Chardham Yatra by Helicopter

For a 5 Nights / 6 Days Chardham Yatra by Helicopter, the itinerary is usually based on departures from Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad) and covers all four dhams—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

Day 1: Arrival in Dehradun
Arrive in Dehradun.
Check into a luxury hotel.
Attend mandatory Yatra briefing and document verification.
Overnight stay in Dehradun.

Day 2: Dehradun → Yamunotri → Kharsali
Helicopter flight to Kharsali Helipad.
Short pony/palki trek (about 5–6 km) to Yamunotri Temple.
VIP Darshan at Yamunotri.
Explore Kharsali village and nearby attractions.
Overnight stay at Kharsali.

Day 3: Kharsali → Gangotri → Harsil
Helicopter transfer to Harsil.
Drive to Gangotri Temple (approximately 25 km).
VIP Darshan at Gangotri.
Return to Harsil.
Leisure time in the beautiful Harsil Valley.
Overnight stay at Harsil

Day 4: Harsil → Kedarnath
Helicopter transfer to Kedarnath sector.
Shuttle helicopter to Kedarnath Helipad.
VIP Darshan at Kedarnath Temple.
Opportunity to attend evening Aarti (subject to time and weather).
Overnight stay near Kedarnath.

Day 5: Kedarnath → Badrinath
Helicopter transfer to Badrinath.
VIP Darshan at Badrinath Temple.
Visit:
Mana Village
Vyas Gufa
Bhim Pul
Evening Aarti at Badrinath.
Overnight stay at Badrinath

Day 6: Badrinath → Dehradun
Morning breakfast.
Helicopter departure for Dehradun.
Arrival at Sahastradhara Helipad.
End of Yatra.

Typical Package Inclusions
Helicopter travel for all sectors.
VIP Darshan at all four Dhams.
5 nights accommodation.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Local ground transfers.
Palki/pony arrangements at Yamunotri (in many premium packages).
Handling charges and assistance.
Approximate Cost (2026 Season)