Char Dham Yatra
By Helicopter

Same Day

Over night stay at Dheradun in Lemon Tree Hotel on EP basic. One of our team staff will meet you at the hotel and tell you aout Char Dham flying.

Day – 1

Our journey begins early in the morning where we head to the Sahastradhara Helipad. Around 7:00 am, we leave for Kharsali which is the base for Yamunotri.

Upon arrival at Kharsali helipad, we employ the services of a Palki /pony for darshan to Yamunotri which is situated at a distance of 6 km.

After Darshan, we utilize the rest of the day at leisure to explore surroundings. Overnight stay in Kharsali.

Note: Due to a lack of good hotels in the area, visitors should not have high expectations for the accommodation.

DAY – 2

The second day of our Yatra begins with a hearty breakfast, after which we depart for Harsil at 08:00 am.

After an approximately 45 minute journeywe arrive at the Harsil helipad, from where we proceed for Darshan and Pooja to Gangotri temple by car/jeep.

The distance is approximately 25 km and the time taken is about one hour. After Darshan we return to Harsil- a picturesque & beautiful valley which we explore the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the Himalayan Nature Resort.

DAY – 3

After breakfast, we leave Harsil for Kedarnath. Government regulation requires the helicopter to be changed at Guptkashi, where we switch aircrafts and board another helicopter from the same helipad for Kedarnath. We arrive at Kedarnath by 0800 hrs.

The Kedarnath temple is located at a walking distance from the helipad and special darshan slips wil be provided here. After darshan, we fly back to Guptkashiwhere we spend the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

DAY – 4

The day begins early with breakfast, after which we leave for the helipad to board our flight for Badrinath. Arriving in Badrinath, we check into our hotel.

In the afternoon, we visit theBadrinath temple for darshan. Rest of the day is at our disposal to explore the beautiful surroundings at leisure. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

DAY – 5

This is the last day of our Char Dham Yatra. As per your desire, you can visit the temple early in the morning to witness the Maha Abhishek ceremony; which takes place from 4:00 am to 7:00 am.

After breakfast we leave for the helipad to board the final flight for Dehradun. Our itinerary ends up on arrival in Dehradun. 

HOTELS DETAILS

YAMUNOTRI Yamunotri Hotel/ Similar

GANGOTRI Villa AadhyaHotel/ Similar

KEDARNATH (GUPTKASHI) Himalayan Nature Resort/ Similar

BADRINATH Sarovar Portico/Similar

PACKAGE COST

INR 1,83,000/- PER PERSON

INR 3,55,000/- EACH COUPLE

INR 7,00000/- TWO COUPLE

INR 7,80,000/- FIVE PERSON

GUIDELINES FOR PASSENGERS

There is very limited space for luggage in the helicopter. Only 5 kgs luggage per passenger will be permitted.

Passengers should carry only handbags as suitcases cannot be kept in the helicopter.

All temples in Chardham are located in high altitude areas.

All passengers undertaking this Yatra should be medically and physically fit.

Passengersare advised to carry woolenclothes.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Helicopter travel

VIP Darshan at all temples

Palki at Yamunotri

Car/Jeep transfers at Harsil and Badrinath

Overnight stay at Harsil on twin sharing basis

On arrival stay at hotel Lemon tree Dehradun on EP Basic

Hotel accommodation for 4 nights as per itinerary

All Meals

Service tax @ 18%

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The charter can carry a maximum of 4-5 passengers

All charters are subject to minimum 4 people travelling together

Transportation By Car/Jeep at Harsil and badrinath

Night stay of passengers at Harsil on twin sharing basis

VIP Darshan at all temples

The quality of accommodation at Yamunotri is basic and so passengers should not have very high expectations

Children above the age of 2 years will be considered full ticket

There is no provision of concession to children or senior citizens

Any special Puja charges will have to be paid directly by passengers

Any additional night stay will not be permitted

The booking must be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the Package Price

Full Package amount has to be deposited 15 days prior to journey date

In case the journey is not finished within the stipulated time and passengers are not able to visit one or more Dhams due to bad weather conditions/technical reasons then the liability of the company will be limited to refund of unutilised sector/s

Passengers are allowed 5 kg baggage/pax

Maximum Permissible Weight is 325Kg.

CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING POLICY

In case of cancellation of booking, the following charges will be applicable:

Up to 7 days before journey      —-                           20% of total amount

Up to 72hours before journey    —-                          50 % of total amount

Under 48 hours before journey —-                           75% of total amount

Under 24 hours before journey —-                           no refund

Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 10% of the cost. This will only be permitted if applied 7 days before journey date. In case the rescheduling is requested within 7 days to the journey, the booking will be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.

ABOUT KEDARNATH TEMPLE

Kēdārnāth Mandir (Kedarnath Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in India.

Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open only between the end of April (Akshaya Tritriya) to November (Kartik Purnima – the autumn full moon). During the winters, the vigrahas (deities) from Kedarnath temple are brought to Ukhimath and worshipped there for six months. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kedarnath, the ‘Lord of Kedar Khand’, the historical name of the region.

The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by a 18 kilometres (11 mi) uphill trek from Gaurikund. Pony and Manchan service is available to reach the structure.

According to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva . It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, expounded in Tevaram. Pandavas were supposed to have pleased Shiva by doing penance in Kedarnath. The temple is one of the four major sites in India’s Chota Char Dham pilgrimage of Northern Himalayas.

This temple is the highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Kedarnath was the worst affected area during the 2013 flash floods in North India. The temple complex, surrounding areas and Kedarnath town suffered extensive damage, but the temple structure did not suffer any “major” damage, apart from a few cracks on one side of the four walls which was caused by the flowing debris from the higher mountains. A large rock among the debris acted as a barrier, protecting the temple from the flood. The surrounding premises and other buildings in market area were heavily damaged.

ABOUT BADRINATH TEMPLE

Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu which is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. The temple and town form one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

The temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Badrinath—holy shrines for Vaishnavites. It is open for six months every year (between the end of April and the beginning of November), because of extreme weather conditions in the Himalayan region. The temple is located in Garhwal hill tracks in Chamoli district along the banks of Alaknanda River at an elevation of 3,133 m (10,279 ft) above the mean sea level.

It is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres of India, having recorded 1,060,000 visitsThe image of the presiding deity worshipped in the temple is a 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, black stone statue of Vishnu in the form of Badrinarayan. The statue is considered by many Hindus to be one of eight swayam vyakta kshetras, or self-manifested statues of Vishnu.

Mata Murti Ka Mela, which commemorates the descent of river Ganges on mother earth, is the most prominent festival celebrated in the Badrinath Temple. Although Badrinath is located in North India, the head priest, or Rawal, is traditionally a Nambudiri Brahmin chosen from the South Indian state of Kerala.

The temple was included in the Uttar Pradesh state government Act No. 30/1948 as Act no. 16,1939, which later came to be known as Shri Badarinath and Shri Kedarnath Mandir Act. The committee nominated by the state government administers both the temples and has seventeen members on its board.

ABOUT GANGOTRI TEMPLE

Gangotri, the origin of the River Ganges and seat of the goddess Ganga, is one of the four sites in the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The original Gangotri Temple was built by the Nepalese general Amar Singh Thapa.

The river is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganga (the Ganges) from Devprayag onwards where it meets the Alaknanda. The origin of the holy river is at Gaumukh, set in the Gangotri Glacier, and is a 19 km trek from Gangotri.

Places to visit near the Gangotri Temple

Bhagirath Shila is believed to be the holy rock where King Bhagirath prayed to Lord Shiva.

Pandava Gufa, located 1.5 km from Gangotri, is the place where the Pandavas are believed to have meditated and rested en route Kailash. Pilgrims will have to trek up to the Pandava Gufa.

ABOUT YAMUNOTRI TEMPLE
Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated at an altitude of 3,293 metres (10,804 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas and located approximately 30 kilometers (19 mi) North of Uttarkashi, the headquarters of the Uttarkashi district in the Garhwal Division of Uttarakhand, India.

It is one of the four sites in India’s Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage. The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to the Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Janki Chatti (7 km. Away).

The actual source, a frozen lake of ice and glacier (Champasar Glacier) located on the Kalind Mountain at a height of 4,421 m above sea level, about 1 km further up, is not frequented generally as it is not accessible; hence the shrine has been located on the foot of the hill. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer puja at the temple itself.

The temple of Yamuna, on the left bank of the Yamuna, was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The deity is made of black marble. The Yamuna, like the Ganges, has been elevated to the status of a divine mother for the Hindus and has been held responsible for nurturing and developing the Indian civilization.
Close to the temple are hot water springs gushing out from the mountain cavities. Surya Kund is the most important kund.

Near the Surya Kund there is a shila called Divya Shila, which is worshipped before puja is offered to the deity. Devotees prepare rice and potatoes, tied in muslin cloth, to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs. Rice so cooked is taken back home as prasadam. The pujaris of Yamunotri come from the village of Kharsali near Janki Chatti. They are the administrators of the sacred place and perform religious rites. They are well-versed in the Shastras.