Helicopter Tour of Char Dham Yatra

Duration- 6 Nights / 7 Days

Places- Delhi-Haridwar-Barot-Yamunotri-Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Guptkashi-Kedarnath-Badrinath-Rudraprayag-Joshimath-Rishikesh-Haridwar-Delhi

Mode of Transportation- Flight, Helicopter and Private vehicle with experienced English-speaking chauffer

Meals- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tour Manager- Available at your service right from your arrival till departure

Tour Guide- Local tour guide will be made available at all the locations

Inclusions- All inclusive except expense of personal nature like laundry, entry fee of camera etcetera

Hotel Category- Category of your choice. At many places only basic accommodations available

Day 1– Arrival Delhi

A very warm welcome to India’s capital city!!! Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your English-speaking tour manager and chauffer. Tour manager will help you with hotel check in and discuss the tour details. Depending upon your flight timings local excursions can be planned for the day.

Night stay- Delhi

Day 2– Delhi to Dehradun (Flight / 1 hour)

Post relaxing breakfast at hotel, we will leave for half day temple tour of Delhi before heading for airport to board flight for Dehradun.

In Delhi we will cover Akshardham Temple and Chattarpur Temple. Upon arrival in Dehradun, check in and the day is at leisure.

We will be briefed about the whole tour programme in evening today at Dehradun. After the briefing, pack luggage not more than 5 kg / person in the duffle bag provided at the time of briefing.

Night stay- Dehradun

Day 3– Dehradun to Yamunotri (Helicopter / 30 mins) (Altitude - 3233 meters)

06:00- Check out of Dehradun Hotel
07:30- Estimated time of departure from Helipad in Dehradun (Shastradhara Helipad)
08:30- Estimated time of arrival at Khasali Helipad (Yamunotri)

Upon arrival at Kharsali (Yamunotri), we will check in and enjoy breakfast. Post breakfast we will start our trek. The trek of 3.75 miles to Yamunotri can be done either by walk or ride a pony or palanquin. It takes approximately 05 hrs 30 mins to trek up and down Yamunotri.

Upon arrival at Yamunotri, we will take bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm water and take “Darshan” of “Yamunaji”. Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4321 meters.

You can cook rice by packing it in a muslin cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Surya Kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Later we pay homage at Divya Shila, which is said to be the source from where Maa Yamuna first sprung.

Post darshan we will return to hotel for Lunch and rest. In evening we will visit two ancient temples of this quite little village Shani Temple and Yamuna Mata Temple (Winter seat of Goddess Yamuna).

Night stay- Kharsali

Day 4– Yamunotri to Gangotri (Helicopter / 30 mins) (Altitude - 3048 meters)

07:00- Check out of hotel
08:00- Estimated time of departure from Helipad in Khasil (Yamunotri)
08:30- Estimated time of arrival at Harsil Helipad (Gangotri)

Upon arrival at Harshil (Gangotri), we will check in and enjoy breakfast. Gangotri Dham is located approximately 15 miles (1 hour) from this quaint village. We will be heading for Gangotri, before or after lunch depending on the rush hours.

On arriving at Shree Gangotri Dham, we will take a holy dip in Bhagirathi River. Perform pooja and darshan at Gangotri Temple, Bhagirath Rock and Bhagirathi River.

According to Hindu legends Ganga is the most sacred of all rivers, descended from heaven to earth at Gangotri, when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from his locks. The river originates at Gaumukh, where it is known as Bhagirathi and after the river Alaknanda merges into it near the town of Devaprayag it acquires the name ‘Ganga’.

After resting for a while in the pleasant surroundings, we will return to Harsil for the night stay

Harsil is a beautiful valley of dense forest and green mountains. Harsil has many places and nature walks around to explore. We will later explore any of the following: Bagodi Village walk / Short trek to Chholmi village / Nature walk from Jhalla / Shiv Temple in Harsil.

Night stay- Harsil

Day 5 –Gangotri to Kedarnath (Helicopter / 30 mins) (Altitude - 3384 meters)

07:00- Check out of hotel
08:30- Estimated time of departure from Helipad in Gangotri
09:30- Estimated time of arrival at Kedarnath Helipad

After early breakfast, we will be heading towards the next Dham, the Kedarnath Mandir. We will be flying to the Sersa Helipad (Guptkashi) first, we will change the chopper to forward journey to the Kedarnath Helipad. The temple of Kedarnath is situated at a distance of around 500 meter from Kedarnath Helipad.

Have a blissful darshan of Kedarnath and feel spiritually uplifted. We will also take darshan of the samadhi of Jagat Guru Adi Shankaracharya, who built Kedarnath temple over a thousand years ago.

Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, set in a spectacular background of snow-clad peaks and forests. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. Lord Shiva eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface.

Later we fly back to Guptkashi.

Night stay- Guptkashi

Day 6 –Guptkashi to Badrinath (Helicopter / 30 mins) (Altitude - 3133 meters)

06:00- Check out of hotel
06:30- Estimated time of departure from Guptkashi Helipad
07:00- Estimated time of arrival at Badrinath Helipad

Post check out. we will depart for our last Dham “Badrinath”. Badrinath lies on the shores of Alaknanda River. This town is also known for its stunning beauty, pleasant weather, thick forest cover as well as the beautiful views of snow-clad mountains along the holy river.

Upon arrival at Badrinath, we will check in and enjoy relaxing breakfast. Later we will make way to Badrinath Temple after taking a dip in curative water of the Tapt Kund. We will pay homage to Badrivishal after entering the colourful & imposing entrance gate popularly known as Singhdwar. The sanctum also houses images of the god of wealth – Kubera, sage Narada, Uddhava, Nar and Narayan. 

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire.

Post darshan if the weather and time permits, we will visit Mana Village, the last Indian village near Indo-Tibetan border. Located close by is Bhim Pul a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati River. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim. Next, we will visit Vyas Gufa, a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries

Night stay- Badrinath

Day 7 – Badrinath to Dehradun (Helicopter / 1 hour)

After early morning prayer in Kedarnath temple we will leave for Badrinath Helipad to board for Dehradun. On arrival at Dehradun Helipad, will be transferred to Airport to board flight to Delhi.

Please note- Exclusive Maha Abhishek Puja can be arranged for you at the temple on extra payment. This Puja starts very early around 3AM.

The Char Dham Yatra comes to an end with the fond memories and blessings of the almighty.

Night stay- Delhi (Depending upon your onward journey)

Note: This is just a time bound sample itinerary indicative of how and what all could be explored. We can customise the tour as per your requirements. Set your expectations and we will offer memorable experience. Please reach out to us for personalised holiday experience.

All Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation for 6 Nights / 7 Days

All mode of domestic transportation

All the entry tickets

English speaking tour guide at all the locations

Chardham Yatra Registration

Government Royalty Fee

VIP darshan at all the four temples

International flight

Travel insurance

Any service / activity not mentioned in Itinerary

Expense of personal nature like laundry, entry tickets for camera etcetera

Optional activities

Any special Puja arrangements