Delhi to Manali via Shimla

Delhi to Manali. Taking the Outer Ring Road till you reach the Jahangirpuri industrial area, from where you can connect to the Grand Trunk Road.

                

Reaching Sonipat Sonipat is around 38km from Delhi and would take less than an hour

to reach the place by road. Sonipat is a picturesque town which has mentions in the Hindu epic, Mahabharatha. From various sources, it can be concluded that the town was in existence from around 600 B.C.

                 

To Karna's Land Driving further by the Grand Trunk Road, you would reach Karnal which is a popular tourist destination in North India. The places of interest include the Karna Tal, Babar's Masjid, Kos Minar among other monuments and buildings. Karnal is located around 36km from Panipat. Though the road doesn't have many eateries, you can find McDonald's near KM Stone on the way. 

The Mythological Land of Kurukshetra Kurukshetra is located around 36km from Karnal. Both historically and mythologically popular, Kurukshetra has some tourist places to visit like the Bhishma Kund, Brahma Sarovar and Jyotisar among the rest.

Reaching Ambala Ambala, which is around 52 km from Kurukshetra, is a popular tourist destination on the way from Delhi to Manali. Apart from the tourist places here, you can also visit the Cloth Market here which is famous among shopping lovers. The 'Puran Singh ka Dhaba' in Ambala is famous for its mouth watering mutton curry.

  

                                  

               

            

Off to Shimla The famous tourist destination Shimla in Himachal Pradesh is located around 148km from Ambala. The major road to be taken is the Ambala-Shimla-Kaurik road. You can reach Shimla in less than three hours' time. Here are the tourist places and stay options in Shimla.
The Crown of Shimla Kufri, also known as the Crown of Shimla, is located around 13km from Shimla. This is another must-see places on a road trip from Delhi to Manali via Shimla. Photo Courtesy: Shahnoor Habib Munmun

                                   
Manali,Our Final Destination! The jouney from Kufri to Manali is a bit long as it covers a distance of around 245 km on road. The major roads to be taken are the Ambala-Shimla-Kauirik road and Sainj-Ani-Banjar-Aut road. On the way you pass by tourist destinations like Bhuntar and Naggar. In four hours, you can reach manali if you are not stopping by for sightseeing. Manali is one of the best places to visit in India and these attractions and hotels would be helpful for a comfortable time spent in Manali.