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    Re: Getting to Chauntra (Himachal Pradesh) from Delhi

    by ndrx 16 April 2012

    [http://www.maplandia.com/india/himachal-pradesh/kangra/chauntra/] Pathankot > Kandwal > Palampur > *_Chauntra_* > Mandi > Swarghat >…

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    himachal weather in beginning of July

    by perorec 12 April 2012

    Hello, What kind of weather should I expect at beginning of July in Himachal Pradesh? Specially in Manali, Parvati Valley, Mandi, Shimla?…

  3. musafir avatar

    RE: Backpacking Itinerary in June- Delhi to Mumbai

    by musafir 28 March 2012

    Try taking a night halt at Mandi on the way to Manali. That is what I did and it is an interesting village in its own…

  4. sindhu4srini avatar

    Need iterinary suggestions..

    by sindhu4srini 18 February 2012

    Our trip starts from Vijayawada on May 13th. Day 1: May 14th : Arrive at Delhi railway station at 10:30am and check in to Tara palace…

  5. sanjeevkumar avatar

    Re: Himachal Pradesh itenary?

    by sanjeevkumar 23 January 2012

    Day 1 Arrive Delhi. Day 2 Delhi Sightseeing Day 3 Delhi - Amritsar. Day 4 Amritsar - Dharamshala. Day 5 and 6 Dharamshala. …

  6. John555 avatar

    RE: Delhi to Shimla to Manali

    by John555 10 August 2011

    Otherwise, take a bus to Chandigarh (leaving all the time) and change there to Manali. You will arrive extremely late (in the night) in…

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    RE: Delhi to Shimla to Manali

    by WILLEMSPIE 10 August 2011

    Shimla is a big detour on the way to Manali. There are early morning busses at the ISBT to Manali. I don't know when the last one depart…

  8. rishabmaskara avatar

    RE: LEH/MANALI TO CHANDIGARH by road

    by rishabmaskara 03 August 2011

    HI Makwa Leh to manali is a 2 day 1 night buy bus with a night halt midway. there are other ways too ( shared cab , Private cab, etc.)…

  9. musafir avatar

    RE: Manali from Punjab?

    by musafir 22 July 2011

    It is a long haul. Allow 2-3 days. day 1 Amritsar to Chandigarh 5-6 hours day 2 Chandigarh- Mandi 6 hours day 3 Mandi …

  10. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Manali from Punjab?

    by WILLEMSPIE 22 July 2011

    Certainly not. Delhi is a huge detour. Better to choose the direct Amritsar Manali bus. If it's too long, possible stopover at Mandi.…

  11. Paanwallah avatar

    Re: Amritsar to Shimla or Kullu Advice needed?

    by Paanwallah 17 July 2011

    Indeed a long trip. I would suggest to have a stopover at Mandi. Many folks think it is not worth visiting but I was there last August…

  12. John555 avatar

    RE: Please help ill and needing quietnature place near rishikesh uttrakashi et

    by John555 25 June 2011

    They are all long trips. Better to find a quiet place in Himachal but out of Mandi. Rishikesh might suit but it is pretty muggy.

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    Re: Indian Trains - Mussoorie to Dharamsala?

    by eribel 19 June 2011

    Have travelled in India many times ...as a woman alone...if I was you I would take a bus from Mussorie to Mandi..its a well travelled…

  14. musafir avatar

    RE: 3 weeks in India

    by musafir 30 May 2011

    Delhi, Chandigarh, Mandi, Manali, Lahaul , Ladakh, Spiti , Kinnaur , shimla, Delhi.

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    RE: Driving Rickshaws to Ladakh and travel companions wanted

    by nijkerk 11 May 2011

    How long do you expect it to take from Delhi to ,say, Mandi ?? Those poor little things will be tired and wheezing by then...As said before…

  16. musafir avatar

    RE: DELHI - MANALI Bus, where to sit??

    by musafir 16 April 2011

    I would take the train from ND to Chandigarh and then take a bus the next day to Mandi , look around Mandi , stay a night there…

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    RE: Amritsar to Manali

    by professorm 07 April 2011

    Tammy --- Dharmsala, McLeod Gangj, Mandi, Manali, ... are some of the goto places to avoid heat. For Amritsar to Manali, buses are you…

  18. titu_nisha avatar

    Re: North West India for 2 weeks, April 2011

    by titu_nisha 22 February 2011

    Hi Laura...namastey..I must say you got to travel at your own pace experiencing the destinations rather than visiting 'em..April is great…

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    RE: Kerala, Leh, Himachal 5 week Itinerary August 2011

    by amitj 15 January 2011

    I will look into buses for Leh to Manali but there are at least 3 of us travelling so I agree that cab would be a better option. Both…

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    RE: Kerala, Leh, Himachal 5 week Itinerary August 2011

    by wwfranger 15 January 2011

    You are spending 14 days in Kerala,8 days in Leh,1 day driving to Manali,3 days Manali,2 days Mandi,4 days Dharamshala and 2 in Shimla.I…

  21. tinoo avatar

    RE: Kerala, Leh, Himachal 5 week Itinerary August 2011

    by tinoo 15 January 2011

    Hi Itinerary you have worked out does not allow you to take buses and buses will be more time consuming. Bit of rushing, skip Dharamsa…

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    RE: Himachal Pradesh and Nepal advice

    by wisegranny 13 December 2010

    from Delhi to Dharamsala, buses or flights! the latter small planes so try to book asap, via http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread…

  23. wwfranger avatar

    RE: Himachal Pradesh and Nepal advice

    by wwfranger 13 December 2010

    Your plan seems to be fine,except the 2 days in Mandi.Any reason for staying in Mandi ?Its a small town enroute to Manali and a 02 day…

  24. wildindia avatar

    RE: Great Himalayan National Park

    by wildindia 08 December 2010

    Please see my writeup on Great himalayan National Park (GHNP) at my website: http://wild-india.net/national-parks/great-himalayan/ Spe…

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    RE: Delhi-Chandigarh-Shimla-Manali-Shimla-Chandigarh-Delhi?

    by SoulCurry 04 November 2010

    Why on +earth+ are you going to Shimla if you don't intend to explore it? You are making an unnecessary detour of a hundred kms and many…

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