How long is the Govind Ghat to Ghangaria helicopter ride for Hemkund Sahib?

The Hemkund Sahib Yatra by Helicopter operates between Govind Ghat and Ghangaria, also known as Govind Dham. The helicopter covers the 14 km distance in around eight minutes one way. Each helicopter seats five passengers, and services run from 6 AM to 2 PM, weather permitting. Reporting timings and point-to-point flying are confirmed by our team and may change at the last moment.

Does the helicopter fly directly to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara?

No. The helicopter service runs only between Govind Ghat and Ghangaria (Govind Dham). From Ghangaria, the suggested itinerary continues by trek or pony to Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib, which stands at about 4,632 m above sea level. A pony or palaki arrangement for the Hemkund Sahib trek can be made on request, while pony and porter charges are excluded unless specified.

What is the itinerary for the Hemkund Sahib helicopter yatra?

The suggested itinerary runs over four days. Day 01 is arrival at Govind Ghat with a briefing and overnight stay at Govind Ghat or Joshimath. On Day 02 you report at Govind Ghat Helipad, fly to Ghangaria and trek or take a pony to Hemkund Sahib, staying overnight at Ghangaria. Day 03 has early morning darshan at Hemkund Sahib, and on Day 04 you fly back from Ghangaria to Govind Ghat.

What is the Hemkund Sahib helicopter booking price?

With our package, we can arrange the Govind Ghat to Ghangaria helicopter seat, subject to availability, priced on request. You can also book the seat yourself on IRCTC HeliYatra, heliyatra.irctc.co.in, at the fare published there, after Chardham and Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra registration. The package with stay, meals, pony and transfers is priced on request: share your date of travel and number of passengers through the enquiry form or call +91-9634801801.

What is included in the Hemkund Sahib Yatra by helicopter package?

The package includes the Govind Ghat to Ghangaria helicopter seat, arranged by us subject to availability (or book it yourself on IRCTC), accommodation at Ghangaria or Govind Ghat as per package, daily breakfast except on arrival day, a pony or palaki arrangement for the trek on request, arrival and departure assistance, ground transfers with driver and escort, fuel, toll, parking and driver allowance, and all prevailing taxes. Entry or donation fees at the Gurudwara are paid directly.

Can I visit the Valley of Flowers on the Hemkund Sahib helicopter yatra?

Yes, the suggested Hemkund Sahib itinerary allows an optional Valley of Flowers visit on Day 03, season permitting, alongside early morning darshan at Hemkund Sahib. You then return to Ghangaria for the overnight stay and take the return helicopter sector from Ghangaria to Govind Ghat on Day 04. The Valley of Flowers Yatra is also listed as a related package on the page.

What are the passenger and baggage limits on the Hemkund Sahib helicopter?

A maximum of 05 passengers can travel per helicopter sector between Govind Ghat and Ghangaria, and the total passenger weight is as advised by the operator. Each passenger has a maximum baggage allowance of 5 kg, and only one small pack of up to 2 kg is allowed in flight. Excess-volume baggage is not allowed on the helicopter.

How do I get from Govind Ghat to Hemkund Sahib?

The helicopter flies Govindghat to Ghangaria, about 14 km of trail in around eight minutes, from 6 AM to 2 PM in fair weather. From Ghangaria, Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib is about 6 km further and much higher, at about 4,632 m, on foot, by pony or by palki; no helicopter flies to the Gurudwara itself.

Hemkund Sahib Helicopter Booking | Govindghat to Ghangaria

Hemkund Sahib Yatra by Helicopter from Govindghat

Seek blessings at the highest Gurudwara in the world, swift helicopter flight from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria (Govind Dham) with trusted, permit-holding operators.

~8 minSector

14 kmDistance

05 seatsPer Heli

About this trip

Govind Ghat to Hemkund Sahib: what the helicopter covers

This package starts at Govindghat, not Dehradun. The helicopter flies from Govindghat to Ghangaria, about 14 km of trail covered in around eight minutes, which saves the longest and hardest day of the walk. From Ghangaria the climb to Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib, one of the highest gurdwaras in the world at over 4,600 metres, is on foot or by pony or palki; no helicopter flies to the Gurudwara itself.

That is why the package keeps two nights at Ghangaria: one to rest after arriving, and an early start on darshan day, when the weather at the lake is usually clearest. The Gurudwara is open only in the summer months, and the helicopter flies only in fair weather, so a spare day in the plan is worth having.

Ghangaria is also the base for the Valley of Flowers. If the meadows are your reason to go rather than the Gurudwara, see the Valley of Flowers package from Dehradun.

Ticket price and booking

Hemkund Sahib helicopter ticket price and booking

The Hemkund Sahib helicopter flies one sector, Govindghat to Ghangaria (Govind Dham), and there are two ways to fly it. Most pilgrims book a ticket on IRCTC HeliYatra, heliyatra.irctc.co.in, after their Chardham & Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra registration, and pay the fare IRCTC publishes there. Or take our Hemkund Sahib package, where the operator flight is part of the package, subject to availability; the package is priced on request and confirmed to you in writing before you pay. We do not sell the flight on its own.

Sector	Govindghat to Ghangaria (Govind Dham), about 14 km of trail
Flight time	About 8 minutes one way
Capacity	5 passengers per helicopter
Flying hours	6 AM to 2 PM, weather permitting
Ticket on IRCTC HeliYatra	The IRCTC published fare, booked after yatra registration, in phases
Flight in our package	Part of the package, priced on request, subject to availability
One way or return	Both are available
Baggage	5 kg per person, one small pack of up to 2 kg in flight

Either way, the names on the booking must match the photo ID each pilgrim carries. Pay only IRCTC or a written quote from us, never anyone else.

Govind Ghat to Hemkund Sahib: the part after the helicopter

The helicopter stops at Ghangaria. From there Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib is about 6 km further and much higher, at about 4,632 m, on foot, by pony or by palki. Plan a night at Ghangaria and an early start on darshan day.

Two ways to fly: book the Govindghat–Ghangaria helicopter yourself on IRCTC HeliYatra, heliyatra.irctc.co.in, after your Chardham & Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra registration; or take our package, where the operator flight is part of the package, subject to availability. Pay only IRCTC or a written quote from us, never anyone else.

Overview

Hemkund Sahib Yatra by Helicopter

Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year and is considered one of the most sacred yatras by Sikh pilgrims. If turning this once-in-a-lifetime dream into reality has not been possible, you can now choose helicopter services and seek the blessings of the Divine. Located at an elevation of about 4,632 m above sea level, Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib is the highest Gurudwara in the world.

The Hemkund Sahib Yatra by Helicopter is available from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria (also known as Govind Dham). It takes around eight minutes to cover the 14 km distance. The helicopter seats five passengers and services run from 6 AM to 2 PM. Yatra by helicopter saves time and removes much of the difficulty. Book a ticket on IRCTC HeliYatra after your yatra registration, or take our package, where the operator flight is part of the package, subject to availability.

Suggested Itinerary

Govind Ghat → Ghangaria → Hemkund Sahib, subject to weather conditions.

Day 01

Arrival at Govind Ghat

Arrival at Govind Ghat and check-in. Briefing for the helicopter to Ghangaria (Govind Dham). Overnight stay at Govind Ghat / Joshimath.
Day 02

Govind Ghat → Ghangaria (by helicopter)

Report at Govind Ghat Helipad in the morning. Fly to Ghangaria, the ~14 km sector takes around 8 minutes. Trek / pony to Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib for darshan. Overnight at Ghangaria.
Day 03

Hemkund Sahib Darshan

Early morning darshan at Hemkund Sahib (and optional Valley of Flowers visit, season permitting). Return to Ghangaria for overnight stay.
Day 04

Ghangaria → Govind Ghat (by helicopter)

Return helicopter sector from Ghangaria to Govind Ghat. Final departure / onward journey.

Note: Helicopter services operate from 6 AM to 2 PM and seat five passengers per sector. Reporting timings and point-to-point flying are confirmed by our team and may change last moment as per availability or weather conditions.

Inclusions

Helicopter flight Govind Ghat ↔ Ghangaria: part of the package subject to availability, or booked by you on IRCTC
Accommodation at Ghangaria / Govind Ghat as per package
Daily breakfast (except arrival day)
Pony / palaki arrangement for Hemkund Sahib trek (on request)
Arrival / departure assistance
Ground transfers with driver & escort
Fuel, toll, parking & driver allowance
All prevailing taxes

Exclusions

Helicopter fare, if you book the ticket yourself on IRCTC
Entry / donation fees at the Gurudwara (paid directly)
Travel to the starting point (flights or train)
Personal expenses, tipping, meals not in inclusions, etc.
Pony / porter charges unless specified
Anything not mentioned in cost inclusions

General Terms & Conditions

Flight & Baggage

Maximum 05 passengers per helicopter sector.
Total passenger weight as advised by the operator.
Maximum baggage allowance 5 Kgs / person.
Only one small pack (max 2 Kgs) allowed in flight.
Excess-volume baggage not allowed on helicopter.
Price subject to change without prior notice, please confirm in advance.

Reservations & Payments

Deposit 50% of the tour cost to confirm the booking; the balance is due 30 days before departure. You can board only after full and final payment. Prices exclude travel insurance, tips, travel to the starting point and anything not listed in the inclusions.

Cancellation & Refunds

A 5% administrative fee applies to any cancellation. Up to 30 days before departure 30% of the package amount is charged, up to 20 days before 50%, and within 14 days of departure or for a no-show there is no refund; a credit note is issued. Rescheduling up to 15 days before travel costs 20% of the package. Full details are in our terms and conditions.

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