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Private companies have daily bus connections between Delhi and Manali (Rs600–1000+). For reservations, visit www.makemytrip.com or go to any tourist office in Delhi. These buses leave from different places in Delhi; make sure you check the exact boarding point. State-owned buses leave from Kashmiri (also spelt ‘Kashmere’) Gate Inter State Bus Terminal, and the route is operated by Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC: www.hrtc.gov.in). Tickets cost about Rs500 for an ordinary bus and about Rs900+ for an air-conditioned deluxe bus. It takes about 16hrs for the ordinary bus to cover the distance. There are also direct buses to Keylong and to Leh (the latter makes an overnight stop at Keylong).

Otherwise take a train to Chandigarh (5hrs, Rs140/100 for Sleeper/Seat Class). Chandigarh was built in the 1950s as an experimental project planned by the French architect Le Corbusier. However, unless you are a lover of modern architecture, continue by bus to Manali; there are a few connections every day from the new Inter State Bus Terminus at sector number 43 (it is quite far from the railway station; a bus links the two places) in Chandigarh. It takes about 10hrs to Manali, and an ordinary bus ticket costs about Rs300.