Overview
Manali to Kasol is about 75 km and 2.5–3 hours: down the Beas valley through Kullu to Bhuntar, then up the narrow Parvati valley to Kasol. Online estimates of under two hours don't account for the valley road, which is slow and winding for its last 30 km. It's an easy half-day transfer that fits naturally into a Manali trip: a few nights in Kasol for cafés, riverside walks and the Kheerganga trek, with Manikaran's hot springs just a few kilometres further on.
Usual route: Down the Beas valley via Kullu to Bhuntar, then the Parvati valley road via Jari
Included
- Fuel and driver allowance
- Tolls and state entry taxes
- Pickup anywhere in Manali
- 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 Manali to Kasol
How high you go, and the stops along the way. Useful if anyone in your group gets motion sick or feels the altitude.
Start
2,050 m
Manali
Total descent
−470 m
over ~75 km
Finish
1,580 m
Kasol
- Manali
- Kullu shawl factories
- Bhuntar
- Jari
- Kasol
Illustrative profile. Start, finish altitudes are approximate; stops are shown in order, not to scale.
Manali to Kasol taxi fare and cab rates
Starting prices for a one-way trip (~75 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
₹3,450
starting · one way
₹4,350
starting · one way
₹4,800
starting · one way
₹7,800
starting · one way
Your quote
Manali → Kasol
Sedan · one way · ~75 km
- FuelIncluded
- Driver & driver allowanceIncluded
- Highway tollsIncluded
- Himachal state entry taxIncluded
- Pickup anywhere in ManaliIncluded
Total you pay
starting price
₹3,450
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 Manali after breakfast; you'll be in Kasol by lunch.
- 2The Parvati valley road is narrow; Tempo Travellers and big SUVs move slowly on it.
- 3Trekking? We can continue to Barshaini for the Kheerganga trail.
Worthwhile stops on the way
Manali
Pickup
Kullu shawl factories
Weaving showrooms on the highway; 20–30 minutes.
Bhuntar
Where the Parvati valley road turns off the highway.
Jari
Village halfway up the valley, with views of the Malana side valley.
Kasol
Drop at your hotel
Weather & road conditions
When to go to Kasol
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January: Fine, check weather | February: Fine, check weather | March: Best time | April: Best time | May: Best time | June: Best time | July: Monsoon, landslide risk | August: Monsoon, landslide risk | September: Best time | October: Best time | November: Best time | December: Fine, check weather |
- Best time
- Snow likely, roads can close
- Monsoon, landslide risk
- Fine, check weather
Pickup options
- • Any Manali hotel, including Old Manali and Vashisht
- • Manali Mall Road taxi stand
Other ways to travel
Local buses run via Bhuntar with a change. A private car is quicker and goes straight to your stay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Manali to Kasol cab cost?+
Starting one-way fares are Sedan ₹3,450, SUV ₹4,350, Toyota Innova Crysta ₹4,800, Tempo Traveller ₹7,800, 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 Kasol from Manali?+
About 75 km, usually 2.5–3 hours (approximate; verification pending).
Can you drop us at Manikaran or Barshaini?+
Yes, both are further up the same valley; add them when booking.
Can we do Kasol as a day trip from Manali?+
It's possible, but with about 5–6 hours of driving the round trip leaves little time; a night in Kasol is better.
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