This famous site of the Chardham Yatra has allured devotees from not just every corner of our country but also from our neighboring countries to the joyous Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The Badrinath temple, also known as Badrinarayan temple, got its name from berries meaning Badri and 'Lord' meaning Nath. It stands tall at 3,133 meters and is situated on the banks of the Alaknand river. Badrinath is also the most visited pilgrimage site in the country.
Get ready to witness Chardham Yatra by Helicopter in 5 Nights & 6 Days. This divine yatra's starting and ending point is Dehradun, covering all the sacred Chardham; Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath. VIP Darshans, Comfortable Stays, Delicious Meals, Special Pujas and Informed Handlers at every location are the highlights of this bestselling Chardham Heli-tour. Have a look at the detailed Chardham tour itinerary that will allure you to book the Chardham package right away.
DAY 01
DEHRADUN
This is the reporting day at Dehradun, which is our main base (starting and ending point) for the Heli-yatra. Timberline Helicharters arranges this extra night halt for the passengers with dinner and breakfast, to unwind and get ready for the Yatra ahead. Passengers will be picked up from Dehradun Airport/railway station/bus stand according to their arrival details.
In the evening, there will be a tour briefing by our Dehradun team, which will be conducted at your hotel and duffel bags will be provided during the tour briefing. Please note a maximum of 5 kg baggage per person is permitted on the yatra.
DAY 2
DEHRADUN - KHARSALI
This is the starting day of the Chardham yatra. Passengers will check-out from the hotel at 06:30 am, after an early morning breakfast. They will be picked-up from the Hotel by our team & taken to Sahastradhara Helidrome. When you arrive at Kharsali our ground staff would welcome the passengersand get them settled in the hotel, which is at a walking distance from the helipad.
After reaching the hotel, the passengers will be taken for darshan as soon as possible, to avoid yatra rush. Approximate time taken for Yamunotri Temple Darshan is 05 hrs 30mins (round-trip). Yamunotri trek is 06 km one-way.
Sightseeing at Kharsali: Hot Spring at Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna MataTemple, Shani Temple.. Overnight at Yamunakriti or similar.
DAY 03
KHARSALI - HARSIL - GANGOTRI - HARSIL
After breakfast, passengers will check-out by 0730 hrs and proceed to the helipad to board flight for Harsil (Gangotri) Arrive Harsil and check into hotel Harsil retreat.
Harsil is known for the abundant apple orchards there, is the most scenic and beautiful destination of this tour. Passengers will be taken for Gangotri Dham darshan before or
after lunch –Depending on rush. Approximate Time taken for Gangotri Temple Darshan: 3hrs 30 mins (round-trip). The road distance to Gangotri temple is approx. 25 km, which is
roughly a 50-minute drive.
Sightseeing at Harsil: Bagori Village / Ancient Hindu Temple in Harsil. Other than this, Harsil also has many nature-walks to explore.
Overnight at Harsil retreat Resort or similar
DAY 04
HARSIL - SERSI -KEDARNATH - SERSI
After breakfast, passengers will check-out by 0730 hrs and proceed to the helipad to board flight for Sersi / Sitapur (Kedarnath) Arrival at Sersi /Sitapur will be at 0900 Hrs approximately.
As per Govt. regulations passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath Dham for darshan from here in a shuttle services flight. Approximate time taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: 02 hours. The shuttle services flight Sersi to Kedarnath is apporx. 07 minutes
Passengers might be ferried in different shuttle services flights, in view of the maximum weight carrying capacity of the aircraft at a high-altitude destination such as Kedarnath.
Sightseeing at Sersi ( On direct payment basis ) Triyuginarayan Temple – It is the venue of the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati..
Overnight at Sersi heights or similar
DAY 5
SERSI- BADRINATH
Passengers will check-out by 0500/0530 Hrs and by 0600 hrs board flight for Badrinath. Arrival at Badrinath will be 0630 hrs. Passeneger will first check-in to the hotel and have breakfast. Darshan and sight-seeing will be done after breakfast or lunch – Depending on rush. Approximate time taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: Approx. 01-1.5 Hrs.
Passengers will be taken from hotel to the temple by car. Sightseeing at Badrinath: Mana Village – Known as the ‘Last village of India’ due to its proximity to the China border.
Evening Aarti at Badrinath Temple – Swaran/Chandi Aarti (on additional direct payment basis at Badrinath).
Overnight at Amritara the Avadh / similar.
DAY 6
BADRINATH – DEHRADUN
Passengers will check-out by 0530/0545 Hrs. and will be transferred to the helipad for the last leg of the yatra On arrival, our team will receive the passengers.
