What is the helicopter route on the Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra by helicopter?
The flying day is Day 02. After an early breakfast you fly from Phata to Badrinath at 07:00, arrive at 08:00 and are escorted to the shrine for priority darshan. You leave Badrinath at 11:00, arrive back at Phata at 12:00, and then fly to Kedarnath Ji for darshan. The schedule is tentative, and the exact timings are advised a day before departure.
Where does the Kedarnath Badrinath helicopter yatra start and what happens on Day 01?
This 02 Nights / 03 Days yatra is based at Phata. On Day 01 you arrive at Phata at 1400 hrs as per the advised schedule and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure, and you can visit Triyugi Narayan and other places in the Kedar Valley. The night is spent in Phata or Sitapur, followed by dinner, as described in the itinerary.
Can I stay overnight at Kedarnath on the Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra by helicopter?
Yes. After Kedarnath Ji darshan on Day 02, the itinerary allows an overnight stay at Kedarnath Ji or a return to Phata, as per your preference. If you stay overnight at Kedarnath, you return to Phata at 07:00 AM on Day 03 and then proceed to your further decided destination on your own, as onward travel from Phata is not part of the programme.
How much does the Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra by helicopter cost?
The price is on request. For the 02 Nights / 03 Days Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra from Phata you get a written quote for your date and group size, inclusive of taxes and the State Government royalty, before anything is paid. The Kedarnath shuttle fare is separate and paid to IRCTC. Ask through the enquiry form or by calling +91-9634801801.
What is included in the Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra by helicopter package?
Inclusions are car service at Badrinath with a priority Puja pass, help booking the Kedarnath shuttle ticket on IRCTC (its fare is paid to IRCTC), arrival and departure assistance, transportation with a service-oriented driver, fuel, toll, parking and driver allowance, and all prevailing taxes. Travel to the starting point, personal expenses, tipping, meals not in the inclusions and travel insurance are excluded.
What baggage can I carry on the Phata to Badrinath and Kedarnath helicopter flights?
On the Bell 407 or AS 350 B3 helicopter, subject to availability, the maximum baggage allowance is 5 Kgs per person and only one small pack of up to 2 Kgs is allowed in flight. Excess-volume baggage is not allowed, and the total passenger weight must not exceed 300 Kgs. If you plan to stay overnight at Kedarnath Ji, pack within these limits.
What are the booking and cancellation terms for the Kedarnath Badrinath helicopter yatra?
To secure your reservation on the Phata-based 02 Nights / 03 Days yatra, a deposit of 100% of the tour cost is required prior to commencement of the tour or as agreed at confirmation. Cancellation fees are charged on the total tour cost: 10% before 30+ days, 25% before 29-22 days, 60% before 21-16 days and the full 100% before 15-0 days.
Are the timings of the Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra by helicopter fixed?
No. The 02 Nights / 03 Days duration depends on weather, and the scheduled itinerary is subject to weather conditions. The listed timings, such as the 07:00 departure from Phata to Badrinath, are tentative and only explain the operational system. The exact schedule will be advised a day before departure, and things can change at the last moment due to operational or weather changes.