Description
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A Chardham Yatra by Helicopter itinerary offers a shorter and more convenient way to visit the four sacred shrines of Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
The Chardham Yatra by Helicopter is generally planned as a 5 Nights / 6 Days journey starting and ending in Dehradun. The itinerary allows pilgrims to visit all four Dhams with reduced road travel and convenient helicopter transfers. Exact schedules, accommodation, and flight operations may vary depending on the helicopter operator, weather, and operational conditions.
Chardham Helicopter Yatra Route
Dehradun → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Dehradun
The helicopter journey uses designated helipads, followed by local transfers and temple visits according to the operational schedule.
Important: Helicopter Itineraries Can Change
Helicopter travel in the Himalayan region is dependent on weather, visibility, aviation regulations and operational conditions. Therefore, the day-wise sequence, departure times and overnight locations can change.
Published helicopter itineraries also differ between operators. Some current packages use 5N/6D schedules, while other private helicopter programmes advertise 4N/5D formats.
What Makes a Helicopter Itinerary Different?
- Less long-distance mountain-road travel
- Shorter overall pilgrimage duration compared with many road itineraries
- Helicopter transfers between designated sectors
- Local ground arrangements at the temples
- Greater dependence on weather and aviation conditions
What to Keep in Mind During the Yatra
- Follow the reporting time provided by the operator.
- Carry only the permitted amount of luggage.
- Keep essential medicines with you.
- Wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Keep flexibility in your travel schedule.
- Follow helipad and aviation safety instructions.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dehradun
Arrive in Dehradun and check in to your hotel. Use the day to rest and prepare for the pilgrimage. Your tour team may provide information about reporting time, luggage requirements and the next day’s helicopter departure.
Day 2: Dehradun to Yamunotri
Begin your helicopter journey from Dehradun towards the Yamunotri sector. After reaching the designated helipad, continue with the applicable local transfer arrangements for Yamunotri Temple.
Complete your darshan and return to the designated accommodation according to the package schedule.
Day 3: Yamunotri to Gangotri
Continue towards the Gangotri region. After reaching the designated helipad, proceed by local transfer to Gangotri Temple.
Spend time at the temple and enjoy the surrounding Himalayan landscape before returning to your accommodation.
Day 4: Gangotri to Kedarnath
Proceed towards Kedarnath by helicopter. After reaching the applicable helipad, follow the local arrangements for reaching Kedarnath Temple and completing darshan.
The exact overnight location depends on the package and helicopter operating schedule.
Day 5: Kedarnath to Badrinath
Continue the pilgrimage towards Badrinath. After reaching the Badrinath sector, visit Badrinath Temple and seek blessings at this important Vishnu shrine.
Day 6: Badrinath to Dehradun
After completing the final stage of your Char Dham pilgrimage, depart according to the scheduled helicopter operation and return to Dehradun.
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Inclusions
- Pick up and drop from airport/railway/bus station.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
- All breakfast included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private A/C vehicle.
- Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.
Exclusion
- Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
- Any air/bus/rail fare Any other meals not mentioned in package inclusions.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any personal expenses such as laundry, room service, mini bar, telephone etc.
- Guide charges/boating charges/entrance fees for any sightseeing
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in inclusions.
- Supplementary cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season .
