Chardham Yatra by Helicopter

CHARDHAM YATRA BY HELICOPTER

The Chardham Yatra is one of the most revered pilgrimages in India, taking devotees to the sacred temples of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. For those who wish to experience the spiritual journey with comfort and time-efficiency, the Chardham Yatra by Helicopter offers an exceptional opportunity.

Helicopter Tour Details:

Duration: 5 Nights /6 Days.
Day 1 – Reception and night stay at Dehradun.
Day 2 – Yamunotri.
Day 3 – Gangotri.
Day 4 – Kedarnath.
Day 5 – Badrinath.
Day 6 – Return to Dehradun.

PACKAGE COST – Rs 2,25,000/ -
per person (inclusive of taxes)

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Helicopter flights from Sahastradhara heliport, Dehradun to all four shrines and back.
Accommodation including all meals and transport arrangements from your arrival at Jolly Grant airport till your departure from Dehradun.
VIP darshan at all shrines.
Palki / pony arrangements at Yamunotri.
Helicopter shuttle service from Phata to Kedarnath dham and back.
All transport and government levies.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Helpline: +91-9717439898 (Call for booking and inquiries)
Email: sales@indocopters.com
Website: www.indocopters.com

Day 1: Arrival at Dehradun

Pick up from airport to hotel as per your schedule.
Complete assistance during hotel check in. Briefing on the yatra by our team member.
Buffet dinner.
Check in time – 1500 hrs.

Day 2 : Yamunotri Dham

0500 hrs – Check out from hotel and proceed to Sahastradhara Helipad to commence the spiritual sojourn.
0545 hrs – Security briefing by our staff and completion of flight manifest procedures.
0600 hrs - The journey begins with a 30 minute flight to Kharsali helipad.
Our team at Kharsali will receive you with palki/pony for your comfortable travel to Yamunotri Dham which is located approx 6 kms from the helipad.
Priority darshan will be arranged in Yamunotri Dham. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Pilgrims perform rituals and prayers, seeking blessings for prosperity and longevity.
Time at Temple: Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Travel back to Kharsali by palki / pony, have lunch and enjoy the scenic beauty around the hotel.

Day 3 : Gangotri Dham

0600 hrs - Check out from hotel after early breakfast and be ready to board the helicopter for Harsil.
Flight Duration: 30 minutes from Kharsali.
The Gangotri Dham is 25 Kms away from the Harsil Helipad and you will be taken in a car. Travel time is approx. 50 minutes.
Temple Visit: The Gangotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It holds great spiritual significance as the source of the Ganges River.
Priority darshan will be arranged at Gangotri Temple
After darshan lunch will be served in the night stay hotel in Harsil.

Day 4 : Kedarnath Dham

0630 hrs - Check out from hotel after early breakfast and be ready to board the helicopter for Phata.
Flight Duration: 30 minutes from Harsil.
After reaching Phata helipad you will be transported by a shuttle helicopter to the Kedarnath Dham.
Temple Visit: Kedarnath is one of the jyotirlings dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at a height of 3,583 meters surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Time at Temple: Approx. 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
After Priority Darshan at the temple return to Phata by shuttle helicopter service.
Lunch will be served in our resort at Phata followed by overnight rest.

Day 5 : Badrinath Dham

0700 hrs - Check out from hotel after early breakfast and be ready to board the helicopter for Badrinath.
Flight Duration: 30 minutes from Phata.
You will be taken in a car and priority darshan will be organised.
Temple Visit: The Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the Char Dham’s most important shrines.
Time at Temple: Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour.
You will thereafter be taken to the hotel for rest / spending time at leisure.

Day 6 : Return to Dehradun

0800 hrs - Check out from hotel after early breakfast and be ready to board the helicopter for Dehradun.
Flight Duration: 1 hour from Badrinath.
The helicopter will bring you back to Dehradun completing the pilgrimage.

Dodham Yatra by Helicopter

The Dodham Yatra is one of the most revered pilgrimages in India, taking devotees to the sacred temples of Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

Helicopter Tour Details:

Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days.
Day 1 – Reception and night stay at Dehradun.
Day 2 – Kedarnath.
Day 3 – Badrinath.
Day 4 – Return to Dehradun.

PACKAGE COST – Rs 1,30,000/ -
per person (inclusive of taxes)

Day 1 : Arrival at Dehradun

Pick up from airport to hotel as per your schedule.
Complete assistance during hotel check in. Briefing on the yatra by our team member.
Buffet dinner.
Check in time – 1500 hrs.

Day 2 : Kedarnath Dham

0830 hrs – Check out from hotel and proceed to Sahastradhara Helipad to commence the spiritual sojourn.
0915 hrs – Security briefing by our staff and completion of flight manifest procedures.
1000 hrs - The journey begins with a 45 minute flight to Phata helipad.
After reaching Phata helipad you will be transported by a shuttle helicopter to the Kedarnath Dham.
Temple Visit: Kedarnath is one of the jyotirlings dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at a height of 3,583 meters surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Time at Temple: Approx. 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
After Priority Darshan at the temple return to Phata by shuttle helicopter service.
Lunch will be served in our resort at Phata followed by overnight rest.

Day 3 : Badrinath Dham

1100 hrs - Check out from hotel after breakfast and be ready to board the helicopter for Badrinath.
Flight Duration: 30 minutes from Phata.
At Badrinath you will be taken in a car and priority darshan will be organised.
Temple Visit: The Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the Char Dham’s most important shrines.
Time at Temple: Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour.
You will thereafter be taken to the hotel for rest / spending time at leisure.

Day 4 : Return to Dehradun

1200 hrs - Check out from hotel after breakfast and be ready to board the helicopter for Dehradun.
Flight Duration: 1 hour from Badrinath.
The helicopter will bring you back to Dehradun completing the pilgrimage.

Guests should be in sound physical health to undertake the trip as all the temples are situated at high altitudes.
Online registration for the yatra is mandatory for all pilgrims. Kindly do so on the Uttrakhand government website prior to your arrival at Dehradun.
Due to the weight carrying limitation of helicopters, guests of a group may at times be accommodated in different helicopters to manage weight for safe flying.
We request that the correct weight be provided to us at the time of booking – this will assist us in our manifest preparation for your flights.
Kindly follow the time for reporting at the helipads as per itinerary. Helicopter services are weather-dependent and Indocopters reserves the right to change / postpone the timings of flights one day prior or on the day of travel as per the weather / force majeure conditions. Should such a situation arise, we will keep you updated.
Kindly provide your arrival / departure details at Dehradun at the time of booking. This will assist us in organising your pick up / drop. Please note, hotel accommodation check in at Dehradun will be after 2 PM. Please plan arrival accordingly.
Please be attired in comfortable clothing and wear sports shoes. Since you will be in high altitude area, please carry warm clothing including jackets, gloves and caps.
Only one bag weighing not more than 5 kg is permitted per person. This is due to the weight carrying capacity of the helicopter.
Network connectivity is not reliable specially at Harsil and Badrinath.

Helicopter services are weather-dependent and may be delayed or cancelled due to adverse conditions like heavy fog / smog or heavy rains.
There may also be restrictions on helicopter flights due to non receipt of air traffic clearances, VVIP movements or restrictions due to flying of defence aircrafts. Flights at times also do get delayed due to snag in the helicopter or illness of the air crew.
Should such a situation arise, we will keep you constantly updated and provide possible alternate solutions. Our policies are also mentioned in the 'Terms & Conditions' section.

All four dhams are located in high altitude ranging from 9000 feet to 11500 feet.
Since our guests are not acclimatised it is strongly advised not to exert, walk slowly, take frequent halts and keep the body hydrated.
Wear warm clothing including jackets, caps and gloves specially from evenings to mornings. Wear sports shoes / trekking shoes. Avoid chappals. Ladies are advised to wear salwar kameez / track suit / trousers and avoid sarees.
Carry spare clothing in water proof bag.
Carry and apply sunscreen and moisturisers.
In case you are on any medication, please carry your medicines along. Consult your doctor regarding the impending yatra prior to finalising your bookings.
Always walk together in a group at all times.

SEATING CAPACITY AND WEIGHT LIMITATION

The seating capacity of our helicopter is 06 passengers.
Maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg (excluding baggage weight). Helicopter manifesting is planned based on total load and temperature conditions. All guests are therefore requested to provide us their exact weights at the time of booking.
Overweight charges are applicable @ INR 2,500/kg. This will be chargeable to passengers weighing above 75 kg. But excess weight will only be calculated on the total excess weight above the total permissible weight of all the group members combined, i.e., permissible weight = 75 Kg x (No. of pax).
Our Chardham & Dodham Heli-tours are booked flying-date wise (Day 2 of the tour). And passengers must report to Dehradun one day prior to the flying date.

Hotels provided

o DEHRADUN:	Hyatt Centric, or similar (MAP basis – Dinner & Breakfast).
o KHARSALI (Ranachatti):	Yamunotri Cottages or similar (AP basis - all meals)
o HARSIL:	HARSIL Residency or similar (AP basis - all meals)
o PHATA:	Hotel Turiya Heli Resort, or similar (AP basis - all meals)
o BADRINATH:	Hotel Lords Centric or similar (AP basis - all meals)

- Hotels at all the Dhams have been carefully selected for our Heli-tours.
- Rooms are booked on double or triple sharing basis only.
- Hotels may be subject to sudden change.
- Any guest desiring a separate single occupancy room, will entail additional charges @ INR 45,000/person (tax inclusive).

• We advise our guests to keep one additional day at hand at the end of the tour over & above the 5N/6D period, to avoid missing their return flights in case there are delays at any of the destinations due to bad weather or force majeure reasons.

CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972

The liability of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger or any other bodily injury suffered by passenger or by his registered baggage during the course of carriage by air will be governed by the provisions of sections 4,5,6 and the rules contained in the second Schedule of Carriage by Air Act 1972 with certain exceptions, adaptations, modifications, etc as notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as amended from time to time.
Indocopters reserves the right to cancel passengers, who are unruly, abusive, intoxicated, sick, mentally unfit or anyone else whom we deem to be unsafe to fly. No refund shall be done for such passenger(s).

RESCHEDULING OF BOOKING

Rescheduling your booking to any future or prior travel date, will be done subject to availability, and on payment of 10% of the total tour cost. This will be permitted only if informed at least 28 days before the arrival date.
In case rescheduling is requested less than 28 days prior to the travel date, then the booking would be treated as cancelled & a fresh booking will be given subject to availability, after the levy of applicable cancellation charges.

PAYMENT TERMS

We accept payments via bank transfers, cheques, cash, UPI and card machine.
The booking is to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the total amount. Balance payment will be taken 28 days prior to the date of arrival at Dehradun.
Passengers will not be permitted to board or commence the tour unless full & final payment of the tour has been made.
Payments via credit/debit card machine will incur 3.5% extra charges.
Payment via American Express / Foreign cards will incur 4.5% extra charge.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

If any passenger cancels booking prior or after commencement of tour,
following cancellation charges will be applicable –

o More than 28 days prior to travel date:	30% of total tour cost.
o Between 15 to 28 days prior to travel date:	50% of total tour cost.
o 14 - 08 days prior to travel date:	75% of total tour cost.
o 07 or less days prior to travel date:	No Refund.
o No show:	No Refund.
o After commencement of tour:	No Refund.

FORCE MAJEURE & BAD WEATHER REFUNDS

Basis of Refund:

The refundable amount of each uncovered Dham will be as mentioned below:
Kharsali/Yamunotri: 20% tour cost minus INR 30,000 towards Flight preparation charges.and utilized services (if any).
Ranachatti/Gangotri: 20% tour cost minus INR 30,000 towards flight preparation charges and utilized services (if any).
Phata / Kedarnath: 30% tour cost minus INR 30,000 towards Flight preparation & service charges and utilized services (if any).
Badrinath: 30% tour cost minus INR 30,000 towards Flight preparation charges. ,and utilized services (if any).
Full tour cancellation: Full refund minus INR 30,000 towards flight preparation and retention charges, flight preparation, hotel retention charges and utilized services (if any).
After receiving the cancellation request refund will be initiated to the bank account within 20-25 working days.

BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE POLICY

In case of cancellation of the flight or delay due to bad weather, technical snags or any force majeure reason beyond the control Indocopters, we will not be liable in any way for the cancelled or delayed flight. However, refund will be given as per our refund policy. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals or any other extra travel expenses done by the passengers can be provided in the event of cancellation of a flight.
In case tour departure does not take place from Dehradun on Day One due to above reasons, tour will be considered as cancelled and full refund as per our policies will be made. However, in case the passengers would like to consider taking the tour on the next available date, a fresh booking can be made for the same. Our team will propose the available options to the passengers. The balance/unutilized amount against previous booking can be adjusted against the fresh booking.
In case the tour departs from Dehradun as per schedule but gets disrupted at either of the dhams due to weather or technical snag, our team will propose the possible revised itinerary within the scheduled package days, but without any extension of days.
Any extension, proposed by the passengers, in the package will only be considered at an extra cost and subject to operational viability.
In case for 05 straight days flying does not take place, full refund as per our policies will be made to the passengers.
New Chardham passenger(s) scheduled for departure from Dehradun on any respective travel date shall be our top priority, over the back-log passenger(s) of previous days(s).

KEDARNATH BAD WEATHER DISCLAIMER:

Helicopter flying at Kedarnath is often disrupted due to bad weather in the Kedar valley. At times, this results in passengers getting stranded and may have to spend the night at Kedarnath dham.
Also, please note that the guest houses at Kedarnath are very basic, often lacking standard amenities like hot water, clean beds, and proper hygiene. And unfortunately, due to extremely high demand of rooms, the cost of accommodation at Kedarnath tends to be unfairly high compared to the quality of services offered. Guests are advised to be prepared for such contingencies.
Additional night halt charges will be payable by the passengers to hotels on direct payment basis if they get stuck for additional nights due to bad weather/force majeure reasons over and above the 5N/6D period.
Indo Copters may not fly to Harsil in case of turbulent wind conditions – which is common in the Harsil valley after 1200 Hrs.
While the tour is ongoing, if any group demands to cancel their tour mid-way, the arrangement of transportation will be done by Indocopters Pvt. Ltd., however, the cost for the same will be borne by the passengers on direct payment basis.
Any increase in government levies or taxes, after the confirmation of booking, will be chargeable to the passengers additionally. Payment against the same will have to be done before the commencement of tour.

DISPUTES

Disputes as to legality, interpretation, application or performance of service or any of its terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction.
Bookings will be taken considering there is acceptance of the above-mentioned terms & conditions by the party.