Discover Rishikesh to Manali Distance: Which is the best? Rishikesh or Manali

There are a few different ways to get from Rishikesh to Manali, but the most common is by bus. You can take a bus from Rishikesh to Dehradun (ISBT) and then from Dehradun to Chandigarh, and finally from Chandigarh to Manali. The road distance between Rishikesh and Manali is 535 km, while the aerial distance from Dehradun to Manali is 231 km.

If you want to go directly from Dehradun to Manali, there is only one bus that plies between these two cities. This bus is operated by State Transport, among others. The minimum time a bus takes to reach is 14 hours and 30 minutes but it all depends on the road condition because from Chandigarh to Rishikesh takes 7 hours.

Rishikesh or Manali ?

Rishikesh is ideal for a short-duration trip, known for yoga and adventure activities like rafting and bungee jumping, though rafting is closed this season.

Manali to Rishikesh

Manali Rishikesh Trip: 

MANALI—Tatapani—Chail—Nohradhar—Ponta Sahib—Yamuna Bridge—Mussoorie—Chamba—RISHIKESH

• The best route from  Manali to Rishikesh is via Kharar and Banur. You will avoid the rush of Chandigarh and save 45 minutes.
• The second route From Manali to Rishikesh via Bilaspur is the same, but from Swarghat you will have to turn left to Nalagarh, Pinjore, Outer Panchkula, Kala Amb, Ponta Sahib, Dehradoon and finally Rishikesh.
• This route has good roads but you will find a rush from Dehradun to Rishikesh. I prefer this route.

Manali to Rishikesh Distance

The road distance between Rishikesh and Manali is 535 km. The journey from Manali to Rishikesh features some rough patches, but the captivating natural scenery along the way makes it worthwhile.

Rishikesh to Manali Distance

• There is a direct cab from Rishikesh to Manali distance is 535 km by road  that takes a minimum of 12h. The comfortable way to reach is by cab and then, you have another option by bus from Rishikesh to Manali, which takes 15h 50m.
• However, the recommended way to reach Manali is by taking a direct cab, which saves both time and money.
• The road trip kicked off with an enchanting drive. As we left Rishikesh behind and ventured into the mountains, the scenery became more awe-inspiring with every mile.
• The snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and pristine waterfalls kept me captivated throughout the journey. Each twist and turn in the road revealed a new vista that left me spellbound.

How to reach Manali by flight

Rishikesh to Manali flight

• • In Rishikesh, there is an airport called Dehradun Airport, where you can catch connecting flights to Manali via New Delhi.

Recommendation

• • While Manali is a famous destination in the North of India, the route to it is not always the most pleasant. It is hard to find a good place to rent a car, and travel agencies charge exorbitant prices for travel.
  • But, when you are in a foreign country, you want something that is convenient and affordable. The best way to travel is by train ( Rishikesh to Chandigarh ) and from Chandigarh to Manali by road.

FAQ

• Rishikesh to Manali Bus: There are direct buses runs from Dehradun to Manali , you have to catch the bus from Dehradun.
• Rishikesh to Manali Train: There is no direct train from Rishikesh to Manali.