Delhi to Manali

Route
Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali

Distance
570 km

Best Part
This road tests a bikers skills to the MAX! 300kms of plain roads, followed by ghat sections which become challenging as you climb the 7000ft climb to Manali. This route should be attempted only by guys who have decent or good bike touring experience.


Description
This route is one rocking experience. This road grows on you gradually. To begin with, this road is one straight never ending road till a bit further than Chandigarh. One can easily rip the bike consistently on 3 digit speeds. Roughly 50kms after Chandigarh, the ascent to Manali starts. The initial 160km ascent till Mandi reminds you of driving of ghats of small hill stations like Mahabaleshwar. The real fun starts after Mandi. The temperature becomes pleasant and narrow ghats test your biking skills to the max!

Stopovers
Lunch at Chandigarh

Fuel Stations
Lots of fuel stations on the way. Some even accept credit cards.

Tips
I recommend stopping at Mayur dhaba (140kms approx from Delhi) for breakfast. This guy makes awsome parathas. Start by 6 in the morning to ensure that you reach Manali before dark.