Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter

All the children below the age of two years can take the helicopter ride absolutely free of cost. However, their parents must produce a birth certificate for them as proof of age. The infant would also not get a seat in the helicopter, and their guardian needs to carry them in their lap. Children older than two years of age will get a seat in the helicopter and need to buy a full ticket. There’s no concession of fees.

Passengers can carry a maximum of 5 kg weight in the flight. Big luggage like suitcases are not allowed up in the flight as there’s limited space in the helicopters. Only duffel bags/soft bags are allowed. Trollies are not permitted at all.

• The total weight of the passengers boarding the helicopter flight should not exceed 350 kg for 5 passengers and 420 kg for 6 passengers. The helicopter won’t take off if the weight exceeds the maximum limit. The ground crew would manage the seating of the passengers as per the weight limit.
• It’s mandatory that you provide us with the correct weight. If any discrepancy in the weight is found at the time of onboarding, then we reserve the right to deboard that passenger and cancel their helicopter tour. They won’t be eligible for the refund as well.
• If the overall weight of the 6 board passengers exceeds 420 kg, then the passengers whose weight is over 75 kg will have to bear the surplus charges, subject to INR 2,500/kg.

There’s no strict dress code for the temples. However, since they are a highly religious place, one needs to dress in a modest attire. It’s best if you wear traditional attire such as Salwaar Kameez, sari, etc.

• The helicopter runs on a strict schedule and leaves early in the morning, around 6 AM. Therefore, it’s ideal to come at least a day early in Dehradun to avoid missing your flight.
• It’s best if you keep a spare day in your itinerary, as the weather in the mountainous regions is quite unpredictable. Unforeseen situations can delay your tour, and an extra day on hand will keep your travel plan on track.
• All the Char Dham temples are located at high altitudes and, therefore, are naturally oxygen deficient. Passengers are required to keep their medical kits with them during their trip. Make sure you have anti-altitude-sickness medicine, a first-aid kit, and personal medications!

The best time to go on the Chardham helicopter Yatra is May & June and September & October. The former period offers sunny days with temperatures swinging in the range of 20 to 30. During the latter time window, you'll find the overall weather to be pleasant, with clear blue skies. You’ll also be greeted with lush green valleys!

The mountainous regions have poor network coverage, however, network providers like Jio, BSNL, and Airtel still fare better in most areas.

• In a single flight of the helicopter, a maximum of 6 passengers can be boarded.
• All passengers undertaking the Yatra must be physically as well as mentally fit.
• All Indians need to carry their Aadhaar card, while foreign nationals must produce their passport.
• Passengers must be ready for the health challenges they might face in the mountainous regions. It’s ideal to carry basic medicines for colds, headaches, fever, etc.
• Passengers are also recommended to go for a health check-up two to three months prior to the trip date.
• Due to oxygen deficiency in the hilly regions, pilgrims often feel suffocation and dizziness. To prevent such situations, purchase a disposable small oxygen bottle. You can easily find them in a local medical shop there.
• All the Char Dhams are located at very high altitudes and experience cold weather, especially during the nights. Passengers are advised to bring warm clothes like thermal vests, woollen sweaters, and jackets. In addition, also carry accessories like shawls, mufflers, socks, and woollen gloves for added comfort and warmth.

• Senior citizens or children above the age of 2 years are not eligible for a concession on the helicopter ticket.
• In case there’s a technical issue, bad weather, or a force majeure situation, we reserve the right to delay the flight.
• To satisfy the weight limit of the helicopter, we shall shuffle the passengers among different helicopter flights. Kindly be aware that the pilgrims who are travelling together might not get seated in the same helicopter.
• A customer can ask for tour rescheduling at most 7 days prior to the commencement of the tour. In addition, the customer also needs to pay an extra 10% of the booking cost as a rescheduling charge.
• If the tour gets extended due to any reason beyond our control, such as force majeure situation, bad weather, etc., then the passenger alone has to bear the extra expenses, like hotel bills, food charges, and more.
• If a helicopter flight gets cancelled beyond the control of the company, then the refund/reimbursement will not be made.
• If the tour couldn’t be completed within the pre-agreed time or one or more Dhams couldn’t be visited, then without extending the tour duration, the company shall try to complete the tour. And if that cannot be done either, the company will refund the unutilised sums to the customers.
• In case the entire trip gets cancelled due to a force majeure situation or any other reason beyond our control, the passenger is eligible for 100% refund minus service already provided to the guests and INR 2,500/person for flight preparation charges.
• If a passenger is found unruly, intoxicated, mentally unstable, or physically unfit, then the helicopter company is fully within its rights to refuse them the helicopter ride.
• Any disputes regarding the tour will be overseen by the Courts in Dehradun.

• The helicopter timings are fixed, however, they may change owing to the change in weather conditions. There are also other reasons a helicopter flight might get delayed, such as the sudden occurrence of a technical snag in the helicopter, delayed positioning of the guests at the helipad, VVIP movements, illness of the flying crew, or delays in clearance from the department of Air Force & Civil Aviation.
• It’s highly important that the passengers report at the helipad according to their scheduled ETD, as the helicopters run on fixed schedules.
• We book accommodation on a double or triple sharing basis. Extra charges will be levied in case a passenger wants single occupancy in the hotels.
• We don’t provide tour services to the following VIPs: • Speaker Lok Sabha • Chairperson Rajya Sabha • Central Ministers of Cabinet Rank • C J I Supreme Court • Governors of State • Chief Ministers of State • State Ministers of Cabinet Rank • SPG Protectees – Z category only

• If you cancel up to 15 days prior to the trip – 75% of the booking amount will be refunded; 25% cancellation charges
• If you cancel up to 10 days prior to the trip – 50% of the booking amount will be refunded; 50% cancellation charges
• If you cancel up to 7 days prior to the trip – 25% of the booking amount will be refunded; 75% cancellation charges
• If you cancel less than 7 days prior to the trip – no refund will be processed
• If a passenger doesn’t show up on the trip – no refund will be processed

To book your tour with us, you need to pay at least 25% of the trip cost. The remaining amount needs to be paid at least 10 days before the tour commences. In case you opt for a last-minute booking or book during the peak season, 100% of the booking cost needs to be paid up front.

To make payment easier at your end, we accept payments through a variety of modes, such as UPI, NEFT, Debit card/Credit Card, Wallet apps (like Google Pay, Paytm, & PhonePe), Cheque, Demand Draft, and Paypal.

Our Heli-Tours are not available for the following VIP’s:

• Speaker Lok Sabha
• Dy. Chairperson Rajya Sabha
• Central Ministers of Cabinet Rank
• C J I Supreme Court
• Governors of State
• Chief Ministers of State
• State Ministers of Cabinet Rank
• SPG Protectees – Z category only.