Chardham Yatra by Helicopter

Overview

Char Dham Yatra is referred to as a pilgrimage tour that is completed by seeking the blessings in all the four Dham that are located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. To complete your Chhota Char Dham Yatra you need to visit Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath Dham and if you are an elderly person then you can also complete Char Dham Yatra by helicopter. You can also do a complete Helicopter Package for Chardham Yatra to complete this pilgrimage tour in just one day. These four Holy shrines are dedicated to different deities' search as Gangotri is dedicated to goddess Ganga, Yamunotri temple is dedicated to goddess Yamuna, where is Kedarnath Dham is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Badrinath Dham is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

The complete Yatra can be done either from Delhi or from Haridwar. You can also start your Char Dham Yatra by helicopter from Dehradun by directly reaching the Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun and then you can continue your further journey. If you are doing your 4 Dham Yatra by helicopter from Dehradun then you can also take the helicopter ride to all four Dhams from the Sahastradhara helipad. The Dehradun to Chardham Yatra Packages can also be directly done for visiting Kedarnath Dham which is one of the most visited Dhaam by devotees. You can also get your Do Dham Yatra package by helicopter customized as per your requirement and comfort. If you are young enough then you can complete this Chota Char Dham Yatra by trekking otherwise if you are an elderly person or someone who is physically challenged then you can opt for Char Dham packages by helicopter which is tailor-made by taking all the aspects into consideration. Kedarnath Dham is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand, which not only attracts older devotees but you can see a huge crowd of youth going on Kedarnath Yatra to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Most people prefer to visit Chardham by helicopter to save their time and energy. One can also complete the Yatra of Badrinath by helicopter.

Points to be Taken Care of During Chardham Yatra by Helicopter

• Per person, only 5 kg of baggage is permitted as the space for luggage in the chopper is less. So luggage over 5 kg will not be allowed.
• Only handbags are allowed on the chopper no big suitcase is allowed.
• A medical kit is a must to be carried along as the temple is located at a high altitude.
• Passengers are advised to carry their woolens as these locations are really cold.
• Full ticket will apply to children above 2 years.
• No further concession will be allowed for senior citizens and children.
• All properties are having a shower, hot water, towels, and a western toilet. Terms and conditions.
• The hotel category at Harsil and Badrinath is in a 4-star hotel but in Yamunotri and Gangotri there is no star and the stary is arranged in the best among them.
• If the mentioned hotel is sold out a hotel of a similar category will be provided.
• 50 % of the Charter amount will be paid in advance to confirm the booking.
• The flight timing may change or be postponed because of the climatic condition.
• The total payment of the package has to be done 14 days before the date of the journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What will be the cost of Char Dham Yatra by helicopter?

A. If you want to cover all four Dhams of the Garhwal region by helicopter ride then the total variable cost for this Char Dham Yatra will be around INR 1,97,000 per person.

Q. What is the fare of the Kedarnath yatra by helicopter?

A. Since the Kedarnath dam is having the longest trekking route so most of the devotees opt for a helicopter ride and the cost of this helicopter right keeps on fluctuating each year as these prices are fixed by government officials. The approximate fare for one way trip to Kedarnath is 2500 the fare for the round trip to Kedarnath Dham is around 5000 per person.

Q. Can we reach Kedarnath Dham by helicopter?

A. Kedarnath Dham is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand and hence most of the devotees are visiting this Dhaam through a helicopter service which is available on the daily basis in short intervals. If you are completing your Kedarnath Yatra through helicopter then you can return back to Phata helipad on the same day and if you want you can also so take the overnight stay near Kedarnath Dham.

Q. Is helicopter service provided for Yamunotri Dham?

A. Yes, you will find a helicopter service from the Sahastradhara helipad which is located in Dehradun, and from this helipad, you can take a helicopter right to any of the four dams such as Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath or event to an individual Dham. The first helicopter ride from Sahastradhara operates at 6:30 a.m.

Q. Where does helicopter land in Kedarnath?

A. Kedarnath Dham is having three helipads from where you can take the helicopter ride to Kedarnath which are Phata helipad, Sirsi helipad, Sitapur helipad, and Sonprayag helipad. As you reach Kedarnath Dham you will be landed at the Kedarnath helipad which is located at a walkable distance of 5 to 10 minutes from the Kedarnath temple.

Q. Can we do Dham Yatra from Dehradun by helicopter?

A. You can complete your Do Dham Yatra by helicopter from Dehradun and this journey can be completed in the time span of one day. The helicopter service at Sahastradhara helipad starts at 11:30 a.m. from Dehradun so the devotees are advised to reach this helipad by 10:30 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. you will be taken to the Guptkashi helipad for your further journey.