Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter
- 5 Nights
- 6 Days
- Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad) →
- Yamunotri (Kharsali Helipad) →
- Gangotri (Harshil Helipad) →
- Kedarnath (Guptkashi Helipad) →
- Badrinath (Badrinath Helipad) →
- Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad) →
Duration
6 Days & 5 Nights
Star Rating
5 stars
Tour Type
Group Tour
Trekking
Easy
Overview
Chardham Yatra by Helicopter is the quickest and most convenient way to visit the four Himalayan sacred sites. Shubhdham well-designed and customized Chardham helicopter tour package coupled with experienced travel team will take care of everything for you, from arranging your accommodation to ground handling, to procuring your temple priority passes. All you have to do is sit back and soak in the spirituality of the pilgrimage.
Body Weight And Baggage Regulation
To keep aircraft balance and safety, the following rules should be considered:
- Body weight Limit: 75 kg per individual with clothes
- Additional Fees: 2,500 per kg extra (depending on airplane capacity)
- Luggage Allowance: 5 kg per person
- Body Type of Bags: Soft duffel bags are all that is needed (Hard luggage, suitcases or trolleys are not permitted)
- Limit on the weight of groups: The total weight of passengers and baggage cannot be more than 480 kgs per helicopter.
Why Choose Char Dham Tour Package by Helicopter?
- Save time of Travel– With the Chardham Yatra by Helicopter, complete all four shrines in 6 days, avoiding long road journeys and surpassing long treks.
- Accessibility for everyone – Through the Helicopter package, Senior Citizens, those with children and Adults with health limitations can easily reach temples.
- Scenic Himalayan views – Experience breathtaking landscapes on your Helicopter Ride flying over snow peaks, rivers and valleys—a memory that road travel cannot match.
- VIP darshan advantage – Char Dham Helicopter Package include priority entry, saving hours in queues so you focus on prayers, not waiting
- Priority Darshan Assistance at Yamunotri, Gangotri.
- Abhishek Puja at Badrinath.
- Professional Tour Manager stationed in Dehradun and Kedarnath
- Safety and comfort guaranteed – With Char Dham Helicopter Booking, you enjoy strict safety checks, skilled pilots, and smooth rides.
Includes
What Your Tour Price Includes
- Helicopter trip starting from Dehradun.
- Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Vehicles as per group size on sharing basis
- All local transport as per Toyota Innova/ Best available vehicle as per the itinerary
- (Vehicle is not at disposal and AC will not work during hilly drives)
- Professional Tour Manager stationed in Kedarnath.
- Local Assistance on Arrival and Departure at Kharsali, Harsil and Badrinath
- Palki/Pony (Sedan Chair) at Yamunotri.
- Evening Arti Darshan at Badrinath
- Maha Abhishek Puja at Badrinath
- Priority Darshan Assistance at Yamunotri Gangotri Kedarnath and Badrinath
- Government Royalty Fee
- Chardham Baggage allowance (5 Kgs per Person)
- Seats allotted on first come, first serve basis at venue (irrespective of booking date)
What Your Tour Price Excludes
- Travel insurance covering medical evacuation, hospitalization, air evacuation, baggage insurance and trip cancellation.
- Any optional trips other than specified in the program.
- Personal equipment like clothes, shoes, daypacks, personal medical kit etc.
- Emergency expense due to reasons beyond our normal control
- Personal expenses, room service and special orders, mineral waters alcoholic and non-alcoholic, beverages, porterage, tips, Phone calls, laundry etc.
- Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.
- Camera fees, guide charges
- Government Service Tax (GST)
Itinerary
The tour begins with a pick-up from Dehradun Airport or Railway Station one day prior to the scheduled Char Dham Yatra departure, followed by a transfer to the hotel.
In the evening, our team will conduct a detailed briefing on the entire Char Dham Yatra at 20:30 hrs. Each guest will be provided with a duffle bag during the briefing, in which essential luggage must be packed.
Please note that a maximum of 5 kg per person is permitted. Enjoy an overnight stay in Dehradun, complete with a hearty dinner.
Note: As part of tour preparations, our staff will record each pilgrim’s body weight during the briefing session. Kindly ensure your presence.
Complimentary Beverage: Tea / Coffee en-route
The auspicious Char Dham Yatra begins from the Sahastradhara Helipad in Dehradun. Guests will check out from the hotel at the designated time, after which our representative will escort them to the helipad.
Upon arrival, our ground personnel will warmly welcome the guests and assist them in settling into the waiting lounge. Pre-flight instructions will be provided before boarding the helicopter. Upon arrival at Kharsali, guests will be received by our ground staff and transferred to Yamunotri Temple by palki or pony.
The trek from the helipad to the temple is approximately 6 kilometres, and a round trip by palki typically takes around 5 hours. After darshan, guests will return to the helipad and proceed to their accommodation. Enjoy a peaceful overnight stay at Kharsali.
Note: A toll tax of ₹600 per pilgrim is levied by the Gram Panchayat and must be paid directly by guests. This is a tentative schedule provided to give an overview of the Yatra timings. Please note that these timings are provisional and subject to change based on weather condition and weight adjustment. The final and appropriate timings will be communicated 1 day prior to the event date to ensure smooth coordination.
Complimentary Beverage: Tea / Coffee en-route
After checking out from the hotel at the designated time, guests will board the helicopter from Kharsali Helipad and arrive at Harsil Helipad, Gangotri, within the estimated flight duration.
Nestled in one of Uttarakhand’s most breathtaking valleys, Harsil is often referred to as Mini Switzerland due to its stunning natural beauty. From Harsil Helipad, Gangotri Temple is approximately 22 kilometres away, with a scenic drive taking around 50 minutes by car.
It is recommended that guests proceed directly to the temple upon landing. Our ground staff will assist with darshan at Gangotri Temple, ensuring a smooth and spiritually enriching experience.
After returning from the temple, guests can enjoy lunch at the resort, followed by some well-earned relaxation. In the evening, unwind by the campfire or take a leisurely walk to the nearby village, where you can shop for authentic woollen items such as sweaters, shawls, and mufflers— handcrafted by local tribal women.
This part of the journey offers not just spiritual depth but also cultural charm, making it a cherished highlight of the Char Dham Yatra.
Complimentary Beverage: Tea / Coffee en-route
Guests are advised to check out from their hotel at the designated time, after which they will proceed to Harsil Helipad. From Harsil, guests will fly onward to Guptkashi/ Phata, continuing their Char Dham journey.
At Guptkashi/Phata, guests will board a helicopter shuttle to Kedarnath Dham. The helicopter will land at Kedarnath Helipad, located approximately 500 meters from the temple. Our ground staff will assist with VIP darshan arrangements, ensuring a smooth and spiritually fulfilling experience.
Darshan at Kedarnath typically takes around 2 hours, while the shuttle flight duration is approximately 10 minutes each way.
After darshan, guests will return to Guptkashi/Phata by helicopter and will be transferred by road to their hotel. The overnight stay will be arranged either at Guptkashi or Kedarnath, depending on the itinerary and weather conditions.
Note: Night halt at Kedarnath will be arranged on a triple or quad sharing basis and is payable directly by the guests. Please be advised that the accommodation quality available at Kedarnath Dham is modestly above average. While it is clean and functional, guests are encouraged to maintain realistic expectations regarding comfort and amenities due to the remote location.
Complimentary Beverage: Tea / Coffee en-route
After breakfast, guests will check out from their hotel in Guptkashi and proceed to Guptkashi/ Phata helipad. From there, they will board a helicopter bound for Badrinath Dham.
Upon arrival at Badrinath Helipad, passengers can check in to their hotel, conveniently located near the temple. Our ground staff will assist with darshan at the sacred Badrinath Temple, ensuring a smooth and spiritually fulfilling visit.
In the evening, a visit to the nearby Mana Village is highly recommended. Known as the first Indian village after the international border with China, Mana offers a rare glimpse into local Himalayan culture, mythology, and scenic beauty.
Complimentary Beverage: Tea / Coffee en-route
Early in the morning, guests may participate in the Special Abhishek Puja at Badrinath Temple (optional and at personal cost). This sacred ritual begins promptly at 5:30 AM and lasts for approximately 2 hours. Participants are given a rare opportunity to sit inside the temple and witness the Shringar Darshan of the deity from close quarters.
After the puja, guests will return to their hotel for breakfast, followed by a helicopter flight to Dehradun. Upon arrival at the Dehradun Helipad, transfers will be arranged to the airport or railway station.
Your Char Dham Helicopter Tour concludes here, leaving you with spiritual fulfilment and cherished memories for a lifetime. This is the end of Chardham Yatra
Our sacred Chardham Heli Yatra ends here. In Dehradun, we will driven to Hotel, where you can collect your luggage from cloak room.
Complimentary Beverage: Tea / Coffee en-route
Accommodation: Here, we present you with our Char Dham hotel list:
Accommodation standards during Char Dham Helicopter Yatra: Hotels are pre-selected based on proximity to helipads, hygiene, and weather reliability rather than luxury.
Highlights
You can expect luxury and premium hotels here, equipped with all the modern-day amenities. Book in Dehradun for resting before or after your Char Dham helicopter Yatra.
Hotels at Dhams are non-star, but we provide the best-rated, comfortable options.
Rooms are booked on Double/Triple sharing included in the Chardham Yatra Package.
Hotels are booked as per availability; reshuffling of hotels, aircraft or timings may occur during the Yatra.
Short flight time, assisted transfers, priority darshan, and guided assistance at each site make pilgrims enjoy their time.
Tips to Travel :
Packing Guide
Below mentioned are the must-pack items that one should consider for their trip to char Dham sites.
Clothing Essentials
- Warm jacket
- Woollen sweaters and socks
- Woollen cap, gloves & muffler
- Thermals
Medical Kit
Chardhams are located at a high altitude and pilgrims often experience a lack of oxygen and its consequences. Also the weather is cold at the hills. To deal with all these issues, we recommend that you carry the following things:
- Personal prescription medicines
- Pain relievers
- Motion sickness tablets
- Cold & flu tablets
- Altitude sickness medicine
- Band-aids
- Bandages
- ORS sachets
- Small first-aid kit
Bad weather
Important Note for Chardham Yatra by Helicopter
If your Chardham Yatra by Helicopter faces bad weather or unforeseen delays, we immediately shift your Chardham Heli Yatra to the next available flying date.
For safety, we may adjust your Char Dham Helicopter Yatra itinerary, when weather conditions are favorable.
Flying in hills depends on weather, ATC clearances, VVIP movements or crew health. Every Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter may face such realities.
In rare cases of extended stay, extra travel, hotel or any other costs are to be borne by passengers beyond the Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter cost.
With Char Dham Helicopter Booking, you enjoy clear policies, honest updates and trusted care—making your Char Dham Helicopter Package safe, transparent and reliable from start to finish.
Details of passengers required, for booking
- Name of the passenger
- Date of birth (DOB), gender, and age
- Contact number
- Identify proof (Passport / Aadhar card) of mandatory ID as per govt. norms
- Exact body weight of every person (Weight should be measured while putting the shoes on and carrying the mobile phone, wallet)
- Date of Travel
Travel Tips to cope with High Altitude at Chardham
- Go slowly on your Yatra. Take small breaks and walk at a speed that feels easy for you.
- Weather can change quickly, particularly in the afternoon. Carry a raincoat or poncho. An umbrella will also serve the purpose.
- Drink Plenty of water during your Yatra. It helps the body keep hydrated at high altitudes.
- Eat food with rice, chapati or potatoes during your Yatra. These enriches your energy for the trek.
- Wear soft, warm clothes. Carry a jacket, sunglasses and cream for sun safety during your Yatra.
- Listen to your guide. They know how to keep you safe and bended in the group.
- Don’t wear sandles or slippers during the Trek. Use good sports shoes for safe walking.
- Wear waterproof trekking shoes with a strong grip, as paths can be slippery. Avoid slippers, sandals or basic sneakers. Carry one extra pair of shoes.
- Don’t drink alcohol, coffee or strong tea during your Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter Price trip. They make you weak and thirsty.
- The Helicopter ticket price changes with season and availability—book early for best value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indians must bring Aadhaar, Voter Card or Driving License. Foreigners must carry a Passport.
Only 5 kg per person in a soft Duffle bag. No big suitcases or trolley bags. Carry light to enjoy your trip
Yes, The Yatra by Helicopter saves long treks and is completely safe. The pilots hired for flying are skilled and experienced with the challenging Himalayan terrain.
Yatra by Helicopter takes 6 days. You cover all four temples quickly and in the most convenient way.
The maximum capacity for the helicopter flight is 6 passengers and 1 pilot.
Yes, you must be fit in order to undertake the Chardham Himalayan pilgrimage. In fact, it's mandatory for senior citizens to submit a medical fitness certificate.
The trekking is required only at Yamunotri (5-6 km). However, you can hire a Palki/Pony to cover this journey.
There is no charge of tickets for children below 2 years of age. For children above two year of age, you need to pay the full ticket amount.
Our package includes helicopter transfers, hotel stays, all meals, ground transfers, VIP Darshan assistance and more.
Yes, registration is required for pilgrims going on the Chardham tour. You can register for the Chardham trip by visiting the official Uttarakhand Government portal.
The best months to book Chardham Yatra are May–June and September–October. Book early to secure seats for the Helicopter
Important Note
If flying cannot take place for two continuous days due to bad weather, the Chardham Heli Yatra will be called off. In this case, passengers receive a 75% refund after deducting a 25% management fee. Extra hotel nights caused by bad weather are payable directly by passengers.
If flying is not possible from Dehradun due to bad weather, 20% is deducted, and the remaining refund is given back to yatris
Other Important Information
Mandatory Registration: Please ensure you have your registration slip from https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/ for your travel date. Permits will be issued accordingly.
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