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Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter Tour Package

Char Dham is located in Uttarakhand, India, and represents four Hindu shrines. These are Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. This Dham is famous for the holy river of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. These beautiful sites are nestled in the lap of the Himalayas and are the center of religious activities in North India. It becomes very easy to travel to Char Dham via helicopter.

The Char Dham Yatra package consists of 5 nights and 6 days which gives you a chance to visit the famous temples of Uttarakhand at affordable prices. The Char Dham Yatra starts from Dehradun, a helicopter ferrying you around the most picturesque landscapes.

The option for the Chardham Yatra by Helicopter Tour is to get an opportunity to have a quick and spectacular view of the holy Char Dham sites. When you travel to Gangotri, you will get panoramic views with some snow-capped hills, as well as hot springs. 

After visiting Gangotri, we fly from Phata helipad to Kedarnath helipad. Kedarnath is the holy pilgrimage center of Lord Shiva, this city is situated in the lap of the Himalayas. When you come to Kedarnath, the beauty and the view add up. After this, you proceed on the journey of Yamunotri and Badrinath. Everything will be taken care of during your journey and special arrangements will be made to sit inside the temple.

You can book Chardham Yatra Helicopter Tour Packages from all major cities of India with us. Like - as Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Vadodara

Places to Visit in Char Dham

Where prayers are offered in the form of twinkling lights on holy rivers, where the deities reside in the mountains, this is the Chardham - millions of worshipers come here every year. One who bravely tackles the steep routes, be it the Badrinath temple in all its glory on the snow-capped Nikantha or the Kedarnath temple amidst the snow-capped surroundings. The Char Dham Yatra revolves around the towns and temples like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Apart from this, you can also visit Haridwar and Rishikesh.


Badrinath 
Lord Vishnu is worshiped inside the Badrinath temple. When you ring the bell as soon as you enter the temple, it resonates in your soul. Badrinath is one of the most popular holy places situated amidst the hills. Darshan takes place in this holy temple from 4 am to 10 pm. Badrinath is the source of the holy river Alaknanda. This Bhagirath originates from the meltwater of Kharak glaciers. Alaknanda is one of the major rivers forming the Ganges River. The second one is Bhagirathi.


Kedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the major Chardham pilgrimage sites in India, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Kedarnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva situated amidst snow-capped mountains. Devotees have to undertake an adventurous journey to reach the temple. The lush green meadows and lush forests located in the lower ranges of the Himalayas only add to its charm. The trek to Kedarnath is of 14 km, which starts from Gauri Kund, this walking tour provides breathtaking views at every turn.


Yamunotri
Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Yamunotri temple is one of the Chardham. This temple is least seen as compared to other Dhams. You can see many hot springs in Yamunotri. Also, you will see other pilgrims cooking potatoes and steamed rice which is given in religious ceremonies or chosen to help them carry out their duties. The journey to Yamunotri starts from the village of Janki Chatti. If you have any difficulty walking, you can ride a pony to the top.


Gangotri
Gangotri Dham is situated at an altitude of about 3,100 meters on the Himalayan ranges in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It makes a very special place in the hearts of the people of the Hindu religion. Gangotri is the source of the holy river Bhagirathi which forms into River Ganges at Devprayag. River Bhagirathi originates from the Gomukh glacier, which is located at a distance of about 18 km from the city of Gangotri. From mythology to the present day, the river Ganges has always been a source of purity for mankind.


Best Time to Visit Char Dham Uttarakhand

The Char Dham, which is considered the fulfillment of spirituality and culture for the devotees in India, is covered with many ancient and untouched beauty. All the devotees who set out on this journey know that along with the blessings of the Lord, they will also find many beautiful snow-capped mountains and winding trails with waterfalls and rivers.

If you are planning for Char Dham Yatra with your family, then it is very important for you to first know which is the best season to visit Char Dham Yatra.


Summer & Monsoon Season
After the severe winter, the season of spring and summer begins in the mountains. These days the weather is very clear, in which the valleys of flowers are in full bloom with many great varieties. The best time to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath temples is between April to October. Gangotri and Yamunotri are at a slightly higher altitude, so the summer season comes a little late. 

If you are also covering Gangotri and Yamunotri this season, then definitely carry warm clothes with you. Because it is colder here in the evening. Problems like headaches and fever may have to be faced due to the cold. The monsoon season reaches Chardham by the end of June and continues till the month of September. It rains heavily during the monsoon season, so landslides and floods due to the spate of rivers are very common here, it is not advisable to visit any Dham these days by road.


About Chardham Yatra Helicopter

Generally, AS350 B3 single-engine helicopters are operated for Char Dham Yatra. This helicopter is popular for its high-altitude performance. A total of 6 passengers can sit in this helicopter, the maximum permissible weight is 450 kg.

Baggage Limitation - Only one handbag with a maximum weight of 5 kg per passenger can be carried during the journey. Your journey starts from these helipads - Sersi Helipad, Guptkashi Helipad, Phata Helipad


Opening and Closing Dates of Chardham Yatra

Whenever the Chardham gates are opened, the Uttarakhand government announces the opening and closing dates of the Chardham circuit, after which the Chardham package booking process begins. In the winter season, the deities from all the temples go to their winter abode. Mukhba for Gangotri and Kharsali for Yamunotri, Ukhimath for Kedarnath, and Joshimath for Badrinath. The doors of these winter sounds are open throughout the year, it can be visited according to convenience. 

The temple kapat closes by October hence the yatra does not take place in winter. The winter season lasts till the month of March. Darshan is closed after Diwali due to heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures in this season.. Before embarking on this arduous journey, it is advisable to know about the best times to visit Chardham. For a better and more comfortable journey, you can opt for a helicopter.


How to Reach Dehradun For Char Dham Yatra

Dehradun is a city located in the Garhwal region in the state of Uttarakhand, India, which is also the capital of Uttarakhand. The cool climate, picturesque landscape, and famous educational institutions make this city even more beautiful. There are also some popular tourist attractions here like Robber's Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, Sahastradhara, Malsi Deer Park, Paltan Bazaar, and Bhatta Falls. Dehradun is well connected to major cities of India by air, road, and rail.

By Air - Jolly Grant Airport is situated at a distance of about 22 km to the east of Dehradun with regular daily flights available from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and many other cities. 

By Road - Dehradun is well connected to all major cities of India via NH 72. You can easily take deluxe, normal buses and taxis from any city in India. Dehradun is at a distance of about 250 km from Delhi, and it may take 5-6 hours to reach here.

By Train - Dehradun railway station is well connected to all major cities of the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Varanasi by rail. From outside the railway station, you can easily hire an auto rickshaw or a private taxi to reach your destination.

Highlights

  • Visit Gangotri
  • Helicopter flying from and to Dehradun.  
  • Visit to Badrinath ji.    
  • Shri Kedarnath ji .  
  • Yamunotri

Itinerary

Day

1

Arrive Dehradun / Small Brief about tour
Dehradun

Dehradun is the starting & ending point of the journey. Guests will be provided a complimentary stay on their date of arrival (meals not included).
Guests will be picked up from Airport/Railway station, depending on their time of arrival. It is advisable to reach Dehradun by afternoon 02:00 pm or earlier.
In the evening, guests shall be briefed by our crew about the tour, & they will receive duffle bags to carry their luggage for the journey ahead.

Day

2

Visit Gangotri, Badrinath Ji & Kedarnath Ji
Sersi

Sahastradhara to Gangotri

0500 Hrs Check out from Dehradun hotel
0600 Hrs ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome
0630 Hrs ETA at Harsil Helipad

This is officially the starting day of the Chardham yatra. Guests must be ready for an early morning check-out at 05:00 am.
On arrival at Harsil, guests will have breakfast & then leave for having darshan at Gangotri temple. ? Approximate time for Gangotri ji Darshan: Approximately 03 hrs (round trip). The road distance to Gangotri temple is approx. 25 km, which is roughly a 50-minute drive.
After VIP darshan, guests will be brought to Harsil helipad by 1030 hrs for their flight to Badrinath ji.

Gangotri to Badrinath

1030 Hrs ETD from Harsil
1130 Hrs Helipad ETA at Badrinath Helipad

On arrival, guests will be taken for darshan at Badrinath temple.

Approximate taken for Badrinath ji Darshan: It takes approximately 01 hr to complete darshan at the Badrinath Dham. Guests are taken to the temple by car.

After darshan, guests will be taken to Badrinath helipad for their flight to Sersi.

Badrinath to Sersi
1300 Hrs ETD from Badrinath Helipad
1330 Hrs ETA at Sersi Heli-Base

Guests will be ferried to Kedarnath Dham in our shuttle services flight.

Lunch shall be served on arrival at 1:30 pm. After that, guests will fly to Kedarnath ji for darshan.
Subject to weather conditions & time at hand, Kedarnath darshan will be done the same day or early morning next day.

Sersi-Kedarnath-Sersi
1415 Hrs ETD from Sersi Heli-Base (for Kedarnath darshan)
1630 Hrs ETA at Sersi Heli-Base (after darshan)

Approximate time for Kedarnath ji Darshan: Helicopter flight from Sersi to Kedarnath ji is around 07 mins (one-way). 02 hours? time is given to have darshan & report back to the Kedarnath ji helipad.

Our crew shall escort the guests to the temple.
Night halt at Sersi.

Day

3

Visit Yamunotri / Board Flight in Evening
Dehradun

Sersi to Yamunotri
0730 hrs ETD from Sersi Heli-Base
0800 hrs ETA at Kharsali Heli-base

At Kharsali, we will arrange Palki & Pony for the guests.

Approximate time taken for Yamunotri Temple Darshan: Approximately 05 hrs 30 mins (round trip). Yamunotri trek is 06 km one-way.
Guests will be allowed not more than 06 hours at Yamunotri Dham.
After darshan, guests will be served lunch at Kharsali around 01:30 pm.

Yamunotri to Sahastradhara
1430 hrs ETD from Kharsali Heli-Base
1500 hrs ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome

On arrival at Sahastradhara, our base manager will be present to receive the guests. Later, guests will be taken to Dehradun hotel to collect their luggage from cloakrooms, & then be dropped to airport/railway station for their departure.

In case guests would like to spend a night at Dehradun, accommodation can be arranged by us at an additional cost. The same must be informed to us at the time of booking, whether they will be heading straight to airport/railway station, or would like to stay an additional night at the hotel in Dehradun.

After the airport/railway station transfer, our crew will bid farewell to the guests. This is the end of the Chardham Yatra.

Inclusions


  • Helicopter flying from and to Dehradun.  
  • Complimentary stay at Dehradun on your date of arrival (meals not included).  
  • This additional night makes our heli-tour a 2N/3D tour. 
  • Airport & hotel transfers at Dehradun. 
  • Transportation at Harsil & Badrinath ji. 
  • Hotel accommodation at Sersi on AP basis (all meals included).  
  • Palki/Pony at Yamunotri (subject to availability) 
  • Rudra Abhishek (Kedarnath ji) on request.  
  • Shri Kedarnath ji shuttle tickets.  
  • VIP Darshans.  
  • Royalty, landing & parking charges as per UCADA. 
  • Helicopter handling charges.

Exclusions

Rudra Abhishek Puja at Kedarnath ji  INR 6,500 for a group of 05 people. A total of 100% amount has to be paid in cash to our representative at Dehradun so that we can arrange and book the Puja in advance on behalf of each guest. 

 Arrangement of Rudra Abhishek puja will be done subject to the availability of rooms at  Kedarnath Top, as guests will have to stay the night at Kedarnath top for the same. Additional charges towards the hotel accommodation will also be chargeable, as a stay at Kedarnath top is not included in our tour. Note - Rudra Abhishek Puja is not provided by us and will not be included in our billing amount, since the payment for the same goes directly to Kedarnath Ji Mandir Samiti.

Disclaimer Hotel accommodation at Kedarnath top is a budget category, and there can be instances of complaints in regards to the hotel services and rooms. Furthermore, the temperature at  Kedarnath top may drop to sub-zero levels at night, therefore guests are advised to make a decision keeping the same in view. 

**The confirmation for above services is to be given by clients at the time of confirmation of your Heli Tour. 


Proposed Accommodation/ Similar

Dehradun - 1 Night
Standard Accommodation

Lemon Tree Hotel, Dehradun
Sersi - 1 Night
Standard Accommodation

Ghughuti Camp

Additional Info

Sector Note

Tour Price
On Request 
Cancellation Policy
The package price will be deducted as per the following conditions strictly. No refund will be entertained without receiving a cancellation request effective from the date of receipt of the letter. 

Notice less than 60-46 days:  25% cost will be deducted
Notice less than 45-31 days:  50% cost will be deducted
Notice less than  30 days:    No Refund

Note: No refund will be given to people who are unable to complete the trip or abandon it due to any reasons.
Terms & Conditions

  • Passengers have to mandatorily follow the government prescribed measures in regards to  COVID-19. Without adhering to the same, boarding shall be denied by us without any  refunds. 
  • Our Heli Tours are not available for the following VIP:    
           - Speaker Lok Sabha 
           - Dy. Chairperson Rajya Sabha 
           - Central Ministers of Cabinet Rank 
           - C J I Supreme Court 
           - Governors of State 
           - Chief Ministers of State 
           - State Ministers of Cabinet Rank 
           - SPG Protectees  Z category only.
                • Flying in hills are subject to many Force Majeure factors like delayed Air Traffic Clearances/Permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), bad  weather, sudden occurrence of technical snag in aircraft, illness of flying crew or late reporting of  the guests at the helipads, among others. 
                • Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party. Therefore,  in your own interest, guests are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get a medical check up done, before commencing the yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required if a guest has any  medical suffering/condition.  
                • Any donations, tips, pithu and porter charges shall be borne by the guests.  
                • Passengers travelling together may not travel in the same helicopter flight, as we may have to  shuffle passengers in helicopter flights to manage the total weight of the aircraft. 
                • Himalayan Heli Services reserves the right to cancel passengers, who are unruly, abusive,  intoxicated, sick, mentally unbalanced or anyone else whom we deem to be unfit/unsafe to fly. No  refund shall be done to such passenger(s). 
                • Guests are required to pay the 100% excess charges before the commencement of tour.  Passengers would not be allowed to board or commence the tour, without paying the full and final  payable amount.  
                • CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972- The carriage is subject to Himalayan Heli Services regulations relating to the conditions of Non International Carriage (Passenger and Baggage) framed in accordance with The Carriage by Air  Act, 1972 and Notification regarding application of the carriage which is non-international. The  liability of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger  or any other bodily injury suffered by passenger or by his registered baggage during the course  of carriage by air will be governed by the provisions of sections 4,5,6 and the rules contained in  the second Schedule of Carriage by Air Act 1972 with certain exceptions, adaptations,  modifications, etc as notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as  amended from time to time. 
                • NO AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY - Aerial Photography from Helicopter is illegal and punishable by law and photography at the  helipad is strictly prohibited.  
                • INFANTS - Infant below 2 years/12kg are carried free of charge. In case of verification of age, ID proof/birth  certificate of the child shall be checked. 
                • BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE - Only one handbag weighing a maximum of 5 kgs is allowed per passenger. 
                • HELICOPTER WEIGHT LIMITATION - Passengers would be taken on board depending on the load and temperature  conditions. The pilot's call will be final. Maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg  (excluding baggage weight) at these destinations. All passengers on board must be within  this limit. Hence, passengers are advised to provide us their exact weights at the time of  booking and carry baggage within the permissible limit. 
                • SEATING CAPACITY - The maximum seating capacity of our helicopter is 06 passengers + 01 Crew on board. 
                • DISPUTES - Disputes as to legality, interpretation, application or performance of service or any of its terms and  conditions shall be governed by the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction. 
                • PAYMENT TERMS - The booking has to be done in advance with a deposit of 10% of the total amount. Balance payment  has to be deposited at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival at Dehradun.  
                • RESCHEDULING OF BOOKING - Rescheduling your travel date to any future or prior date, will be done subject to availability and on  payment of 10% of the total tour cost. This will be permitted only if informed at least 07 days before the arrival date. In case the rescheduling is requested in less than 07 days prior to the arrival, then the  booking would be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.
                • REFUND POLICY: - If passengers wish to cancel their booking, following refund policy shall be applicable 
                1. More than 15 days before the departure date � 70% of total tour cost
                2. Between 08th to 15th day before departure date � 50% of total tour cost 
                3. Up to 07th day before the departure date No Refund.
                4. No show � No Refund
                5. Cancellation after commencement of Tour No Refund.
                • FORCE MAJEURE/BAD WEATHER REFUNDS: - 
                1. Tour Cost: 25% of total tour base price per unutilized travel sector, minus INR 5,000 per person per sector toward the flight preparation and ground arrangement charges.
                2. Additional Services: Deduction of any additional services provided at any of the Dhams  during the tour of the guests will be deducted over & above the refundable Tour Cost
                3. Refund against any unutilized service would not be calculated separately and be added to  the refundable amount.
                • BAD WEATHER/FORCE MAJEURE SITUATIONS POLICY: 
                • In case Yatra gets cancelled/disturbed due to any force majeure, guests will be provided  Credit Voucher from us for the advance paid, which will be valid for one year from  the initial date of travel. Please note, advance once paid will not be refunded, but it can  be utilised in the next one year against our helicopter tours/ charter services by availing  the mentioned credit voucher. 
                • Where bad weather, technical snags or any force majeure reason beyond Himalayan Heli  Services control results in the cancellation of your flight being delayed or cancelled,  Himalayan Heli Services will not be liable in any way for the cancelled or delayed flight.  However, refunds will be given to clients as per our refunds policy. Any kind of  inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the  operator. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals  or any other travel expenses done by the guests shall be offered in the event of  cancellation of a flight.
                • After commencement of tour, if the aircraft has to return mid-way due to weather/force  majeure conditions, guests will be charged for the flying time of the sector getting cancelled @ INR 90,000/hr plus GST, over & above the additional services rendered to the guest.
                • New Chardham passenger(s) scheduled for departure from Dehradun on any respective  travel date shall be our top priority, over the back-log passenger(s) of previous days(s).
                • Our obligation toward this tour is up to the 1N/2D period of your Chardham yatra. Under  no circumstance, we shall increase the 1N2D period for the guests, since we have advance bookings every day, hence carry forward of passengers will not be possible. In the mentioned period, we shall try to cover maximum Dhams for the guests that is possible, subject to weather conditions and other operational barriers. 
                • Additional night halt charges shall be payable by the guests to hotel on direct payment  basis, who continue to stay in the hotel accommodation arranged by wein Dehradun or Sersi during the bad weather day halts. 
                • Dehradun night stay is only a complimentary stay provided by us. The actual flying  commences from day 02 of the tour.
                • In case for 02 straight days there is no flying due to any force majeure reason, guests will  be given full refund toward the Heli-tour booking, minus the flight preparation charges (as per the cancellation/refunds policy).
                • We shall try to cover the maximum Dhams possible for the guests in the 1N2D tour period,  in case any force majeure disturbance occurs. And, for the unutilized Chardham sectors,guests would be given refund by us as per our refunds policy.
                • we shall not operate at Harsil after 1200 hrs, under any circumstance, due to turbulent  wind conditions. 
                • In case force majeure disturbance pertains remains for most part of the day, we shall plan  the flights in the best possible way, subject to the remaining time-at-hand during the day, the operational restrictions and the weather forecast/conditions on the respective date. Planning of flights is as per the sole discretion of our crew. 
                • We shall solely decide the planning of flights for the Chardham groups, since we have  to cater for multiple number of groups, that are stranded at each Dham in case of Bad weather/Force Majeure situation. 
                • No additional ferry flights shall be borne by us under any circumstance. If any  passenger(s) require ferry flights to be operated for them in emergency on personal request, cost for the same shall be charged to the party @ INR 90,000/hr plus GST.
                • In regards to the guests stranded at Kharsali/Harsil/Kedarnath/Badrinath, if any group requests to  cancel their tour on their own desire and come down before their scheduled return date, the  arrangement of vehicle for their return journey by road shall be done by us, however, cost for  the same shall be borne by the guests on direct payment basis. No refunds are applicable in case  guests wish to cancel & return mid-tour.
                • Any increase in government levied taxes/royalties after the confirmation of booking, would be extra  chargeable to the guests. Payment of any increase in government levy will be mandatory before the  commencement of tour. 
                • Bookings will be taken, considering there is acceptance of the above-mentioned terms & conditions  by the party. 




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