar, we can drop you there; if it's cancelled, the same car can drive you to Delhi or Chandigarh instead. It's worth booking flexible tickets in the winter months.
- Bhuntar airport: about 10 km from Kullu
- Chandigarh: about 6–7 hours
- Delhi: about 11–13 hours
Taxi or Volvo bus
Overnight Volvo buses from Kullu to Delhi are cheaper per person. A taxi suits families, groups of four or more, travellers with heavy bags or a flight to catch, and anyone who wants to travel by day and see the valley. It also leaves on your schedule and can stop wherever you'd like along the way.
Ending a Parvati valley or Jibhi trip
Many travellers return to Delhi after a few days in Kasol, Manikaran, Jibhi or Tirthan rather than Kullu itself. We pick up from those places too: from Kasol, the route goes down to Bhuntar and joins this one; from Jibhi or Tirthan, it joins the highway at Aut. Either way, the timing is similar, and you won't need to come into Kullu town. Tell us where you're staying, and we'll set the pickup time to reach Delhi when you need.
Weather & road conditions
Pickup options
- • Kullu town hotels (Dhalpur, Akhara Bazaar, riverside)
- • Bhuntar and Kullu–Manali airport
- • Riverside stays between Kullu and Manali
Other ways to travel
Overnight Volvo buses run from Kullu to Delhi. There's no railway in the Kullu valley; Bhuntar airport has limited flights.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Kullu to Delhi cab cost?+
Starting one-way fares are Sedan ₹11,500, SUV ₹14,500, Toyota Innova Crysta ₹16,000, Tempo Traveller ₹26,000, all-inclusive with fuel, driver, tolls and Himachal entry tax. Your exact taxi price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book.
How far is Delhi from Kullu?+
Roughly 490–510 km, usually 11 to 13 hours by taxi (approximate; verification pending).
Can you drop us at Delhi airport?+
Yes, any terminal. Leave a generous buffer for the hill section and traffic.
Can we break the journey?+
Yes. A night in Chandigarh or Mandi splits it into two easier days.
Can you pick us up in Bhuntar?+
Yes. Bhuntar is on the way and saves about 15 minutes.
Is the road open in the monsoon?+
Usually, but slides between Kullu and Mandi can close it for hours. Keep a buffer before flights.
Which car is best?+
An SUV or Innova Crysta for families on a long day; a sedan for two or three with light luggage.
Can you pick us up from Jibhi or Kasol instead?+
Yes. The route joins the highway at Aut or Bhuntar, so you don't need to come into Kullu.
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