The Chardham Yatra by helicopter covers all four Himalayan shrines in six days, flying between Dehradun, Kharsali, Harsil, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Fixed departures are operated with professional aviation companies, experienced crew and local experts managing operations at high altitude, with the best available luxury hotels and transport at each halt. VIP darshan is arranged at every Dham, with pony or palki at Yamunotri, shuttle service and a priority puja pass at Kedarnath, and car service with a priority puja pass at Badrinath.
Arrival at Dehradun airport and transfer to your hotel in Dehradun.
Arrival at Dehradun airport and transfer to your hotel in Dehradun. Arrival details must be provided at the time of booking. In the evening our team conducts the tour briefing and hands out duffel bags for carrying only the necessary items on the trip, since baggage inside the helicopter is limited. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Report at the helipad by 05:00 AM with a packed breakfast; extra baggage can be stored at the hotel.
Report at the helipad by 05:00 AM with a packed breakfast; extra baggage can be stored at the hotel. Transfer to the Sahastradhara helipad and fly to Kharsali helipad, where our assistance team has your pony or palki reserved for the onward trek to Yamunotri Dham. The stretch from Kharsali helipad to the temple is 6 kilometres and is covered by pony or palki. Return late afternoon for a relaxed evening in Kharsali and the overnight stay.
After breakfast the group flies from Kharsali helipad to Harsil helipad, and from Harsil drives approximately 22 kilometres to the Gangotri temple.
After breakfast the group flies from Kharsali helipad to Harsil helipad, and from Harsil drives approximately 22 kilometres to the Gangotri temple. VIP darshan is arranged for all our clients and a pandit is available for special poojan. Harsil is a beautiful valley of dense forest and green mountains, and there are many splendid spots on the way to enjoy the scenery. Dinner and overnight stay at Dharali or Harsil.
Early morning, drive to Harsil helipad and fly to Sersi helipad, then fly on to Kedarnath from the same helipad.
Early morning, drive to Harsil helipad and fly to Sersi helipad, then fly on to Kedarnath from the same helipad. The temple is approximately 500 metres from the helipad, about 15 minutes on foot. The pandit accompanies the group and leads the VIP darshan at Kedarnath temple. After darshan and poojan the group flies back to Sersi helipad for lunch, and passengers may visit the ancient Triyuginarayan or Kalimath Mandir before the overnight stay at Guptkashi on the banks of the Mandakini. Expect a waiting time of one to two hours at Phata to switch to the shuttle service, as backlog, weather and passenger load all affect the logistics.
The group heads to the Sersi helipad and flies on to Badrinath.
The group heads to the Sersi helipad and flies on to Badrinath. On arrival at the Badrinath helipad the group checks in to the hotel. After lunch we visit Mana village, the last Indian village on the China border, for sightseeing. In the evening passengers attend the Swarna Aarti at Badrinath temple, followed by dinner and the overnight stay at Badrinath.
After breakfast we head back to Dehradun, taking in a beautiful overview of the region on the way.
After breakfast we head back to Dehradun, taking in a beautiful overview of the region on the way. The flight passes over valleys of thick forest and the five confluences of Vishnu Prayag, Nanda Prayag, Karna Prayag, Rudra Prayag and Dev Prayag, which is an eye candy for nature lovers. On landing you are dropped at Dehradun airport or railway station. The tour ends here but the memories stay.
| Category | City | Hotel | Nights | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 01 | Dehradun | Hyatt Centric / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Option 01 | Kharsali | Kalindi Hilltop / Similar | 1 | All meals |
| Option 01 | Harsil | Harsil Village Resort / Similar | 1 | All meals |
| Option 01 | Guptkashi | Hotel Nilaya / Amritara Sun Inn / Similar | 1 | All meals |
| Option 01 | Badrinath | Yoga Premium / Similar | 1 | All meals |
| Option 02 | Dehradun | Taj Foothills Mussoorie / Hyatt Regency / Similar | 1 | Breakfast and Dinner |
| Option 02 | Kharsali | Kalindi Kunj / Similar | 1 | All meals |
| Option 02 | Harsil | Harsil Resort / Similar | 1 | All meals |
| Option 02 | Guptkashi | Char Machan / Similar | 1 | All meals |
| Option 02 | Badrinath | Amritara The Awadh / Similar | 1 | All meals |
Hotels are confirmed at booking and are subject to availability. An unavailable hotel is replaced with one of a similar category.
| Season / tier | Dates / group | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option 01 | Minimum 06 passengers per departure | ₹2,25,000 per person | Inclusive of taxes and state government royalty |
| Option 02 | Minimum 06 passengers per departure | ₹2,35,000 per person | Inclusive of taxes and state government royalty |
| Add on | Maha Abhishek Puja at Badrinath Ji | ₹6,700 per person | Paid in cash at Dehradun, goes directly to the Mandir Samiti |
| Add on | Rudra Abhishek Puja at Kedarnath Ji | ₹6,500 for 05 people | Subject to room availability at Kedarnath top, hotel stay chargeable extra |
| Add on | Haridwar, Rishikesh or Mussoorie day trip | ₹8,000 for up to 06 passengers | On the arrival or departure date |
Rates exclude GST and may change on peak season, festive and long weekend dates.
Option 01 is INR 2,25,000 per person and Option 02 is INR 2,35,000 per person, both on a minimum of 06 passengers per departure and inclusive of taxes and state government royalty. The two options differ in the hotels used at each halt. An extra fuel surcharge of INR 3,000 per person applies, and rates are not applicable for a single person.
Dehradun to Yamunotri is about 28 minutes, Yamunotri to Gangotri about 28 minutes, Gangotri to Kedarnath about 30 minutes, Kedarnath to Badrinath about 30 minutes, and Badrinath back to Dehradun 55 to 60 minutes.
Yes, at all four Dhams. A pandit accompanies the group at Kedarnath and Gangotri, a shuttle with a priority puja pass is arranged at Kedarnath, and car service with a priority puja pass at Badrinath. Pony or palki for the 6 km Kharsali to Yamunotri stretch is also included.
No. The Kedarnath night is spent at Guptkashi on the banks of the Mandakini. If bad weather forces a halt near the temple, that stay is chargeable extra, and accommodation at Kedarnath top is budget category with sub zero night temperatures in September and October.
Helicopter flying in the hills is affected by weather, air traffic clearances, VVIP movement, NOTAM restrictions and technical snags. If a Dham cannot be visited at all, approximately INR 20,000 per Dham per seat is refunded against the flying cost. If flying is not possible from Dehradun at all the tour is treated as cancelled, with a 5% service charge plus the utilised hotel and transport services deducted. Keep one additional day in hand at Dehradun.
Yes, and it is strictly enforced for safety. Passengers must declare accurate body weight at booking and are weighed at the helipad. The prescribed average is 75 kg per passenger including hand baggage. Excess weight is charged at INR 2,500 per kg on the Chardham heli tour and INR 1,500 per kg on the Do Dham heli tour, collected at Dehradun before boarding. A passenger whose actual weight far exceeds the declared figure may be deboarded without refund, and the final call rests with the pilot.
Only 3 kg per passenger. Baggage space inside a helicopter is very small, so large suitcases cannot be taken. Duffle bags are handed out at the evening briefing and the rest of your luggage stays at the hotel.
50% of the tour cost is deposited to confirm the booking and the balance is paid 30 days before departure. Passengers board only after the full and final payment is cleared.
A 5% administrative fee applies to any cancellation of a confirmed booking, whatever the reason. Beyond that, cancelling up to 30 days before departure carries a charge of 30% of the package amount, up to 20 days before departure 50%, and within 14 days of departure there is no refund. A no show carries no refund. A credit note is issued for a cancelled confirmed booking.
Children above 2 years are charged as adults. Infants below 2 years or 12 kg travel free of charge, and a birth certificate may be checked to verify age.
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