Kedarnath Yatra Helicopter Booking Travel Guide 2024

Helicopter services provide a convenient and time saving opportunity to travellers so that they can avoid an exhausting journey. With comfortable transfers from the base point to the sacred point, pilgrims will have the opportunity to offer prayers and seek blessings from Lord Shiva in an easy and timely manner. Climbing the steep slopes and trekking through the Rocky Mountains will be quite problematic for people with health and physical issues, therefore Helicopter Yatra to Shri Kedarnath Dham will be quite a comfortable option for the pilgrims.

The helicopter rides will provide a bird eye view of the snow-covered mountains and valleys. Visitors will get a thrilling experience of flying over the Himalayan ranges and witnessing the beauty of the Garhwal villages.

Kedarnath Heli services can either be booked from the government or luxury tour packages. IRCTC is the only authorised government website to book Heli services to visit Kedarnath from Phata, Sirsi and Guptkashi. People can also choose to have a luxury trip from their specified location according to their needs. Several private Heli operators provide chartered Heli services to visit Kedarnath Dham. Travellers need to register from the website of the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/. Registration via the website is mandatory to book helicopter services.

Booking Heliservices to travel towards Kedarnath Ji Dham through online websites will be a tireless and simple process to witness a hassle-free journey. People can book through the IRCTC website for travelling to Kedarnath and choose Helicopter online ticket booking services and will be required to fill in all the essential details and upload necessary documents. Pilgrims may also choose private websites as per their choices. Travellers need to select the date and time of the journey after looking at the weather reports as the climate conditions differ at higher altitudes.

The official website for Kedarnath helicopter services is https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in/.

• Visit website https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in/
• Select the appropriate package that suits the requirements and budgets of the customer.
• Fill in all the correct information of the personal details such as name, gender, age, address and contact details.
• Select the time and date of the helicopter ride according to the needs of the customer.
• Do the proper payment as per the package chosen for the helicopter ride.
• Once the registration and payment process is made, customers will receive a confirmation mail or a verification message with the details of the travellers.
• On the day of the journey, the customer will need to report to the designated helipad at the scheduled time and carry the Heli Yatra ticket along. No digital copies will be accepted at the centre.

The travellers need to keep in mind that the Kedarnath Yatra by helicopter can be in high demand, especially during the peak season and also people with health issues book helicopter services in advance. To avoid any last-minute chaos, make sure that all the necessary documents are kept handy as documents such as ID proof and a medical certificate will be required by the helicopter service provider.

Note : The Kedarnath helicopter booking services have not started yet. The booking process will start soon.

The cost of a helicopter ride for Kedarnath Yatra 2024 will vary depending on several packages. The packages are designed to suit the different budgets and requirements of the travellers. The IRCTC helicopter rides may range from 3000 INR to 5000 INR in one trip and INR 7000 to 10000 INR per round trip. The cost per trip can increase in the peak season and the package will include a helicopter ride, VIP puja and darshan facilities and other benefits like accommodation and transportation as per the package selected.

Luxury and VIP helicopter rides range from 25000 INR to 190000 INR depending on the type of packages selected which may also cover the Char Dhams or Do Dhams of the Himalayas. The helipad locations will be from Dehradun, Augustami, Haridwar and others.

Helipads and Rates for Kedarnath Route & Operational Authorised Companies:

*Note : The prices of Helicopter services may differ as per new updates and guidelines.

The time duration of the helicopter ride services will depend on the package option chosen by the customers. The time duration may range from 10 minutes to 50 minutes. The shorter duration is for those who only want to visit the Kedarnath Dham and return the same day. The longer duration rides will cover other religious destinations like Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri.

Travelling via helicopter is a safe and secure option as the helicopter service providers follow all the guidelines and regulations issued by the government.

• To avoid hassle later, proper information on the price and time is provided during registration and booking.
• Modern and well-maintained helicopters with advanced technology such as GPS, altitude sensors, speed sensors and weather radars are installed by the service providers for better travel.
• Pilots of the helicopters are professionally well trained and experienced to fly in the mountainous region.
• Helicopters are equipped with emergency medical kits and required supplies for the trip.

Follow the proper procedures and instructions given by the helicopter operators during the trip.

• Avoid throwing any waste as it may harm the beauty of the region.
• Respect the local customs and culture of the region.
• It is advised to carry enough cash as there are limited ATMs in the higher altitude regions.
• Take a light meal before the trip as the helicopter travel can be jerky.
• It is advised to carry small backpacks as there is limited space available in the helicopter cabins.
• Inform the pilot immediately once you feel uneasy and uncomfortable.

The Kedarnath Helicopter Yatra will be an exciting and unique experience for tourists and pilgrims as they will get the chance to fly above the Himalayan mountains and witness the panoramic views of the hilly regions. Hope you enjoyed reading the helicopter travel guide to plan your trip accordingly.

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