Step 1
Sahastradhara → Kedarnath (helicopter)
11:00-11:30 hrs flight
Report Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun. Helicopter departs for Kedarnath via Sersi.
1 Day · Helicopter Charter · Ex-Sahastradhara
Do Dham Same-Day Helicopter - Kedarnath & Badrinath
Both Kedarnath and Badrinath in a single day by chartered helicopter from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun. Depart 11:00, return 17:30 the same evening - VIP darshan at both temples, lunch at Badrinath, and a private chopper that waits for your group at every stop. The fastest, lowest-strain option for senior pilgrims and NRI families on tight schedules.
TL;DR · A single-day chartered helicopter circuit from Sahastradhara that covers both Kedarnath (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas) and Badrinath (the supreme Vishnu shrine) with VIP darshan and lunch included. No overnight stays. Ideal for pilgrims who cannot block 4 days for the regular Do Dham 3N/4D, who find the road yatra too physically demanding, or who are flying in from abroad with limited days. Helicopter operations are subject to weather and regulatory clearance - any delay-driven night halt is at passenger cost.
Day schedule
Total flight time roughly 2 hours; total day roughly 6.5 hours from helipad report to return. Timings are flexible and may shift based on weather and fleet position - some groups complete Badrinath first, then Kedarnath.
Step 2
Kedarnath VIP darshan
12:00-14:00 hrs
Two hours at Kedarnath - VIP darshan, brief seva at temple.
Step 3
Sirsi → Badrinath (helicopter)
14:00-14:30 hrs flight
Helicopter shuttle to Badrinath helipad.
Step 4
Lunch at Badrinath
14:30-15:00 hrs
Hot lunch at Badrinath hotel.
Step 5
Badrinath VIP darshan
15:00-16:30 hrs
VIP darshan at Shri Badrinath Temple. Optional Mana Village if time permits.
Step 6
Badrinath → Sahastradhara (return)
16:30-17:30 hrs flight
Return helicopter to Dehradun. Yatra ends same evening.
Timings are flexible and subject to weather and fleet position. Either Dham can be done first depending on conditions and temple kapat timings.
Package cost
₹1,35,000 per person
All-inclusive charter cost. Maximum 6 passengers per helicopter (total weight cap 420 kg, ~80 kg per person). Children above 2 years are charged full ticket. There is no concession for children or senior citizens on helicopter yatra.
Reserve a Seat on WhatsAppWhat's included
- Round-trip helicopter charter from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun
- Sahastradhara → Kedarnath → Sirsi → Badrinath → Sahastradhara routing
- VIP darshan at both Kedarnath and Badrinath
- Lunch and breakfast at Badrinath
- Local sightseeing car at Badrinath if needed
- All applicable taxes
Not included
- Travel to Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun
- Any overnight stay (this is a single-day yatra)
- Extra night halt due to bad weather (borne by passenger)
- Personal expenses, tips, liquor
- Travel insurance
- Concession for children above 2 years or senior citizens (full ticket applies)
Guidelines for passengers
- Maximum 6 passengers per helicopter; total group weight cap 420 kg (~80 kg per person).
- Hand luggage only - one small bag, 3-5 kg per person. Suitcases cannot be carried; leave them at your Dehradun hotel cloakroom.
- Both temples are at high altitude (Kedarnath 3,584 m, Badrinath 3,100 m). Carry a basic medical kit and a small oxygen bottle (available at chemists) as a precaution.
- Wear woollens - it is cold at both helipads year-round.
- Submit accurate weights at booking. Excess on the day of travel results in deboarding without refund.
- Children above 2 years are charged a full ticket; no concession for seniors.
Compare options
If you can spare more than a day, the regular 3N/4D Do Dham gives you proper temple time, a hotel night near Kedarnath base and a sunrise Badrinath darshan. If budget is the constraint, the road version takes 6 days but costs a fraction.
Do Dham - 1 Day Helicopter Same-day charter ex-Sahastradhara. Fastest option. ₹1,35,000 Do Dham - 3N / 4D Helicopter Standard chopper Do Dham with overnight stays. ₹1,40,000 Do Dham - 5N / 6D Road Traditional road yatra. Kedarnath on foot. From ₹16,805 Char Dham - 5N / 6D Heli All 4 Dhams by chopper if you want the full circuit. From ₹2,20,000
Booking and cancellation
- Booking confirmed with 50% deposit; balance 15 days before journey.
- Rescheduling permitted up to 15 days before journey, subject to availability, with 25% extra charges. Inside 15 days, rescheduling is treated as cancellation.
- Cancellation: 30%+ days out - 30% charge. 15-30 days out - 70% charge. 0-15 days out - no refund.
- Any extra night halt due to weather is at the passenger's cost.
- The company has the right to amend the itinerary in case of adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- Helicopter operations are subject to weather and regulatory clearance.
