Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter tour offers a unique and efficient way to experience this sacred pilgrimage providing an unparalleled aerial view of the majestic Himalayas and the four holy sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These helicopter packages are designed to cater to pilgrims seeking convenience and comfort, significantly reducing travel time between the distant shrines.
List of Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter Packages
Here is the list of best Char Dham Yatra by helicopter price and packages for you covering Char Dham, Do Dham and each Dham separately.
| Helicopter Packages | Days | Package Cost* |
| Char Dham by Helicopter | 6 Days | ₹ 2,00,000 PP |
| Kedarnath & Badrinath by Helicopter | 4 Days | ₹ 1,25,000 PP |
| Kedarnath & Badrinath by Helicopter | Same Day | ₹ 1,10,000 PP |
| Kedarnath & Badrinath by Helicopter – Ex. Sersi | Same Day | ₹ 55,000 PP |
| Kedarnath by Helicopter Package | Same Day | Price On Request |
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Why Everyone is Choosing Helicopter for Char Dham Yatra!
- Time Efficiency : Complete Char Dham Yatra in days instead of weeks.
- Convenience : Avoid long and tiring road journeys.
- Comfort : Enjoy a less exhausting travel experience.
- Safety : Experienced pilots and reputable operators ensure high safety standards.
- Scenic Views : Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas.
- VIP Darshan : Skip long queues with VIP access to temples.
- Well-Organized Itinerary : Efficient and structured travel plans.
- Stress-Free Travel : All logistics, including accommodations and meals, are managed for you.
Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter Package – 6 Days
Visit Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter with our 6-day package at just INR 2,00,000 Per Person, All-Inclusive. Perfect for families and senior citizens, experience comfort and ease as you explore sacred destinations.
Package Highlights & Day Wise Itinerary:
- 5-Night stay with comfortable accommodations.
- All-inclusive meals with best services.
- Experience VIP Darshan at each temple.
- Benefit from the expertise of professional guides at every location.
- Convenient transportation provided at each destination.
Day 01 – Dehradun Arrival
Dehradun Arrival
- Dehradun is our main base for the Heli-tours, serving as the starting and ending point.
- Uttarakhand Trips offers a complimentary stay on the arrival date in Dehradun.
- Passengers are picked up from Dehradun Airport. Arrival details must be provided at the time of booking.
- Passengers should arrive in Dehradun by 2:00 PM or earlier to be ready for the Char Dham journey the next morning.
- In the evening, our team will brief the passengers and provide duffel bags for necessary items. Each person can carry up to 5 kg.
Day 02 – Yamunotri
Yamunotri Dham
6:30 AM : Check out from Dehradun hotel
7:30 AM : ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome
8:00 AM : ETA at Kharsali Helipad
Today marks the start of the Chardham Yatra. After an early breakfast, you’ll check out from the hotel at 6:30 AM.
Our team will pick you up and take you to Sahastradhara Helidrome.
Once you arrive at the hotel, we’ll head straight for darshan to avoid the rush. The Yamunotri Temple darshan takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes round-trip, with a 6 km trek each way. In Kharsali, you’ll visit the hot spring at Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna Mata Temple, and Shani Temple.
Day 03 – Gangotri
Gangotri Dham
8:00 AM : ETD from Kharsali Helipad
8:30 AM : ETA at Harsil/Jhalla Helipad
- After breakfast, passengers will check-out by 0730 hrs.
- Arrival at Jhalla helipad will at 0830 Hrs.
- Jhalla – After landing at Jhalla, passengers will be taken to Harsil village & checked-in the hotel.
- Harsil – The second destination of our tour, also known for the abundant apple orchards there, is the most scenic and beautiful destination of this tour.
- Passengers will be taken for Gangotri Dham darshan before or after lunch – Depending on rush.
- Approximate Time taken for Gangotri Temple Darshan: 3hrs 30 mins (round-trip). The road distance to Gangotri temple is approx. 25 km, which is roughly a 50-minute drive.
- Sightseeing at Harsil: Bagodi Village / Ancient Laxmi Narayan Temple in Harsil. Other than this, Harsil also has many nearby nature-walks to explore.
Day 04 – Kedarnath
Kedarnath Dham
8:30 AM : ETD from Harsil/Jhalla Helipad
9:00 AM : ETA at Sersi Heli-Base
- After breakfast, passengers will check-out by 0730 hrs.
- Arrival at Sersi Heli-base will be at 0900 Hrs.
- Approximate time taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 02 hours. The shuttle services flight Sersi to Kedarnath is apporx. 07 minutes long.
- Sightseeing at Sersi: Triyuginarayan Temple – It is the venue of the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati. (Subject to weather and road traffic conditions).
Day 05 – Badrinath
Badrinath Dham
6:00 AM : ETD from Sersi Heli-Base
6:30 AM : ETA at Badrinath Helipad
- Passengers will check-out by 0500/0530 Hrs.
- Arrival at Badrinath will be 0630 hrs.
- Passengers will first check-in to the hotel and have breakfast. Darshan and sight-seeing will be done after breakfast or lunch – Depending on rush.
- Approximate time taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: Approx. 01-1.5 Hrs. Passengers will be taken from hotel to the temple by car.
- Sightseeing at Badrinath: Mana Village – Known as the ‘First village of India’, due to its proximity to the China border.
Day 06 – Return to Dehradun
Return to Dehradun
6:30 AM : ETD from Badrinath Helipad
7:30 AM : ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome
- Passengers will check-out by 0530/0545 Hrs.
- On arrival, our team will receive the passengers.
- Then passengers will be taken to the Dehradun hotel to collect their luggage from cloak rooms, and then have breakfast.
- Later they’ll be dropped at the airport, where we bid farewell to the passengers.
Kedarnath & Badrinath Yatra by Helicopter – 4 Days
Kedarnath & Badrinath Yatra by Helicopter, a 4-day spiritual retreat at just INR 1,25,000 Per Person. Ideal for families and senior citizens.
Package Highlights & Day Wise Itinerary:
- 1 Night complimentary stay at Dehradun.
- 2 Night comfortable stay at each dham.
- Experience VIP Darshan at each temple.
- Shri Kedarnath ji helicopter shuttle services: Sersi – Kedar – Sersi.
- Benefit from the expertise of professional guides at every location.
- Convenient transportation provided at each destination.
Day 01 – Dehradun Arrival
Dehradun Arrival
- Dehradun is our main base for the Heli-tours, serving as the starting and ending point.
- Uttarakhand Trips offers a complimentary stay on the arrival date in Dehradun.
- Passengers are picked up from Dehradun Airport. Arrival details must be provided at the time of booking.
- Passengers should arrive in Dehradun by 2:00 PM or earlier to be ready for the Char Dham journey the next morning.
- In the evening, our team will brief the passengers and provide duffel bags for necessary items. Each person can carry up to 5 kg.
Day 02 – Kedarnath
Kedarnath Dham
11:15 AM : Check out from Dehradun hotel
12:30 PM : ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome
01:00 PM : ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome
- This is the starting day of the Dodham yatra. Passengers will check-out from the hotel at 11:15 am, after breakfast.
- Passengers will report at Sahastradhara Helidrome by 1130 Hrs.
- In case flight is getting delayed due to NOTAM/delayed clearances/bad weather etc., we shall convey to the passengers in advance, so that they may report according to the delayed timings at the Helidrome.
- Passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath Dham for darshan in a shuttle services flight.
- Approximate time taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 02 hours.
- The shuttle services flight Sersi to Kedarnath is apporx. 07 minutes long.
- Passengers might be ferried in different shuttle services flights, in view of the maximum weight carrying capacity of the aircraft at a high-altitude destination such as Kedarnath.
- Once the darshan is done, we will bring down passengers to Sersi.
- Sightseeing at Sersi: Triyuginarayan Temple – It is the venue of the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati (Subject to weather and Road conditions).
Day 03 – Badrinath
Badrinath Dham
01:00 PM : ETD from Sersi Heli-base
01:30 PM : ETA at Badrinath Helipad
- Passengers will have breakfast & lunch at Sersi and be ready for their flight to Badrinath by 1200 hrs.
- On arrival at Badrinath helipad, our staff will take the passengers for hotel check-in.
- Passengers will be taken for darshan to Badrinath temple in the afternoon.
- Approximate time taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: Approx. 01-1.5 Hrs. Passengers will be taken from hotel to the temple by car.
- Sightseeing at Badrinath: Mana Village – Known as the ‘First village of India’, due to its proximity to the China border.
- Aarti / special pooja at Badrinath Temple – Swaran/Chandi Aarti (on an additional direct payment basis at Badrinath), with extra vehicle charges.
Day 04 – Return to Dehradun
Return to Dehradun
01:30 PM : ETD from Badrinath Helipad
02:30 PM : ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome
- Passengers will have breakfast & lunch by 1230 hrs and be ready for their flight to Sahastradhara Helidrome by 1245 hrs.
- Estimated time of arrival will be 1430 hrs at Sahastradhara. On arrival, our team will be present to receive the passengers.
- Then passengers will be taken to the Dehradun hotel to collect their luggage from cloak rooms.
- Later passengers will be dropped to the airport/railway stations, where we bid them farewell.
Kedarnath & Badrinath Yatra by Helicopter – 1 Day
Kedarnath and Badrinath Yatra by Helicopter, a single-day pilgrimage priced at just INR 1,10,000 per person. Experience the divine in utmost comfort, perfect for a quick spiritual getaway.
Package Highlights & Day Wise Itinerary:
- Flying from Dehradun to Kedarnath Ji, Badrinath Ji & back.
- Experience VIP Darshan at each temple.
- Shri Kedarnath ji helicopter shuttle services: Sersi – Kedar – Sersi.
- Refreshments at Sersi & Lunch at Dehradun.
- Benefit from the expertise of professional guides at every location.
Day 01 – Kedarnath & Badrinath
Kedarnath Dham
05:30 AM : ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome
06:00 AM : ETA at Sersi Heli-base
- Passengers will report at Sahastradhara Helidrome by 0430 Hrs.
- In case flight is getting delayed due to NOTAM/delayed clearances/bad weather etc., we shall convey to the passengers in advance, so that they may report according to the delayed timings at the Helidrome.
- Passengers might be ferried in different shuttle services flights, in view of the maximum weight carrying capacity of the aircraft at a high-altitude destination such as Kedarnath.
- Approximate time taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 02 hours.
- The shuttle services flight Sersi to Kedarnath is apporx. 07 minutes long.
- Once the darshan is done, passengers will be back to Sersi for refreshments.
Badrinath Dham
09:00 AM : ETD from Sersi Heli-base
09:30 AM : ETA at Badrinath Helipad
- On arrival at Badrinath helipad, our team will take the passengers for darshan.
- Approximate time taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: Approx. 01-1.5 Hrs. Passengers will be taken to the temple by car.
- After darshan, passengers will be brought back to Badrinath helipad for their flight to Sahastradhara Helidrome.
Return to Dehradun
11:00 AM : ETD from Sersi Heli-base
12:00 PM : ETA at Badrinath Helipad
- Estimated time of arrival will be 1200 Hrs at Sahastradhara.
- On arrival, our team will be present to receive the passengers.
- Our team will arrange a lunch for the passengers at Dehradun.
Kedarnath & Badrinath Yatra by Helicopter – From Sersi
Kedarnath and Badrinath Yatra by Helicopter from Sersi Helipad, a single-day pilgrimage priced at just INR 55,000 Per Person. Experience the divine in utmost comfort, perfect for a quick spiritual getaway.
Package Highlights:
- Flying from Sersi to Kedarnath Ji, Badrinath Ji & back.
- Shri Kedarnath ji helicopter shuttle services: Sersi – Kedar – Sersi.
- Breakfast or Lunch at Sersi.
- Experience VIP Darshan at each temple.
Terms & Conditions for Charter Tours
| Seating Capacity | 6 Passengers per charter |
| Weight Limitation | Maximum weight capacity is 450 kgs (per charter) |
| Overweight Charges | INR 2,000/kg for passengers over 75 kg* |
| Documentation | Indian passengers need Aadhar cards & foreign nationals need passports. |
| Arrival Date | Passengers must report to Dehradun a day before the flying date. |
| Weather Disclaimer | Flying depends on weather and unforeseen events like permissions, technical issues, or crew illness. Be prepared for inconveniences. |
Payment Terms for Charter Tours
- The booking is to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the total amount.
- Balance payment will be taken 14 days prior to the date of arrival at Dehradun.
- Passengers will not be permitted to board or commence the tour unless full & and final payment of the tour has been made.
Cancellation Policy for Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter
Cancellation Policy Due to Bad Weather:
- If flights are canceled due to bad weather or reasons beyond our control, refunds follow our policy.
- No compensation for extra expenses incurred due to flight cancellations.
- No flight revalidation to the next day.
- Passengers wanting to rebook must make fresh bookings.
- Any balance from the previous booking can be adjusted.
- Tour disruptions prompt revised itineraries within the original schedule.
- Extensions only considered at an extra cost and operational feasibility.
- Additional night stay charges payable directly to hotels during delays.
- Stuck at Kedarnath due to weather? Accommodation costs covered by passengers.
- Extra helicopter flights after the tour charged separately.
- Stuck due to weather and want to cancel? Transportation arranged but at your expense, no refund.
How to Book Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter Tour
- Pick Official Agents: Choose government-approved agents to avoid confusion among many private operators.
- Keep Your Confirmation: Always carry your booking confirmation or ticket.
- Know the Rules: Read tour rules thoroughly to understand what’s included and excluded from the price.
- Cancellation Awareness: Understand cancellation policies, especially during rough weather seasons.
- Pack Light: Most services allow only 5 kg per person, so travel light and avoid big bags.
- Carry Cash: Have Indian rupees handy for your trip.
- Dress Warm: Wear thick clothes, overcoats, and shawls as it gets freezing at high altitudes.
FAQ’s
Q. What documents are required for Char Dham by Helicopter?
A. International tourists need a passport, Indians need IDs like Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar, or license. Students can use their school/college ID.
Q. Is there any kind of limitation on baggage?
A. Yes, you need to carry a limited weight of baggage along with you. It depends upon the helicopter you are opting for but mostly 5 kg per person baggage is allowed.
Q. Does anyone provide wheelchair for tourists with health issues?
A. Yes, but the passengers are requested to give prior information at the time of booking as the facility is limited.
Q. How many person can sit in a chopper used in Char Dham tour?
A. 5 to 6 persons can sit in a chopper for Char Dham Yatra. It also depends on the total weight of chopper is not more than 420 to 450 Kg.
Q. Is VIP darshan included in Char Dham helicopter packages?
A. VIP darshan ticket counter facility is available only in Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham. In Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham there are no special counters for VIP tickets however special pooja can be conducted through the temple’s priests.
Q. Can we go Yamunotri temple directly by helicopter?
A. No, The Helicopters will go 6 kms away from Yamunotri temple. Though you are doing whole Chardham by helicopter they will drop you to trekking point only, from there you will get pony/palkis.
Q. What is the payment policy for Char Dham Yatra from Dehradun booking?
A. You need to deposit 50% of the advance token amount at the package booking time, and you can pay the rest 14 days before your Yatra.
Q. What facilities provided during Char Dham Yatra by helicopter?
A. You will get the best hotels, delicious meals for VIP darshan, and special puja at Chardhams.
Q. Which telephone network works at Chardham locations?
A. Reliance Jio, Airtel, and BSNL are the networks that work at Chardham.
Q. How far will the Helicopter drop us from the temples?
A. Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Gangotri temples have a very meagre distance from the helicopter drop point, which can easily be covered in 10-15 minutes; only Yamunotri Dham has a 6 km trek from the helicopter drop point, and for that, we will arrange a pony or porter for our yatris.
Q. Will there be a guide with us throughout the Yatra?
A. Yes, our tour guide will be with you at all dhams and sightseeing places.
