Overview
The Char Dham Yatra is one of the holiest pilgrimages in Hindu Dharma, believed to wash away lifetimes of sins and lead the soul toward moksha (liberation). The Yatra takes a devotee to four sacred Himalayan shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — each representing a powerful form of divine energy.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Dehradun
- Your spiritual journey begins with a warm welcome upon arrival at Dehradun Airport / Railway Station.
- Pickup service is provided from Dehradun (Airport/Railway Station).
- You will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Dehradun, along with a delicious dinner to help you relax and prepare for the Char Dham Yatra ahead.
- Tour Briefing and Duffel Bag: There will be a tour briefing by our team in the evening, and it is important for all guests to attend. During this session, we will give you a duffel bag to pack your important items for the helicopter journey.
- Note: Each person is allowed to carry a maximum of 5 kg of luggage. Our team will also check and record your body weight during the briefing. So, your presence is necessary.
- Dehradun will be the starting and ending point of your Char Dham Helicopter Yatra.
Day 2 :
Maa Yamunotri
- The Char Dham Helicopter Yatra begins with a flight from Sahastradhara Helipad to Kharsali Helipad.
- Upon arrival at Kharsali, our ground staff will warmly receive you and assist with the transfer hotel and to Yamunotri Temple. The temple is approximately 6 km from Kharsali and will be reached by palanquins arranged for all pilgrims.
- The sacred Darshan at Yamunotri Temple takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes for the round trip, with a 6-kilometre trek one way through serene Himalayan trails.
- Sightseeing: Visit Hot spring near Yamunotri Temple, seek blessings at the Yamuna Mata Temple, and pay homage at the ancient Shani Temple.
Day 3 :
Maa Gangotri
- On the third day, you will fly from Kharsali Helipad to Harsil, a beautiful and scenic valley in Uttarakhand, often referred to as the "Mini-Switzerland" of India.
- From the Harsil Helipad, the Gangotri Temple is approximately 25 km away, and the drive takes around 50 minutes.
- Our ground staff will accompany and assist you throughout your visit to the Gangotri Temple. After completing the darshan, you will return to Harsil for an overnight stay, just around 2 km from the helipad.
- Sightseeing: Harsil also has many nearby nature-walks to explore.
Day 4 :
Shri Kedarnath
- On the fourth day, you will fly from Harsil to one of the three base camps at Kedarnath. [Guptkashi/Phata/ Sirsil.]
- Upon arrival, you will board a shuttle helicopter to Kedarnath Temple. After completing the darshan at the sacred shrine, you will return to Phata/ Sirsil/ Gupthkashi for an overnight stay at a hotel.
- Due to the limited weight-carrying capacity of helicopter at high-altitude destinations like Kedarnath, passengers may be ferried on different shuttle flights.
Day 5 :
Shri Badrinath
- On the fifth day, you will fly from Phata/Guptkashi to Badrinath. Upon arrival, our ground staff will assist you with the darshan at the sacred Badrinath Temple.
- If time permits, you can also explore Mana Village — the first village after the Indo-China border.
- Nearby attractions include: Vyas Gufa, Draupadi temple, Bhim pull, and the origin of the Saraswati River, also known as "Mukh."
- Conclude the day with an overnight stay at Badrinath.
- Aarti or special Pooja at the Badrinath Temple can be arranged upon request, at an additional supplementary cost. Guests are required to make the payment directly at Badrinath. Please note, extra vehicle charges will also be applicable.
Day 6 :
Return to Dehradun
- On the sixth and final day, you will fly back to Dehradun.
- Upon arrival at the helipad, our team will assist you with a transfer to your hotel in Dehradun to collect your luggage.
- You will then be dropped off at the Airport or Railway Station, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable helicopter tour.
- Railway station/Airport / Dehradun Hotel drop off facility available only one time on the same day of return.
- We hope you return with cherished memories from this divine journey.
General Information to Travelers
- Tour Briefing: On the evening of the first day, our team will conduct a detailed tour briefing at the hotel in Dehradun. During this session, important information and travel guidelines will be shared. Additionally, your body weight will be recorded as part of the mandatory procedure. All guest are requested to attend this important briefing.
- Weight: The maximum weight limit in the helicopter is 450 kg, with a total of six seats available. The weight limit in the helicopter is subject to weather conditions and the machine’s capacity. Therefore, the final decision on the safe weight limit for each flight will be made by the pilot.
- Duffel Bag: Each participant will be provided with a duffel bag to pack essential items, with a maximum weight limit of 5 kg. Only one duffel bag with maximum weight of 5 Kg will be allowed per passenger. Larger luggage and suitcases are not allowed on the helicopter and can be safely stored in the hotel cloakroom.
- Packing Guidelines: Please travel light, as your journey includes helicopter travel. Pack only essential items such as a few sets of clothes, warm innerwear, and a light jacket. Pooja items are readily available at all Dhams, so there is no need to carry them with you.
- Flight Timings: This is a daily fixed helicopter tour operated under an NSOP (Non-Scheduled Operator Permit). The departure schedule for each destination is planned by the helicopter company. Therefore, passengers are required to report to the helipad strictly as per the given schedule. However, we reserve the right to change or postpone the flight timings, if necessary.
- High Altitude Sickness: Symptoms such as headache, nausea, ear pain, breathlessness, and low oxygen levels are common at high altitudes. Generally, healthy individuals do not require any special precautions. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before the trip for guidance, especially since you’ll be traveling in the high-altitude Himalayan region
- Respect for Nature: Follow local customs and regulations. Please avoid littering and show respect for the sanctity of the pilgrimage sites.
- Photography: Feel free to capture beautiful moments, but kindly observe local guidelines and any restrictions regarding photography.
Terms & Conditions
By confirming this booking, the customer acknowledges and agrees to all terms and conditions outlined in the itinerary
Covid travel Guidelines
Covid protocols must be adhered by the passengers as per the effective mandate of the government. Without adhering to the government guidelines, boarding shall be denied to the passengers without refund.
Seating Capacity
The seating capacity of our helicopter is 06 passengers.
Overweight Charges
Overweight charges are applicable @ INR 2,500/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).
Discrepancy & Exceedance of Weight:
Passengers must submit their accurate weights at the time of booking. Passengers are strictly advised to provide accurate weight. If there are any discrepancy found in a passenger’s declared weight at the time of weighing a penalty of INR 20,000 will be imposed, along with overweight charges as per the overweight criteria.
Please note: While submitting the body weight, please keep in view that you submit your final weight on the higher side, after adding extra weight of your clothes and shoes.
Arrival date
Your arrival date should be one day prior to the flying date.
Cancellation Policy
- If passengers cancel their booking, following cancellation charges will be applicable.
- More than 31 Days prior to travel date INR 25,000 Per Person will be deducted
- 30 to 20 days prior to travel date: 25% of total tour cost will be deducted
- 19 to 15 days prior to travel date 50% of total tour cost will be deducted
- 14 – 08 days prior to travel date: 75% of total tour cost will be deducted
- 07 Days or less prior to travel date: No Refund
- No show: No Refund.
- After commencement of the tour: No Refund.
UNCOVERED DHAM REFUND
In the event of missing any Dham due to bad weather or unforeseen reasons a refund of INR 15,000 per person / per Dham will be provided.
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 30 days before the arrival date.
- In case rescheduling is requested less than 30 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.
- We accept payments via bank transfers, cheque, and UPI
- The booking is to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the total amount
- The full payment should be completed at least 15 days prior to the travel date
- Passengers will not be permitted to board or commence the tour unless full and final payment for the tour has been completed.
- We shall not be held responsible for any medical emergencies that may occur on the ground during the yatra. For your own safety and well-being, all passengers are strongly advised to consult a doctor and undergo a medical check-up before starting the journey, especially if they have any pre-existing medical conditions.
- In the event that medical evacuation by helicopter is required, it will be chargeable at INR 1,50,000 per hour, plus UCADA royalty, landing charges, and applicable GST.
Bad weather and Force Majeure Policies
- In the event of flight cancellations or delays caused by adverse weather conditions, technical issues, or any other force majeure circumstances beyond our control, the Company shall not be held liable. Any inconvenience resulting from such cancellations or delays is outside the operator’s responsibility. Accordingly, no compensation or reimbursement will be provided for accommodation, transportation, meals, or any other additional expenses incurred by passengers due to flight cancellations.
- In case the tour departure does not take place from Dehradun on Day One due to above reasons, the tour will be considered as cancelled and a refund or a credit note will be given as per our refund policies. However, in case the passengers would like to consider taking the tour on the next available date, a fresh booking can be made. 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 days, but without any extension of days.
- Any extension, proposed by the passengers, in the package will only be considered at an extra cost and subject to operational viability.
- In case for 05 straight days flying does not take place, a refund / a credit note will be given as per our policies to the passengers.
- In case of passengers get stuck at Kedarnath top due to bad weather or Force Majeure, the accommodation charges at Kedarnath will be borne by the guest directly.
- Additional night halt charges will be payable by the passengers to hotels on direct payment basis if they get stuck for additional nights due to bad weather/force majeure reasons over and above the 5N/6D period.
- We suggest all passengers keep one extra day after the 5-night/6-day tour, in case of delays due to bad weather or other unexpected reasons, so they don’t miss their return flights.
- 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.
- Disputes as to legality, interpretation, application or performance of service or any of its terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Haridwar Jurisdiction.
