BIKERS CLUB JUNE 2019 ISSUE | Page 44

How to reach   Manali HOW TO REACH MANALI BY AIR LOCAL TRANSPORT IN MANALI The nearest airport is Bhunter, located at a distance of 50 kms from Manali and 10 kms from Kullu. Air India operates a flight from delhi to Kullu, however, services are irregular and prices are very high. You can hire a taxi to go to Manali from the airport or you can go to Kullu and take a bus which operates frequently on this route. Taxis are easily available to cover the town. Walking is a therapeutic option. Another nearest airport is Chandigarh, 178 kms from Manali. HOW TO REACH MANALI BY TRAIN The nearest railway station is Ambala Cantt or Chandigarh. It is well-served by rail but you will need to travel to Ambala to get a bus for Manali. HOW TO REACH MANALI BY ROAD There are frequent bus services from Delhi to Manali which is at a distance of 570 kms. There are also bus services from Shimla, Dharamshala, Leh and Chandigarh. Alternatively, you can hire a taxi to travel to Manali. However, make sure the driver has experience driving in hilly regions. RENTING BIKES IN MANALI Bikes are basically the 'go-anywhere do-anything machine' which serves the best option for travelling the roads of Manali. Setting on a thrilling journey. Bikes on Rent in Manali are the most commonly used. Bikes with option of 350cc or 500cc in Royal Enfield also known as Bullet. The cost of renting a bike / motorcycle is about 700 RS to 1500 RS per day per bike. The rental cost depends upon the model, duration and condition of the bike you choose. As for security deposit, you have to pay approximately 10,000 RS to 15,000 RS for non-local tours and 2,000 RS to 5,000 RS for local tours. You will need to submit identification documents too like passport, pan card, aadhar card etc along with the security deposit in many cases. wilderness   is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit. article resourced by Rahul Mehta from www.holidify.com