The Char Dham Yatra refers to the pilgrimage to the four sacred shrines in the Indian state of Uttarakhand—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. This pilgrimage is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism, and many devotees undertake the journey to seek spiritual blessings.
Given the challenging terrain and remote locations of these shrines, The helicopter has become a popular and convenient option for pilgrims, especially those with physical limitations or time constraints. Helicopter services offer a quicker and more comfortable way to visit these sacred sites.
🏞️ Highlights:
Barkot
Yamunotri
Uttarkashi
Janki chatti
Gangotri
Dehradun
Kedarnath
Badrinath
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Haridwar/Dehradun Airport – Barkot
Barkot
Upon arrival at Haridwar/Dehradun Airport, our driver will pick you from the station or airport and drive to Barkot. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Early Morning , Check-out from the hotel. Later drive to Jankichatti, Jankichatti is the starting point for trek route towards Yamunotri i.e. 6 Kms one way [you have option either walk or hire Pony or by Doli at your own cost]. Upon arrival at Yamunotri, take a Holy bath in Tapt Kund (Hot spring) or Yamuna River (Cold Water) and visit Yamunotri temple "Darshan" and Pooja of pious "Yamuna Ji" at Divya Shila. Later return to Janki Chatti and then further drive back to Barkot. Enroute visit Vishwanath Temple.Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Yamunotri:
Yamunotri is the source of River Yamuna, situated 30 km from Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. It is one of the most revered pilgrimages in India, part of the famous Chhota Char Dham yatra (including Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath). The main attraction here is the Yamunotri Temple dedicated to Ma Yamuna.
Yamunotri has to be reached by a 6 km trek which starts from Jankichatti. The 2.5 hours trek can be done on foot, mule, palanquin or pithoo (carrier). The yatra to Yamunotri is usually completed in one day.
Janki Chatti:
Jankichatti is the starting point of the trek to Yamunotri. The 6 km trek to Yamunotri is done in 2.5 hours to 3 hours. It can be done on foot or mule, palki (palanquins) and pithoo (carrier) are available from Jankichatti. It is also popular for the hot springs where pilgrims take a dip before starting their trek.
Day 3 :
Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi
After breakfast, we proceed to the Gangotri excursion tour. En-route enjoy picturesque Harsil valley, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. Upon arrival at Gangotri, visit Gangotri Mata Temple and perform pooja, Bhagirath Shilla and Surya Kund. Thereafter we drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri:
Gangotri Dham is the origin of the holy River Ganga, located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the most revered pilgrimages in India, part of the famous Chhota Char Dham yatra (including Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath).
Gangotri is the easiest to reach (by direct bus or taxi) out of the char dhams. It is located 300 km from Rishikesh and 100 from Uttarkashi. The main attraction of Gangotri is the Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Ma Ganga. The temple remains open for 6 months each year, from May to November. On Akshya Tritiya, the idol of Ma Ganga is shifted to the Gangotri Temple from Mukhbas (Mukhimath). On Bhai Dooj, the idol is returned to Mukhimath for the next 6 months. The temple remains open from 4 AM -9 PM. Aarti Timing is 6 AM and 7:45 PM.
Day 4 :
Uttarkashi – Dehradun – 180kms/06 hrs.
Dehradun
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. Later drive to Dehradun, upon arrival check-in at hotel. An overnight stay at hotel. This is the reporting day at Dehradun, which is our main base (starting & ending point) for the Heli-tour.
Note: - Passengers must reach Dehradun in the afternoon. 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 5 :
Kedarnath
Sersi
At 11:15 Hrs. (approximate) check out from Dehradun hotel
At 12:30 Hrs. (approximate) ETD from Shastradhara Helidrome
At 13:00 Hrs. (approximate) ETA at Sersi Heli-pad
•This is the starting day of the Do Dham Yatra. Passengers will check-out from the hotel at 11:15 am, after breakfast. They will be picked-up from the Hotel by our team & taken to Sahastradhara Helidrome.
•Passengers will report at Sahastradhara Helidrome by 1130 Hrs.
•In case flight is getting delayed due to NOTAM/delayed clearances/bad weather etc., we shall convey to the passengers in advance, so that they may report according to the delayed timings at the Helidrome.
•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 approx. 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.
•Once the darshan is done, we will bring down passengers to Sersi.
Kedarnath:
Located on the Garhwal Himalayan Range in the Rudraprayag District, Kedarnath Temple can only be reached from Gaurikund through a trek and remains open only for six months from April to November, due to heavy snowfall in the region during the rest of the months.
During the winters from November to May, the diety is shifted from Kedarnath Temple to Ukhitmath and is worshipped there. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector, and the destroyer, and it's believed that a journey to Kedarnath provides one "Moksha" or salvation. Set amidst the snow-clad mountains near Chorabari Glacier with the Mandakini River flowing in front of it, Kedarnath witnesses lakhs of devotees every year due to its religious significance.
Day 6 :
Badrinath
Badrinath
At 13:00 Hrs. (approximate) ETD from Sersi Heli-base
At 13:30 Hrs. (approximate) ETA at Badrinath Helipad
•Passengers will have breakfast & lunch at Sersi and be ready for their flight to Badrinath by 12:00 hrs.
•On arrival at Badrinath helipad, our staff will take the passengers for hotel check-in.
•Passengers will be taken for darshan to Badrinath temple in the afternoon.
•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 payment basis directly at Badrinath).
Badrinath:
Badrinath, known for the sacred Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage yatras. Perched on the Garhwal hill tracks, near the Alaknanda River, Badrinath is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Placed between Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, Badrinath Temple is situated in the backdrop of the mighty Neelkanth mountain and is known for stunning natural beauty.
Situated at the height of 10,279 feet, the Badrinath Temple is believed to be originally established by the saint, Adi Shankaracharya. The temple houses a black stone idol of Lord Vishnu which is 1m tall and is considered to be one of the 8 swayam vyakta kshetras or self-manifested statues of Vishnu. It also finds its mention in the 108 Divya Desams devoted to Lord Vishnu in India.
Day 7 :
Return to DEHRADUN
Dehradun
At 13:30 Hrs. (approximate) ETD from Badrinath Helipad
At 14:30 Hrs. (approximate) ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome
•Passengers will have breakfast & lunch by 1230 hrs and be ready for their flight to Sahastradhara Helidrome by 1245 hrs.
•Estimated time of arrival will be 1430 hrs at Sahastradhara. On arrival, our team will be present to receive the passengers.
•Then passengers will be taken to the Dehradun hotel to collect their luggage from cloak rooms.
•Later passengers will be dropped to the airport/railway stations, where we bid them Farwell.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 And 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only
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