subject: The Only Travel By Road From Shimla To Manali [print this page] Shimla formerly known as Simla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. The elevation of the city ranges from 300 to 6000 meters. Shimla is a hub for India's tourism sector. The name has been derived from the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Kali. Shimla is home to many well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India. The city has a large number of temples and palaces. The city is picturesque with hills and pine forests. The local transport in Shimla is by bus or private vehicles.
Taxis are available for commutation. Due to narrow roads and steep slopes, the auto rickshaws common in other Indian cities are absent.
Manali is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kulu Valley. It is located about 270 km north of the state capital, Shimla. It is believed to be the home of Saptarishis, the seven sages of Vedic era. The town got the name Manali from the sage Manu. The etymology of Manali is Manu- Alaya (the abode of Manu). Earlier Manali was a quiet village.
After 1980, it has become a tourist spot. Manali is one of the top skiing destinations in India. The town is famous for apples, peaches and other exotic fruits. The food packaging and processing is also an important employment sector in Manali. The roadways are in good condition which supports the tourism sector.
The distance between Shimla and Manali is 265 km.
The buses and cars take 8 to 10 hours to travel as the whole road passes through hills. A number of buses ply between Shimla and Manali, but the most important of them is the Himachal Roadways transport Corporation (HRTC). There are deluxe non-AC bus services between Shimla and Manali. There are no Volvo buses plying between Shimla and Manali. The bus fare for a deluxe non AC bus would be Rs.500 per person.
One can also travel from Shimla to Manali by car. There are taxi and cab services connecting Shimla with Manali. The cost of cab fare is approximately Rs. 6,000 for a round trip. There are restaurants and dhabas catering to the needs of travellers. There are also gas stations with rest room facilities en route to Manali from Shimla.
There is no airport in Manali. The nearest airport is Pathankot Airport which is 173 km from Manali. Hence there are flights to Manali from Shimla.
There is no option to travel to Manali from Shimla by train. The nearest Broad gauge railhead is in Chandigarh which is also at the same distance from Manali as Shimla is. Hence the best option to travel from Shimla to Manali is by bus or car.
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