Chardham Yatra By Helicopter 2020

After the breakfast, the tour initiates from Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun which is the starting and concluding point of the Chardham Yatra. There would be a briefing from the ground staff about the Do’s and Don’ts that ought to be kept in mind while on the trip, followed by the departure to Barkot Helipad. 

On arrival at Barkot, guests would be transferred to Yamunotri Cottages, Kharsali by local cab (Innova is not permitted by local taxi union). After lunch, guests are provided with a pony or palki reserved for onwards trek (05KM) to Yamunotri Dham, the first temple visit of the Chota Char Dham shrines. Yamunotri is built near the geographical origins of River Yamuna near the Bandarpoonch Parvat. While River Yamuna emerges from Champasar Glacier, the temple is located 1 km below it. The black marble idol of the Goddess worshipped in this temple built by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal is a sight to behold. In addition, the sacred hot-water springs at Janki Chatti also draw a lot of pilgrim attention. The day concludes with transfer to the hotel, followed by dinner.

The day starts with an early morning departure to Barkot helipad, to then fly to Harsil Helipad, lying amidst the beautiful lush green valleys. Depending upon the time, breakfast would either be arranged at Barkot or Harshil.

Ans: Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand is a holy Hindu pilgrimage for char (four) revered sites in Garhwal Himalayas. These religious spots include Yamunotri- the holy source of river Yamuna, Gangotri- the source of the holy River Ganges, Kedarnath- the abode of Lord Shiva, and Badrinath- housing the shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Ans: Every year Chardham Yatra begins from the month of April or May onwards and continues until October/November as the doors of all four temples (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri & Gangotri) remain open till the day of "Diwali Festival" which is celebrated every year during the month of October/November.

Ans: When you're going to Chardham Yatra, you must know about the Chardham temple timings as it can not only help in saving your time but also make the Chardham Yatra hassle-free. Chardham Yatra timings are mentioned below:
Yamunotri Temple Timings: 06:00 am - 08:00 pm
Gangotri Temple Timings: 06:15 am - 09:30 pm
Kedarnath Temple Timings: 04:00 am - 09:00 pm
Badrinath Temple Timings: 04:30 am - 09:00 pm

Ans: All the four sacred temples are situated at high Himalayan altitude so weather remains cold even during the months of May-June. It is advisable to pack woolen clothes and comfortable walking shoes. Raincoat is must as climate can change at any time. First-aid kid also should be carried.

Ans: The best time to visit all the four revered pilgrimages from May to November, however, it is better you avoid monsoon and choose May and June instead. It is the most convenient period that allows you to reach your destination easily and offers better sightseeing options. So, plan your trip accordingly as weather plays a vital role in making your trip hassle-free.

Ans: Yes, a recently issued medical certificate is required for Char Dham Yatra as the route is through high altitudes and a lot of walking distance.

Ans: Six passengers can fly in the helicopter; four in the rear seats and two in the front, next to the pilot. The seating arrangement will be done by the ground staff in order to balance weight evenly.