Helicopter yatra in Uttarakhand
- Chardham Yatra by helicopter: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in five nights and six days from Dehradun, from INR 2,25,000 per person. Also on fixed departure dates.
- Do Dham Yatra by helicopter to Kedarnath and Badrinath, three nights and four days from INR 1,52,000, or the same-day Do Dham at INR 1,37,000.
- Kedarnath by helicopter: the IRCTC shuttle from Guptkashi, Phata or Sersi, or a same-day trip from Dehradun. See how Kedarnath helicopter tickets work.
- Badrinath by helicopter, on a fixed departure seat or a private charter from Dehradun.
- Gangotri and Yamunotri by helicopter, same day from Dehradun.
- Hemkund Sahib by the Govindghat to Ghangaria helicopter, and the Valley of Flowers in season. Doing Kedarnath too? See Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib by helicopter.
Where helicopters fly from in Uttarakhand
| Helipad | Flights from here |
|---|---|
| Sahastradhara, Dehradun | The main base for Chardham, Do Dham and single-dham packages |
| Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun | Some departures, including the same-day Do Dham; where most pilgrims fly in |
| Guptkashi, Phata, Sersi | The Kedarnath shuttle, tickets on IRCTC HeliYatra |
| Kharsali and Harsil | Yamunotri and Gangotri on the Chardham circuit |
| Badrinath | Badrinath darshan, a short drive to the temple |
| Govindghat | The shuttle to Ghangaria for Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers |
More on the city most flights start from: helicopter service in Dehradun.
Helicopter charter in Uttarakhand
- Private helicopter charter for a route and date of your choosing, across the hills and to Delhi.
- Helicopter for weddings at hill resorts and in the cities, and flower showering.
- Helicopter joy rides of about 10 to 30 minutes over the hills and valleys.
- Air ambulance transfers from the hills to hospitals.
- Haridwar Kumbh 2027 charters, landing where the Mela administration permits.
Every charter is quoted in writing before booking, by the operator cleared for that kind of flight.
When do helicopters fly in Uttarakhand?
The yatra flights follow the temple season, from late April or May to October or November; Hemkund Sahib opens later, in late May, and closes around the second week of October. May and June and September and October give the clearest flying. In July and August the monsoon cancels flights and closes roads more often, so keep a spare day in any plan. Charters and joy rides run in daylight and fair weather through more of the year. See the best time for Chardham Yatra by helicopter.
Booking a helicopter in Uttarakhand safely
Kedarnath shuttle tickets are sold only by IRCTC on heliyatra.irctc.co.in, after yatra registration with Uttarakhand Tourism. For packages and charters, ask for the operator's name and a written, all-inclusive quote before you pay, and never pay into a personal account. More on the operators and how helicopter services in India work is in our guide to helicopter services in India.