Chardham Yatra by Helicopter

Tips for Travellers for Planning their Tour

Package Inclusions

- Yatra Registration permit

- Stay with breakfast and dinner

- private car for the tour

- All hotel tax

Package Exclude:

- Guide, portage, tips, lunch, emergency expenses, lunch, puja, helicopter tickets,

- pony and extras not mentioned as inclusions

HOW TO BOOK? We need you to confirm the following:

- Total passengers with names

- Date of Travel

- Accurate Body Weights of all pax

- Aadhar/PAN/Passport of all pax

For you to submit the passenger details, we have provided you a passenger details format with this email, so kindly fill in all the details in the same. We are going to get back to you with the best quote for the tour and our availability on hearing back from you.

Once we have your final acceptance, we shall forward you our bank details for the advance payment. On receipt of the payment, the booking will be confirmed on a definite basis.

Excerpts of Terms & Conditions:

• COVID-19: COVID protocols shall be adhered by the passengers and Himalayan Heli as per the effective mandate of the government. Without adhering to the government guidelines,  boarding can be denied to the passengers without refund.

• Fixed Flight Timings: This is a Daily Fixed Departure Helicopter tour, and all departure timings of each destination is fixed.

• Bad Weather Disclaimer: Flying in hills is subject to bad weather, and many Force Majeure factors. Therefore, passengers must be prepared to face any eventuality and inconvenience in case of such scenarios.

• Helicopter Weight Limitation: Maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg (excluding baggage weight). Therefore, in view of our weight carrying limitations, passengers have to submit their correct weights at the time of booking.

• Overweight Charges: On Per Seat Basis Only. Overweight charges are applicable @ INR 1,000/kg. This will be chargeable to passengers weighing above 75 kg.

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun - Arrival and Day at Leisure

Day 2: Kharsali: Arrival at Kharsali Helipad and Yamunotri Darshan

Day 3: Harsil: Enjoy Gangotri Dham Darshan

Day 4: Sersi: Seek Blessings at Shri Kedarnath Ji

Day 5: Badrinath: A Sacred Day at Shri Badrinath Ji Temple

Day 6: Badrinath: Your Chardham Yatra Concludes

Tour Itinerary Details

Day 1: Dehradun - Arrival and Day at Leisure
Your Chardham yatra kick starts from Dehradun. From Dehradun airport/railway station, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Complete check-in formalities at the hotel and unwind. In the evening, you will be given duffle bags to carry your belongings for the upcoming journey. You have to carry only the necessary items in the duffle bags as your luggage won’t be carried in the chopper. Also, you will be provided with the contact details of the concerned personnel of each Dham.

 

Take good rest on this day and prepare yourself for the Chardham journey.

 

Day 2: Kharsali: Arrival at Kharsali Helipad and Yamunotri Darshan

 

At 6 am, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Sahastradhara Helidrome. You will board the chopper here that will take off at 7 am to reach Kharsali. At 7:30 am, you will reach the Kharsali helipad, where the ground crew will greet and escort you to the hotel.

 

At 9 am, have a wholesome breakfast and start Yamunotri Darshan by palki/pony. After Darshan, delight in sightseeing at Kharsali. Visit hot springs at Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna Mata Temple, and Shani Temples.

 

Once you have enjoyed the day, return to the hotel in Kharsali, have dinner, and sleep restfully.

 

Time Taken by Yamunotri Temple Darshan Round Trip: 6 hours (approx.)

 

Yamunotri One Way Trek Distance: 6 km

 

Day 3: Harsil: Enjoy Gangotri Dham Darshan

 

Your day begins with a checkout from Kharsali at 6:30 am and reaching Kharsali heli-base. Board the chopper and fly to Harsil at 7:30 am. By 8 am, you will reach Harsil – a scenic valley in Uttarakhand and the base of your Gangotri Dham.

 

You will be escorted to the hotel, check-in, and relax. Refuel yourself with a filling breakfast at 9 am and set off for Gangotri Dham Darshan. Thereafter, enjoy the attractions in Harsil such as Bagodi Village, Mukhwa Village, a beautiful nature walk near Jhalla, and Shiv Temple near Harsil. You can also enjoy a short trek to Chholmi village. After a happening day, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

 

Time taken by Gangotri Temple Darshan Round Trip: Approx.4 hours

 

Distance to Gangotri Temple: 25 km (approx.)

 

Travel Time: 50 minutes

 

Day 4: Sersi: Seek Blessings at Shri Kedarnath Ji

 

Greet the lovely morning, check-out from the hotel at 7 am, and leave from Harsil at 8 am. Within half an hour, you will reach the Sersi base. After getting shifted to the hotel, complete check-in formalities at the hotel and freshen up. Savor a delicious breakfast around 10 am and fly in a shuttle to Kedarnath. After seeking blessings at Kedarnath Dham, reach Kedarnath Ji helipad for a return journey to Sersi. Here, you will visit attractions like Triyugi Narayan Temple, Kalimath Mandir, Gaurikund, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi.

Once you have enjoyed your day to the fullest, come back to the hotel for a delicious dinner and sleep peacefully.

 

Time Taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 2 hours (approx.)

 

Day 5: Badrinath: A Sacred Day at Shri Badrinath Ji Temple

 

Wake up amidst the serene surroundings and have a scrumptious breakfast at 8 am. Next, checkout from the hotel and catch your flight to Badrinath by 9 am. Your departure from Sersi is scheduled for 9:30 am. By 10 am you will arrive at Badrinath Ji. At noon, you will be taken for Darshan at Badrinath Temple. After the soulful time at the temple, you will enjoy various places such as the hot spring at Badrinath Temple, Mana Village, and the local market. You can also partake in evening aarti at Badrinath Ji - Swaran Aarti/Chandi Aarti.

 

Thereafter, return to Badrinath, enjoy dinner, and have a sound sleep.

 

Time Taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: 2 hours (approx.)

 

Optional: Swaran Aarti/Chandi Aarti (charges extra)

 

Day 6: Badrinath: Your Chardham Yatra Concludes

 

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and check-out from the hotel at 9 am. You will leave from Badrinath at 10 and reach the Sahastradhara helipad at 11 am. Here, you will be received and escorted to Dehradun hotel to take your luggage from cloakrooms. Now, you will be transferred to the airport/railway station for the journey back home.

 

Note: If you want a night stay in Dehradun on day 6, the same will be arranged at an extra cost. This change/add-on to the itinerary must be informed to the travel agent at the time of booking.