Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter
Kedarnath and Badrinath in two days by charter helicopter from Sahastradhara, Dehradun: priority darshan at both temples, a night at Badrinath, all meals and registration. Helipads, timings, weight rules and the weather plan are below.
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Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter Overview
The Do Dham Yatra by helicopter covers Kedarnath and Badrinath in two days from Dehradun. The charter leaves Sahastradhara helipad at dawn, lands at Kedarnath for darshan with the priority line, flies on to Badrinath for the afternoon darshan and a night near the temple, and returns to Dehradun the next morning. About 2.5 hours of flying in all.
It is the plan for pilgrims with a weekend, for elderly parents who cannot do the Kedarnath trek or the long drives, and for NRIs on a short visit. The price covers the helicopter, ground transfers, the Badrinath night, all meals, registration and priority darshan help. Flights or trains to Dehradun are extra.
Helicopter yatra depends on weather, so the rules for delays and the backup plan are set out below with the helipad details, followed by the complete package with prices, inclusions and exclusions.
₹1,35,000 per person, twin sharing, 5 to 6 pilgrims per helicopter from Dehradun
Helicopter Plan: Helipads and Timings
Typical for a clear day in May or September; timings shift with weather.
| Time | Leg | Ground time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1, 6.00 am | Report at Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun; weigh-in and briefing | 45 minutes |
| 6.45 am | Fly to Kedarnath, about 45 minutes | About 2 hours: darshan, Bhairavnath, samadhi |
| 10.00 am | Fly to Badrinath, about 30 minutes | Afternoon darshan, Tapt Kund, Mana village; night at Badrinath |
| Day 2, 6.00 am | Morning darshan and aarti at Badrinath | 2 hours |
| 8.30 am | Fly to Dehradun, about 55 minutes | Transfer to airport or hotel by noon |
- Weight and baggage. Charter helicopters carry 5 to 6 passengers with a combined limit of about 450 kg and 5 kg hand baggage each.
- Weather. Fog or rain holds the flight. A lost day extends the plan at ₹20,000 per person per day, or an unused leg is refunded at the charter rate.
- Altitude. From 650 m to 3,583 m in an hour; rest, water, no heavy meals, oxygen on board.
- Season. May to June and September to October; not in the monsoon.
- Documents. Yatra registration and photo ID for every pilgrim, handled by our coordinator.
Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter Package 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 → Kedarnath (heli) → Badrinath (heli) | About 1.5 hours of flying | Badrinath |
| Day 2 | Badrinath → Dehradun | About 1 hour of flying | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter Package Price Details
Starting prices per person on twin sharing. Final price depends on dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size.
| Tour name | Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter Package |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
| Route | Dehradun → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Dehradun by helicopter |
| Start point | Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun; pick-up at Jolly Grant airport or Dehradun hotels |
| Tour price | From ₹1,35,000 per person (standard heli yatra, 5 to 6 pilgrims per helicopter) |
Price by Hotel Category
| Category | Stay and meals | Price from (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard heli yatra | Charter helicopter, hotel at Badrinath, all meals, priority darshan | ₹1,35,000 |
| Deluxe heli yatra | Standard plus Dehradun resort nights before and after | ₹1,49,000 |
| Same-day heli yatra | Kedarnath and Badrinath with return to Dehradun the same evening, no hotel night | ₹1,25,000 |
Price by Group Size and Vehicle
Standard heli yatra category. The vehicle cost is shared, so bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group size | Vehicle | From Dehradun (per person) | With Delhi flight transfer (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 6 pilgrims (full charter) | Charter helicopter | ₹1,35,000 | ₹1,44,000 |
| 3 to 4 pilgrims | Shared charter | ₹1,65,000 | ₹1,74,000 |
| 1 to 2 pilgrims | Seat in a shared departure | ₹1,85,000 | ₹1,94,000 |
Add-ons and Optional Charges
| Add-on | Charged | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pony or palki on the treks | Per person | Paid locally at district rates, see the trek table |
| Extra night at any halt | Per room per night | ₹2,500 standard, ₹4,500 deluxe, ₹8,000 premium |
| Single room supplement | Per person | ₹36,500 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 Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter Package
Hotel names are confirmed on your booking voucher. Rooms at the dhams are simple, so most comfort is at the halts below the temples.
| Halt | Nights | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badrinath | 1 night | Hotel or dharamshala near the temple | Hotel with heated rooms near Tapt Kund | Best available hotel near the temple |
All hotels have attached bathrooms, hot water in the morning and evening, and pure vegetarian food. Heated rooms are available at the colder halts 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 to Kedarnath and Badrinath and back
- Ground transfers from each helipad to the temple and back
- One night at Badrinath in a hotel near the temple
- All meals from breakfast on day 1 to lunch on day 2
- Priority darshan help at both temples and prasad
- Yatra registration for every pilgrim and helicopter permit fees
- Pick-up and drop at Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun 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, booked at actual fare
- Hotel nights at Dehradun unless the deluxe category is chosen
- Special pujas and donations
- Personal expenses
- Extra night or ground travel if weather grounds the helicopter
- GST at the applicable rate
Do Dham Taxi Fare: Vehicle Only
Round trip for the 2 day circuit from Haridwar with the same driver, and from Delhi with one extra day. Fuel, driver allowance, tolls, parking and taxes included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Haridwar to Haridwar, 2 days | Delhi to Delhi, 3 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, Etios, Aura) | 4 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,500 |
| SUV (Ertiga, Marazzo, Xylo) | 6 | ₹7,500 | ₹15,500 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 to 7 | ₹9,000 | ₹17,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12 seater | 12 | ₹13,000 | ₹26,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17 seater | 17 | ₹15,500 | ₹29,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 26 seater | 26 | ₹20,000 | ₹40,000 |
Only vehicles with an Uttarakhand green card and a trip card are allowed on the yatra route, and we use those. Night driving is not allowed on 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, Kedarnath taxi booking, Badrinath taxi booking and tempo traveller booking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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; helicopter about ₹2,700 to ₹3,900 one way at the portal fare |
| Badrinath | By road to the temple | No trek | Short walk from the parking; wheelchair help at the temple |
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. 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 treks should begin by 6 am.
- Go slow on altitude. Kedarnath is at 3,583 m, Badrinath is 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, sunscreen and a torch.
- Medicines. Your regular medicines for the full trip plus a basic kit: pain relief, ORS, antacid, motion sickness tablets and band-aids.
- Cash and network. ATMs and mobile network are unreliable near the dhams. Carry cash for pony, prasad and 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 |
| 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 possible | Opening days are the busiest; book 2 to 3 months ahead |
| June | Warm days, cool nights; pre-monsoon showers | School holidays, very busy |
| July to August | Monsoon; heavy rain, landslides and road closures | Low crowd and low prices; keep extra days and insurance |
| September to October | Clear skies, cold nights, best mountain views | Best months; moderate crowd |
| November | Very cold; temples close after Diwali | Only until the closing dates |
FAQs for Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter
How long is the Do Dham yatra by helicopter?
Two days and one night from Dehradun with a night at Badrinath, or a single day with a same-day return for pilgrims who want only darshan.
What is the price?
From ₹1,35,000 per person for a full charter of 5 to 6 pilgrims including the helicopter, ground transfers, the Badrinath night, all meals, registration and priority darshan. Smaller groups pay more per seat.
What if the weather is bad?
Flights are held until it clears. A lost day extends the plan at ₹20,000 per person per day, or an unused leg is refunded at the charter rate.
Is there a weight limit?
About 450 kg combined per helicopter and 5 kg hand baggage per person.
Is there a trek on the Do Dham Yatra?
Kedarnath needs a trek (16 to 18 km each way) with pony, palki and the Kedarnath helicopter available.
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?
May to June and September to October. July and August are monsoon months with landslide risk. The temples close after Diwali and reopen in late April or May.
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