Kullu Manali is far far better than Shimla.

Shimla is overcrowded and expensive as compare to Kullu Manali. Shimla Roads are congested, have fewer tourist places to visit as compared to Manali.

Delhi to Shimla distance is 375 km It takes 8 Hrs to reach Shimla from Delhi.

Whereas Kullu Manali is 580 km from Delhi. It takes around 13 Hours to reach Manali from Delhi and 9 Hrs from Chandigarh.