Helicopter Service to Chardham of Uttarakhand

There was a time when it seemed a distant, un-achievable dream for many to reach the Chardhams of Uttarakhand perched amid the lofty peaks and rugged terrains of high Himalayas. But gone are those days when you could only make wishes of attaining ‘moksha’ but could never imagine its fulfillment. With the changing times, transport systems, modes and facilities have developed and with that journey to the chardhams has now become quite easier, safer and faster. Helicopter service to Chardhams is one such transport mode that has actually reshaped Chardham yatra for pilgrims. To learn more, read on...

Char Dham Helicopter Service

Advantages of Chardham Helicopter services 

Quick Travel
The first and foremost advantage of the Chardham Yatra Helicopter tour is the speed advantage. A Journey that would have taken nearly a month otherwise can be completed in a span of just 5 days. This major leap towards time consumption that helicopter service allows you, urges many to opt for the Chardham yatra helicopter service. Busy professionals especially would neither miss much of their valuable work span nor their religious duties by availing this helicopter service.

Comfortable Travel
Yatra by helicopter is far more comfortable than trekking lengthy rigorous routes on mountainous terrains or giving your ‘back’ shocks, sprains, strains and aches by moving on a jerky vehicle. The weather high up there is unfriendly and that further increases the exertion of journey. On the hand, travel by a helicopter takes place fast and easy. Crew pays total attention to the fact the passengers can travel comfortably.

Safe Travel
Helicopter chardham yatra ensures a safe journey. There is no fear of losing the path before you and the very next moment your own self to a ghastly landslide. All Helicopters that fly with pilgrims to Chardhams are well maintained aircrafts adhering to the highest approved standards and codes of safety.

Memorable Travel
Helicopter Yatra to Chardhams turns out to be a real out of this world experience. From helicopter you get to catch amazing views of snowy peaks and emerald vales showing through the sparkling, clear sunlight and that makes your travel a lifetime memory.

Route of Chardham Helicopter Services 

Chardham Helicopter services are available to pilgrims between the months May and October. The Helicopter yatra starts from Dehradun. Helicopter takes off from Dehradun and descends with pilgrims at Yamunotri. After darshan pilgrims halat for the night at Janaki Chatti and next morning fly off from Harshil helipad to reach Gangotri, the next dham in the Chota chardham circuit. After darshan at Gangotri temple, pilgrims usually choose to halt for a day at Gangotri, the revered source of one of the holiest rivers for Hindus- River Ganga. Third day Helicopter yatra is resumed from Harshil Helipad and pilgrims are flown over to Kedarnath dham. After dharshan at Kedarnath dham helicopter takes off and descends at the highest of all dhams, the Badrinath dham. The time is planned in such a way that pilgrims can attend the spectacular morning aarti, pay their darshan and get Prasad. A night halt is usually planned at Badrinath to let pilgrims enjoy the beautiful evening aarti. Next morning, Helicopter flies back to Dehradun with pilgrim and with that finishes the most joyous Helicopter Chardham tours.

Important tips to keep in mind while going on a helicopter for Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand:

• Minimum Baggage - Every helicopter service has a limited and given amount of small baggage that you will be allowed to carry along. Make sure to check the terms and conditions of your tour package in order to know what the exact amount of baggage weight is permissible for your journey on helicopter. The space inside the helicopter is extremely small so if you carry extra baggage you won’t be allowed on board. 
• Book at the Right Time - It is an extremely vital piece of information which most of the devotees miss out on following. During the monsoon months of July to September the helicopter services are temporarily shut down since flying in these torrential rains or even some rainfall will prove to be extremely catastrophic. Book your tickets for Char Dham Yatra of helicopter for the months of either April to June and September to October / November. 
• Be on Time - Make sure to reach the helipad in Dehradun on time. This is extremely important since you may miss out on some incredible experiences. Be sure to make it one time to the helipad since due to the delay caused by you other passengers may face delays and lag in their travel plans. The take of and landing time for the helicopters are strictly followed so it won’t wait for a long time. 
• Clarify Everything - Before the commencement of your journey make sure all your doubts are cleared and explained. Even if you have the smallest of the doubts clarify it all with your tour package provider in order to avoid any sort of a hassle. All the small or big problems or questions arising in your mind before the starting of the journey should be completely clarified. 
• You may be Rejected - In case the helicopter operator feels that you or any anyone could cause discomfort or threat to its co passengers, then you will be immediately deboarded and not allowed to carry on with the journey. in case they also feel that you may cause harm to the helicopter or the people seated inside in any way the operator reserves the right to not include you in the journey without giving you any explanations.