Char Dham Yatra By Helicopter
Dehradun(1N) → Kharshali(1N) → Harsil(1N) → SERSI(1N) → Badrinath(1N)
ABD Holidays Pvt. Ltd. offers professionally managed Char Dham and Do Dham Yatra helicopter packages from Dehradun. Pilgrims can choose a complete Char Dham journey covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, or a shorter Do Dham helicopter package covering Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Our helicopter packages are suitable for families, senior citizens, corporate groups and travellers with limited time. Depending on the selected itinerary, packages may include helicopter transfers, hotel accommodation , meals, local transportation, Kedarnath shuttle tickets and complete travel coordination.
Most multi-day helicopter journeys begin from Dehradun, with passenger briefing and weight verification completed before departure. Flight schedules remain
...Tour Itinerary
Dehradun
Dehradun is our main base for the Heli-Tours. It is the starting & ending point. Heli provides a complimentary stay on the date of arrival, but no meals are included which can be included at an additional cost. Passengers are picked up from Dehradun Airport/railway station/bus stand. Please note, arrival details must be provided to Heli at the time of booking. Passengers should try to reach Dehradun by 02:00 pm, or earlier, so that they are completely ready to start their Chardham journey the next day early morning. In the evening, our team will be doing the tour briefing to the passengers, & provide them duffel bags for carrying only necessary things on the trip Up to 5 kg/person will be permitted.
Yamunotri Dham Sahastradhara to Yamunotri
05:00 Hrs. Check out from Dehradun hotel 06:00 Hrs. ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome 06:30 Hrs. ETA at Kharsali Heli-Base This is starting day of the Chardham yatra. Passengers will check-out early morning from the hotel at 05:00 am. They will be picked-up from the Hotel by our staff, & taken to Sahastradhara Helidrome. Heli has its own Heli-base in Kharsali, where our ground staff would welcome the passengers. The staff will then get the passengers settled in the hotel, which is at a walking distance from the helipad. After breakfast, passengers will be taken for Yamunotri Darshan.Approximate time taken for Yamunotri Temple Darshan: Approximately 05hrs 30mins (round-trip). Yamunotri trek is 06 km one-way. Sightseeing at Kharsali: Hot Spring at Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna Mata Temple, Shani Temple.
Gangotri Dham Yamunotri to Gangotri
06:30 Hrs. ETD from Kharsali Heli-Base 07:00 Hrs. ETA at Harsil/Jhalla Helipad Passengers will check-out by 05:30 hrs. Departure from Kharsali will be at 0630 hrs, & the estimated time of arrival at Harsil/Jhalla will be 0700 hrs. Jhalla Helis second own Heli-base in the Chardham sector. After landing at Jhalla, passengers will be taken to Harsil village & checked-in the hotel. Harsil The second destination of our tour, also known for the extensive apple orchards there, is the most scenic and beautiful destination of this tour. Passengers will be taken for Gangotri Dham darshan after breakfast. Approximate Time taken for Gangotri Temple Darshan: 3hrs 30 mins (round-trip). The road distance to Gangotri temple is approx. 25 km, which is roughly a 50-minute drive. Sightseeing at Harsil: Harsil has many places & natures walks around to explore. Passengers will be taken to explore any of the following: Bagodi Village walk / Short trek to Chholmi village / Nature walk from Jhalla / Shiv Temple in Harsil.
Kedarnath Dham Gangotri to Sersi
07:00 Hrs. ETD from Harsil/Jhalla Helipad 07:30 Hrs. ETA at Sersi Heli-Base • Passengers will be checked-out by 06:00 hrs. Arrival at Sersi will be by 0730 hrs. Sersi Helis third, and the oldest, own Heli-base in the Chardham sector. We operate the shuttle services for Kedarnath ji shrine from here. Passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath Dham for darshan in a shuttle services flight, after their breakfast. Approximate time taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 02 hours. The shuttle services flight Sersi to Kedarnath is approx. 07 minutes long. Sightseeing at Sersi: Triyuginarayan Temple It is the venue of the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati, or Gaurikund.
Badrinath Dham Sersi to Badrinath
08:00 Hrs. ETD from Sersi Heli-Base 08:30 Hrs. ETA at Badrinath Helipad Passengers will have breakfast by 07:00 hrs. at Sersi & be ready for their flight to Badrinath by 0800 hrs. Passengers will be taken for darshan to Badrinath temple in the afternoon after lunch.Approximate time taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: Approx. 01-1.5 Hrs. is taken to have darshan at the Badrinath Temple. 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).
Dehradun Badrinath to Sahastradhara
08:30 Hrs. ETD from Badrinath Helipad 09:30 Hrs. ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome • Passengers who have pre-booked Maha Abhishek Puja, have to be ready early morning by 0330 hrs. Puja shall take place from 04:30 hrs. to 06:30 hrs. Badrinath ji hotel check-out time is 0730 hrs. Estimated time of arrival will be 0930 hrs. at Sahastradhara. On arrival, our team will be present to receive the passengers. Later, they will be taken to Dehradun hotel to collect the luggage from cloak rooms, and then be dropped to airport/railway station. In case passengers would like to spend an additional night at Dehradun, accommodation can be arranged by Abd holiday at an additional cost. The same must be informed to us at the time of booking. After the final transfer, we will bid farewell to the passengers. This is the end of the Chardham yatra.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Helicopter flying from Dehradun to the Chardham shrines, & back.
- Hemkund Sahib aerial darshan.
- Complimentary stay at Dehradun on your date of arrival - no meals included. The night of complimentary stay makes our Heli-tour actually a 5N/6D tour.
- Accommodation for 4 nights, 01 night at each Dham, with all meals included. Vegetarian Jain food also available.
- Local Sight Seeing with Heli guides at all four destinations.
- VIP Darshans.
- Airport & hotel transfers at Dehradun.
- Palki or Pony at Yamunotri - subject to availability.
- Maha Abhishek at Badrinath ji - on demand.
- Rudra Abhishek at Kedarnath ji - on demand.
- Shri Kedarnath ji helicopter shuttle services: Sersi - Kedar - Sersi.
- Helicopter handling charges.
- Taxes & other government levy.
Questions About Char Dham Yatra By Helicopter
1. From where does the Char Dham helicopter package start?
Most multi-day Char Dham helicopter packages start from Dehradun. Guests generally need to arrive in Dehradun one day before the scheduled departure for reporting and briefing.
2. How many days are required for Char Dham Yatra by helicopter?
A complete Char Dham helicopter package generally takes 5 nights and 6 days, including arrival and accommodation in Dehradun.
3. Which temples are covered in the Do Dham helicopter package?
The Do Dham helicopter package covers Shri Kedarnath Dham and Shri Badrinath Dham
4. Are helicopter flights affected by weather?
Yes. Himalayan helicopter operations depend on weather, visibility, aviation regulations and operational conditions. Delays, rescheduling or cancellation may occur.
5. Is passenger weight required while booking?
Yes. Correct passenger weight is required because helicopter operators follow strict weight and safety regulations. Additional charges or operational restrictions may apply according to operator policy.
