Kedarnath Thumby Aviation Helicopter
Thumby Aviation is one of the licensed operators on the Kedarnath sector, sersi helipad in recent seasons. All operators sell through the single IRCTC portal at the same government fare, so the operator is chosen by the helipad and slot, not by price. The complete 3 day package with the flight, hotels and transfers is below.
Image spaceassets/images/hero/kedarnath-thumby-helicopter.jpg
1600 × 900 px recommended
Kedarnath Thumby Aviation Helicopter Overview
Thumby Aviation is one of the licensed operators on the Kedarnath sector, sersi helipad in recent seasons. All operators sell through the single IRCTC portal at the same government fare, so the operator is chosen by the helipad and slot, not by price.
The shuttle helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi, 20 to 45 minutes from the Guptkashi hotels, in 8 to 10 minutes to the Kedarnath helipad 500 m from the temple. Tickets are sold only on the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal in phases from March, and we book them for every pilgrim on a package with the registration numbers we create.
Below are the operator details, the rules, and the complete package with itinerary, hotels, prices, inclusions and exclusions.
₹25,900 per person, twin sharing, 6 persons in an Innova, helicopter included from Dehradun
Thumby Aviation on the Kedarnath Sector
| Detail | Thumby Aviation |
|---|---|
| Helipad | Sersi helipad in recent seasons |
| Booking | IRCTC Heli Yatra portal only, same fare as every operator |
| Aircraft | Single-engine helicopters of the type used on the sector, 5 to 6 passengers per flight |
| Licence | Operates under the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority and DGCA |
| Our role | We book the slot on the portal for your package, arrange the helipad transfer and the backup |
All Kedarnath Operators
| Operator | Helipads in recent seasons |
|---|---|
| Pawan Hans | Government-owned operator; Guptkashi helipad in recent seasons |
| Trans Bharat Aviation | Phata helipad in recent seasons |
| Himalayan Heli Services | Phata and Sersi in recent seasons |
| Aryan Aviation | Phata helipad in recent seasons |
| Thumby Aviation | Sersi helipad in recent seasons |
| Kestrel Aviation | Phata helipad in recent seasons |
| Heritage Aviation | Sersi and Guptkashi in recent seasons |
Helipad assignments are made by the state each season and can change; the portal shows the current operator for each slot.
Helicopter Rules
- Booking. Kedarnath helicopter tickets are sold only on the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal, released in phases from March. Each ticket needs the pilgrim's yatra registration number and photo ID.
- Timings. Flights run from about 6.30 am to 5 pm in clear weather in slots of 5 to 6 passengers; the earliest slot is the most reliable.
- Weight. Passengers above 80 kg pay an extra charge set by the portal; only a small bag of about 5 kg is allowed.
- Time at Kedarnath. About 1.5 to 2 hours on the ground: darshan with the priority line, Bhairavnath temple and the Adi Shankaracharya samadhi.
- Weather. Fog and rain cancel flights; the portal refunds cancelled tickets and we arrange a palki or pony or the next slot.
- ID. Carry the e-ticket and the same photo ID used for booking.
Kedarnath Thumby Aviation 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 → Rishikesh → Rudraprayag → Guptkashi | About 230 km, 8 hours | Guptkashi or Sitapur |
| Day 2 | Guptkashi → Phata or Sersi → Kedarnath (heli) → Guptkashi | 20 km drive, 8 minute flight each way | Guptkashi |
| Day 3 | Guptkashi → Rudraprayag → Dehradun or Haridwar | About 230 km, 8 hours | Tour ends |
Holy Places Covered
Kedarnath Thumby Aviation Helicopter Price Details
Starting prices per person on twin sharing. Final price depends on dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size.
| Tour name | Kedarnath Thumby Aviation Helicopter |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Days / 2 Nights |
| Route | Dehradun or Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath by helicopter → Guptkashi → Dehradun or Haridwar |
| Start point | Dehradun railway station, airport or hotel; Delhi pick-up as an add-on |
| Tour price | From ₹25,900 per person (standard with helicopter, 6 persons in an Innova, helicopter included) |
Price by Hotel Category
| Category | Stay and meals | Price from (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard with helicopter | 2 and 3 star hotels, breakfast and dinner, Kedarnath helicopter ticket for every pilgrim | ₹25,900 |
| Deluxe with helicopter | Resorts with heated rooms, all meals, helicopter, priority darshan | ₹31,900 |
| Premium with helicopter | Best resorts, all meals, helicopter, escort at the temple and special darshan slot | ₹39,900 |
Price by Group Size and Vehicle
Standard with helicopter category. The vehicle cost is shared, so bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group size | Vehicle | From Dehradun or Haridwar (per person) | From Delhi (adds 1 day) (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | Sedan | ₹31,900 | ₹37,900 |
| 4 persons | SUV | ₹27,900 | ₹33,900 |
| 6 persons | Innova Crysta | ₹25,900 | ₹31,900 |
| 8 to 12 persons | Tempo Traveller 12 seater | ₹23,400 | ₹29,400 |
Add-ons and Optional Charges
| Add-on | Charged | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi pick-up and drop | Per vehicle | ₹6,500 sedan, ₹8,500 SUV, ₹13,000 tempo traveller |
| Special darshan slot at Kedarnath | Per person | ₹1,100 to ₹2,500 as set by the temple committee |
| Weight above 80 kg | Per person | Portal surcharge, about ₹150 per kg |
| Palki backup if flights are cancelled | Per person | District rate, ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 one way |
| Extra night | Per room per night | ₹2,500 standard, ₹4,500 deluxe |
| Single room supplement | Per person | ₹4,500 |
| Child 2 to 12 years | Per child | Full helicopter fare; 25% off the rest |
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 Kedarnath Thumby Aviation 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.
| Halt | Nights | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi or Sitapur | 1 night | Hotel with attached bath | Resort with Chaukhamba view | Premium resort with heated rooms |
| Guptkashi | 1 night | Hotel with attached bath | Resort with Chaukhamba view | Premium resort with heated rooms |
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 plan. Heated rooms are available at the colder halts on the deluxe and premium plans.
See also Char Dham hotel booking and Kedarnath hotel booking.
Package Inclusions and Exclusions
Package Inclusions
- 2 nights hotel stay on twin sharing as per the category booked
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners, pure vegetarian
- Kedarnath helicopter ticket from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi to Kedarnath and back for every pilgrim, booked on the IRCTC portal
- Transfer to the helipad and back
- Dedicated AC vehicle from Dehradun with a hill driver, fuel, tolls, parking and taxes
- Uttarakhand yatra registration for every pilgrim
- Priority darshan line for helicopter passengers; coordinator on call
- Pick-up and drop at Dehradun airport, station or hotel
- All hotel and vehicle taxes except GST
Package Exclusions
- Train or flight tickets to Dehradun, Haridwar or Delhi
- Weight surcharge above 80 kg
- Special darshan slot and pujas
- Palki or pony if the helicopter is cancelled by weather, at district rate
- Lunch and any meal not listed
- Personal expenses
- Extra night due to weather or road closure
- GST at the applicable rate
Ground Transfers and Helipad Access
How you reach the helipad and the temple from it.
| Transfer | Distance and time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guptkashi hotels → Phata helipad | 20 km, 40 minutes | Included in the package |
| Guptkashi hotels → Sersi helipad | 25 km, 45 minutes | Included |
| Guptkashi hotels → Guptkashi helipad | 5 km, 10 minutes | Included |
| Kedarnath helipad → temple | 500 m walk | Wheelchair help available |
| Haridwar or Dehradun → Guptkashi | 210 to 230 km, 8 hours | By the package Innova |
| Delhi → Guptkashi | 430 km, 11 hours or 2 days | Add-on |
Helipad transfers are inside the package. Pilgrims arriving by air use Jolly Grant airport, 30 to 45 minutes from Sahastradhara and the Dehradun hotels; pilgrims by train use Dehradun or Haridwar station. See also Char Dham 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 |
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 and flights should begin by 6 am.
- Go slow on altitude. Kedarnath is at 3,583 m. Drink water, avoid alcohol and tell the driver or coordinator if you feel breathless or dizzy.
- Pack for cold and rain. Thermals, a down or fleece jacket, raincoat, warm cap, gloves, 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, rain and fog can cost 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 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 | 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, road closures and grounded helicopters | 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 Kedarnath Thumby Aviation Helicopter
How do I book the Kedarnath helicopter?
Only on the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal, with each pilgrim's yatra registration number and photo ID, in phases from March. We book it for every pilgrim on our packages.
What is the Kedarnath helicopter fare?
About ₹5,400 to ₹6,000 return from Phata or Sersi and ₹7,500 to ₹8,000 from Guptkashi, set by the government each season, with a surcharge above 80 kg. Charters from Dehradun start at ₹1,10,000 per person.
How long is the flight?
8 minutes from Phata or Sersi, 10 from Guptkashi, about 45 minutes from Dehradun.
What if the weather is bad?
Flights are held or cancelled; the portal refunds cancelled tickets and we arrange the next slot or a palki from Gaurikund.
What is the kedarnath thumby aviation helicopter package price?
From ₹25,900 per person for 6 persons in an Innova with the helicopter ticket, hotels, breakfast and dinner, transfers and registration for 3 days from Dehradun or Haridwar.
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.
More Helicopter and Pilgrimage Pages
Explore more yatras, tours and travel guides from IndiaPackage.
Ready to book your Kedarnath Thumby Aviation Helicopter?
Share your travel dates, group size and hotel category. We will reply with a clear quote and a day-wise plan.