The Best time to Visit Char Dham Is between may to June 15. Avoid Visiting char Dham During Monsoon Season. after 15 September, October month is also a good time visit Char Dham Temples. Yes, helicopters tours to Char Dham are available from Dehradun. Many heli companies operate same day "2 Dham Tours" covering Kedarnath and Badrinath. Char Dham Heli Tours can be completed in 3-5 days from Dehradun. Visit here for Char Dham Heli Tours from Dehradun.

Book My Yatraa arranges Helicopter Tours especially designed to give you mesmeric memories of this Pilgrimage. The divinity of Char Dham Yatra and with Local Sightseeing and VIP Darshans all are arranged. You can Pick any of our Char Dham Yatra By Helicopter Tour Packages for all chardhams, Two Dhams or only for One Dham. Helicopter Service is provided by top Flying and aviation Companies in the Market. and Hotels and other transportations arrangement are up to the satisfaction of tour thousands of Visitors.

Most of the Char Dham Tours commence from Haridwar. Some of the tour operators may also offer Char Dham Packages from Rishikesh or Dehradun as well. For Helicopter Tours arrival city is Dehradun. But if you want to start the yatra from Haridwar with Holy Bathe at Har ki Pauri.  you can choose our Specially Designed tour with 7 days and 6 nights Ex Haridwar.

While the yatra involves trekking in some sections, alternatives such as ponies, palanquins, and helicopter services are available to accommodate the elderly or differently-abled individuals.

Weather varies as Char Dham Yatra lasts for 6 months each year. But if you consider visiting during the recommended seasons, it is generally mild to cool. It is very important to check the weather forecast regularly and be prepared for changing conditions.

• VIP Darshans are subject to the orders issued by the temple authorities and State government.
• In view of our helicopters’ weight-carrying capacity, Himalayan Heli reserves the right to shuffle passengers between helicopters to manage the right weight for safe flying in the hills. Therefore, passengers travelling together may not be accommodated in the same helicopter flight.
• FIXED FLIGHT TIMINGS: This is a Daily Fixed Departure Helicopter tour, and departure timings of each destination is fixed. Therefore, passengers must ensure they report as per the scheduled ETDs. However, Himalayan Heli reserves the right to change/postpone the timings of flying one day prior, subject to weather/force majeure reasons.
• Passengers must submit their correct weights at the time of booking. Submitting incorrect weights may lead to passengers being debarred from boarding without any refunds.
• BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Only one baggage weighing a maximum of 5 kgs is allowed per passenger. It Is not permitted to carry suitcases or big travel bags in the helicopter; therefore, duffle bags will be provided by our team to all passengers on the day of arrival.
• Arrival/departure details must be provided at the time of booking so that we can smoothly operate the tour.
• Passengers should book Dehradun arrival flights reaching around 02:00 pm, or earlier.
• Kedarnath shuttle service: Passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath ji in a shuttle services flight. And it is likely that passengers travelling together may not be accommodated on the same flight.
• Any sudden increase in taxes/levy by the State Government or the temple authorities, will be borne by the passengers.
• If online yatra registration will be compulsory, then passengers will have to do the same prior to travel.
• Comfortable clothing such as tracksuits or Kurtas are advised on the tour. As for shoes, one should carry sports or trekking shoes.
• Himalayan Heli has its own crew at all the Dhams. For assistance, they will be with the passengers always.
• Infants below 2 years (Max 12 kg weight) are accommodated free of charge. For verification of age the child, ID proof/birth certificate of the child will be checked.
• In case an infant is on board, the weight of the infant will reduce the total permissible weight of that respective group.
• Any donations, tips, pitthu, extra porter charges shall be borne by the passengers.
• Airport transfers shall be provided on the arrival day at Dehradun, and on the last day of our tour.
• Airport transfer shall be provided on the arrival day or maximum one day prior to the arrival day, and the same would be applicable for the drop at Dehradun Airport. Only 01 transfer would be provided for each side.
• Network connectivity at Harsil & Badrinath is very poor. BSNL, Airtel & Jio are the main telecom services, that work in these regions mostly.
• All temples in Chardham sector are located at a high altitude, therefore passengers are advised to carry medication during travel. Also, they are advised to carry warm clothing with them, because during evenings & nights, the temperature can drop drastically.
• For the senior citizens and people with medical issues are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get medical check-up done before commencing the yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required if a passenger has any medical ailment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• COVID TRAVEL GUIDELINES

COVID protocols must be adhered to by the passengers as per the effective mandate of the government. Without adhering to the government guidelines, boarding shall be denied to the passengers without a refund.

• SEATING CAPACITY

The seating capacity of our helicopter is 06 passengers.

• HELICOPTER WEIGHT LIMITATION

The maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg (excluding baggage weight). Passengers are taken on board depending on the load and temperature conditions, and the pilot's call will be final. Hence, passengers are required to provide us with their exact body weights at the time of booking. Exceedance of helicopter weight carrying capacity will result in passengers getting deboarded and cancelled for the Heli-tour without any refund.  

• OVERWEIGHT CHARGES

Overweight charges are applicable @ INR 2,000/kg. This will be chargeable to passengers weighing above 75 kg. But excess weight 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 will be chargeable as per the overweight criteria, the same would be collected prior to boarding of flights.   Please Note: While submitting the body weights, please keep in view that you submit your final weight on the higher side, after adding extra weight of your clothes and shoes.  

• ARRIVAL DATE

Our Chardham 5N/6D Heli-tours are booked flying-date-wise (Day 2 of the tour). Passengers must report to Dehradun one day prior to the flying date.

• BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE DISCLAIMER

Flying in hills is subject to bad weather, and many Force Majeure factors like delayed Air Traffic Clearances/Permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), sudden occurrence of technical snag in aircraft, illness of flying crew or late reporting of the passengers at the helipads, among others. Therefore, passengers must be prepared to face any eventuality and inconvenience in case of such scenarios.

• AADHAR Card copies are to be shared by all Indian passengers, & passports in case of foreign nationals.

• HOTELS:
• DEHRADUN : Fairfield by Marriott, or similar (MAP basis – Dinner & Breakfast).
• KHARSALI : Hotel Holy Yamuna, or similar (AP basis - all meals)
• HARSIL : Harsil Retreat, or similar (AP basis - all meals)
• SERSI : Ghughuti Resort, or similar (AP basis - all meals)
• BADRINATH : Hotel Vijay Lords, or similar (AP basis - all meals)
• Hotels are subject to sudden change.
• Rooms are booked on a double or triple-sharing basis only.
• For a separate single occupancy room, it will be extra chargeable @ INR 45,000/person (tax inclusive).
• Hotels at all the Dhams are non-star category. However, we have carefully selected the most comfortable properties for our Heli-tours.

• We advise our passengers to keep one additional day at hand at the end of the tour, over & above the 5N/6D period, to avoid missing their return flights in case they get stuck at any of the destinations due to bad weather or force majeure reasons.

• ADD-ON SERVICES

Additional services which are not mentioned in our inclusions will be extra chargeable, and the same must be confirmed to us at the time of booking.

• Accommodation at Kedarnath Top: Accommodation at Kedarnath Top can be booked for the pilgrims. However, Himalayan Heli do not advise pilgrims to stay overnight at Kedarnath Top, due to high altitude sickness and lack of basic facilities such as Hot water, Heater & and medical assistance.

Price - On Request  

• MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Himalayan Heli will not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the passengers. Therefore, in your own interest, passengers are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get a medical check-up done before commencing the yatra. A medical check-up is mainly required if a passenger has any medical ailment or condition. If Medical evacuation by Helicopter is needed, it will be chargeable @ INR 1,20,000/ Hr + UCADA royalty & landing charges + GST.

• CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972

The carriage is subject to Himalayan Heli Services regulations relating to the conditions of Non-International Carriage (Passenger and Baggage) framed in accordance with The Carriage by Air Act, 1972 and Notification regarding the application of the carriage which is non-international. The liability of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger or any other bodily injury suffered by the passenger or by his registered baggage during the course of carriage by air will be governed by the provisions of sections 4,5,6 and the rules contained in the Second Schedule of Carriage by Air Act 1972 with certain exceptions, adaptations, modifications, etc as notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as amended from time to time.

• Himalayan Heli reserves the right to cancel passengers, who are unruly, abusive, intoxicated, sick, mentally unfit or anyone else whom we deem to be unsafe to fly. No refund shall be done to such passenger(s).

Rescheduling your booking to any future or prior travel date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 10% of the total tour cost. This will be permitted only if informed at least 30 days before the arrival date. In case rescheduling is requested less than 28 days prior to the travel date, then the booking would be treated as cancelled, & and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability, after the levy of applicable cancellation charges.

• PAYMENT TERMS:
  • We accept payments via bank transfers, cheques, cash, UPI and card machine.
  • The booking is to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the total amount. Balance payment will be taken 14 days prior to the date of arrival at Dehradun.
  • Passengers will not be permitted to board or commence the tour unless full & and final payment of the tour has been made.
  • Payments via credit/debit card machine will incur 3.5% extra charge.
  • Payment via American Express / Foreign cards will incur 4.5% extra charge.

• CANCELLATIONS POLICY:

If passengers cancel their booking, the following cancellation charges will be applicable -

• More than 25 days prior to travel date: 30% of total tour cost.
• Between 15 to 25 days prior to travel date: 50% of total tour cost.
• 14 - 08 days prior to travel date: 75% of total tour cost.
• 07 Days or less prior to travel date: No Refund
• No show:  No Refund.
• After commencement of the tour:  No Refund.

• FORCE MAJEURE & BAD WEATHER REFUNDS:

Basis of Refund:

• Tour Cost: The refundable amount of each uncovered Dham will be as mentioned below:
• Kharsali/Yamunotri: 20% tour cost minus INR 30,000 towards Flight preparation & service charges, and utilized services (if any).
• Jhalla/Gangotri: 25% tour cost minus INR 30,000 towards Flight preparation & service charges, and utilized services (if any).
• Sersi/Kedarnath: 25% tour cost minus INR 30,000 towards Flight preparation & service charges, and utilized services (if any).
• Badrinath: 30% tour cost minus INR 30,000 towards Flight preparation & service charges, and utilized services (if any).
• Full tour cancellation: Full refund minus INR 30,000 towards flight preparation, hotel retention charges and utilized services (if any).
• Additional Services: The cost of additional services provided at any Dham during the tour will be deducted over and above the refundable Tour Cost.
• Refund against an unutilized service will not be done.
• COVID-19 Lockdowns, or any National/State Emergency:

In case passengers test COVID positive before the travel, or the Yatra gets called-off by the government, or any National or State emergency is imposed, there will be no refunds applicable. However, passengers will be provided a Credit Voucher by Himalayan Heli against the advance paid, which will be valid for one year. It can be utilised against any of our helicopter tours or charter services by the passengers or any of their friends/relatives.

• BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE POLICIES:
• Where bad weather, technical snags, or any force majeure reason beyond Himalayan Heli Services’ control results in the cancellation of the flight or delay, Himalayan Heli Services will not be liable in any way for the cancelled or delayed flight. However, refund will be given to clients as per our refunds policy. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals, or any other extra travel expenses done by the passengers shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
• In case tour departure does not take place from Dehradun on Day One due to above reasons, tour will be considered as cancelled and full refund as per our policies will be made.

However, in case the passengers would like to consider taking the tour on the next available date, a fresh booking can be made for the same. Our team will propose the available options to the passengers. The balance/unutilized amount against previous booking can be adjusted against the fresh booking. And any extra costs that would be accruing, will have to be borne by the passengers.

• In case the tour departs from Dehradun as per schedule but gets disrupted, while the tour is ongoing, our team will propose the possible revised itinerary within the scheduled package days, but without any extension of days.
• Any extension, proposed by the passengers, in the package will only be considered at an extra cost and subject to operational viability.
• In case for 05 straight days flying does not take place, full refund as per our policies will be made to the passengers.
• New Chardham passenger(s) scheduled for departure from Dehradun on any respective travel date shall be our top priority, over the back-log passenger(s) of previous days(s).
• In case of passenger get stuck at Kedarnath top due to bad weather or Force Majeure, the accommodation charges at Kedarnath will be borne by the client directly.
• Additional night halt charges will be payable by the passengers to hotels on a direct payment basis if they get stuck for additional nights due to bad weather/force majeure reasons over and above the 5N/6D period.
• If passengers require extra helicopter flying at the end of their tour, the same will be chargeable at INR 1,20,000/Hr + UCADA royalty & and landing charges + GST.
• Himalayan Heli may not fly to Harsil/Jhalla, in case of turbulent wind conditions – which is common in the Harsil valley after 1200 Hrs.
• While the tour is ongoing, if any group demands to cancel their tour mid-way, the arrangement of transportation will be done by Himalayan Heli, however, the cost for the same will be borne by the passengers on a direct payment basis.

• Any increase in government levies or taxes, after the confirmation of booking, will be extra chargeable to the passengers. Payment against the same will have to be done before the commencement of the tour.

• DISPUTES

Disputes as to the legality, interpretation, application or performance of service or any of its terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction.

• Bookings will be taken, considering there is acceptance of the above-mentioned terms & conditions by the party.

WE ASSURE YOU OF A SAFE & MEMORABLE PILGRIMAGE.