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Chardham Yatra by Helicopter 2020

2 Nights Itinerary Covering: Dehradun – Gangotri - Badrinath - Kedarnath - Yamunotri - Dehradun


Overview

Chardham Yatra is the staircase that leads pilgrims step by step closer to salvation. Beginning from Gangotri, the sojourn leads to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and concludes on Yamunotri. These four holy sites are part of the Chota Char Dham of Uttarakhand and highly revered by Hindus. With us, you can have a memorable experience in Uttarakhand, and pay homage to almighty by undertaking Chardham Yatra by Helicopter package at the total cost is INR 1,48,000/- per person in 2020.

Highlights

  • Feel enlightened at Gangotri Temple
  • Perform Abhishek Pooja at Badrinath Temple
  • Revere Lord Shiva at Kedarnath Temple
  • Seek blessings at Yamunotri Temple

Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun

Upon your arrival at Dehradun airport/ railway station, our tour representative will meet you and you will have an assisted transfer to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax. The rest of the day is at your leisure. It is recommended to reach Dehradun by 2:00 P.M or earlier as you will have a briefing session in the evening. You will also receive a duffle bag to carry your luggage during the journey.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Dehradun.

Day 2: Dehradun – Gangotri – Badrinath – Kedarnath – Sirsi

Sahastradhara to Gangotri


0500 Hrs. Check out from Dehradun hotel
0600 Hrs. ETD from Sahastradhara helipad
0630 Hrs. ETA at Harsil


Your spiritual sojourn begins as soon as you arrive at the helipad on Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun. At around 6:00 AM, the helicopter will depart and will reach the Harsil helipad for Gangotri at 6:30 AM. On arrival, you will have breakfast and then you will be escorted to the temple. Gangotri is a Hindu pilgrim town which is located on the banks of River Bhagirathi, where Ganga originates. The temple sits at an altitude of 3100 m and cherishes the amazing view of the surrounding area. Pay obeisance at the temple and revel in the chants of the Goddess Ganga. The Gorkha General, Amar Singh Thapa is accredited for the construction of the Dham.

You will have approximately 3 hours (round trip) for Gangotri Darshan. The temple is settled some 22 km away from the helipad and will take around 50 minutes to reach. Enjoy the darshan and head back to the Harsil helipad by 1030 hours to board the helicopter for Badrinath Temple.

Badrinath to Sirsi


1300 Hrs. ETD from Badrinath
1330 Hrs. ETA at Sirsi


HHSPL has its heli-base in Sirsi. You will board a flight from the Badrinath helipad for Sirsi. You will arrive at Sirsi helipad at 1:30 P.M and then the lunch will be served. After savoring the lunch, you will fly for the Kedarnath helipad. The darshan at Kedarnath will be done on the same day or early morning the next day. It is subject to weather conditions and time left for darshan.

Sirsi-Kedarnath-Sirsi


1415 Hrs. ETD from Sirsi (for Kedarnath darshan)
1630 Hrs. ETA at Sirsi (after darshan)


You will depart from Sirsi helipad at 2:15 P.M after having lunch. It will take 7-minutes from Sirsi to Kedarnath helipad. The distance from the helipad to the temple can be covered on foot. Kedarnath Temple is the resting place of Lord Shiva and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of the deity. The shrine is located at an elevation of 3584 m and is believed to be built by the Pandavas in the first place.

You have 2 hours to report back at Kedarnath helipad. Seeks blessing from Lord Shiva and then heads back to the helipad to board the flight for Sirsi.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Sirsi.

Day 3: Sirsi – Yamunotri - Sahastradhara

Sirsi-Yamunotri- Sirsi


0730 Hrs. ETD from Sirsi
0800 Hrs. ETA at Kharsali Heli-base


On the last day of the tour, you will check out from the hotel and head towards Sirsi helipad to board a flight for Kharsali heli-base. HHSPL will arrange a pony and palki for you. You can cover the 6 km (one side) of distance from Kharsali to Yamunotri in 1 hour.

Pay homage to the Goddess Yamunotri at the temple. The temple sits on the left bank of River Yamuna and was sculpted by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The presiding deity sits in the form of a black marble idol. You will have approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (round trip). On arrival at Kharsali helipad, you will savor lunch.

Yamunotri to Sahastradhara


1430 Hrs. ETD from Kharsali
1500 Hrs. ETA at Sahastradhara Heliport


From Kharsali helipad, you board a flight for Sahastradhara. This marks the end of your Chardham Yatra by Helicopter tour. On arrival, you will have an assisted transfer to the hotel from where you will pick your luggage. Later, you will embark for the Dehradun airport/ railway station for onward journey.

In case, guests wish to stay in Dehradun then they must inform us at the time of booking. The accommodation can be arranged by HHSPL, at an additional cost.

Price

No. of Pax Our Price
Min. 06 INR 1,48,000 /- Per Person inclusive of GST & Royalty Charges*

*Body Weight of Each Guest must be up to 75 Kg.

 

Hotels to be used / Similar

Destination Hotels Meals Plan
Dehradun Hotel Madhuban (Club Rooms Meals can be included at an additional cost
Sersi Ghughuti Resort All Meals

*01 Chopper Helicopter will allow 420 Kg Maximum weight.

 

Note:- We can customize the hotels and tour as per your choice with cost adjustments.

 

Package Inclusions:-

  • Helicopter flying charges ex-Dehradun
  • Airport to the hotel, and hotel to helipad transfers at Dehradun
  • Complimentary sojourn at Dehradun on your date of arrival (no meals included)
  • This additional night makes our heli-tour a 2N/3D tour
  • Local transportation at Harsil, Sirsi, and Badrinath Ji
  • Palki/Pony at Yamunotri
  • Shri Kedarnath Ji shuttle tickets
  • Transportation at Harsil & Badrinath Ji
  • Royalty, landing & parking charges as per UCADA
  • Helicopter handling charges
  • VIP Darshan

Package Exceptions:-

  • Travel Insurance
  • All-access fees to monuments
  • Any Airfare/ Train Ticket
  • Any meal unless specified above
  • Private nature costs like telephone/laundry bills etc.
  • Airports tax and travel insurance etc.
  • Any Guide Services

Further Add-on Services available:

  • • Maha Abhishek Puja at Badrinath Ji at the cost of INR 4,300/person (all-inclusive).
  • • A total of 100% amount has to be paid in cash to our delegate at Dehradun to manage and schedule the Puja in advance.
  • • Himalayan Darshan: Enjoy the flight from Sersi to Badrinath Ji, almost an additional 30 minutes at the cost of INR 23,000/Person (tax inclusive).
  • • During the ride witness the striking aerial views of Chopta Peak Temple, Garhwal Himalayan Range, Nanda Devi Peak, and Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib.
  • • Mussoorie Visit: On your date of arrival or departure, arrange and book your transport for Mussoorie from Dehradun at the cost of INR 6,600 (Innova, 06 guests, tax inclusive).
  • • No guide will be provided for the trip, however, guests can hire the vehicle for sightseeing as per their preference.
  • • Haridwar/Rishikesh Visit: On your date of arrival or departure, arrange and book your transport for Haridwar/Rishikesh from Dehradun at the cost of INR 6,600 (Innova, 06 guests, tax inclusive).

IMPORTANT GUIDLEINES FOR GUESTS:

  • Carrying of AADHAR/PAN CARD is must for all Indians, and passport is required in case for foriegn nationals.
  • Available Hotel properties at Yamunotri and Kedarnath are non-star category and the stay is arranged at best amongst them. Food served is pure vegetarian.
  • Hotels are subject to sudden change, due to unavoidable circumstances and 01 Double Room will be provided.
  • All temples in Chardham sector are located at a high altitude, & guests are advised to carry their own medication with them. Guests are also advised to carry heavy woolen clothing with them, since during evenings & nights the temperature drops drastically.
  • Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is a must, since the company shall not allow boarding in case the total weight exceeds the weight limitation of the helicopter. And, due to the same reason, in case of more than 01 available aircraft, we reserve the right to shuffle passengers between helicopters to manage the right weight of helicopters for safe flying in the hills.
  • Guests are advised to kindly keep their daily-use medical kits with them, during travel.
  • When planning your tour, we strongly advise the guests to keep one additional day at hand at Dehradun, over and above the 5N6D period, so that they do not end up in problem in case the weather gets very bad after the commencement of tour.
  • We provide 01 Innova vehicle at Dehradun and Harsil, and 01 Xylo/TUV300 at Sersi and Badrinath for local transportation. 01 vehicle is booked for a group of 06 people. In case any guest or group wishes to book personal vehicle for themselves, on non-sharing basis, it shall be extra chargeable @ INR 13,000 (tax inclusive).

TERMS and CONDITIONS:

  • Must carry your AADHAR/PAN CARD. The passport is required for foreign nationals.
  • Hotel available at Yamunotri and Kedarnath is a non-star category and only vegetarian food served.
  • All temples in the Chardham sector are settled at a high altitude, so guests are instructed to carry their medication with them. 
  • Must carry heavy woolen clothing to avoid the chilly cold.
  • For safety purposes weighing at the time of boarding is done. Passengers shuffling can also be done to maintain the right weight of helicopters for safe flying above the hills.
  • Any passenger weighing above 80 Kg, shall have to pay extra weight charges @ INR 250/kg
  • We provide 01 Innova vehicle at Dehradun and Harsil, and 01 Xylo/TUV300 at Sersi and Badrinath for local transportation. 01 vehicle is booked for a group of 06 people. 
  • In case any guest or group wishes to book a personal vehicle (non-sharing basis) it will charge an extra amount of INR 13,000 (tax inclusive).
  • It is recommended to keep an extra day in your tour plan so that in case of bad weather you would not miss the desired spot.
  • Kindly ensure your medical checkup as the company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party.
  • Any donations, tips, pitthu, and porter charges shall be borne by the guests only.
  •  In case any guest wishes to stay in a single occupancy room at the hotels a single supplement charge of INR 21,500/- to be paid.
  • Aerial Photography from Helicopter is illegal and punishable by law and photography at the helipad is strictly prohibited.
  • Poor network connections at Harsil & Badrinath Ji BSNL and Jio are the main telecom service providers that work in these regions.

BAD WEATHER SITUATION:

  • If you are stuck in a bad weather situation on any particular day then we will try to finish the darshan on the next day. 
  • In case we are completely unable to visit any Dham due to bad weather, we will refund proportionate money. 
  • A 100 % refund is applicable in case we are unable to begin the journey due to any cause exceeding out of control.

Special Note:

  • All taxes introduced in our rates, the future hike will be charged where applicable.
  • Guests can redeem the above-mentioned cost only on the mentioned dates.
  • The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings. We shall continue with your booking once we get the payment from you and if we are not able to get the original hotels, shall provide equivalent / alternative hotels.
  • The standard hotel check-in and check-out time will be 14:00 / 12:00 hours.
  • For detailed Terms & conditions of our company, please https://www.tourism-of-india.com/terms-and-conditions.html
  • Jurisdiction Clause: All the disputes arising out of this agreement or any other subsequent agreement would be subject to Delhi Courts only.
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FAQ on Chardham Yatra by Helicopter

Ques: Are tourists allowed for Char Dham Yatra now?

Ans: Yes, tourists are allowed for Char Dham Yatra. Although due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yatra is open for residents of the state only by Government of Uttarakhand. However, it will begin for outsiders from September 2020.

Ques: What is the best time for Char Dham Yatra?

Ans: Char Dham Yatra is open for only six months from May to October. The best time to visit for Char Dham Yatra is from April to May due to the pleasant climatic conditions.

Ques: Is registration required for Char Dham Yatra 2020?

Ans: Yes registrations are required for Char Dham Yatra 2020. It is mandatory to register for all the pilgrims visiting the Char Dham shrines in the time of COVID-19 The E-pass will be valid for a one-time visit.

Ques: How can I go to Char Dham Yatra?

Ans: You can go for Char Dham Yatra by rail, road, and air. You can book a tour with us and we offer Char Dhar Yatra by road and Char Dham Yatra by helicopter. You can also customize the tour as per your requirement. You can get detailed information about how to reach Char Dham by train, bus, and air on our website.

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