Char Dham Yatra 1 Night 2 Days
All four dhams in two days: a charter helicopter from Dehradun to Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath on day 1, a night at Kedarnath, then Badrinath and back to Dehradun on day 2. The fastest Char Dham Yatra possible, for pilgrims with a weekend.
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Char Dham Yatra 1 Night 2 Days Overview
The Char Dham Yatra in 1 night and 2 days is possible only by helicopter. A charter departs Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun at dawn, lands near Yamunotri and Gangotri with short road transfers to the temples, reaches Kedarnath by late afternoon for the evening aarti and a night in a premium tent, and flies to Badrinath and back to Dehradun the next morning. About 4.5 hours of flying in total.
This plan is for pilgrims who have a weekend, not a fortnight: NRIs on a short visit, business travellers and families with very elderly parents who cannot do even the shorter road plans. The price covers the helicopter, ground transfers, the Kedarnath night, all meals, registration and priority darshan help. Flights or trains to Dehradun are extra.
Helicopter yatra depends entirely on weather, so the rules for delays and the backup plan matter as much as the itinerary and are set out below, followed by the complete package with prices, inclusions and exclusions.
₹1,85,000 per person, twin sharing, 5 to 6 pilgrims per helicopter from Dehradun
Two Day Helicopter Plan: Helipads and Timings
Timings are typical for a clear day in May or September and shift with weather and sunrise.
| Time | Leg | Ground | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1, 6.00 am | Report at Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun | Weigh-in, briefing, tea | Pick-up from Dehradun hotels at 5.15 am |
| 6.45 am | Fly to Kharsali helipad, 45 minutes | Jeep to Janki Chatti, 6 km trek, pony or palki to Yamunotri and back, about 3 hours | Pilgrims who cannot trek take darshan at the Kharsali Shani temple, the winter seat of Yamuna |
| 11.00 am | Fly to Harsil helipad, 25 minutes | Car to Gangotri, 25 km, darshan, lunch at Harsil | About 2.5 hours on the ground |
| 2.30 pm | Fly to Kedarnath, 35 minutes | Walk 500 m to the temple, evening aarti | Night in a premium tent near the temple at 3,583 m |
| Day 2, 6.00 am | Morning darshan at Kedarnath | Priority line, Bhairavnath temple | Breakfast at the camp |
| 8.00 am | Fly to Badrinath helipad, 25 minutes | Car to the temple, darshan, Mana village, lunch | About 2.5 hours on the ground |
| 12.00 noon | Fly to Dehradun, 55 minutes | Transfer to Jolly Grant airport or hotel | Book flights out of Dehradun after 4 pm |
- Weight and baggage. Charter helicopters carry 5 to 6 passengers with a combined weight limit, usually about 450 kg. One small bag of 5 kg per person; main luggage stays at Dehradun.
- Weather. Morning fog, rain or wind at any helipad can hold the flight. A delay of a few hours shortens ground time; a lost day means the plan becomes 2 nights 3 days at ₹25,000 per person per extra day, or an unused leg is refunded at the charter rate.
- Altitude. You go from 650 m to 3,583 m in a day. Rest, water and no heavy meals; oxygen is on board and at the Kedarnath camp.
- Yamunotri. The 6 km trek from Janki Chatti is the only effort in the plan. Pony or palki is arranged, or darshan is taken at Kharsali.
- Season. May to June and September to October. The 2 day plan does not operate in July and August.
- Documents. Yatra registration for every pilgrim, photo ID and the charter manifest, all handled by our coordinator.
Char Dham Yatra 1 Night 2 Days by Helicopter Itinerary: Day by Day
The order of sightseeing can change with weather, road conditions, temple timings and darshan queues.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Route | Distance and time | Night stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dehradun → Kharsali (Yamunotri) → Harsil (Gangotri) → Kedarnath | About 3 hours of flying, 4 helipads | Kedarnath |
| Day 2 | Kedarnath → Badrinath → Dehradun | About 1.5 hours of flying | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Char Dham Yatra 1 Night 2 Days by Helicopter Price Details
Starting prices per person on twin sharing. Final price depends on dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size.
| Tour name | Char Dham Yatra 1 Night 2 Days by Helicopter |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
| Route | Dehradun → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Dehradun by helicopter |
| Start point | Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun airport; Delhi pick-up as an add-on |
| Tour price | From ₹1,85,000 per person (standard heli yatra, 5 to 6 pilgrims per helicopter) |
Price by Hotel Category
| Hotel category | Stay and meals | Price from (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard heli yatra | Charter helicopter for all four dhams, night at Kedarnath premium tent or Guptkashi, all meals, VIP darshan help | ₹1,85,000 |
| Deluxe heli yatra with Dehradun nights | As standard plus a night before and after at a Dehradun resort, airport transfers | ₹1,99,000 |
| 6 day helicopter yatra | One dham per day with resort nights at Harsil, Guptkashi and Badrinath, see the helicopter yatra page | ₹2,20,000 |
Price by Group Size and Vehicle
Standard heli yatra hotels. The vehicle cost is shared, so bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group size | Vehicle | Hotels | From Dehradun (per person) | With Delhi transfer by flight (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 6 pilgrims (full helicopter) | Charter helicopter | Standard heli yatra | ₹1,85,000 | ₹1,94,000 |
| 3 to 4 pilgrims | Shared charter, 2 groups | Standard heli yatra | ₹2,15,000 | ₹2,24,000 |
| 1 to 2 pilgrims | Seat in a shared departure, subject to availability | Standard heli yatra | ₹2,35,000 | ₹2,44,000 |
Add-ons and Optional Charges
| Add-on | Charged | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi pick-up and drop (adds 1 day) | Per vehicle | ₹6,500 sedan, ₹8,500 SUV, ₹13,000 tempo traveller |
| Kedarnath helicopter (Phata or Sersi to Kedarnath and back) | Per person | Government portal fare, about ₹5,500 to ₹8,000 return, changes each season |
| Kedarnath same-day helicopter with VIP darshan | Per person | From ₹12,900 including helipad transfer and darshan slot |
| Pony or palki for Kedarnath and Yamunotri | Per person | Paid locally at district rates, see the trek table |
| Extra night at any halt (landslide or rest day) | Per room per night | ₹2,500 standard, ₹4,500 deluxe, ₹8,000 premium |
| Single room supplement | Per person | ₹9,900 for the full tour |
| Child 5 to 11 years with extra bed | Per child | 25% less than the adult price |
| Lunch add-on | Per person | ₹350 per lunch |
Prices are for the 2027 season and are starting prices. Peak dates in May, June and the October holidays may cost more. Helicopter fares are set by the government portal and change every season. GST is extra where applicable.
Hotels Used on the Char Dham Yatra 1 Night 2 Days by Helicopter
Hotel names are confirmed on your booking voucher. Rooms at the dhams are simple, so most comfort is at the halts below the temples.
| Night | Halt | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 and 2 | Barkot | Clean hotel with attached bath and hot water | Resort or camp with garden and valley view | Best available riverside resort |
| Night 3 and 4 | Uttarkashi or Harsil | Hotel in Uttarkashi town | Hotel in Uttarkashi or camp at Harsil | Harsil valley resort with apple orchards |
| Night 5 and 7 | Guptkashi or Sitapur | Hotel with attached bath | Resort with Chaukhamba view | Premium resort with spa or heated rooms |
| Night 6 | Kedarnath | GMVN dormitory or lodge near the temple | Private lodge or tent with attached bath | Premium tent or guest house, or same-day helicopter return |
| Night 8 | Badrinath | Hotel or dharamshala near the temple | Hotel with heated rooms near Tapt Kund | Best available hotel near the temple |
| Night 9 | Joshimath, Pipalkoti or Rudraprayag | Hotel in Pipalkoti | Hotel or resort in Joshimath | Resort in Joshimath or Auli |
| Night 10 | Rishikesh or Haridwar | Hotel near Tapovan or Haridwar | Riverside hotel or ashram-style resort | Luxury riverside resort |
All hotels have attached bathrooms, hot water in the morning and evening, and pure vegetarian food. At Kedarnath, electricity and hot water are limited and rooms are shared in GMVN dormitories on the standard heli yatra plan. Heated rooms are available at Badrinath, Joshimath and Guptkashi on the deluxe and premium plans. Family rooms with three or four beds can be arranged at most halts on request.
If you prefer to book the stay yourself, see Char Dham hotel booking and Kedarnath hotel booking, or ask us for a vehicle-only taxi package below.
Package Inclusions and Exclusions
Package Inclusions
- Charter helicopter from Sahastradhara, Dehradun covering Yamunotri (Kharsali), Gangotri (Harsil), Kedarnath and Badrinath helipads
- Ground transfers from each helipad to the temple and back by jeep or car
- One night at Kedarnath in a premium tent, or at Guptkashi or Sersi if weather requires
- All meals from breakfast on day 1 to lunch on day 2, with packed meals in flight
- VIP or priority darshan help at all four temples and prasad
- Yatra registration for every pilgrim and helicopter permit fees
- Pick-up and drop at Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun railway station or your Dehradun hotel
- Oxygen and first-aid on board; a coordinator travels with the group
- All taxes except GST
Package Exclusions
- Flights or trains to Dehradun, which we book at actual fare
- Hotel nights at Dehradun before and after unless the deluxe category is chosen
- Special pujas and donations
- Personal expenses
- Extra night or ground travel if weather grounds the helicopter, at the rates below
- GST at the applicable rate
Char Dham Taxi Fare: Vehicle Only
Round trip for the full circuit with the same driver. Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking and taxes included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Suited for | Haridwar to Haridwar, 11 days | Delhi to Delhi, 12 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, Etios, Aura) | 4 | Couple or 3 pilgrims with light luggage | ₹32,000 | ₹38,500 |
| SUV (Ertiga, Marazzo, Xylo) | 6 | Small family | ₹40,000 | ₹48,000 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 to 7 | Family or senior citizens who want more comfort | ₹50,000 | ₹58,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12 seater | 12 | Joint family or small group | ₹72,000 | ₹85,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17 seater | 17 | Group of friends or society | ₹85,000 | ₹99,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 26 seater | 26 | Large group or satsang mandal | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,30,000 |
Only vehicles with an Uttarakhand green card and a trip card from the transport department are allowed on the yatra route, and we use those. Night driving is not allowed on the hill roads, so every day ends before dark. Each extra day costs about ₹3,500 for a sedan, ₹4,500 for an SUV or Innova and ₹7,000 for a tempo traveller. Local taxis from Sonprayag to Gaurikund are shared jeeps run by the local union and are paid on the spot.
See also Char Dham taxi booking, tempo traveller booking and Haridwar to Char Dham taxi.
Trek, Pony, Palki and Helicopter Options
Rates are set by the district administration and the government helicopter portal each season and are paid locally unless pre-booked.
| Dham | Route | Distance | Options and approximate rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamunotri | Janki Chatti to Yamunotri | 6 km each way | Pony ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 one way; palki ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 one way; pithu ₹1,200 to ₹1,800 |
| Kedarnath | Gaurikund to Kedarnath | 16 to 18 km each way | Pony ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 one way; palki ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 one way; pithu ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 |
| Kedarnath helicopter | Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi to Kedarnath | 8 to 10 minutes | About ₹2,700 to ₹3,900 one way, set by the government Heli Yatra portal |
| Gangotri and Badrinath | By road to the temple | No trek | Short walk from the parking; wheelchair help can be arranged |
The Kedarnath helicopter flies from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi helipads and the ride takes under 10 minutes. Tickets are sold only on the official IRCTC Heli Yatra portal, need the yatra registration number and a photo ID, and open in phases before the season. Weight above 80 kg is charged extra and weather can cancel flights, so keep the trek as a backup. Read our Kedarnath helicopter booking guide for the current fare and timings.
Registration and Documents Checklist
- Yatra registration. Compulsory for every pilgrim on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal. We complete it for you and send the slip on WhatsApp. Carry a printout.
- Photo ID. Aadhaar, voter ID, passport or driving licence for every traveller, original and one copy.
- Medical fitness. A doctor's certificate is advised for pilgrims above 50 and anyone with heart, blood pressure or breathing conditions. Health screening is done at the check posts.
- Helicopter tickets. Carry the IRCTC e-ticket and the same photo ID used for booking.
- Hotel vouchers. We send a single voucher with all hotel names, driver name and vehicle number before departure.
- Emergency contacts. Our coordinator's number, the Uttarakhand tourist helpline 1364 and the police helpline 112.
Travel Tips and What to Pack
- Start early every day. Hill roads have gates that close at dusk, and the Kedarnath trek should begin by 6 am.
- Go slow on altitude. Kedarnath is at about 3,580 m and Badrinath at 3,300 m. Drink water, avoid alcohol and tell the driver if you feel breathless or dizzy.
- Pack for cold and rain. Thermals, a down or fleece jacket, raincoat, warm cap, gloves, trekking shoes with grip, two pairs of socks a day, sunscreen and a torch.
- Medicines. Your regular medicines for the full trip plus a basic kit: pain relief, ORS, antacid, motion sickness tablets, band-aids and a pulse oximeter if you have one.
- Cash and network. ATMs and mobile network are unreliable beyond Uttarkashi, Guptkashi and Joshimath. Carry cash for pony, prasad and local jeeps. BSNL and Jio work best.
- Keep buffer days. Landslides and rain can block roads for a few hours or a day. Do not book a flight or train on the evening you return.
- Respect temple rules. Photography is not allowed inside the temples. Dress modestly and follow the queue system.
This is a likely schedule. The tour coordinator may adjust it for weather, road conditions, temple timings or local rules. Extra stay caused by landslides, bad weather, road closures or flight cancellations is payable by the guest.
How to Reach the Yatra Base and Best Time to Visit
| Mode | Gateway | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air | Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) | About 35 km from Rishikesh and 40 km from Haridwar; flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad |
| Train | Haridwar Junction (HW) | Direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai and many cities; the main yatra base |
| Train | Rishikesh, Yog Nagari Rishikesh or Dehradun | Vande Bharat and Shatabdi from Delhi to Dehradun in about 4.5 hours |
| Road | Delhi to Haridwar | About 220 km, 5 to 6 hours by car or Volvo bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT |
| Helicopter | Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi to Kedarnath | Optional sector; tickets sold only through the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal |
Month by Month
| Month | Weather | Crowd and advice |
|---|---|---|
| Late April to May | Cold nights at the dhams, pleasant days; snow still around Kedarnath | Opening days are the busiest of the year; book hotels and helicopter 2 to 3 months ahead |
| June | Warm days, cool nights; pre-monsoon showers | School holidays, very busy; expect queues at Kedarnath |
| July to August | Monsoon; heavy rain, landslides and road closures | Low crowd and low prices, but keep extra days and travel insurance |
| September to October | Clear skies, cold nights, best mountain views | Best months for the yatra; moderate crowd, pleasant walking weather |
| November | Very cold; temples close after Diwali | Only the first week or so; check the closing dates |
FAQs for Char Dham Yatra 1 Night 2 Days
Can the Char Dham Yatra be done in 2 days?
Only by charter helicopter from Dehradun: Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath on day 1 with a night at Kedarnath, Badrinath and the return on day 2. About 4.5 hours of flying.
What is the price of the 1 night 2 days helicopter yatra?
From ₹1,85,000 per person for a full charter of 5 to 6 pilgrims, including the helicopter, ground transfers, the Kedarnath night, all meals, registration and priority darshan help. Smaller groups pay more per seat.
Where does it start?
Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun at 6 am. We pick up from Dehradun hotels, Jolly Grant airport and the railway station; a Delhi to Dehradun flight can be added.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Flights are held until it clears. A lost day extends the plan at ₹25,000 per person per day, or an unused leg is refunded at the charter rate. The plan does not run in the monsoon.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes, about 450 kg combined per helicopter and 5 kg of hand baggage per person. Tell us weights at booking.
Is it suitable for elderly pilgrims?
Yes, except for the 6 km Yamunotri trek, which is done by pony or palki or replaced by darshan at Kharsali. The altitude change is fast, so a doctor's clearance is advised.
Is registration compulsory?
Yes. Every pilgrim must register on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal and carry the slip with a photo ID. We complete the registration for you once you share names, ages and ID numbers.
What is the best time for the yatra?
May to June and September to October. July and August are monsoon months with landslide risk and slower drives. The temples close after Diwali and reopen in late April or May.
Can senior citizens do this tour?
Yes, with a slower pace. We advise a medical check before travel, the Kedarnath helicopter or palki, and an extra rest night at Guptkashi. Pilgrims above 50 may be asked for a health screening at the check posts.
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