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How to get fromManāli to Bhimtalby bus, train, night bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manāli to Bhimtal by bus, train, night bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Manali to Saharanpurbus
    2. Take the train from Saharanpur to Kathgodamtrain12208
    13h 15m
    ₹1,256–4,253

  2. Night bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the night bus from Manali to Chandigarhnightbus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Lal Kuantrain
    3. Take the taxi from Lal Kuan to Bhimtaltaxi
    17h 46m
    ₹1,765–4,957

  3. Drive 676.3 km

    1. Drive from Manāli to Bhimtalcar676.3 km
    11h 8m
    ₹7,173–10,361

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manāli to Bhimtaltaxi676.3 km
    11h 8m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Night bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the night bus from Manali to Chandigarhnightbus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)planeIXC - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi
    11h 18m
    ₹10,203–28,207

  6. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Manali to Chandigarhnightbus
    2. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Kathgodambus
    17h 56m
    ₹2,195–5,907

  7. Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manāli to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)planeDHM - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi
    9h 54m
    ₹20,399–40,185

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,949Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manāli, Himachal Pradesh, India and Bhimtal, India?

There is no direct connection from Manāli to Bhimtal. However, you can take the bus to Saharanpur, walk to Saharanpur, take the train to Kathgodam, then take the taxi to Bhimtal. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Chandigarh, walk to Isbt-17, take the line 22 bus to Railway Station, walk to Chandigarh, take the train to Lal Kuan, then take the taxi to Bhimtal.

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