Chardham Yatra by Helicopter 2026 - 05 Nights 06 Days

Option 01 is INR 2,25,000 per person and Option 02 is INR 2,35,000 per person, both on a minimum of 06 passengers per departure and inclusive of taxes and state government royalty. The two options differ in the hotels used at each halt. An extra fuel surcharge of INR 3,000 per person applies, and rates are not applicable for a single person.

Dehradun to Yamunotri is about 28 minutes, Yamunotri to Gangotri about 28 minutes, Gangotri to Kedarnath about 30 minutes, Kedarnath to Badrinath about 30 minutes, and Badrinath back to Dehradun 55 to 60 minutes.

Yes, at all four Dhams. A pandit accompanies the group at Kedarnath and Gangotri, a shuttle with a priority puja pass is arranged at Kedarnath, and car service with a priority puja pass at Badrinath. Pony or palki for the 6 km Kharsali to Yamunotri stretch is also included.

No. The Kedarnath night is spent at Guptkashi on the banks of the Mandakini. If bad weather forces a halt near the temple, that stay is chargeable extra, and accommodation at Kedarnath top is budget category with sub zero night temperatures in September and October.

Helicopter flying in the hills is affected by weather, air traffic clearances, VVIP movement, NOTAM restrictions and technical snags. If a Dham cannot be visited at all, approximately INR 20,000 per Dham per seat is refunded against the flying cost. If flying is not possible from Dehradun at all the tour is treated as cancelled, with a 5% service charge plus the utilised hotel and transport services deducted. Keep one additional day in hand at Dehradun.

Yes, and it is strictly enforced for safety. Passengers must declare accurate body weight at booking and are weighed at the helipad. The prescribed average is 75 kg per passenger including hand baggage. Excess weight is charged at INR 2,500 per kg on the Chardham heli tour and INR 1,500 per kg on the Do Dham heli tour, collected at Dehradun before boarding. A passenger whose actual weight far exceeds the declared figure may be deboarded without refund, and the final call rests with the pilot.

Only 3 kg per passenger. Baggage space inside a helicopter is very small, so large suitcases cannot be taken. Duffle bags are handed out at the evening briefing and the rest of your luggage stays at the hotel.

50% of the tour cost is deposited to confirm the booking and the balance is paid 30 days before departure. Passengers board only after the full and final payment is cleared.

A 5% administrative fee applies to any cancellation of a confirmed booking, whatever the reason. Beyond that, cancelling up to 30 days before departure carries a charge of 30% of the package amount, up to 20 days before departure 50%, and within 14 days of departure there is no refund. A no show carries no refund. A credit note is issued for a cancelled confirmed booking.

Children above 2 years are charged as adults. Infants below 2 years or 12 kg travel free of charge, and a birth certificate may be checked to verify age.