Badrinath Kedarnath Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter
Badrinath and Kedarnath hold a special place among the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites. The Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter 2027 offers a convenient way to visit both shrines while avoiding long road journeys and strenuous trekking. The package takes care of key arrangements such as meals, ground transfers, VIP Darshan, helipad assistance, and local support.
The journey starts from Sahastradhara Helipad in Dehradun. Pilgrims first fly to the Kedarnath sector for Darshan. After completing the Kedarnath visit, the helicopter takes you to Badrinath. From the Badrinath Helipad, the temple is accessible by a short walk. After Darshan, you return to Dehradun by helicopter, completing the Kedarnath Badrinath by Helicopter journey.
Why Choose the Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter?
The Do Dham Helicopter Yatra is a practical choice for pilgrims who want to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath in less time. It reduces the need for long mountain drives and the demanding Kedarnath trek, making the journey more convenient.
The helicopter option is especially useful for senior citizens, families, and travellers with limited time. Organised transfers, VIP Darshan, helipad assistance, and on-ground support help make the pilgrimage more comfortable and manageable. With a well-planned itinerary, devotees can seek blessings at both sacred temples without spending several days travelling by road.
How to Reach Dehradun and Sahastradhara Helipad
| From City | By Air | By Train | By Road |
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| Delhi | 1 hr flight to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun | Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi: 5–6 hrs to Dehradun station | ~300 km | 6–7 hrs via NH-58 |
| Mumbai | 2 hrs direct flight to Jolly Grant Airport | No direct train — connect via Delhi | Not practical |
| Bangalore | 2.5–3 hrs direct or via Delhi | No direct train — connect via Delhi | Not practical |
| Kolkata | 3 hrs via Delhi | No direct — connect via Delhi | Not practical |
Sahastradhara Helipad in Dehradun serves as the starting point for the helicopter journey. Travellers can reach Dehradun by air, train, or road before proceeding to the helipad.
Jolly Grant Airport to Sahastradhara Helipad: The airport is around 20–25 km from the helipad and can be reached by taxi or cab.
Do Dham Helicopter Package Cost
The Do Dham Helicopter Package is priced at approximately ₹1,35,000 per person, based on the package details. The Same Day Kedarnath Badrinath by Helicopter plan includes meals, accommodation, transfers, ground handling, VIP Darshan, and helipad assistance.
Note: The fare is generally calculated per adult. Children above 2 years may be charged the applicable adult fare according to the booking terms.
Customised options are also available for travellers who want a more flexible itinerary. You can request a longer stay, additional sightseeing, or an overnight stay at Kedarnath or Badrinath, subject to availability.
Package Inclusions
- Helicopter flights from Dehradun to both dhams and return.
- Stay in Dehradun on the arrival day with dinner and breakfast.
- 3 nights accommodation – 1 night at dham and 1 night in Dehradun with all meals (Vegetarian & Jain food available).
- Guided local sightseeing at both shrines.
- Priority VIP darshan at Kedarnath and Badrinath temples.
- Pick-up and drop service at Dehradun airport and hotels.
- Shuttle service for Kedarnath: Sersi – Kedar – Sersi.
- Local transfers between helipads, hotels, and temples.
- All taxes and government charges included.
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| Type | Details |
| Course Plan | Dehradun – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Dehradun |
| Tour Duration | 3 Days & 2 Nights |
| Package Price | INR 1,35,000 Per Adult or INR 1,50,000 Per Adult |
Guidelines
Important Guidelines for Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter
- Our helicopters for the Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter carry 6 passengers along with 1 crew member. This setup ensures a safe and comfortable journey for every traveler.
- Each passenger can carry only 5 kg of luggage. Extra baggage is not permitted. Please use soft duffle bags instead of trolleys for convenience.
Exclusions
The following are not part of the Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter package:
- Additional meals and personal expenses.
- Optional tours not mentioned in the package.
- Entry tickets not listed in the inclusions.
- Telephone usage, liquor, mineral water, and tips.
- Medical or travel insurance.
- Any service not specified in the inclusions.
- Always keep a small medical kit with you, as both shrines are at high altitude and weather can change suddenly.
- Flight timings may vary due to weather, technical issues, or government clearances. Being flexible helps ensure your Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter runs safely.
- Three helicopter departures are scheduled daily for the Do Dham Yatra. Seating may be arranged as per body weight for safety.
- At Kedarnath or Guptkashi, you may have to wait from 10 minutes up to 3 hours depending on weather conditions, slots, or technical reasons. Passengers may also be divided into groups at Kedarnath/Guptkashi to maintain weight balance.
- Accommodation during the Yatra is provided in 3- to 4-star category hotels.
- VIP darshan arrangements depend on the temple committee and government rules. We provide assistance, but final approval lies with the authorities.
- The maximum weight limit per helicopter is 450 kg. Please provide accurate body weight while booking, as any mismatch may result in boarding denial for safety reasons.
- All passengers must report at the helipad one hour before departure. At government-operated helipads, waiting time may occur due to scheduling.
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| Do Dham Temples | Opening Dates | Closing Dates |
| Kedarnath Ji Temple | 11 May 2027 (Tentative) | Coming Soon |
| Badrinath Ji Temple | 13 May 2027 (Tentative) | Coming Soon |
Do Dham Yatra Significance
The Do Dham Yatra is one of the holiest journeys for devotees. Pilgrims believe visiting these sacred shrines brings spiritual growth and ultimate liberation (moksha). Each dham carries deep meaning and offers a unique path of devotion.
Kedarnath (Bhakti Yoga)
Kedarnath Dham is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil. The temple represents devotion, inner strength, and the courage to overcome life’s challenges through Bhakti (faith and surrender).
Badrinath (Jnana Yoga)
Badrinath Dham is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. It is also one of the 108 Divya Desams devoted to Lord Vishnu. The shrine reflects Jnana (knowledge and wisdom), guiding devotees toward self-realization.
Why Choose Do Dham Yatra Package by Air?
- Save time – Complete the Yatra in just 3 days instead of long road journeys.
- Easily accessible – Seniors, children, and those with health limitations can reach the temples comfortably.
- Scenic aerial views – Fly over snow peaks, valleys, and rivers for breathtaking Himalayan sights.
- VIP darshan – Priority entry helps you avoid long queues and focus on prayers.
- Safety & comfort – Skilled pilots, strict checks, and smooth flights ensure peace of mind.
Weight Limitations
- Average accepted passenger weight: 75 kg per person. For weight above this, an additional charge of ₹2,000 per extra kilo applies.
- Maximum total passenger weight per helicopter: 450 kg.
- Baggage: Each passenger can carry up to 5 kg baggage (only soft bags allowed).
Stay Healthy on Your Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter
- Respect altitude: The Yatra takes you above 8,500 ft, where weather and oxygen levels may affect seniors and children.
- Look out for AMS: Headache, nausea, or dizziness may indicate altitude sickness. Rest immediately if symptoms appear.
- Be aware of risks: Conditions like HACE or HAPE are rare but serious. Get medical help quickly if you feel breathless or disoriented.
- Travel safe with packages: Organized tours ensure medical support and safe arrangements for your family.
- Value comfort: The package cost includes not just travel but also safety, meals, accommodation, and darshan assistance.
Bad Weather Policy
If weather or technical issues delay flights, your Do Dham Yatra will be shifted to the next available day. The itinerary may also be adjusted for safety.
Flying in the mountains depends on weather, ATC clearance, VVIP movements, and pilot health. In rare cases of extended delays, extra hotel or travel expenses are borne by passengers.
We maintain clear policies and constant updates so your Yatra stays safe and reliable.
Passenger Details Required
- Full name
- Date of birth, gender, and age
- Contact number
- Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport as per govt. rules)
- Accurate body weight (measured with shoes, phone, and wallet)
- Date of travel
Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter – Accommodation & Pricing
Hotels are booked as per availability; reshuffling of hotels or flight timings may occur.
Price varies with season and demand, so booking early is recommended.
Rooms are on double/triple sharing basis.
- Single occupancy: ₹35,000/person (tax inclusive).
- Hotels at the dhams are non-star but we ensure the best-rated and comfortable options available.
Do’s and Don’ts for High Altitude
Do’s
- ✅ Walk slowly, take breaks, and pace yourself.
- ✅ Keep drinking water to stay hydrated.
- ✅ Eat light meals like rice, chapati, or potatoes for energy.
- ✅ Wear warm clothes, jackets, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- ✅ Follow your guide’s advice for safety.
Don’ts
- ❌ Avoid running or climbing quickly.
- ❌ Don’t travel alone—stay with your group.
- ❌ Don’t consume alcohol, coffee, or strong tea.
- ❌ Don’t wear slippery shoes—use good sports shoes for safe walking.
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| Helicopter Type | Details |
| BELL 407 / AS 350 / B3 H125 (single engine) | |
| Seat Capacity | 1 Pilot + 6 Passengers |
| Maximum Passenger Weight | 450 kgs |
| Maximum Cabin Weight | 25 kgs |
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Visit Kedarnath
On arrival at Sahastradhara Helipad, board the flight to Sersi Helipad and then continue to Kedarnath. The temple lies about 500 meters from the helipad and takes around 15 minutes to reach on foot. A priest will escort the group for VIP darshan at Kedarnath Temple. After darshan and pooja, the group will return to Sersi Helipad. Lunch will be served, followed by an overnight stay at Guptkashi, beautifully set on the banks of the Mandakini River.
Program Summary:
- Fly from Sahastradhara Helipad to Sersi Helipad.
- Continue to Kedarnath by shuttle.
- VIP darshan at Kedarnath Temple.
- Return to Sersi in the afternoon and proceed to Guptkashi for overnight stay.
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Visit Badrinath
After breakfast, the group will head to Sersi Helipad and fly to Badrinath. On arrival, check in at the hotel. After lunch, visit Mana Village, the last Indian village near the China border, for local sightseeing. In the evening, attend the Swarna Aarti at Badrinath Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Badrinath.
Program Summary:
- Breakfast and lunch at Sersi before flying to Badrinath (around 12:00 pm).
- On arrival at Badrinath Helipad, transfer to hotel for check-in.
- Afternoon darshan at Badrinath Temple (approx. 1–1.5 hours). Transfer by car from hotel to temple.
- Sightseeing at Mana Village – the ‘Last Village of India’.
- Attend evening Swarna/Chandi Aarti at Badrinath Temple (available at extra cost).
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Departure Day
After breakfast, fly back to Dehradun. Enjoy stunning aerial views of valleys, forests, and river confluences along the way. The route passes over five sacred sangams – Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, and Devprayag. The journey ends with drop-off at Sahastradhara Helipad.
Exclusive Helicopter services from Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad) to the Do Dham shrines & back.
Complimentary stay at Dehradun on your date of arrival – Dinner & Breakfast Included. The night of complimentary stay makes our Heli-tour actually a 3N/4D tour.
2 Night Accommodation at Do Dham’s on twin sharing basis only with all meals.
Local Sightseeing with our guides at both destinations.
VIP Darshans at shrines.
Shri Kedarnath ji helicopter shuttle services: Sersi – Kedar – Sersi.
Helicopter handling charges.
Taxes, various authorities facilitation charges & other Government levy.
GST @5%
Lunch does not include in Package.
Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions.
All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
Medical and travel insurance.
Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges.
All items of personal nature.
Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
Helicopter Ticket INR 8500/- per person (As per Uttarakhand Goverment).
VIP Darshan for Kedarnath Darshan.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter 2027
A Kedarnath and Badrinath helicopter tour package typically includes:
- Helicopter transportation to Kedarnath and Badrinath
- VIP darshan at both temples
- One meal during the journey
- Ground transfers for Badrinath darshan
- Helicopter handling charges and applicable government taxes
- Registration charges are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- A 40% advance payment is required to confirm the booking. The remaining 60% balance must be paid at the time of trip departure.
- 75% of the paid amount will be refunded if the booking is cancelled more than 45 days before the tour departure date.
- 50% of the paid amount will be refunded if the booking is cancelled more than 30 days before the tour departure date.
- 25% of the paid amount will be refunded if the booking is cancelled more than 15 days before the tour departure date.
- No refund will be provided for cancellations made within the last 15 days before the tour departure date.
- If any activity is cancelled due to severe weather, government restrictions, road conditions, or other circumstances beyond our control, we will try to arrange a suitable alternative. No refund will be provided for such cancelled activities.
- Any applicable airline, railway, hotel, permit, or other cancellation charges will be deducted from the refundable amount.
- In case of a lockdown at the destination, a credit shell may be issued after deducting applicable IRCTC, airline, or other cancellation charges.
- The credit shell can be used for a future trip within 365 days from the date of issue and must be used for the same number of travellers.
- Please read the emails/WhatsApp threads carefully and understand the contents and prices. All email/WhatsApp conversations will also form part of your contract with us once you make the booking.
- If your trip has been canceled due to any pandemic, your payable balance will be treated toward your next trip on the same basis.
- Please take care of your belongings before leaving the car or hotels. The company is not responsible for any loss.
- 100% payment should be completed before the trip starts. Otherwise, your trip will not commence.
- Hotels, camps, or any kind of accommodation may deny stay if valid ID proof is not provided. The company is not responsible for any ID proof-related issues.
- For an extra adult, many hotels provide an extra mattress instead of an extra bed. Kindly inform us in advance if you prefer only an extra bed instead of an extra mattress.
- It is presumed that the tourist is medically fit to undertake the tour. If you have any allergies (especially food allergies) or serious health issues, kindly inform us in advance.
- Generally, hotel check-in time is 14:00 hrs and check-out time is 11:00 hrs across India. Confirmed early check-in or late check-out will be chargeable if not included in the package cost. Kindly contact the hotel directly if you want complimentary early check-in or late check-out.
- Many hotels charge extra for room heaters or Wi-Fi. These services are not included in the normal package, and such charges must be paid directly at the hotels.
- If the vehicle breaks down due to technical reasons, we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible in case of major problems. For minor problems that can be resolved quickly, the vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.
- We shall not be responsible for any delays, alterations to the program, or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accidents, transport breakdowns, weather conditions, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest, or any such incidents.
- AC will not work in all hill areas or when the vehicle is stopped or parked.
- The driver will not drive in no-entry zones and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads that may create traffic jams. The normal working hours of the driver are 12 hours per day. If you require services for more than 12 hours in a day, kindly inform us in advance.
- In some hill areas, driving after sunset and playing music is not allowed due to safety risks. Kindly cooperate with the same.
- Pick-up and drop-off points will be limited to one location each. If multiple pick-ups or drop-offs are required, please mention them in the email/WhatsApp conversation before booking.
- The tour destination/route cannot be changed without prior notice. Rates may change for any amended route or tour destination.
- The rates are subject to change depending on fluctuations in diesel/petrol prices in India.
- TRIP TO CHARDHAM reserves the right to provide a similar car if the car booked is unavailable.
- Sometimes, vehicle parking areas may be located a little far from sightseeing spots. Guests need to reach the parking area at their own cost.
- No refund will be provided for short stays or unused facilities.
- No cancellation or refund will be made if the situation is beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslides, climatic conditions, natural disasters, fire, embargoes, acts or decisions of government, political or national crises, roadblocks, heavy snowfall, acts of terrorism, strikes, problems with airlines, railways, buses, hotels or transporters, labor unrest, insolvency, business exigencies, operational or technical issues, route or flight cancellations, or any other circumstances due to which the customer cannot reach the destination and which are beyond our control.
- The company is not responsible for any accident, injury, death, theft of persons, or loss/theft of property during the course of the tour.
- All rights are reserved by the management to cancel any service without any refund until the full advance payment toward the service is received from the customer and accepted by the company. The company may change the features or functionality of its services at any time without prior notice.
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