Chardam Yatra by Helicopter itinerary
Day 01: Dehradun Airport / Haridwar – Barkot (approx 150 kms / 05 hrs. drive)
Upon your arrival at the airport or hotel, you will be picked up and driven to Barkot, a charming hill station situated at the foot of Yamunotri. While driving through Mussoorie, you can make a stop at the famous Kempty Falls. After arriving in Barkot, check in to your hotel or camp and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. This will be a time to relax and prepare for your upcoming trek to Yamunotri the next day. Have dinner and stay overnight in Barkot.
Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (approx 45 km / 06 km by Trekking)
After breakfast, proceed to Janki Chatti to begin your trek to Yamunotri, which is the first hill yatra of the journey (6 km trek). We will provide you with a Palki or horse to assist with the trek. The path will take you through a lush green valley, with a variety of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti, and Himalayan shrubs to admire along the way. Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death, and the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river comes from Champasar Glacier, which is 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 meters. When you arrive in the afternoon, take a dip in the holy waters of the Yamuna River and perform pooja. Afterward, return via the same path back to Barkot. Have dinner and stay overnight in a Barkot hotel.
Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi (approx DRIVE 85 km, / 04 hrs. DRIVE)
After breakfast, check out from the Barkot hotel and head to Uttarkashi. On the way, visit the renowned Vishwanath Temple. When you arrive in Uttarkashi, check in to your hotel. Uttarkashi is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River and is known for its historical monuments, temples, and ashrams. Have dinner and stay overnight in Uttarkashi.
Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (approx 100 km. PER WAY)
Have an early morning breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Gangotri. Upon arrival, take a dip in the sacred waters of the Ganges River, also known as Bhagirathi at its origin. Visit the Gangotri Temple, an 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga, located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshiped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched the earth at this spot. The temple is a stunning 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing pooja, drive back to Uttarkashi in the afternoon. Have dinner and stay overnight in Uttarkashi.
Day 05: Uttarkashi – Phata / Sitapur (approx 210 kms / 08 hrs DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave early in the morning for your next destination, Phata/Sitapur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. This town has significant religious importance as it is home to the famous ancient Vishwanath Temple. Have dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 06: Phata / Sitapur – Badrinath by Helicopter
Start your day with an early morning drive to the helipad for your Badrinath Yatra by helicopter. Here is the expected time of arrival (ETA) and expected time of departure (ETD):
0900 - Reporting time at the Helipad
0930 – 1000 - Sersi - Badrinath
1000 – 1130 - VIP Darshan at Badrinath Ji
Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. After freshening up, you can visit the Mana Village, Bhim Pool, Veda Vyasa Cave, and Vasudhara Falls. In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 07: Badrinath – Sersi Helipad – Kedarnath – Phata / Sitapur
After breakfast, drive to the helipad for your Kedarnath Yatra by helicopter. Here is the expected time of arrival (ETA) and expected time of departure (ETD):
0900 - Reporting time at the Helipad
0930 – 1000 - Badrinath Ji - Kedarnath Ji
1000 – 1230 - Kedarnath Ji VIP Darshan - Sersi
Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 08: Phata / Sersi – Dehradun / Haridwar (200 kms / 07 hrs drive)
Enjoy breakfast and then drive to Dehradun/Haridwar, with a visit to Maa Dhari Devi Temple en route. Drop off at Dehradun airport/Haridwar.
Tour Highlight
Package Inclusions
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Assistance on arrival
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07 Nights’ accommodation at offered hotels
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Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
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Palki / Horse at Yamunotri
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Helicopter flying from Sersi to Badrinath Ji, Badrinath Ji to Kedarnath Ji & Kedarnath Ji - Sersi back.
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Shri Kedarnath ji helicopter shuttle services: Sersi – Kedar - Sersi.
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VIP Darshans at Kedarnath Ji and Badrinath Ji.
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Helicopter handling charges.
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Transportation and sightseeing by Innova Crysta.
Hotel Details
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Destinations
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Nights
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Hotel Details
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Barkot
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02
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Hotel Krishna Palace/Camp Nirvana/Adhwanta Camp
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Uttarkashi
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02
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Shikhar Nature Resort/ Shivlinga Resort
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Phata/Sersi
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02
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La Fyoli Resort/Kedarkantha Resort/Shivalik Valley Resort
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Badrinath
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01
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New Urvashi/ Hotel Kalash
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Instructions for Kedarnath
If the flight is delayed due to NOTAM/delayed clearances/bad weather, passengers will be informed in advance so they can report according to the delayed timings. Passengers will be taken to Kedarnath Dham for darshan in a shuttle services flight by 0630 Hrs. After 02 hours of darshan at Kedarnath ji, passengers will be brought back to Sersi. Departure from Sersi after breakfast will be at 0930 Hrs.
Instructions for Badrinath
Upon arrival at Badrinath helipad, passengers will be taken for darshan in a car by the staff. Passengers will be allowed around 01-1.5 hours for darshan, and no delays will be permitted as the flights operate on a schedule. After darshan, passengers will be brought back to Badrinath helipad for their flight to Sersi by 1130 Hrs. Arrival at Sersi will be at 1200 Hrs. On arrival, the team will receive passengers and transfer them to the hotel/camp, thus concluding the Dodham tour.
Terms, Conditions, and Guidelines
Fixed Flight Timings:
This is a Daily Fixed Departure Helicopter tour, and all departure timings of each destination are fixed. Passengers must ensure they report as per the scheduled ETDs at the helipads throughout the tour; otherwise, they will be considered a NO-SHOW. However, Om Shubh Yatra reserves the right to change/postpone the timings of flying, subject to weather/force majeure reasons.
COVID Travel Guidelines:
Passengers and Om Shubh Yatra shall adhere to COVID protocols as per the effective mandate of the government. Boarding can be denied to passengers without a refund if they do not adhere to government guidelines.
Helicopter Weight Limitation:
The maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg/75 Kgs per person average (excluding baggage weight). Passengers are taken on board depending upon the load and temperature conditions. The pilot's call will be final. The total weight of all passengers on board must be within this limit. Therefore, passengers are required to provide their exact weights at the time of booking.
Passenger Weights:
Passengers have to submit their correct weights at the time of booking. If any change in weight is found at the time of their travel from the submitted weights, which would exceed our aircraft’s weight-carrying capacity of 450 kg, passenger(s) would be deboarded & cancelled for the Heli-tour without any refund.
Overweight Charges: On Per Seat Basis Only:
Overweight charges are applicable at INR 1000/kg. This will be chargeable to passengers weighing above 75 kg. But excess weight (not exceeding the helicopter’s total weight limitation) will only be calculated on the total excess weight above the total permissible weight of all the group members combined, i.e., permissible weight = 75 Kg x (No. of pax). Any discrepancy found in the weights of the passengers, which would be chargeable as per the overweight criteria, the same would be collected prior to boarding of flights.
Baggage Allowance:
Only one baggage weighing a maximum of 5 kgs is allowed per passenger. It is not permitted to carry suitcases or any other luggage bags in the helicopter. Due to our helicopters’ limited weight-carrying capacity, we reserve the right to shuffle passengers between helicopters to manage the right weight for safe flying in the hills. Therefore, passengers traveling together may not be accommodated in the same helicopter flight.
Seating Capacity:
The maximum seating capacity for our helicopters is 06 passengers + 01 Crew.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:
Om Shubh Yatra shall not be held responsible for any medical emergencies that may occur to passengers during the yatra. Hence, passengers are strongly advised to seek medical advice and undergo a medical check-up before embarking on the journey. It is particularly important for passengers with existing medical conditions to undergo a medical check-up.
PAYMENT TERMS:
To book a tour, customers must pay a deposit of 50% of the total tour cost in advance. The remaining balance must be paid at least 14 days before the date of arrival. Customers will not be allowed to board or start the tour until full payment has been made.
RESCHEDULING OF BOOKING:
Passengers may reschedule their booking to a future or prior travel date subject to availability. However, this must be done at least 15 days before the arrival date. If rescheduling is requested less than 15 days before the travel date, the booking will be treated as cancelled, and a fresh booking will be provided subject to availability, after the applicable cancellation charges have been levied.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY:
If customers cancel their booking before or after the commencement of the tour, the following cancellation charges will apply:
More than 15 days prior to travel date: 50% of the total tour cost.
Between 15 days prior to travel date: No refund.
No show: No refund.
After commencement of tour: No refund.
BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE POLICIES:
If a flight is canceled or delayed due to bad weather, technical issues, or any other force majeure reason beyond the control of Om Shubh Yatra, the company will not be liable. However, customers will be refunded according to the company's refund policy.
In the event of a cancelled tour departure from Sersi/Phata due to these reasons, Om Shubh Yatra will propose a revised itinerary within the original package duration.
If a flight does not take place during the entire day, the tour will be considered canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
Customers may book a fresh tour on the next available date, with any unutilized balance amount from their previous booking applied towards the new booking. However, any additional costs will be borne by the customers.
If a tour departure from Sersi/Phata is disrupted while the tour is ongoing, Om Shubh Yatra will propose a revised itinerary within the original package duration, without any extension of timings.
Any package extensions proposed by the customers will only be considered at an extra cost and subject to operational viability.
Customers will be responsible for paying any additional night halt charges directly to hotels if they get stuck for additional nights due to bad weather/force majeure reasons.
Any increase in government levies or taxes after the booking confirmation will be extra chargeable to the customers, and payment must be made before the tour commences.
DISPUTES:
Any disputes regarding the legality, interpretation, application, or performance of the service or its terms and conditions will be governed by the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction.
By making a booking, customers acknowledge that they have read and accepted the aforementioned terms and conditions.
