What is the distance between Zanskar and Mani?

The road distance from Zanskar to Mani is about 212 km, or 157 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 8 hours of driving; by train or bus it typically takes longer — see the exact options and journey times below.

How do I reach Mani from Zanskar?

2 complete routes connect Zanskar and Mani, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 17 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹2,280 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

How much does it cost to travel from Zanskar to Mani?

From ₹2,280 per person, depending on how you travel. 2 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Zanskar to Mani?

The fastest option takes about 17 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Zanskar to Mani?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 2 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Zanskar to Mani distance — routes, cost and how to reach

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Any date1 traveller

By road: ~212 km
Straight line: 157 km
Cheapest: ₹2,280
Fastest: 17h
Trailhead: 2,900 m

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ZanskarLeh (IXL)

148 km by road

RedBus HRTC AbhiBus Search buses

₹220–₹440

5.3h

Leh (IXL)New Delhi (DEL)

Non-stop · 622 km

Google Flights Skyscanner

₹3,600–₹5,200

3.4h

New Delhi (DEL)Bhuntar (KUU)

Non-stop · 369 km

Google Flights Skyscanner

₹3,600–₹5,200

BhuntarKullu

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 25 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹150–₹300

1.1h

KulluManali

60 km · jeep-only track

Motorable point; buses and taxis go up to Manali, then a short jeep track to Mani village

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹170–₹300

2.6h

ManaliMani

4 km on foot · 2900 m

Porter or mule support runs ₹800–1,200 per day if you need it.

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free

Total for 1 traveller: ₹7,740–₹11,440 one way

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Zanskar to Mani distance and travel options

The road distance from Zanskar to Mani is about 212 km (157 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~212 km · 8.5h · ₹4,000–₹7,150 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹4,000–₹7,150 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

10.6h (~212 km) · ₹380–₹590 per person

Estimated from state and private operator fares for this distance — no single timetable covers every route, so check the operator before booking.

By train

No direct train

No route through here is served by rail in our timetable data. Nearest railhead: Joginder Nagar (JOG).

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Know before you book

Road to Manali may close in winter due to snow
Jeep from Manali to Mani is shared and may not run if empty
Overnight at Kullu if arriving late; road is narrow and winding

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