Helicopter Booking | Chardham Yatra India

Char Dham by Helicopter - 5Nights / 6Days

Tour Itinerary - Days Wise

Having experience of flying and operating in the Char Dham sector for more than two decades we are now a well-established name and first choice of lacs of pilgrims opting and undertaking Char Dham Yatra by helicopters. After having a strong network and professional team at each destination, we are offering our personalized services to our esteemed guests. This crystal clear, transparent, predictable deals to our guests attained us a top name in the industry of flying for Char Dham pilgrimages.
Char Dham Yatra consists of God's abodes of Yamunotri devoted to Maa Yamuna, Gangotri devoted to Maa Ganga, Kedarnath Ji, devoted to Lord Shiva, and Badrinath Ji devoted to Lord Vishnu. As going for this Yatra, we enter high-altitude places and remote areas of beautiful Uttarakhand, where this sector is open only for 6 months a year. Knowing the sector deeply all aspects are taken care of, offering our pilgrims safety, comfort and warmth of human touch with our extended services. We have delicately designed itineraries for covering Char Dham Yatra, Do Dham Yatra, and Ek Dham Yatra.

DAY 00: DEHRADUN

Day Zero: This is the reporting day at Dehradun, which is our main base (starting & ending point) for the Heli-tour.
We are arranges this extra night halt for the passengers with dinner and breakfast, to 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 Tour Briefing by our Dehradun team, which will be conducted at 1900 Hrs. Duffel bags will be provided during the tour briefing, in which necessary luggage will have to be packed by the passengers – Maximum 5 kg/person will be permitted.

DAY 01: YAMUNOTRI DHAM

Sahastradhara to Yamunotri

0630 Hrs	Check out from Dehradun hotel
0730 Hrs	ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome
0800 Hrs	ETA at Kharsali Helipad

This is the starting day of the Chardham yatra. Passengers will check-out from the hotel at 06:30 am, after an early morning breakfast. They will be picked-up from the Hotel by our team & taken to Sahastradhara Helidrome.
Where our ground staff would welcome the passengers. The staff will then get the passengers settled in the hotel, which is at a walking distance from the helipad.
After reaching the hotel, the passengers will be taken for darshan as soon as possible, to avoid yatra rush.
Approximate time taken for Yamunotri Temple Darshan: Approximately 05hrs 30mins (round-trip). Yamunotri trek is 06 km one-way.
Sightseeing at Kharsali: Hot Spring at Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna Mata Temple, Shani Temple.

DAY 02: GANGOTRI DHAM

Yamunotri to Gangotri

0800 Hrs	ETD from Kharsali Helipad
0830 Hrs	ETA at Harsil/Jhalla Helipad

After breakfast, passengers will check-out by 0730 hrs.
Arrival at Jhalla helipad will at 0830 Hrs.
Jhalla – second Heli-base in the Chardham sector. After landing at Jhalla, passengers will be taken to Harsil village & checked-in the hotel.
Harsil – The second destination of our tour, also known for the abundant apple orchards there, is the most scenic and beautiful destination of this tour.
Passengers will be taken for Gangotri Dham darshan before or after lunch – Depending on rus
Approximate Time taken for Gangotri Temple Darshan: 3hrs 30 mins (round-trip). The road distance to Gangotri temple is approx. 25 km, which is roughly a 50-minute drive.
Sightseeing at Harsil: Bagodi Village / Ancient Hindu Temple in Harsil. Other than this, Harsil also has many nearby nature-walks to explore.

DAY 03: KEDARNATH DHAM

Gangotri to Sersi

0830 Hrs	ETD from Harsil/Jhalla Helipad
0900 Hrs	ETA at Sersi Heli-Base

After breakfast, passengers will check-out by 0730 hrs.
Arrival at Sersi Heli-base will be at 0900 Hrs.
Sersi –third Heli-base in the Chardham sector. We operate the shuttle services for Kedarnath ji shrine from here.
Passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath Dham for darshan in a shuttle services flight.
Approximate time taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 02 hours.
The shuttle services flight Sersi to Kedarnath is apporx. 07 minutes long.
Passengers might be ferried in different shuttle services flights, in view of the maximum weight carrying capacity of the aircraft at a high-altitude destination such as Kedarnath.
Sightseeing at Sersi: Triyuginarayan Temple – It is the venue of the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati.

DAY 04: BADRINATH DHAM

Sersi to Badrinath

0600 Hrs	ETD from Sersi Heli-Base
0630 Hrs	ETA at Badrinath Helipad

Passengers will check-out by 0500/0530 Hrs.
Arrival at Badrinath will be 0630 hrs.
Passengers will first check-in to the hotel and have breakfast. Darshan and sight-seeing will be done after breakfast or lunch – Depending on rush.
Approximate time taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: Approx. 01-1.5 Hrs. Passengers will be taken from hotel to the temple by car.
Sightseeing at Badrinath: Mana Village – Known as the ‘Last village of India’, due to its proximity to the China border. Evening Aarti at Badrinath Temple – Swaran/Chandi Aarti (on additional direct payment basis at Badrinath).

DAY 05: RETURN TO DEHRADUN

Badrinath to Sahastradhara

0630 Hrs	ETD from Badrinath Helipad
0730 Hrs	ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome

Passengers will check-out by 0530/0545 Hrs.
On arrival, our team will receive the passengers.
Then passengers will be taken to the Dehradun hotel to collect their luggage from cloak rooms, and then have breakfast.
Later they’ll be dropped to airport/railway station, where we bid farewell to the passengers.

Our Package Inclusion-

Transport from Ex Dehradun Airport/Haridwar Railway station all vehicles
Toll tax and parking
Driver Allowance
Accommodation
Daily Breakfast and Dinner at hotels only during land Yatra and only lunch during helicopter yatra
Helicopter flying from Dehradun to Kedarnath ji & Badrinath ji, & same day back
01 Night Stay with meals at both Sersi & Badrinath.
Local sight-seeing at Sersi & Badrinath.
Shri Kedarnath ji helicopter shuttle services: Sersi – Kedar - Sersi.
VIP Darshans (as per the Government’s orders).
Taxes & other government levy.

Tour does not include-

Air fare / train fare
Pony, Palki at Yamunotri
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Any other item not specified in 'Tour include'
Porterage during trekking
Entrance fees during sightseeing
Travel Insurance
Expense incurred due to bad weather condition, road closes, landslides etc.

Travel Tips-

Advance hotel Bookings are a must.
Carry snacks with you in case of long traffic jams/landslides.
Carry Drinking Water, and medicines with you.
Respect the customs of the locals and environment/ use less plastic.
Carry Rain Coat / Umbrella, torch, minimum luggage with you.
Carry enough winter clothing as it gets cold in Harsil, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

PACKAGE COST: INR1, 85,000 (Tax Inclusive)

ADD-ON SERVICES:

Our team can arrange any extra inclusion that you may want on your tour, such as: Air tickets, Airport Transfers, Haridwar or Rishikesh visit, hotel bookings, Special pujas, etc. Confirmation against the same must be given in advance.

TOUR GUIDELINES:

VIP Darshans are subject to the orders issued by the temple authorities and State government.
In view of our helicopters’ weight carrying capacity, We are reserves the right to shuffle passengers between helicopters to manage the right weight for safe flying in the hills. Therefore, passengers travelling together may not be accommodated in the same helicopter flight.
FIXED FLIGHT TIMINGS: This is a Daily Fixed Departure Helicopter tour, and departure timings of each destination is fixed. However, We are reserves the right to change/postpone the timings of flying one day prior, subject to weather/force majeure reasons.
REPORTING TIME at Sahastradhara Helidrome: Reporting time will be confirmed by our Dehradun team, in the evening one day prior to the tour.
Passengers must submit their correct weights at the time of booking.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Only one baggage weighing a maximum of 5 kgs is allowed per passenger. And it is not permitted to carry suitcases or big travel bags in the helicopter.
Kedarnath shuttle service: Passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath ji in a shuttle services flight. And it is likely that passengers travelling together may not be accommodated in a same flight.
Any sudden increase in taxes/levy by the State Government or the temple authorities, will be borne by the passengers.
If online Yatra registration will be compulsory, then passengers will have to do the same prior to travel.
Comfortable clothing such as tracksuits or Kutras are advised on the tour. As for shoes, one should carry sports or trekking shoes.
Infants below 2 years (Max 12 kg weight) are accommodated free of charge. For verification of age the child, ID proof/birth certificate of the child will be checked.
Any donations, tips, pitthu, extra porter charges shall be borne by the passengers.
Network connectivity at Badrinath is poor. BSNL & Jio are the main telecom services that work in these regions mostly.
Both the temples are located at a high altitude, therefore passengers are advised to carry medication during travel. Also, they are advised to carry warm clothing with them, because during evenings & nights, the temperature can drop drastically.

Terms & Conditions

COVID TRAVEL GUIDELINES : COVID protocols shall be adhered by the passengers and Aananda Holidays as per the effective mandate of the government. Without adhering to the government guidelines, boarding can be denied to the passengers without refund.
SEATING CAPACITY : The seating capacity of our helicopter is 06 passengers.
HELICOPTER WEIGHT LIMITATION : Maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg (excluding baggage weight).
Passengers are taken on board depending up on the load and temperature conditions, and the Pilots call will be final. Hence, passengers are required to provide us their exact weights at the time of booking.
Exceedance of helicopter weight carrying capacity, will result in passengers getting deboarded & cancelled for the Heli-tour without any refund.

OVERWEIGHT CHARGES :
- Overweight charges are applicable @ INR 2,000/kg. This will be chargeable to passengers weighing above 75 kg. But excess weight will only be calculated on the total excess weight above the total permissible weight of all the group members combined, i.e., permissible weight = 75 Kg x (No. of Pax). Any discrepancy found in the weights of the passengers, which will be chargeable as per the overweight criteria, the same would be collected prior to boarding of flights.
- ARRIVAL DATE
  - Our Do Dham 2N/3D Heli-tours are booked flying-date wise. And passengers must report to Dehradun one day prior to the flying date.
  - BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE DISCLAIMER :
    - Flying in hills are subject to bad weather, and many Force Majeure factors like delayed Air Traffic Clearances/Permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), sudden occurrence of technical snag in aircraft, illness of flying crew or late reporting of the passengers at the helipads, among others. Therefore, passengers must be prepared to face any eventuality and inconvenience in case of such scenarios.
    - AADHAR CARD copies are to be shared by all Indian passengers, & passport in case of foreign nationals.
  - HOTELS:
    - DEHRADUN: Keys Prima by Lemon Tree, or similar (MAP basis – Dinner & Breakfast).
    - SERSI: Ghughuti Resort, or similar (AP basis - all meals)
    - BADRINATH : Hotel Snow crest, or similar (AP basis - all meals)
    - Hotels are subject to sudden change.
    - Rooms are booked on double or triple sharing basis only.
    - For a separate single occupancy room, it will be extra chargeable @ INR 30,000/person (tax inclusive).
    - Hotels at both the Dhams are in the non-star category. However, we have carefully selected the most comfortable properties for our Heli-tours.
    - We advise our passengers to keep one additional day at hand at the end of the tour, over & above the 3N/4D period, to avoid missing their return flights in case they get stuck at any of the destinations due to bad weather or force majeure reasons.
  - ADD-ON SERVICES : Additional services which are not mentioned in our inclusions will be extra chargeable, and the same must be confirmed to us at the time of booking.
  - MEDICAL EMERGENCIES We will not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the passengers. Therefore, in your own interest, passengers are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get a medical check-up done before commencing the Yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required if a passenger has any medical ailment or condition. If Medical evacuation by Helicopter is needed, it will be chargeable @ INR 1,20,000/ Hr plus GST.
  - CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972 : The carriage is subject to Services regulations relating to the conditions of Non-International Carriage (Passenger and Baggage) framed in accordance with The Carriage by Air Act, 1972 and Notification regarding application of the carriage which is non-international. The liability of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger or any other bodily injury suffered by passenger or by his registered baggage during the course of carriage by air will be governed by the provisions of sections 4,5,6 and the rules contained in the second Schedule of Carriage by Air Act 1972 with certain exceptions, adaptations, modifications, etc. as notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as amended from time to time.
  - We reserve the right to cancel passengers, who are unruly, abusive, intoxicated, sick, mentally unfit or anyone else whom we deem to be unsafe to fly. No refund shall be done to such passenger(s).
  - Our Heli-Tours are not available for the following VIP’s:
    - Speaker Lok Sabha
    - Dy. Chairperson Rajya Sabha
    - Central Ministers of Cabinet Rank
    - C J I Supreme Court
    - Governors of State
    - Chief Ministers of State
    - State Ministers of Cabinet Rank
    - SPG Protectees – Z category only.
  - PAYMENT TERMS:
    - We accept payments via bank transfers, cheques, cash, UPI and card machine.
    - The booking is to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the total amount. Balance payment will be taken 14 days prior to the date of arrival at Dehradun.
    - Passengers will not be permitted to board or commence the tour, unless full & final payment of the tour has been done.
    - Payments via credit/debit card machine will incur 3.5% extra charges.
    - Payment via American Express / Foreign cards will incur 4.5% extra charges.
  - RESCHEDULING OF BOOKING
    - Rescheduling your booking to any future or prior travel date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 10% of the total tour cost. This will be permitted only if informed at least 28 days before the arrival date.
    - In case rescheduling is requested less than 28 days prior to the travel date, then the booking would be treated as cancelled, & and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability, after the levy of applicable cancellation charges.
  - CANCELLATIONS POLICY
    If passengers cancel their booking prior or after commencement of tour, following cancellation charges will be applicable
    - More than 25 days prior to travel date: 30% of total tour cost.
    - Between 15 to 25 days prior to travel date: 50% of total tour cost.
    - 14 - 08 days prior to travel date: 75% of total tour cost.
    - Less than 07 Days prior to travel date: No Refund
    - No show: No Refund.
    - After commencement of the tour: No Refund.
  - FORCE MAJEURE & BAD WEATHER REFUNDS:
    Basis of Refund
    - Tour Cost: Full refund toward the proportionate amount of the cancelled sector as below-
    - Cancellation of Complete tour – Full refund, minus INR 20,000 towards Flight preparation & service charges.
    - Only Badrinath ji – INR 4,00,000 (tax inclusive for 06 pax). Ek dham Badrinath Dham tour cost will be chargeable to the passengers in case only Badri Dham is covered.
    - Only Kedarnath ji – INR 3,75,000 (tax inclusive for 06 pax). Ek dham Kedarnath Dham tour cost will be chargeable to the passengers in case only Kedar Dham is covered.
  - Additional Services:
    - Deduction of any additional services provided at any of the Dhams during the tour of the passengers will be deducted over and above the refundable Tour Cost.
    - Refund against any unutilized service would not be calculated separately and be added to the refundable amount.
  - COVID-19 Case, or any National/State Emergency:
    - In case passengers test COVID positive before the travel, or the Yatra gets called-off by the government, or any National or State emergency is imposed, there will be no refunds applicable.
    - However, passengers will be provided a Credit Voucher by Aananda Holidays against the advance paid, which will be valid for one year. It can be utilised against any of our helicopter tours or charter services (for the full amount of the credit voucher), by the passengers or any of their friends/relatives.
  - BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE POLICIES:
    - Where bad weather, technical snags, or any force majeure reason beyond Aananda Holidays Services’ control results in the cancellation of the flight or delay, Aananda Holidays Services will not be liable in any way for the cancelled or delayed flight. However, refund will be given to clients as per our refunds policy. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals, or any other extra travel expenses done by the passengers shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
    - In case tour departure does not take place from Dehradun as per the scheduled departure timing due to above reasons, our team will propose the possible revised itinerary within our package duration, but without any extension of days.
    - In case flying does not take place during the entire day, tour will be considered as cancelled & refund as per our policies will be made.
    - Booking will not be revalidated to the next day under any circumstance.
    - In case the passengers would like to consider taking the tour on the next available date, a fresh booking can be made for the same. Our team will propose the available options to the passengers. The balance/unutilized amount against previous booking can be adjusted against the fresh booking. And any extra costs that would be accruing, will have to be borne by the passengers.
    - In case the tour departs from Dehradun as per schedule but gets disrupted, while the tour is ongoing, our team will propose the possible revised itinerary within the scheduled package duration, but without any extension of timings.
    - Any extension, proposed by the passengers, in the package will only be considered at an extra cost and subject to operational viability.
    - Additional night halt charges will be payable by the passengers to hotels on direct payment basis when they get stuck for additional nights due to bad weather/force majeure reasons.
    - In case of passenger get stuck at Kedarnath top due to bad weather or Force Majeure, the accommodation charges at Kedarnath will borne by the client directly.
    - If passengers require extra helicopter flying at the end of their tour, the same will be chargeable at @ INR 1,25,000/ Hr + UCADA royalty & landing charges + GST.
    - While passengers are stuck at a Dham due to bad weather/force majeure reason, and demands to cancel their tour and return by road, Aananda Holidays shall arrange transportation for them, however, cost for the same will be borne by the passengers on direct payment basis. No refund shall be applicable in this case.
    - Any increase in government levies or taxes, after the confirmation of booking, will be extra chargeable to the passengers. Payment against the same will have to be done before the commencement of tour.