Every helicopter option for the four dhams in one place: full charter yatras from Dehradun, shorter Do Dham and Ek Dham flights, and the separate Kedarnath shuttle that is booked only on IRCTC.
When pilgrims search for "Char Dham helicopter booking" they usually mean one of two things, and mixing them up is the most common cause of disappointment. The first is a charter yatra: a private programme in which a helicopter carries you from Dehradun to the helipads near all four shrines over five nights, with hotels and ground transport waiting at each stop. The second is the Kedarnath shuttle: a short hop of a few minutes from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi up to Kedarnath, sold seat by seat to the public.
The two are booked in completely different ways. Charter yatras are arranged by tour operators like us together with the helicopter company. Shuttle seats are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal (heliyatra.irctc.co.in), and only after you have completed the free Char Dham yatra registration. We do not sell shuttle tickets; we help you through the process and build the rest of the trip around the seat you get.
Charter helicopter yatra
Kedarnath shuttle
Who sells it
Tour operators, with the helicopter company
IRCTC HeliYatra portal only
Covers
One to four dhams from Dehradun
Kedarnath only, from Phata, Sersi or Guptkashi
Flying time per leg
Roughly 30–50 minutes between valleys
Under 15 minutes
Includes hotels and meals
Yes
No, ticket only
Typical buyer
Seniors, short holidays, families wanting comfort
Road travellers skipping the 16 km trek
Beware of websites, social media pages and phone numbers offering "confirmed" Kedarnath shuttle tickets. Genuine shuttle seats come only from heliyatra.irctc.co.in. Every year pilgrims lose money to fake booking pages.
Helicopter yatra prices for 2027
All charter prices below are per person and are 2027 estimates. Helicopter seats are shared within a group flight, so the final quote depends on the date, the number of passengers, hotel choice and the operator's fuel and landing charges for the season.
Helicopter package
Duration
Starts from
Price per person
Char Dham charter
5N / 6D
Dehradun
₹2,15,000
Char Dham charter
5N / 6D
Haridwar / Rishikesh
₹2,17,000
Char Dham charter
5N / 6D
Delhi (with transfers)
₹2,20,000
Teen Dham charter
4N / 5D
Dehradun
₹1,75,000
Do Dham (Kedarnath + Badrinath)
1N / 2D
Dehradun
₹1,25,000
Gangotri + Yamunotri
2N / 3D
Dehradun
₹1,15,000
Kedarnath same day
Day trip
Dehradun
₹1,05,000
Badrinath same day
Day trip
Dehradun
₹95,000
Estimates for the 2027 season. Pony or palki at Yamunotri, special puja and extra nights caused by bad weather are not included.
This is the standard charter route. Departure is from the Sahastradhara helipad on the edge of Dehradun. Exact take-off times are fixed by the operator the evening before, depending on the weather.
Day 1
Dehradun to Kharsali (Yamunotri)
About 40 minutes flyingNight: Kharsali
Report at Sahastradhara for the baggage check and weigh-in, then fly over the Mussoorie ridge into the Yamuna valley. From the Kharsali helipad you are driven a short way to Janki Chatti, where the 6 km path to Yamunotri begins. Most guests take a pony or palki up for darshan at Surya Kund and Divya Shila and return to Kharsali by evening, the winter seat of Goddess Yamuna.
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Day 2
Kharsali to Harsil, Gangotri darshan
Short flight + 25 km driveNight: Harsil
A morning flight crosses into the Bhagirathi valley and lands at Harsil, a village of apple orchards and deodar forest. A car takes you up to Gangotri for darshan of Goddess Ganga and a look at Bhagirath Shila. You return to Harsil for a quiet evening by the river.
Day 3
Harsil to Guptkashi / Phata
About 45 minutes flyingNight: Guptkashi
The longest leg of the trip carries you across the ridges to the Mandakini valley. After check-in, the afternoon is free to visit the Ardhanarishwar temple in Guptkashi or simply rest. Your coordinator confirms the Kedarnath timing for the next morning.
Day 4
Kedarnath darshan
Short hop each wayNight: Guptkashi
Fly up to Kedarnath from the Guptkashi or Phata helipad and walk about 500 m to the temple for darshan of the Jyotirlinga. There is time to see the Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi before the return flight. Back in Guptkashi, the evening is yours.
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Day 5
Guptkashi to Badrinath
About 30 minutes flyingNight: Badrinath
Fly over the Chopta forests to Badrinath and drive the short distance to your hotel. Bathe in the Tapt Kund and attend the evening aarti at Badri Narayan. If time permits, drive 3 km to Mana village for Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul.
Day 6
Badrinath to Dehradun
About 1 hour flyingNight: Tour ends
Take early darshan, collect prasad and board the final flight back to Sahastradhara. You are in Dehradun before lunch, with plenty of time for an onward flight from Jolly Grant airport or a drive to Delhi.
How the Kedarnath leg is arranged for your group, and whether it is flown on the charter or on a shuttle seat, is written into your quote before you pay.
What a charter booking covers
Included
Helicopter seats on every leg of the programme
5 nights in hotels or cottages at Kharsali, Harsil, Guptkashi and Badrinath
Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout
Cars at each helipad for transfers to the temple or hotel
Help with the free Uttarakhand yatra registration
A coordinator on call from Dehradun
Not included
Travel to Dehradun and hotel nights before the flight
Pony, palki or pithoo at Yamunotri
Special puja and VIP darshan charges
Extra nights if weather grounds the helicopter
Excess baggage above the operator's limit
Travel insurance and personal expenses
Booking only the Kedarnath shuttle
If you are travelling by road and only want to avoid the 16 km trek, you need a shuttle seat rather than a charter. In 2026 the Phata round trip was listed at ₹6,500 per person, with Sersi about the same and Guptkashi about ₹8,500. Fares are announced each year.
Register for the yatra on registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in or the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app.
Create an IRCTC HeliYatra login before the booking window opens.
Choose helipad and date on the portal, enter each passenger's registration number and pay online.
Plan the road trip around the ticket. Share the ticket with us and we fix the hotels, the car and a spare day for weather.
Weather decides everything. Mountain flights operate in daylight and clear skies. Morning slots are the most reliable; low cloud can hold flights for hours.
Pack light. Operators weigh passengers and bags, and the baggage allowance is small. Keep a soft bag with warm clothes and medicines; leave the rest in Dehradun.
Keep a spare day. If a leg is cancelled, the programme shifts by a day. Hotel nights caused by weather are extra.
Choose the season well. May, June and late September to October offer the steadiest flying. Monsoon months see frequent cancellations. See best time to visit.
Carry ID and registration. Every passenger needs photo ID and the yatra registration QR code at each helipad.
Altitude still matters. You reach 3,583 m at Kedarnath within minutes. Move slowly and drink water; elders should see a doctor before travel.
Prefer a mix of road and air? Our luxury Char Dham package uses comfortable hotels by road, and you can add a Kedarnath flight to it.
How to book a helicopter yatra with us
Tell us the dhams and dates. WhatsApp +91-99111 77951 with the number of passengers, ages and approximate weights.
Receive a written quote. It lists each flight leg, hotels, meals, ground transfers and the cancellation and weather terms.
Confirm with an advance. Seats are requested from the operator once the advance is received.
Complete registration. We help every passenger with the free yatra registration and check the documents.
Fly. Our coordinator meets you at Sahastradhara and stays in touch through every leg.
Office hours, alternate numbers and email are on our contact page.
Char Dham helicopter booking: FAQ
How much does a Char Dham helicopter yatra cost in 2027?
Our estimate is from ₹2,15,000 per person for 5 nights from Dehradun, ₹2,17,000 from Haridwar or Rishikesh and ₹2,20,000 from Delhi with transfers. The final quote depends on date, group size and hotels.
Can you book my Kedarnath shuttle ticket?
No. Shuttle seats from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi are sold only on the IRCTC HeliYatra portal after registration. We guide you through it and plan the trip around your ticket. See online Kedarnath helicopter tickets.
Where does the Char Dham helicopter start?
From the Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun, about 35–40 minutes by road from Jolly Grant airport. Guests from Delhi, Haridwar or Rishikesh are transferred there by road.
Do I still have to walk anywhere?
Yes, at Yamunotri. The helicopter lands at Kharsali, and the last 6 km from Janki Chatti is on foot, pony or palki. At Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath the walk is short.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Flights wait for a safe window. If a leg cannot fly that day, the programme moves by a day. Extra hotel nights caused by weather are not included in the price.
Is a helicopter yatra suitable for elderly parents?
It is the gentlest way to cover all four shrines, as it avoids long hill drives. The altitude is the same, though, so a medical check-up before travel is wise.
Can I book just Kedarnath and Badrinath by helicopter?
