Itinerary: Chardham Yatra by Helicopter Package
Day 1 Dehradun - Arrival and Day at Leisure
Your Chardham yatra kick starts from Dehradun. From Dehradun airport/railway station, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Complete check-in formalities at the hotel and unwind. You will be given duffle bags to carry your belongings for the upcoming journey in the evening. You have to carry only the necessary items in the duffle bags as your luggage won’t be carried in the chopper. Only 5kg is allowed to carry during Yatra by helicopter. Also, you will be provided with the contact details of the concerned personnel of each Dham. It is advisable to reach Dehradun by 2 PM so that you can relax properly.
Take a good rest on this day and prepare yourself for the Chardham journey. Overnight stay in Dehradun.
Day 2 Dehradun to Yamunotri
0500 Hrs Check out from Dehradun hotel.
0600 Hrs ETD from Sahastradhara Helidrome
0630 Hrs ETA at Kharsali Heli-Base.
At 05:00 AM, check out from the hotel and proceed to Sahastradhara Helipad. You will board the chopper here that will take off at 6 AM to reach Kharsali. At 6:30 AM, you will reach the Kharsali helipad and have an assisted escort to the hotel.
Have a wholesome breakfast and start Yamunotri Darshan by palki/pony. It will take almost 5.5 hours to complete the tour of Yamunotri Dham. After Darshan, delight in sightseeing at Kharsali. Visit hot springs at Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna Mata Temple, and Shani Temples. After darshan, return to the hotel in Kharsali, have dinner and sleep restfully.
Day 3 Yamunotri to Gangotri
0630 Hrs ETD at Kharsali Heli-Base
0700 Hrs ETA at Harsil Helipad
Your day begins with a check out from Kharsali at 5:30 AM and reaching Kharsali heli-base by 6:30 AM. Board the chopper and you will reach Harsil by 7 AM. This scenic valley in Uttarakhand and the base of your Gangotri Dham.
You will be escorted to the hotel, check in and relax. Have breakfast at 9 AM and set off for Gangotri Dham Darshan. After that, enjoy the attractions in Harsil such as Bagodi Village, Mukhwa Village, a beautiful nature walk near Jhalla, and Shiv Temple near Harsil. You can also enjoy a short trek to Chholmi village. The road distance is almost 25 km and it will take 50 minutes. The Gangotri Dham trip is approximate 3.5 hours (round trip). After a busy day, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4 Gangotri to Shri Kedarnath Ji
0700 Hrs ETD from Harsil Helipad
0730 Hrs ETA at Sersi Heli-Base.
Greet the lovely morning, check-out from the hotel at 6 AM and leave from Harsil at 7 AM. Within half an hour, you will reach the Sersi base. After getting shifted to the hotel, complete check-in formalities at the hotel and freshen up. Savor a delicious breakfast around 10 AM and fly in a shuttle to Kedarnath.
After seeking blessings at Kedarnath Dham, reach Kedarnath Ji helipad for a return journey to Sersi. Here, you will visit attractions like Triyugi Narayan Temple, Kalimath Mandir, Gaurikund, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi.
Once you have enjoyed your day to the fullest, come back to the hotel for a delicious dinner and sleep peacefully.
Day 5 Kedarnath to Badrinath
0800 Hrs ETD from Sersi Helipad
0830 Hrs ETA at Badrinath Heli-Base.
Wake up amidst the serene surroundings and have a scrumptious breakfast at 7 AM. Next, check-out from the hotel and catch your flight to Badrinath. Your departure from Sersi is scheduled for 8 AM. By 8:30 AM, you will arrive at Badrinath Ji. At noon, you will be taken for Darshan at Badrinath Temple. After a soulful time at the temple, savor delicious lunch. The, you will enjoy various places such as the hot spring at Badrinath Temple, Mana Village, and the local market. You can also partake in evening aarti at Badrinath Ji - Swaran Aarti/Chandi Aarti (at an additional price).
After that, return to Badrinath, enjoy dinner, and have a sound sleep.
Day 6 Badrinath to Dehradun Departure
0830 Hrs ETD from Badrinath Helipad
0930 Hrs ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome.
Those who have pre-booked Maha Abhishek Puja, will be ready by 3:30 AM. The Puja takes place from 4:30 AM to 6:30 AM.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and check-out from the hotel at 7:30 AM. You will leave from Badrinath at 8:30 AM and reach the Sahastradhara helipad at 9:30 AM. Here, you will be received and escorted to the Dehradun hotel to take your luggage from the cloakrooms. Now, you will be transferred to the airport/railway station for the journey back home.
Note: If you want a night's stay in Dehradun on day 6, the same will be arranged at an extra cost. This change/add-on to the itinerary must be informed to the travel agent at the time of booking.
