Chardham Yatra By Helicopter

✨ Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter

–5 Days / 4 Nights Itinerary (Ex-Dehradun)

Destinations Covered: Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath – Badrinath
Starting & Ending Point: Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun
Best Time: May to October (subject to weather conditions)

🛩️ Day 0: Arrival at Dehradun (Pre-Yatra Briefing Day)

Highlights:

Pick-up from Dehradun Airport/Railway Station
Complimentary stay at a luxury hotel (4/5 star)
Welcome dinner and yatra briefing by tour coordinators
Document check and duffle bag handover

Overnight Stay: Dehradun (Hotel included)

🛩️ Day 1: Dehradun – Yamunotri

Helicopter Departure: Sahastradhara Helipad → Kharsali Helipad (Yamunotri)
Flight Time: ~45 minutes

Highlights:

Arrival at Kharsali Helipad
Pony/Palki ride to Yamunotri Temple (6 km one-way trek)
VIP darshan at Yamunotri Temple
Visit Shani Temple (optional)
Return to Kharsali

Overnight Stay: Kharsali (Hotel/Cottage with basic facilities)

🛩️ Day 2: Yamunotri – Gangotri

Helicopter Route: Kharsali Helipad → Harsil Helipad (Gangotri)
Flight Time: ~30 minutes

Highlights:

Arrival at Harsil – the picturesque Himalayan valley
Drive to Gangotri Temple (22 km / ~1 hr by car)
VIP darshan at Gangotri Temple
Explore Bhagirathi River banks, Harsil village

Overnight Stay: Harsil (Luxury camp or hotel)

🛩️ Day 3: Gangotri – Kedarnath

Helicopter Route: Harsil Helipad → Sersi/Phata Helipad → Kedarnath Helipad
Flight Time: ~45–60 minutes total (with change of helicopter)

Highlights:

Priority darshan at Kedarnath Temple
Explore temple premises and surrounding Himalayan vistas
Return to base helipad after darshan

Overnight Stay: Guptkashi / Sersi (Hotel or cottage)

🛩️ Day 4: Kedarnath – Badrinath

Helicopter Route: Sersi Helipad → Badrinath Helipad
Flight Time: ~50 minutes

Highlights:

VIP darshan at Badrinath Temple
Visit Mana Village – the last Indian village near China border
Explore Tapt Kund, Narad Kund, Bhim Pul

Overnight Stay: Badrinath (Luxury hotel)

🛩️ Day 5: Badrinath – Dehradun (Return)

Helicopter Route: Badrinath Helipad → Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun
Flight Time: ~60 minutes

Highlights:

Scenic return flight over Himalayan ranges
Drop-off at Dehradun hotel/airport
Yatra concludes with blessings of the Char Dhams

🚁 Inclusions:

Helicopter flights for all 5 days (Ex-Dehradun)
Priority VIP darshan at all temples
Accommodation in premium/luxury hotels (twin-sharing)
All meals (Veg only)
Local transfers by AC vehicles
Assistance by ground crew at every helipad
Duffle bag (for weight compliance – 5 kg/person max)
Oxygen cylinder and first aid (if needed)
Taxes & permit charges

❌ Exclusions:

Personal expenses, tips, extra meals
Travel insurance
Evacuation due to natural calamity
Any extra night stay due to weather delays

🧳 Things to Carry:

Govt ID (Aadhaar/Passport mandatory)
Warm clothing, gloves, woolen caps
Small backpack (no trolley bags)
Personal medication
Power bank, sunscreen, sunglasses

⚠️ Important Notes:

Passengers are allowed only 5 kg luggage in soft bags (no suitcases)
Weather conditions may lead to delays or rescheduling
Helicopter services are subject to permissions from aviation authorities
Age & medical restrictions may apply (esp. for high altitudes)