Planning a cab from Malaud to Manali? Count on close to 263.8 km and around 4 hours 48 minutes on the road. The drive runs largely along NH3 (towards the hills). A sedan starts at ₹8,449, with bigger vehicles available for groups.
The Malaud to Manali cab ride covers approximately 264 km and usually takes about 4 hours via NH3 (towards the hills). We pick up across the area, Malaud to Manali (serving Doraha, Payal and Sahnewal). Morning fog in winter can slow things down near the rivers, so we leave a buffer in your pickup time. 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 Malaud to Manali; your advance is escrow-protected and support speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
The drive: roads, tolls and where to stop
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.
Choosing your vehicle
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹8,449. 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 Maler Kotla, Ahmedgarh, Gil if that's closer to you.
One-way vs round trip on this route
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.
What the fare actually includes
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 263.8 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.
Every driver on the Malaud–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.
