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Chardham Yatra Package by Helicopter Round Trip: 5N/6D Heli-Tour

Dehradun(1N) → Yamunotri(1N) → Gangotri(1N) → Phata(1N) → Badrinath(1N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Dehradun

This is the reporting day at Dehradun, our main base (starting and ending point) for the Helitour.
We arrange this extra night halt for the passengers, inclusive of dinner and breakfast, to help them wind down and be fully ready for the journey ahead.
Passengers will be picked up from Dehradun Airport/railway station/bus stand according to their arrival timings.
In the evening, there will be a mandatory Tour Briefing conducted by our Dehradun team at 19:00 Hrs. During the briefing, duffel bags will be provided, and passengers must pack their necessary luggage (maximum 5 kg/person).
Please note: Our staff will take the body weight of each pilgrim during the tour briefing, so kindly ensure you attend.

Day 2 Visit to Yamunotri Dham

Sahastradhara to Yamunotri

06:30 Hrs: Check out from Dehradun hotel.
07:30 Hrs: ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome.
08:00 Hrs: ETA at Kharsali Helipad/similar.
This is the starting day of the Chardham Yatra. Passengers will check out from the hotel after an early morning breakfast and will be picked up by our team to head to Sahastradhara Helidrome.
Upon arrival, our ground staff will welcome the passengers and help them settle into the hotel, which is walking distance from the helipad.
After reaching the hotel, passengers will be taken for darshan as soon as possible to avoid the yatra rush.

Approximate Time for Yamunotri Temple Darshan: 5 hours 30 minutes (round trip). The Yamunotri trek is 6 km one way.

Sightseeing at Kharsali:

Hot Spring at Yamunotri Temple
Yamuna Mata Temple
Shani Temple

Note: Kharsali village/Barkot is the least developed destination among the Chardhams, and hotel accommodations will be basic.

Day 3 Visit to Gangotri Dham

Yamunotri to Gangotri

08:00 Hrs: ETD from Kharsali Heli-Base.
08:30 Hrs: ETA at Jhalla/Harsil Helipad.
After breakfast, passengers will check out by 07:30 Hrs.
Upon arrival at Jhalla helipad, passengers will be taken to Harsil village and checked into the hotel.
Harsil: Known for its abundant apple orchards, this is the most scenic and beautiful destination of the tour.
Gangotri Dham darshan will be arranged before or after lunch, depending on the rush.

Approximate Time for Gangotri Temple Darshan: 3 hours 30 minutes (round trip). The road distance to Gangotri Temple is approximately 25 km, which is roughly a 50-minute drive.

Sightseeing at Harsil:

Bagodi Village
Ancient Laxmi Narayan Temple
Many nearby nature walks to explore

Day 4 Visit to Kedarnath Dham

Gangotri to Sersi

08:30 Hrs: ETD from Jhalla/Harsil Helipad.
09:00 Hrs: ETA at Sersi Heli-Base.
After breakfast, passengers will check out by 07:30 Hrs.
Upon arrival at Sersi Heli-base, passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath Dham for darshan using shuttle services flights.

Approximate Time for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 2 hours.

Shuttle Service Details:

The shuttle flight from Sersi to Kedarnath is approximately 7 minutes.
Passengers may be ferried in different shuttle service flights due to the maximum weight-carrying capacity of the aircraft at high-altitude destinations.

Sightseeing at Sersi:

Triyuginarayan Temple – The venue of the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (subject to weather and road traffic conditions).

Day 5 Visit to Badrinath Dham

Sersi to Badrinath

06:00 Hrs: ETD from Sersi Heli-Base.
06:30 Hrs: ETA at Badrinath Helipad.
Passengers will check out by 05:00/05:30 Hrs.
Upon arrival at Badrinath, passengers will first check in to the hotel and have breakfast. Darshan and sightseeing will be arranged after breakfast or lunch, depending on the rush.

Approximate Time for Badrinath Temple Darshan: 1 to 1.5 hours. Passengers will be taken from the 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 (available at an additional cost, with extra vehicle charges).

Day 6 Return to Dehradun - Departure

Badrinath to Sahastradhara

06:30 Hrs: ETD from Badrinath Helipad.
07:30 Hrs: ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome.
Passengers will check out by 05:30/05:45 Hrs.
Upon arrival, our team will receive the passengers and take them to the Dehradun hotel to collect their luggage from the cloakroom and have breakfast.
Later, passengers will be dropped off at the airport/railway station, marking the end of the Chardham Yatra.

Stay & Meal Details

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Dehradun

1 night

Hyatt Regency

Breakfast + Dinner included

Yamunotri

1 night

La Arkja

All Meals included

Gangotri

1 night

Harshil Retreat

All Meals included

Phata

1 night

Kedar Wonderland / La Fiyoli

All Meals included

Badrinath

1 night

Lords Palace

All Meals included

$2,396 /person

Package Policies

Helicopter Services: Roundtrip from Dehradun to Chardham shrines and back.
Accommodation:
- 1 night in Dehradun (MAP Basis: Dinner & Breakfast).
- 1 night at each Dham with all meals included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Vegetarian Jain food is available.
VIP Darshans at all shrines.
Transfers: Airport/hotel pickups and local transportation at each Dham.
Extras:
- Palki or Pony at Yamunotri (subject to availability).
- Kedarnath shuttle services: Sersi – Kedarnath – Sersi.
- Duffel bags for baggage.
Taxes & Levies: All government-imposed charges included.

Travel Insurance
Tips And Porter charges
Cost of any excursions not included in the package. Early check in or late check out at the hotel as per availability. (Extra charges apply)
Items of personal nature such as phone calls, pay movies, room services, mini bars laundries or other expenditures during the tour .
Additional costs due to flight cancellations, road blocks and natural calamities.

Add-On Services

Air Tickets: Can be arranged upon request.
Haridwar/Rishikesh Visits: Available upon request.
Extra Night Hotel Bookings: Can be arranged upon request.
Special Pujas: Can be organized upon request.

Tour Guidelines

Weight Restrictions:
Maximum Combined Weight for Passengers: 450 kg (excluding baggage).
Overweight Charges: ₹2,000/kg for passengers exceeding 75 kg.
Baggage Limit: 1 bag per person (max. 5 kg). Duffel bags will be provided.

Fixed Timings:

Departure times for each destination are fixed; punctuality is essential.

Health Advisory:

Consult a doctor if you have medical conditions or are a senior citizen.
Carry warm clothing and necessary medications.

Connectivity:

Limited network availability at Harsil & Badrinath (BSNL, Airtel, Jio).

COVID Travel Guidelines

COVID protocols must be adhered to by passengers as per the effective mandate of the government.
Boarding Denial: Passengers who fail to comply with government guidelines will be denied boarding without a refund.

Seating Capacity

The seating capacity of the helicopter is 6 passengers.
Helicopter Weight Limitation
Maximum Weight Capacity: 450 kg (excluding baggage weight).
Passengers are boarded based on load and temperature conditions. The pilot’s decision will be final.
Passengers must provide their exact body weights at the time of booking.
Exceeding Weight Capacity: Passengers exceeding the helicopter’s weight capacity will be deboarded, and their Heli-tour will be canceled without a refund.

Overweight Charges:

Overweight charges are applicable at ₹2,000/kg for passengers weighing above 75 kg.
Excess weight will be calculated on the total excess weight above the permissible weight of all group members combined:Permissible Weight: 75 kg × (Number of passengers).
Discrepancies in submitted body weights will incur overweight charges, collected prior to boarding.
Note: Please submit your final weight after considering the additional weight of clothes and shoes.

Arrival Date

Our Chardham 5N/6D Heli-tours are booked based on the flying date (Day 2 of the tour).
Passengers must report to Dehradun one day prior to the flying date.

Bad Weather & Force Majeure Disclaimer

Flying in the hills is subject to bad weather and other force majeure factors, such as:
Delayed air traffic clearances/permissions.
VVIP movements.
Valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM).
Technical snags in the aircraft.
Illness of the flying crew.
Late reporting of passengers at the helipad.
Passengers must be prepared for possible delays or inconveniences in such situations.

Required Documents

Indian Passengers: Aadhar Card copies.
Foreign Nationals: Passport copies.

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