It takes approximately 7 hours from Shimla to Kullu Manali by road. Though 7 hours may sound long to stay on the coach, the journey offers beautiful and stunning views, especially when going downhill, with Shimla slowly disappearing behind (SHIMLA INDIA WHAT TO DO).
The narrow road downhill is picturesque for admiring Shimla’s nature. In the morning, the sunrise looks like a big twinkle over Shimla’s mountains and valleys. As the drive continues, Shimla’s landscapes appear from one spot, disappear, and then appear again from the next.