Elevated darshans with seamless logistics
We specialize in helicopter charters that honour the sanctity of Char Dham while saving you long road journeys. From the moment we collect you in Dehradun, every transfer, temple ritual, and meal is orchestrated for comfort.
Our dedicated ground crew travels ahead to welcome you at each helipad, manage baggage, and coordinate palki or vehicle transfers so you can focus on prayers amidst the Himalayas.
- Priority Sahastradhara lounge assistance and express helicopter check-ins.
- VIP temple rituals with appointed priests at Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
- Handpicked stays ranging from Hyatt Regency Dehradun to Sarovar Portico Badrinath.
- Evening briefings for next-day flights, weight checks, and duffle bag handover.
- Avoid weather or landslide disruptions with flexible helicopter rotations keeping your darshans on schedule.
Trip snapshot
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Ideal season: April - June & September - October
- Trip style: Luxury helicopter pilgrimage with concierge care
- Pace: Early heli departures balanced with restful evenings
- From: ₹2,30,000 + taxes per guest (twin sharing)
What's included
- Helicopter charters across Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath with VIP darshan coordination.
- Five nights of curated accommodation with breakfast and dinner plus on-ground concierge support.
- Private ground transfers between helipads, hotels, and temples with baggage assistance.
What's not included
- GST, temple-specific donations, and VIP puja dakshina are payable directly at the shrine.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, room service, or bespoke sightseeing beyond the itinerary.
- Extra hotel nights or charter extensions required due to weather or operational delays.
Char Dham helicopter itinerary
Early morning departures keep you ahead of the weather while our team handles on-ground logistics at each sacred shrine.
Arrival at Dehradun
Arrive at Dehradun one day prior to the yatra for a chauffeured transfer to your hotel. The evening briefing covers do's and don'ts, luggage handover, and weight verification before a relaxed vegetarian dinner and overnight stay.
Stay: Hyatt Regency Dehradun or similar (dinner included).Dehradun to Yamunotri
Lift off from Sahastradhara helipad at 6:00 a.m. for Kharsali. Our ground staff escorts you to the hotel and arranges palki or pony services for the 6 km trek to Yamunotri temple. Perform special puja, return by evening for dinner, and rest in Kharsali.
Stay: Divine Yamuna Resort or similar in Kharsali.Yamunotri to Gangotri
Depart Kharsali at 6:30 a.m. for Harsil, a serene valley on the Bhagirathi River. A comfortable drive (22 km / 1 hour) leads to Gangotri for darshan and rituals. Spend the afternoon amidst cedar forests with concierge support for leisure walks and bonfire evenings.
Stay: Harsil Village Resort or similar with valley views.Gangotri to Kedarnath
Fly from Harsil to the Kedarnath sector via Sitapur/Guptkashi where helicopters are swapped for high-altitude operations. Enjoy priority darshan just 500 metres from the helipad before returning to Sitapur/Guptkashi for a restful night.
Stay: Sudesh Ganga Resort or similar at Sitapur/Guptkashi.Kedarnath to Badrinath
Board your charter to Badrinath and check into Sarovar Portico. After lunch, visit Mana village, the first village of India, followed by evening VIP darshan and dinner featuring locally inspired cuisine.
Stay: Sarovar Portico Badrinath with VIP darshan support.Badrinath to Dehradun
After breakfast, depart Badrinath for Dehradun with an estimated arrival between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Collect your luggage at Sahastradhara helipad and take our private transfer to the airport or railway station for onward travel.
Trip concludes with drop-off to airport or railway station; optional buffer night in Dehradun available on request.Char Dham highlights
A glimpse of sacred peaks, helipads, and tranquil temple moments awaiting on this heli-yatra.
Please review all sections carefully before booking. Key policies and guidelines are detailed below.
- Non-star properties at the dhams are the best available; we prioritize cleanliness and warmth.
- All meals are pure vegetarian with tea/coffee services across locations.
- Alternate hotels of similar category may be assigned if listed properties are sold out.
- 50% of the charter cost confirms your seats; the balance is due 21 days before departure (by 00:00 IST on the 21st day).
- Date changes 21+ days in advance attract a 10% fee and depend on availability.
- Requests within 21 days are treated as cancellations and rebooked as new reservations.
- Children aged 2+ count as full passengers; infants under 2 years (up to 12 kg) fly free with valid ID proof or birth certificate. The infant's weight will be reduced from the total permissible weight of the helicopter.
- Submit accurate body weights during booking; discrepancies beyond aircraft limits may lead to denied boarding without refund. All flights are subject to the total weight and balance of the helicopter.
- Guests over 75 kg incur ₹2,000 per kg with assessments capped to the helicopter's 450 kg carrying capacity. Extra charges apply subject to technical team approval.
- Carry government-approved photo ID for verification at every dham. Acceptable IDs for Indians: Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Voter ID. Foreign nationals must present a passport.
- Only 5 kg soft luggage per guest is permitted; Holiday Ideas issues duffle bags at the briefing. Passengers must carry only the bags provided by Holiday Ideas. Excess luggage will not be allowed.
- Helicopter loads may be shuffled for safety; passengers traveling together might not fly in the same helicopter. Passengers must maintain the same arrangement throughout the trip. There might be differences in flying timings between helicopters due to operational or technical reasons. From Guptkashi/Sitapur to Kedarnath, passengers will be divided into different helicopters based on weight and balance requirements.
- Attend the daily evening briefing for next-day ETDs, weather updates, and puja coordination. This is mandatory for all passengers.
- Carry warm layers, rain protection, personal medication, and optional portable oxygen for high altitudes (Kedarnath and Badrinath are above 10,500 ft). Photography inside temples is strictly prohibited.
- Weather or government advisories may alter plans; extra services or nights beyond the package are payable locally. Holiday Ideas reserves the right to alter the itinerary or flight timings a day prior due to weather/operational reasons.
- If the journey is not finished within stipulated time and passengers are unable to visit one or more Dhams due to bad weather or technical reasons, the company will try to complete it the next day. If still not possible, liability is limited to refund of unutilized sectors only.
- This is a fixed departure tour with all timings pre-set. Passengers must report as per the scheduled ETD on each day.
- Passengers are advised to carry comfortable clothing such as Kurtas and tracksuits. Avoid slippers/floaters and carry a pair of sneakers.
- Phones are allowed within temple premises, but photography is strictly prohibited inside the temples.
- All passengers traveling by helicopter are permitted VIP darshans from inside the temple. However, administration may impose restrictions during heavy rush, requiring darshans from outside only.
- Book evening/late flights or trains when returning from Dehradun as delays may occur due to weather or operational reasons.
- We recommend keeping at least one additional buffer day in Dehradun when planning your trip.
- Any additional expenses apart from meals included in the itinerary will be borne by passengers. The company is not responsible for changes in restaurants or hotels made by the customer.
- Expenses for new inclusions (sightseeing destinations, etc.) not in the original itinerary will be charged on actual basis.
- Expenses arising from natural calamities, weather conditions, government restrictions, strikes, or political disturbances will be borne by passengers.
- Holiday Ideas reserves the right to deny boarding to passengers who are unruly, abusive, intoxicated, ill, mentally unfit, or otherwise deemed unsafe to fly. No refund will be issued to such passengers.
- Any changes in applicable taxes, government levies, royalties, or BKTC charges will result in an adjustment of the tax amount, which will be charged accordingly.
- All necessary measures issued by State and Central Governments regarding health protocols (including COVID-19 if applicable) must be adhered to by passengers. Failure to comply will result in denied boarding without refunds.
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