
Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in Himachal Pradesh and there are plenty of places to visit. Here are some budget-friendly travel options to visit this stunning place.
**Bus**
Bus is one of the best and cheapest ways to travel to Manali. You can travel by HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) or private buses. You can book a Volvo, semi-sleeper and ordinary buses are available from Delhi, Chandigarh and other major cities on a daily basis. The price of a bus ticket starts from ₹800 to ₹1500 per person and for Volvo buses around ₹1500 to ₹2500.
**Train**
Manali does not have a railway station, Joginder Nagar Railway Station is the nearest railhead. You can take a train from Chandigarh or Delhi to Kalka or Chandigarh and then proceed by bus or shuttle taxi to Manali. That will cost you between ₹1000 and ₹2000 in total.
**Shared Cabs**
For economical travellers, there is also a facility of carpooling services or shared taxis. Cheap rides are available on platforms like BlaBlaCar to Manali.
**Conclusion**
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