Chardham by Helicopter

DEHRADUN – GANGOTRI - BADRINATH - KEDARNATH - SIRSI- SAHASTRADHARA - YAMUNOTRI

Duration

3 Days

Tour Type

Pilgrimage Tour

Group Size

100 persons

Location

India

Overview

Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the holiest pilgrimage circuits for Hindus. The holy sites in Uttarakhand- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and the Badrinath Dham are divine. It is believed that if someone visits these holy sites then their sins get cleanse and they attain salvation. The devotees can complete Chardham Yatra by helicopter in just 3 days with our well-crafted itinerary.

The Chardham Helicopter package starts from Dehradun. We offer a complimentary stay in Dehradun. On the next day, you will start the tour from the Sahastradhara Helipad, proceeding to Harsil Helipad for a visit to Gangotri. Next, proceed to Sirsi Helipad for holy Darshan at Badrinath. Next, fly via helicopter to Kedarnath for a holy visit to Lord Shiva’s Jyotirlinga. Lastly make a visit to the divine Yamunotri, which is the origin of the River Yamuna. Return to Sahastradhara by helicopter thus concluding your Chardham Yatra by Helicopter.

Know before you go

Meeting and assistance by our representative, Airport to hotel & vice versa transfers as per the itinerary.
Welcome with garlands on arrival.
Sightseeing services using air-conditioned transport with the driver as per the tour programme.
Accommodation to choose from in standard hotels offering 3-star facilities or superior hotels offering good 4-star facilities or deluxe hotels offering 5-star standard facilities with breakfast in all the places. Double or twin sharing shall be provided as per your preference.
Parking fees, fuel charges, driver allowance are all included.
Services of an English speaking local guide is included only during the sightseeing tour as per the programme.
A small group size of a minimum of 4 people is required for any particular date and in case of fewer numbers on any particular date, we will give you the option of date change or still travel on the same date by paying a slight supplement.
Rates are based on using standard hotels offering 3-star facilities with the option of upgrading to superior and deluxe categories offering 4 star and 5-star facilities respectively at a slight supplement.
All taxes are included.

Itinerary

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL DEHRADUN

On arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport/railway station. Our representative will meet to welcome and escort you and straight transfer to Hotel. On arrival check-in at the hotel In the evening, you will be briefed by our crew about the tour. You will receive a duffle bag to carry your luggage for the journey ahead. Overnight stay at the hotel in Dehradun.

DAY 02 : DEHRADUN – GANGOTRI - BADRINATH - KEDARNATH - SIRSI- SAHASTRADHARA TO GANGOTRI

0500 Hrs. Check out from Dehradun hotel 0600 Hrs. ETD from Sahastradhara helipad 0630 Hrs. ETA at Harsil check out from the hotel at 5:00 A.M. and head towards the Sahastradhara helipad. You will board the helicopter for the Harsil helipad. On arrival at Harsil, you will have breakfast and then leave for darshan at Gangotri Temple. The shrine marks the origin of the holy river Ganga. Get blessed in the divine setting. The approximate time for the Gangotri darshan is 3 hours. From Harsil helipad to Gangotri Temple is 26 km and it is roughly 55-minutes' drive. Enjoy the darshan at the temple and after that, you will head towards the Harsil helipad by 10:35 hours to board the helicopter for Badrinath Temple. Gangotri to Badrinath 1035 Hrs. ETD from Harsil 1130 Hrs. ETA at Badrinath helipad On arrival, you will be taken to the Badrinath Temple. You will have approximately 01 hours to complete the darshan at Badrinath Dham. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath Temple is the shrine of Lord Badri, a form of Lord Vishnu. After darshan, you will head towards Badrinath helipad to board the flight for Sirsi. Badrinath to Sirsi 1300 Hrs. ETD from Badrinath 1330 Hrs. ETA at Sirsi Board a flight from Badrinath helipad for Sirsi. IHPL has its own heli-base in Sirsi and from the shuttle service operates for Kedarnath Dham. From the Sirsi helipad, you will be taken to the Kedarnath Dham in the shuttle service. On arrival at Sirsi helipad at 1:30 PM, the lunch will be served. After savoring the lunch, you will fly to Kedarnath. The darshan at Kedarnath Temple will be done on the same day or early morning the next day. It is subject to weather conditions and time left. Sirsi-Kedarnath-Sirsi 1415 Hrs. ETD from Sirsi (for Kedarnath darshan) 1630 Hrs. ETA at Sirsi (after darshan) You will depart from Sirsi helipad for Kedarnath darshan. It will take 7 minutes (one-way) to reach Kedarnath helipad from Sirsi. The temple is situated at a distance of approximately 400 m from the helipad. One of the sacred 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, the temple is said to purify sins and attain moksha. You will have approximately 2 hours' time with you to have darshan and report back to the Kedarnath helipad. Special darshan slips are booked for your quick Kedarnath darshan. Seeks blessings from Lord Shiva and then heads towards the helipad. From here you will have a flight for Sirsi. Overnight stay at the hotel in Sirsi.

DAY 03 : SIRSI - YAMUNOTRI - DEHRADUN- SIRSI TO YAMUNOTRI

0730 Hrs. ETD from Sirsi 0800 Hrs. ETA at Kharsali Heli-base After having breakfast, you will check out from the hotel early morning and head towards the Sirsi helipad to board the flight for Kharsali heli-base. IHPL shall arrange Palki and Pony for you at the Kharsali to reach Yamunotri. The 6 km trek (one way) through the scenic landscape of Uttarakhand takes approximately 1 hour. On reaching Yamunotri Temple pays homage to the River Goddess, who is also the sister of Yama, Lord of Death. Visiting the shrine is said to clean sins and grant salvation. You will have approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (round trip). After darshan, you will reach the Kharsali helipad and the lunch will be served at Kharsali around 1:30 PM. Savor the lunch amidst the lush green landscape and serene nature. Yamunotri to Sahastradhara 1430 Hrs. ETD from Kharsali 1500 Hrs. ETA at Sahastradhara Heliport You will board a flight from the Kharsali helipad for the Sahastradhara. On arrival at Sahastradhara, our base manager will greet you. You will have an assisted transfer to the Dehradun hotel to collect your luggage from the cloakroom. Later, you will be dropped at the airport/ railway station for your onward journey. In case, guests would like to spend a night in Dehradun then they must inform us at the time of booking. The accommodation can be arranged additional cost. After transfer to airport/railway station to board flight/train for onward destination.

Included/Excluded

Return Airport transfers with Meeting and assistance

Hotel accommodation on twin sharing with breakfast

Airconditioned Transport with driver

One Lunch or dinner with our compliments

Guide services during sightseeing

All taxes, Toll, Parking Charges

Entrance fees to the Monuments

Any items of personal nature like laundry, Tips, Camera fees etc.

Any Domestic or International Airfare

Travel Insurance

Any item not mentioned in Inclusion

Travel Styles

Cultural

Nature & Adventure

Meeting & Assistance

Independent

Activities

Festival & Events

Special Interest

Sightseeing

Facilities

Wifi

Gymnasium

Restaurant

Reception

Room Service

Dinning & Bar

Experiential Options

Activities

FAQs & Important Travel and Package Info

Exclusions

Return international flights, Visas, Insurance and items of personal nature.

Age restrictions

This visit is focused on guests aged 18 years or more seasoned For youngsters and child accompanied by the adults.

Tour occupancy

Minimum number for any tour date is 2 persons travelling together.
For solo travellers a single occupancy room is allocated.

Passport and Visa Requirements

All guests require a visa with a minimum validity of 6 months which should be beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers.
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Travel Insurance

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Health & vaccination

Travellers are advised to check with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccinations require 30 days or more to be effective.
Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour. It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance.

Tipping

Tipping or porterages are not included and are entirely on your discretion while on tour.

Fitness requirements

Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/package tours/cruise etc. as outlined in the itinerary.

Dietary Requirements

Any dietary necessities should be received by SpecialHolidays atleast 7 days prior your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements.
By and large SpecialHolidays tries to cater for your pre booked dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you.

Transfers

All airport and hotel transfers are included in the tour from the day of your arrival as per the package.

Documentation

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Itinerary amendments & changes

Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.

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Surcharges

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Name change or corrections

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Date changes

Date changes perhaps allowed at a slight fees.

Refunds

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