Dehradun to Manali is very popular route for tourists as it provides attractions for all types of users, be it a family trip away from delhi heat, an adventure sports fan, a nature lover, couples on honeymoon, people having spiritual interests.
Taxi from Dehradun to Manali is readily available at CabBazar.
Dehradun to Manali by car is well connected through NH154. Chandigarh is the best halt point for this journey. Route has 260Km of very scenic hilly terrain. Dehradun to Manali distance is 501 Km and is 12 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route are :
Dakpatthar - Ashoka Rock Edict, Deer park, Dakpatthar barrage
Paonta Sahib - famous Gurudwra
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kalesar National Park
Kangojodi - mountains lined with pine trees, surrounded by majestic hills
Simbalwada Wildlife Sanctuary
Dhaula Kuan, Himachal Pradesh - orchards housing plants of citrus fruits and mango trees
Renuka Lake, Renuka Wildlife sanctuary
Nahan - Trekking, Jaitak Fort, Rani Tal, Fishing
Saketi Fossil Park
Trilokpur - Maa Bala Sundari Temple, Trilokpur Temple
Panchkula
Chandigarh - Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake
Rupnagar - An ancient city situated on the left bank of the river Sutlej is a must visit.
Swarghat - Surrounded by pine trees it is a beautiful place and an ideal spot for a quiet over night stay.
Bilaspur - famous of its forts and Gobind Sagar Lake is a hill town on the way to Mandi.
Nalagarh - Fort Nalagarh, Fort Ramgarh
Kiratpur Sahib
Anandpur Sahib
Naina Devi Temple
Barmana - Raghunath Temple, Bandla Hill Top
Sundernagar - Sundernagar Lake, Vista View Point
Mandi - Prashar Lake, Pandoh dam
Nalagarh - Fort Nalagarh, Fort Ramgarh
Kullu - Chandrakhani pass, Raghunath Temple
Manikaran - Sri Guru Nanak Devji Gurudwara, Hot springs
