How to Plan Your Chardham Yatra by Helicopter in 2025

Embarking on the Chardham Yatra by Helicopter is a dream for many devotees seeking a comfortable and time-efficient pilgrimage to the four sacred shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. If you’re planning this journey in 2025, this guide will help you understand every aspect of the yatra, from booking to packing essentials.

Best Time to Plan for Chardham Yatra Places by Helicopter

The Chardham tour package by helicopter takes in the four most important holy sites:


Yamunotri	The Source of Yamuna River.
Gangotri	The source of the sacred River Ganga.
Kedarnath	One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Badrinath	A temple that is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu.

It is believed that the Chardham Yatra places remain open all through the month of May until October
The best time to go on a Luxury Chardham Yatra being May or June and September through October.

Do not travel during the monsoon season (July-August) because the heavy rainfall can cause disruption to flight schedules.

How to Book Chardham Helicopter Service

To ensure a pleasant adventure, you need to do Chardham Helicopter Booking early enough to avoid disappointment. The steps to follow are:

Pick a reliable tour operator that is not a fraud to prevent.
Find government-approved companies like us with legitimate certificates.
Choose your preferred date (Booking begins about 4-5 months prior to the date you want).
Deposit money to secure your spot, as slots are limited and fill quickly.

Chardham Yatra Package Cost by Helicopter

The type of package: luxury or normal.
Included: VIP darshan food, hotel and ground transportation.
Travel Dates: When traveling, peak season is more expensive.
Helicopter Type: Shared, or private.

Helicopter Packages	Days	Package Cost*
Char Dham by Helicopter 2025	6 Days	₹ 2,30,000 PP
Kedarnath & Badrinath by Helicopter 2025	4 Days	₹ 1,40,000 PP
Kedarnath & Badrinath by Helicopter 2025	Same Day	₹ 1,30,000 PP

Overview: Chardham Yatra by Helicopter

An average Chardham tour by helicopter will follow this route:

Day 01 – Dehradun Arrival

Dehradun Arrival

Dehradun is our main base for the Heli-tours, serving as the starting and ending point.
Uttarakhand Trips offers a complimentary stay on the arrival date in Dehradun.
Passengers are picked up from Dehradun Airport. Arrival details must be provided at the time of booking.
Passengers should arrive in Dehradun by 2:00 PM or earlier to be ready for the Char Dham journey the next morning.
In the evening, our team will brief the passengers and provide duffel bags for necessary items. Each person can carry up to 5 kg.

Day 02 – Yamunotri

Yamunotri Dham

6:30 AM : Check out from Dehradun hotel
7:30 AM : ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome
8:00 AM : ETA at Kharsali Helipad

Today marks the start of the Chardham Yatra. After an early breakfast, you’ll check out from the hotel at 6:30 AM.
Our team will pick you up and take you to Sahastradhara Helidrome.

Once you arrive at the hotel, we’ll head straight for darshan to avoid the rush. The Yamunotri Temple darshan takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes round-trip, with a 6 km trek each way. In Kharsali, you’ll visit the hot spring at Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna Mata Temple, and Shani Temple.

Day 03 – Gangotri

Gangotri Dham

8:00 AM : ETD from Kharsali Helipad
8:30 AM : ETA at Harsil/Jhalla Helipad

After breakfast, passengers will check-out by 0730 hrs.
Arrival at Jhalla helipad will at 0830 Hrs.
Jhalla – After landing at Jhalla, passengers will be taken to Harsil village & checked-in the hotel.
Harsil – The second destination of our tour, also known for the abundant apple orchards there, is the most scenic and beautiful destination of this tour.
Passengers will be taken for Gangotri Dham darshan before or after lunch – Depending on rush.
Approximate Time taken for Gangotri Temple Darshan: 3hrs 30 mins (round-trip). The road distance to Gangotri temple is approx. 25 km, which is roughly a 50-minute drive.
Sightseeing at Harsil: Bagodi Village / Ancient Laxmi Narayan Temple in Harsil. Other than this, Harsil also has many nearby nature-walks to explore.

Day 04 – Kedarnath

Kedarnath Dham

8:30 AM : ETD from Harsil/Jhalla Helipad
9:00 AM : ETA at Sersi Heli-Base

After breakfast, passengers will check-out by 0730 hrs.
Arrival at Sersi Heli-base will be at 0900 Hrs.
Approximate time taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 02 hours. The shuttle services flight Sersi to Kedarnath is apporx. 07 minutes long.
Sightseeing at Sersi: Triyuginarayan Temple – It is the venue of the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati. (Subject to weather and road traffic conditions).

Day 05 – Badrinath

Badrinath Dham

6:00 AM : ETD from Sersi Heli-Base
6:30 AM : ETA at Badrinath Helipad

Passengers will check-out by 0500/0530 Hrs.
Arrival at Badrinath will be 0630 hrs.
Passengers will first check-in to the hotel and have breakfast. Darshan and sight-seeing will be done after breakfast or lunch – Depending on rush.
Approximate time taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: Approx. 01-1.5 Hrs. Passengers will be taken from hotel to the temple by car.
Sightseeing at Badrinath: Mana Village – Known as the ‘First village of India’, due to its proximity to the China border.

Day 06 – Return to Dehradun

Return to Dehradun

6:30 AM : ETD from Badrinath Helipad
7:30 AM : ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome

Passengers will check-out by 0530/0545 Hrs.
On arrival, our team will receive the passengers.
Then passengers will be taken to the Dehradun hotel to collect their luggage from cloak rooms, and then have breakfast.
Later, they’ll be dropped off at the airport, where we bid farewell to the passengers.

Accommodation & Meals in Helicopter Packages

Premium Luxury Chardham Yatra packages include stays in top hotels like:

Destinations	Hotels	Meal Plan	Night
Dehradun	Hyatt Centric / Country INN or Similar	MAP (Room + Breakfast + Dinner)	01 NIght
Kharsali (Yamunotri)	Yamuna Kriti Cottages / Kalindi Hill Top or Similar	MAP (Room + Breakfast + Dinner)	01 Night
Harsil (Gangotri)	Himalayan Nature Resort / Apple Retreat or Similar	MAP (Room + Breakfast + Dinner)	01 Night
Guptkashi / Sirsi	Village Retreat / Kedarkantha or Similar	MAP (Room + Breakfast + Dinner)	01 Night
Badrinath	Lords Palace / Lords Centric or Similar	MAP (Room + Breakfast, + Dinner)	01 Night
Rishikesh	Divine Resort or Similar	MAP (Room + Breakfast, + Dinner)	01 Night

Travel Essentials: What to Pack for Chardham Helicopter Yatra

As helicopters come with luggage limit weight (5 kg for each person) Make sure you pack your bags carefully:

Layers of clothing: warm layers, wool socks as well as gloves (for high altitudes)
Footwear: Comfortable trekking shoes
Documents required: government ID or medical certification (if necessary)
The essentials: sunscreen, sunglasses Power bank, small first aid kit

Important Tips & Guidelines for First-Time Travelers Before Pnanning

Get your tickets early: Reserve the seats on your helicopter minimum 4-5 months prior to the date you want them.
Check Weather Conditions: Make sure to check the weather conditions. The flight may be delayed because of bad weather.
Maintain Fitness: Even during the helicopter, walking is required.
Stay Hydrated: The high altitudes can lead to dizziness.

Final Thoughts

The Chardham Yatra by Helicopter offers the most spiritual journey possible that is comfortable and easy. If you plan your trip carefully, making reservations in advance, and packing the things you need, you’ll be sure of an effortless and beautiful trip. No matter if you’re on the road for devotion or want to make a peaceful pilgrimage, the Chardham tour package by helicopter is the ideal option to travel at peace and in comfort.

Reserve your luxury Chardham Yatra today!