The Amritsar–Manali trip is about 420 km of road, give or take, and most travellers budget around 9 hours for the drive. You'll be on NH3 (towards the hills) for most of it. Sedan fares begin at ₹8,249; step up to an SUV or Tempo Traveller if you've got more people or luggage.
The Amritsar to Manali cab ride covers approximately 420 km and usually takes about 9 hours via NH3 (towards the hills). For this long-haul route, the fare includes driver meals and overnight allowance, no hidden costs at drop. Your advance is escrow-protected, the driver is KYC-verified with GPS, and our team monitors the trip end-to-end in english, hindi, and punjabi.
Choosing your vehicle
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹8,249. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. We also pick up door-to-door from nearby places like Tarn Taran, Jandiala Guru, Nangli if that's closer to you.
What the route is actually like
You'll pass through Chandigarh, Mandi, Kullu; good spots to pause for food or fuel. an estimated 3 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 360 total, figure is an estimate and confirmed at booking). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver. Manali: Rohtang Pass may be closed Dec-Mar. Night temperatures drop below freezing Nov-Feb, carry warm layers.
How the fare is built
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 420 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
Should you book one-way or round?
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Manali for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
Every driver on the Amritsar–Manali route knows the corridor — we don't send a city cabbie out on an unfamiliar highway for their first time. Free cancellation up to four hours before pickup, GPS tracking on every vehicle, and a real person on the phone if anything comes up. Book online or message us on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
