Chandigarh to Manali — distance, time & the mountain leg

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Chandigarh to Manali — distance, time & the mountain leg

Chandigarh is where the plains end and the Himachal hills begin — the point most rail and air travellers switch to the road. Here’s the distance, the drive time, and how the leg actually goes.

Distance≈ 305–310 km
By road8–10 hours

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Chandigarh is where the highway ends and the mountains begin — it is the real gateway to Manali and the point most rail and air travellers switch to road.

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