Kedarnath · Badrinath
Do Dham by Helicopter
Kedarnath and Badrinath in four days — by helicopter from Dehradun, with VIP darshan at both Dhams.
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- From Dehradun
- Best: May – June · Sep – Oct
The route
- Dehradun
- Guptkashi
- Kedarnath
- Badrinath
- Mana
- Dehradun
Day by day
Day 1Arrive in Dehradun
Pick-up from Dehradun airport or railway station and check-in at the hotel. An easy evening, the tour briefing, and dinner at the hotel.
- Stay
- Dehradun
- Pickup
- Airport or station
- Evening
- Tour briefing
Day 2Kedarnath darshan
Early transfer to the Sahastradhara helipad and fly to Guptkashi, then the shuttle helicopter to Kedarnath — the temple is about 500 m from the helipad. Our ground staff help with VIP darshan and puja. Fly back to Guptkashi for lunch and rest.
- Fly
- Dehradun → Guptkashi → Kedarnath
- Altitude
- 11,755 ft
- Stay
- Guptkashi
Day 3Badrinath & Mana
Fly from Guptkashi to Badrinath and check in for lunch. Visit Mana, the last Indian village near the border, and VIP darshan at Badrinath with our team.
- Fly
- Guptkashi → Badrinath
- Altitude
- 10,279 ft
- Stay
- Badrinath
Day 4Back to Dehradun
After breakfast, fly back to Dehradun over the Panch Prayag — Vishnu, Nanda, Karna, Rudra and Dev Prayag. Drop at the airport or railway station.
- Fly
- Badrinath → Dehradun
- See
- Panch Prayag from the air
- Finish
- Airport or station drop
What's included
Included
- Helicopter from the Sahastradhara helipad to both Dhams and back
- Kedarnath shuttle helicopter: Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi
- VIP darshan at Kedarnath and Badrinath
- 2 nights at the Dhams with all meals; 1 night in Dehradun with breakfast and dinner
- Airport or station pick-up and drop in Dehradun
- Helicopter handling and landing charges
- Complimentary duffel bag · GST and government levies
Not included
- Maha Abhishek and Rudra Abhishek pujas
- Single room (₹17,000 extra per person, on availability)
- Extra weight above the limit (₹1,500 per kg)
- Extra hotel nights caused by bad weather
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Accommodation at Kedarnath itself is basic because of the altitude — we fly back down to Guptkashi for the night.
Good to know before you book
Baggage & weight
- Baggage: up to 3 kg per person — we give you a duffel bag
- Passenger weight: up to 75 kg; extra weight ₹1,500 per kg
- Everyone is weighed at the helipad; boarding can be refused if the weight is higher than declared
- Children above 2 years pay full fare; infants under 2 (up to 12 kg) fly free
Weather
- Flights depend on weather, air traffic, VVIP movement and crew
- Keep one spare day in Dehradun after the tour
- If a Dham cannot be visited because of weather, about ₹20,000 per Dham per seat is refunded (flying cost only)
Cancellation
- After booking: 5% admin charge
- Cancelling up to 30 days before travel: 30% deduction
- Cancelling up to 20 days before travel: 50% deduction
- Within 14 days or no-show: no refund
- Refunds are given as a credit note
Rooms, health & pujas
- Rooms are on double or triple sharing
- Carry your own medicines; a basic fitness certificate is recommended
- Optional Maha Abhishek at Badrinath: ₹4,700 per person
- Optional Rudra Abhishek at Kedarnath: ₹6,500 for up to 5 people (needs a night at Kedarnath)
Sacred places on the way
Kedarnath
The highest Jyotirlinga, built by the Pandavas and restored by Adi Shankaracharya.
Badrinath
The Satyuga temple of Lord Vishnu on the banks of the Alaknanda.
Mana
The last Indian village before Tibet, with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul.
Best time & weather
| Month | Day | Night | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 14°C | 3°C | Perfect |
| June | 18°C | 6°C | Sunny |
| Jul – Aug | 12°C | 5°C | Monsoon |
| Sep | 13°C | 2°C | Golden |
| Oct – Nov | 8°C | −5°C | Freezing nights |
Nights at Kedarnath and Badrinath can drop below freezing in September and October — pack warm.
How payment works
- 50%to confirm your bookingBlocks the helicopter seats and hotels for your dates.
- 50%15 days before departureFull payment is needed before the yatra begins.
The legend
Badrinath is considered a Satyuga temple. Lord Vishnu meditated here while Goddess Lakshmi shielded him as a badri tree — the Dham stands on the banks of the Alaknanda.
Kedarnath, built by the Pandavas, is the highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Mahadev appeared here as Nandi, and Adi Shankaracharya revived the temple.
Questions
Is registration mandatory, and do you handle it?
Yes, biometric registration with the Uttarakhand government is compulsory for every yatri. When you travel with us, we complete the registration for your whole group.
Can Kedarnath helicopter tickets be booked through you?
Helicopter tickets can only be booked on the official IRCTC HeliYatra portal — beware of websites asking for advance payment. We guide you through the IRCTC booking and arrange pick-up and drop at the helipad.
How do I book, and how much do I pay upfront?
Share your dates and group size, and we send a day-by-day itinerary with a clear quote. A 25% advance confirms vehicles and hotels, 50% is paid on arrival in Haridwar and the last 25% before the final drop.
Is the yatra comfortable for elderly parents?
With the right pacing, yes. We plan shorter driving days, rest stops and pony, palki or helicopter options for the Kedarnath trek, and keep a yatra manager in touch with the family throughout.
Other yatras
- Char Dham Yatra9 Nights / 10 DaysFrom ₹28,000≈ $320
- Do Dham Yatra5 Nights / 6 DaysFrom ₹15,000≈ $170
- Kedarnath Yatra3 Nights / 4 DaysFrom ₹10,999≈ $120
- Panch Kedar Yatra11 Nights / 12 DaysFrom ₹45,000≈ $510
- Char Dham by Helicopter5 Nights / 6 DaysFrom ₹2,35,000≈ $2,670
- Kedarnath by HelicopterSame-day returnFrom ₹95,000≈ $1,080
Free, no-obligation plan
Tell us about your yatra
Share a few details and we'll send a day-by-day itinerary with a clear price on WhatsApp — usually within 30 minutes during office hours.
- No advance until you are happy with the plan
- 25% to confirm, the rest during the yatra
- Your number is used only for your yatra