About the Hill Station of Manali
In spite of being a city of the state of Himachal Pradesh, this is a place of snow capped hills. Located on the Himalayan foothills, this is among the popular and frequently visited hill stations of India. The thriving lush green valley of Manali is positioned at an altitude of around 1, 950m from the sea level and is a part of the Beas river valley, which is based towards the northern side of the Kullu valley. Though the area is said to be blessed with picturesque beauty and profuse serenity, the Beas River that meanders through the deep canyons and gorges just adds on to the spectacular beauty of the place. Apart from being frequented by the nature lovers, this region is even visited by many other people throughout the year. The place has got a pleasant weather, which remains more or less cold all through the year. The city of Manali has got everything so as to make one fall in for the nature. Besides spending some quality time on the nature's lap, one can even visit the neighboring areas while on their way to or from Manali. Lahaul Spiti is one such place that is often visited by travelers while visiting the Manali city.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manali | 1, 950 m | 20 km |
| 2 | Gulaba | 2, 500 m | 13 km |
| 3 | Marhi | 3, 400 m | 18 km |
| 4 | Rohtang Pass | 3, 998 m | 15 km |
| 5 | Gramphu | 3, 320 m | 17 km |
| 6 | Chhatru | 3, 300 m | 16 km |
| 7 | Chotadara | 3, 517 m | 16 km |
| 8 | Batal in the Lahaul Valley | 3, 950 m | 11 km |
Car Fares from Manali to Lahaul Spiti
Though the fare of the hired cars or jeeps varies from one transportation company to another, however, the following table shows an approximate rate of the different kinds of cars, which can be hired by a traveler so as to drive from this city of Himachal Pradesh to the valleys of Lahaul Spiti:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Car | Approximate Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes Benz - S class | INR. 1, 60 per km |
| 2 | Mercedes Benz - E class | INR. 65 per km |
| 3 | Honda Accord | INR. 47 per km |
| 4 | Chevrolet Optra | INR. 26 per km |
| 5 | Honda City A/C | INR. 18 per km |
| 6 | Ford Fiesta A/C | INR. 18 per km |
| 7 | Hyundai Accent A/C | INR. 15 per km |
| 8 | Ford Ikon A/C | INR. 15 per km |
| 9 | Chevrolet Tavera A/C | INR. 12 per km |
| 10 | Tata Indica A/C | INR. 9 per km |
Last Updated on 03 April 2012
