Take an early morning local train or bus from Chandrapur to Nagpur so you reach Nagpur by midday to catch onward flight or train; it’s a short 3–4 hour connection and keeps the long-haul leg comfortable.
Fly (fastest) or take an AC train from Nagpur to Delhi based on group budget; flight is ~2h and saves time so you can take a night Volvo to Manali the same evening. Book early for best fares.
Take an overnight Volvo/HRTC deluxe bus from Delhi (ISBT Kashmiri Gate / Majnu Ka Tilla area) to Manali; buses typically depart late evening and arrive early morning, saving one hotel night.
Arrive early, store luggage and check into a budget guesthouse/hostel (shared rooms for the group) so you can freshen up and rest a bit; group rooms lower cost per person.
Visit the forest-shrouded Hadimba Temple (generally open ~7:00am–6:00pm) for its unique pagoda architecture and calm cedar surroundings—short, photogenic and peaceful.
Walk or take a short taxi to Vashisht village to see the ancient temple and hot water springs; the baths are open broadly during the day and are great after travel.
Take a shared taxi or private local cab (approx 30–45 min) to Solang Valley where winter sports and snow play areas are concentrated; roads are generally open in winter but confirm with driver.
Enjoy snow activities (snow scooter/sledging) and the Solang ropeway (usually operates ~9:00am–5:00pm in winter); prices vary but short rides/sessions are affordable for groups.
Hire a shared taxi/tempo traveler early (cab fares split among 5–6) for the Atal Tunnel and Sissu scenic drive; Atal Tunnel is open year-round and the drive offers spectacular snow vistas.
Take a midday flight to Nagpur (~2h) and then local transport to Chandrapur or book an overnight through train directly towards Chandrapur; choose based on budget and available seats.