# I am Ishika, and I am traveling from Gurgaon to Manali - the beginning of a memorable journey
Hello! My name is Ishika and I live in Gurugram. For a long time I wanted to take a break from my daily routine. Finally, I decided that this time my destination would be the beautiful city of **Manali**. The fresh mountain air, snow capped peaks, lush green forests and serene environment always attract me. Therefore, this journey from Gurgaon to Manali promises to be much more than just a journey; This will be a memorable experience.I packed my bag early in the morning and set out full of enthusiasm for the journey ahead. The distance from Gurgaon to Manali is approximately 520-550 kilometers, and the road journey takes approximately 10 to 12 hours. For a comfortable journey I chose to travel by Volvo bus. The heart became happy seeing the changing scenes on the way; The city slowly disappeared and the beauty of nature began to open up before me.As the bus passed through places like Delhi, Karnal, Ambala, Chandigarh and Mandi, the weather changed. The heat of the plains gave way to sp...