Char Dham Yatra By Helicopter

Cities Covered:

• Dehradun        : 1 Night
• Kharsali           : 1 Night
• Harsil               : 1 Night
• Guptkashi        : 1 Night
• Badrinath         : 1 Night

Highlights:

The Chardham Yatra: One of the holiest pilgrimage circuits of four abodes named Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in India.

In this Yatra, Yatri has to reach Dehradun, a day prior to flying and stay for one night in Dehradun and from the next day they will fly to all the shrines with a one-night stay at each Dham, starting from Yamunotri Dham followed by Gangotri Dham, then Kedarnath Ji and at last, they will reach at Badrinath Ji and then back to Dehradun.

We understand that how much this Yatra is important for a Pilgrim and keeping this in mind we offer a safe and well-planned itinerary for this Yatra.

Team Chardham Heli Yatra is ready to welcome Guest for this Yatra at our base Dehradun. Doon Helidrome, the state government helipad on Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun is the starting and ending point of this Yatra. Our Vehicle will transfer Yatri’s to the Helipad and our team will brief each guest about this Yatra on the day they arrive at Dehradun / before flying at Dehradun Helipad.

Note: – Yatri’s are requested to follow all the guidelines that are advised by our team and ground staff at each Helipad.

Note: – Exact Schedule of flying will be advised before a day of departure every day by our ground staff. Below mentioned schedule is tentative and just for understanding the operational system & timing.

Meals:

• 05 Breakfast at Hotels
• 04 Lunches at Hotels
• 05 Dinner at Hotels

Day 1:- Arrive Dehradun. Transfer to Hotel & Check in.

(Dinner)

Arrive at Dehradun Airport / Railway Station and transfer to the hotel.

Arrive at hotel and Check in. (All Yatri must reach hotel before 5pm today)

After freshen up, meet guide in the hotel who will provide necessary information and a detailed briefing about the Yatra Schedule.

Duffle Bag will be provided by us for packing necessary cloths and things for the trip.

(Maximum 5Kg weight Per Person will be allowed to carry for this Yatra)

After necessary briefing, rest of the evening is free for leisure.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Dehradun.

Day 2:- Darshan at Yamunotri.

(Packed Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Early morning, checkout from the hotel and collect Packed Breakfast.

At around 6am transfer from hotel to helipad.

07:00 AM Ready to fly from Dehradun Helipad.

07:45 AM Arrival Kharsali Helipad, Yamunotri.

Yamunotri is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna. According to Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is considered the source of the river Yamuna the second-most sacred river after the Ganges and is one of the four sacred shrines in India’s Char Dham pilgrimage. A dip in River Yamuna is said to protect one from untimely death.

You will be welcomed by ground staff and transfer to Yamunotri (5Kms from Helipad). The trek is 5Kms Long and you can either walk or can go by either Palki or Pony. Total journey by Palki / Pony takes around 5 hours and you can also walk if you don’t need Palki / Pony for this Trek.

After Darshan, arrive at hotel and Check in.

Lunch at the hotel.

Later in the evening, enjoy walking tour in Kharsali for local Darshan.

Darshan at Shani Temple and Winter Temple of Yamuna Ji.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight Stay in Kharsali.

Day 3:- Darshan at Gangotri.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast at hotel.

At 7am, checkout from hotel and proceed to Kharsali Helipad.

07:45 AM Ready to fly from Kharsali Helipad.

08:30 AM Arrival Harsil Helipad, Gangotri.

Ganga, India’s most sacred river is inextricably linked to our past, present, and future and it is the very important essence of our cycle of life and death. The journey to its source is to reinforce those systems of belief that have been held sacred by our ancestors for centuries.

Gangotri, in Uttarkashi, is a small town with the temple of Goddess Ganga at its heart. According to Hindu legends, the most sacred of all rivers, Ganges (or Ganga), descended from heaven to earth at Gangotri, when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from his locks.

Harsil is one of the most beautiful and picturesque valleys in Uttarakhand. Gangotri temple is about 22 kms from Harsil helipad and it takes about 50 minutes to reach at Gangotri Temple, leave straight for the temple from helipad. Our ground staff will assist the Yatris’ with Darshan at Gangotri temple.

After Darshan, transfer back to Harsil.

Arrive at hotel and Check in.

Lunch at hotel.

Evening is free for leisure or to visit nearby village by walk.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Harsil.

Day 4:- Darshan at Kedarnath.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast at hotel.

At 7am, checkout from hotel and proceed to Harsil Helipad.

09:00 AM Ready to fly from Harsil helipad.

09:30 AM Arrival Guptkashi helipad, Guptkashi.

From Guptkashi, we have to fly to Kedarnath Ji Temple via Shuttle Helicopter, so here you may have to change the Plane. Sometime we have to change helipad also so our Ground staff will assist you accordingly and they will transfer you by own.

One of the 12 Jyotirlinga’s, set in the beautiful Mandakini valley, cupped by lofty peaks, the majestic Kedarnath temple stands on a glacial terrace, remnant of an ancient glacier – long since melted. This is lord Shiva’s territory – and the region is a living testimony to his adventures and exploits.

The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas, protagonists of the Mahabharat, as a tribute to lord Shiva having forgiven them for fratricide after an exciting chase through the Himalayas.

After reaching Kedarnath Ji Helipad, which is just 500 meters away from the temple, our Ground staff will take you to the temple and arrange your Darshan. After Darshan return to Kedarnath Ji helipad and then transfer back to Guptkashi Via shuttle Helicopter.

Arrive at hotel in Guptkashi and Check in.

Lunch at the hotel.

Rest of the day is free for leisure.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Guptkashi.

Day 5:- Darshan at Badrinath.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast at hotel.

At 8am, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Guptkashi Helipad.

10:15 AM Ready to fly from Guptkashi helipad.

11:00 AM Arrival Badrinath helipad.

After arrival at Badrinath helipad, Yatris can check-in to their hotel which is very close to the temple.

The Badrinath shrine is believed to be as old as time itself. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple was re-established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century as part of his mission to revitalize Hinduism. Located on the banks of the rishi ganga (Alaknanda) the temple and the numerous ancient sites around it, is indeed a worthy goal to aim for.

Later, our ground staff will take the Yatris to the temple and assist them with Darshan at the temple. Spend your time around the Temple and back to hotel in afternoon.

Lunch at the hotel.

Rest of the day is free for leisure.

You can visit to Mana village – last Indian village before International border with China. (Optional at your own cost)

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Badrinath.

Day 6:- Depart Badrinath. Arrive Dehradun. Transfer to Airport / Railway Station. Tour Ends.

(Breakfast)

Early morning darshan at Badrinath Temple. After darshan, return to hotel.

Freshen-up and have breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, 9am, checkout from hotel and proceed to Badrinath Helipad.

11:30 AM Departure Badrinath Ji helipad

12:30 AM Arrival Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun

Arrive Dehradun Helipad and transfer to Dehradun Airport / Railway station for our return journey back home.

Chardham Yatra ends with sweet and religious memories and make your soul ‘SACRED’ forever.

Body Weight and Luggage Policy

Program can be changed at any moment without prior notice due to any operational or weather changes or Technical issue.

For this Yatra we use B-3 and Bell 407 Helicopters and they can fly with a seating capacity of 06 passenger and a carrying capacity of 435 – 450Kg weight of passengers and 25-30kg weight of their luggage.

There is very limited space for luggage in the helicopter. So only small size bags having 5 kg / lesser luggage per passenger will be permitted.

Total passenger weight should not exceed 435kg to 450kg per helicopter, however heavy weight passengers are adjusted with reducing their luggage weight or our ground staff manage their weight by many other ways, this information will be given to Yatris’ at the time of flying, so Yatris’ are requested to cooperate and follow the Ground staff instructions.

Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is must since the pilot will not allow boarding in case it exceeds the weight conveyed at the time of booking & we reserve the right to shuffle passengers to manage the right weight of helicopters for safe flying in the hills.

At the time of flying, operator will check per person body weight and if it exceeds from the Helicopter flying limit, then client may have to pay extra weight charges i.e. upto Rs 2000/kg (cost depends on the circumstance at the time of flying).

After Paying for extra weight does not mean that Helicopter will fly with unlimited weight, then also our team and Helicopter can manage weight upto 05-10kg extra only or we have to manage their weight by reducing their luggage weight, reducing fuel in the Helicopter or sending their luggage by other mode of transport.

Yatri’s are advised to give accurate weight at the time of booking; failure to do so may lead to deny boarding.

GUIDELINES FOR YATRIs’

Passengers should carry a very small handbag also to carry their Mobile, Charger, Medicines, and other personal belongings.

All temples in Char Dham Yatra are located on high altitude areas. Passengers having Asthma problems should not undertake this yatra. All passengers undertaking this yatra should be medically and physically fit.

Passengers are advised to carry Woolen cloths, especially carry Thermal wears because they are very light in weight and does not exceed your luggage weight.

Passengers should carry light weight Rain Coat, Sport shoes, personal medicines, and small oxygen bottle with them as a precaution.

Company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party, thus advised guests to get the fitness certificate from doctor to travel to the high-altitude sector.