Heading from Dera Baba Nanak to Manali? The distance is about 255.3 km and you're looking at around 4 hours 39 minutes in the car. The road follows NH3 (towards the hills) for the bulk of the journey. Sedan pricing starts at ₹8,220, and there are larger options for families.
The Dera Baba Nanak to Manali cab ride covers approximately 255 km and usually takes about 4 hours via NH3 (towards the hills). We pick up across the area, Dera Baba Nanak to Manali (serving Batala, Kalanaur and Dhariwal). The highway is busy with truck traffic, so our drivers plan meal halts at the cleaner dhabas. Book with confidence on this Punjab route, the fare includes all NH44/NH54 tolls, no surge even on festival weekends. Our drivers know every GT Road junction and dhaba stop from Dera Baba Nanak to Manali; your advance is escrow-protected and support speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Road conditions and what you'll pay at toll plazas
Most people break the journey around Chandigarh, Mandi, Kullu — decent dhabas and fuel stops there if you want to stretch. an estimated 2 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 220 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.
Which car to book for Dera Baba Nanak to Manali
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹8,220. 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. Pickup is available from surrounding areas too — Fatehgarh Churian, Kalanaur, Dera Nanak and the like.
One-way drop or round trip?
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.
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 255.3 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.
What you get: drivers who've actually done this route before, live GPS tracking, free cancellation up to four hours out, and a fare that doesn't change between booking and drop. Book here or ping us on WhatsApp.
