Char Dham Yatra Package with Helicopter
Helicopter can mean three different packages: the Kedarnath sector only, Kedarnath and Badrinath by helicopter, or all four dhams from Dehradun. This page compares them and details the most booked one, the 12 day road yatra from Delhi with the Kedarnath helicopter included.
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Char Dham Yatra Package with Helicopter Overview
A Char Dham Yatra package with helicopter is usually the road tour with the Kedarnath trek replaced by the Phata or Sersi helicopter, and that is the plan detailed on this page: 12 days from Delhi, doorstep pick-up, all four dhams, the helicopter ticket inside the price and a night at Chopta in place of the Kedarnath night. It suits families with elders who want the full road yatra without the climb.
Two further helicopter options exist. Pilgrims short on time can do Yamunotri and Gangotri by road and then fly Kedarnath and Badrinath from Guptkashi in 9 days, and pilgrims with very little time can fly all four dhams from Sahastradhara, Dehradun in 5 nights and 6 days. All three are compared below with price, days and effort.
The Kedarnath helicopter is booked only on the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal in phases from March; the booking calendar is below, followed by the complete 12 day package with itinerary, hotels, prices, inclusions, exclusions and taxi fares.
₹62,900 per person, twin sharing, 6 persons in an Innova, Kedarnath helicopter included from Delhi
Three Char Dham Helicopter Packages Compared
| Road with Kedarnath helicopter (this page) | Road with Do Dham helicopter | Full helicopter yatra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days | 12 from Delhi | 9 from Delhi | 6 from Dehradun |
| By road | Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath | Yamunotri, Gangotri | None |
| By helicopter | Kedarnath from Phata or Sersi | Kedarnath and Badrinath from Guptkashi | All four from Sahastradhara, Dehradun |
| Treks | Yamunotri 6 km (pony or palki available) | Yamunotri 6 km | None |
| Price per person | ₹62,900 | ₹1,29,000 | ₹2,20,000 |
| Best for | Families with elders who want the full road yatra | Pilgrims with 9 days who want to skip the Kedarnath and Badrinath roads | Pilgrims with under a week |
| Page | This page | Do Dham helicopter package | Char Dham Yatra by helicopter |
Kedarnath Helicopter Booking Calendar 2027
| When | What happens | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| February to March 2027 | Yatra registration portal opens for the season | Register every pilgrim on your booking so the registration numbers are ready |
| March to April 2027 | IRCTC releases the first phase of Kedarnath helicopter tickets, usually for the opening weeks to end of May | Book your sector within hours of release; May seats sell out the same day |
| May 2027 | Second phase for June and the autumn season | Book June, September and October seats |
| During the season | Small daily releases and cancellations appear on the portal | Monitor for pilgrims added late to a booking |
| Day of flight | Weather decides; fog delays morning slots | Earliest slot taken; afternoon retry or palki backup if cancelled |
Char Dham Yatra Package with 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 | Delhi → Meerut → Roorkee → Haridwar | About 220 km, 5 to 6 hours | Haridwar |
| Day 2 | Haridwar → Dehradun → Mussoorie → Barkot | About 200 km, 7 to 8 hours | Barkot |
| Day 3 | Barkot → Janki Chatti → Yamunotri → Barkot | 45 km drive, 6 km trek each way | Barkot |
| Day 4 | Barkot → Uttarkashi | About 80 km, 3 to 4 hours | Uttarkashi |
| Day 5 | Uttarkashi → Harsil → Gangotri → Uttarkashi | About 100 km each way, 4 hours each way | Uttarkashi or Harsil |
| Day 6 | Uttarkashi → Tehri → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi | About 220 km, 8 to 9 hours | Guptkashi or Sitapur |
| Day 7 | Guptkashi → Phata or Sersi → Kedarnath (heli) → Guptkashi | 20 km drive, 8 minute flight each way | Guptkashi |
| Day 8 | Guptkashi → Ukhimath → Chopta | About 45 km, 2 hours, optional 3.5 km trek | Chopta |
| Day 9 | Chopta → Gopeshwar → Joshimath → Badrinath | About 150 km, 6 hours | Badrinath |
| Day 10 | Badrinath → Mana → Joshimath → Pipalkoti | About 60 km, 3 hours | Joshimath or Pipalkoti |
| Day 11 | Pipalkoti → Rudraprayag → Devprayag → Rishikesh | About 240 km, 7 to 8 hours | Rishikesh |
| Day 12 | Rishikesh → Haridwar → Delhi | About 240 km, 6 to 7 hours | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Char Dham Yatra Package with 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 Package with Helicopter |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 Days / 11 Nights |
| Route | Delhi → Haridwar → Barkot → Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Guptkashi → Kedarnath (helicopter) → Chopta → Badrinath → Pipalkoti → Rishikesh → Delhi |
| Start point | Home, hotel, airport or station anywhere in Delhi NCR |
| Tour price | From ₹62,900 per person (road with kedarnath helicopter, 6 persons in an Innova, Kedarnath helicopter included) |
Price by Hotel Category
| Hotel category | Stay and meals | Price from (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Road with Kedarnath helicopter | 12 days from Delhi by Innova, Kedarnath by helicopter, standard hotels, breakfast and dinner | ₹62,900 |
| Road with Do Dham helicopter | Yamunotri and Gangotri by road, then Kedarnath and Badrinath by helicopter from Guptkashi, 9 days | ₹1,29,000 |
| Full helicopter yatra | All four dhams by charter helicopter from Dehradun in 5 nights 6 days with the best hotels | ₹2,20,000 |
Price by Group Size and Vehicle
Road with Kedarnath helicopter hotels. The vehicle cost is shared, so bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group size | Vehicle | Hotels | From Delhi (per person) | From Haridwar (one day less) (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | Sedan (Dzire or Etios) | Standard | ₹70,900 | ₹64,900 |
| 4 persons | SUV (Ertiga or Marazzo) | Standard | ₹64,900 | ₹58,900 |
| 6 persons | Innova Crysta | Standard | ₹62,900 | ₹56,900 |
| 8 to 12 persons | Tempo Traveller 12 seater | Standard | ₹58,900 | ₹52,900 |
| 13 to 17 persons | Tempo Traveller 17 seater | Standard | ₹56,900 | ₹50,900 |
| 18 to 26 persons | Tempo Traveller 26 seater or mini bus | Standard | ₹54,900 | ₹48,900 |
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 Package with 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 road with kedarnath helicopter 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
- 11 nights hotel stay on twin sharing as per the category booked
- 11 breakfasts and 11 dinners, pure vegetarian
- Kedarnath helicopter ticket from Phata or Sersi and back for every pilgrim, booked on the IRCTC portal
- Helipad transfers and priority darshan slot where available
- Night at Chopta in place of the Kedarnath night
- Dedicated AC vehicle from Delhi to Delhi for the full route (AC is switched off on hill climbs)
- Uttarakhand-registered hill driver with the same vehicle for the whole tour
- Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking, state tax and green tax
- Uttarakhand yatra registration for every pilgrim
- Shared jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and back
- Darshan, aarti and temple timing guidance by our tour coordinator on call
- Pick-up and drop at your home, hotel, airport or railway station in Delhi NCR
- All hotel and vehicle taxes except GST
Package Exclusions
- Train or flight tickets to Delhi
- Pick-up outside Delhi NCR
- Kedarnath helicopter tickets in the standard and deluxe plans
- Pony, palki, pithu, doli and porter charges on the treks
- VIP darshan, special puja, rudrabhishek and donation
- Lunch, tea, snacks, mineral water and any meal not listed
- Entry fees, camera fees and Mana village or Kempty Falls parking
- Room heater charges where hotels charge separately
- Medical, travel and trip cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and tips
- Extra stay or vehicle cost due to landslide, weather, strike or road closure
- 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 Package with Helicopter
What is the price of the Char Dham package with helicopter?
The 12 day road yatra from Delhi with the Kedarnath helicopter included is ₹62,900 per person for 6 persons in an Innova with hotels, breakfast and dinner, vehicle and registration. Road plus Do Dham helicopter is about ₹1,29,000 and the full helicopter yatra ₹2,20,000.
Which helicopter option should I choose?
Kedarnath only if you want the full road yatra without the climb; Do Dham helicopter if you have 9 days; the full helicopter yatra if you have under a week.
When should I book the Kedarnath helicopter for 2027?
As soon as the first IRCTC phase opens in March or April 2027 for May dates, and in the second phase in May for June and autumn. We book for every pilgrim on your package.
Is the full Char Dham by helicopter from Delhi?
It departs from Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun. We add a Delhi to Dehradun flight or cab transfer on request.
Does the helicopter package include a night at Kedarnath?
No. You fly back the same morning, and the plan gains a night at Chopta on the way to Badrinath.
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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