Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath · Badrinath
Char Dham by Helicopter
All four Dhams in six days with VIP darshan — a private charter helicopter from Dehradun instead of 1,500 km of mountain roads.
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- From Dehradun
- Best: May – June · Sep – Oct
The route
- Dehradun
- Kharsali
- Yamunotri
- Harsil
- Gangotri
- Guptkashi
- Kedarnath
- Badrinath
- Mana
- Dehradun
Day by day
Day 1Arrive in Dehradun
Pick-up from Dehradun airport or railway station and check-in at a 5-star hotel. At 8:30 PM, the yatra briefing: you receive your complimentary duffel bag, and our team records each yatri's body weight for flight planning. Dinner at the hotel.
- Stay
- 5-star hotel, Dehradun
- Pickup
- Airport or station
- Evening
- Briefing & weigh-in
Day 2Fly to Yamunotri
Fly from the Sahastradhara helipad to Kharsali, where our ground team meets you. Palki or pony for the 6 km path to Yamunotri, VIP darshan, and back to Kharsali (about 5 hours round trip).
- Fly
- Dehradun → Kharsali
- Altitude
- 10,797 ft
- Stay
- Kharsali
Day 3Fly to Gangotri
Fly from Kharsali to Harsil, then a scenic 22 km drive (about 50 minutes) to Gangotri for assisted VIP darshan. Lunch at the resort, and an easy evening — village walk, bonfire and local shopping.
- Fly
- Kharsali → Harsil
- Drive
- 22 km to Gangotri
- Stay
- Harsil
Day 4Kedarnath darshan
Fly from Harsil to Guptkashi, Phata or Sersi, then the shuttle helicopter to Kedarnath — the temple is about 500 m from the helipad. VIP darshan takes about 2 hours. Night in Guptkashi, or at Kedarnath if the weather decides.
- Fly
- Harsil → Guptkashi
- Altitude
- 11,755 ft
- Stay
- Guptkashi
Day 5Badrinath & Mana
Fly to Badrinath and check in near the temple. Assisted VIP darshan, then an evening visit to Mana, the last Indian village.
- Fly
- Guptkashi → Badrinath
- Altitude
- 10,279 ft
- See
- Mana village
Day 6Back to Dehradun
Optional Maha Abhishek puja at 5:30 AM, breakfast, then the flight back to Dehradun. Drop at the airport or railway station.
- Fly
- Badrinath → Dehradun
- Finish
- Airport or station drop
What's included
Included
- Private 6-seat charter helicopter, Dehradun to Dehradun, incl. the Kedarnath shuttle
- VIP darshan at all four Dhams
- 5 nights: a 5-star hotel in Dehradun and premium resorts at the Dhams
- All meals at the Dhams; breakfast and dinner in Dehradun
- Palki or doli at Yamunotri
- Local transport for darshan and sightseeing
- Airport or station transfers, landing and parking charges
- Complimentary duffel bag · GST
Not included
- Gram Panchayat toll at Kharsali (₹600 per person, paid there)
- Maha Abhishek and Rudra Abhishek pujas
- Extra weight above the limit (₹2,000 per kg)
- Personal expenses
Accommodation at Kedarnath itself is basic because of the altitude — on most days we fly back down to Guptkashi for the night.
Good to know before you book
Baggage & weight
- Baggage: up to 5 kg per person — we give you a duffel bag
- Passenger weight: up to 75 kg; extra weight ₹2,000 per kg
- Everyone is weighed at the helipad before each flight
Weather
- Helicopters fly only in clear weather; flight times are confirmed one day ahead
- We strongly advise keeping a spare day in Dehradun
- If a sector cannot fly, the unused flying sector is refunded as per policy
Cancellation
- After booking: 5% admin charge
- Cancelling up to 30 days before travel: 30% deduction
- Cancelling up to 20 days before travel: 50% deduction
- Within 14 days or no-show: no refund
Documents & pujas
- Aadhaar for Indian citizens, passport for foreign nationals
- Optional Maha Abhishek at Badrinath: ₹4,700 per person
- Optional Rudra Abhishek at Kedarnath: ₹6,500 for up to 5 people
- Puja fees are paid directly to the temple committee
Sacred places on the way
Yamunotri
Source of the Yamuna. A dip in the hot springs of Surya Kund is part of the darshan.
Gangotri
Where Goddess Ganga first touched the earth. The Bhagirathi Shila is the main shrine.
Kedarnath
The highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas — a 1,200-year-old temple that stood through the 2013 floods.
Badrinath
The seat of Lord Vishnu, with Nilkantha peak rising behind the temple.
Best time & weather
| Month | Day | Night | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 14°C | 2°C | Peak season |
| June | 18°C | 5°C | Ideal |
| Jul – Aug | 12°C | 4°C | Monsoon |
| Sep | 13°C | 1°C | Clear views |
| Oct – Nov | 8°C | −4°C | Cold nights |
Kedarnath and Yamunotri are usually 4–5°C colder than Badrinath and Gangotri.
How payment works
- 50%to confirm your bookingBlocks the helicopter seats and hotels for your dates.
- 50%15 days before departureFull payment is needed before the yatra begins.
The legend
Yamunotri is the source of Goddess Yamuna. Yamuna ji is the sister of Yama, and a bath here is believed to remove the fear of untimely death.
At Gangotri, Ganga first touched the earth. After King Bhagiratha's penance, Lord Shiva caught her in his locks and let her descend gently.
Kedarnath, established by the Pandavas, is the foremost of the twelve Jyotirlingas — Mahadev is worshipped here as the hump of Nandi.
Badrinath is the Satyuga shrine where Lord Vishnu meditated, while Goddess Lakshmi sheltered him as a badri (jujube) tree.
Questions
Is registration mandatory, and do you handle it?
Yes, biometric registration with the Uttarakhand government is compulsory for every yatri. When you travel with us, we complete the registration for your whole group.
Can Kedarnath helicopter tickets be booked through you?
Helicopter tickets can only be booked on the official IRCTC HeliYatra portal — beware of websites asking for advance payment. We guide you through the IRCTC booking and arrange pick-up and drop at the helipad.
How do I book, and how much do I pay upfront?
Share your dates and group size, and we send a day-by-day itinerary with a clear quote. A 25% advance confirms vehicles and hotels, 50% is paid on arrival in Haridwar and the last 25% before the final drop.
Is the yatra comfortable for elderly parents?
With the right pacing, yes. We plan shorter driving days, rest stops and pony, palki or helicopter options for the Kedarnath trek, and keep a yatra manager in touch with the family throughout.
Other yatras
- Char Dham Yatra9 Nights / 10 DaysFrom ₹28,000≈ $320
- Do Dham Yatra5 Nights / 6 DaysFrom ₹15,000≈ $170
- Kedarnath Yatra3 Nights / 4 DaysFrom ₹10,999≈ $120
- Panch Kedar Yatra11 Nights / 12 DaysFrom ₹45,000≈ $510
- Do Dham by Helicopter3 Nights / 4 DaysFrom ₹1,50,000≈ $1,700
- Kedarnath by HelicopterSame-day returnFrom ₹95,000≈ $1,080
Free, no-obligation plan
Tell us about your yatra
Share a few details and we'll send a day-by-day itinerary with a clear price on WhatsApp — usually within 30 minutes during office hours.
- No advance until you are happy with the plan
- 25% to confirm, the rest during the yatra
- Your number is used only for your yatra