Places covered - | Yamunotri | Gangotri | Kedarnath | Badrinath
Yamunotri:
The First Chardham (Going From Left To Right, As Is
Traditionally Stipulated), Is One of the Most Revered Temples in India.
Yamunotri Is The Source Of The Sacred River Yamuna That Originates
From The Glacial Lake Of Saptarishi kund, At an Altitude of 4,421
Meters. Dedicated To Capricious Goddess Yamuna, This Ancient Temple
Has Been A Pilgrimage For Centuries. Starting At Rishikesh, The Yatra
Takes The Pilgrim Through Some Of The Most Beautiful Panoramas,
And Eventually, On The 14 Kilometer Arduous Trek From Hanuman
Chatti That Is Not Merely Visually And Physically Stimulating But
Spiritually Uplifting.
Gangotri:
Ganga, India’s Most Sacred River Is Inextricably Linked to
Our Past, Present, And Future; It Is The Very Essence Of Our Cycle Of
Life And Death. The Journey To Its Source Is To Reinforce Those
Systems Of Belief That Have Been Held Sacred By Our Ancestors For
Centuries. The Pilgrimage Begins At Rishikesh, An Ancient Holy
Town, And Leads The Traveler Through Majestic Vistas, Stunning
Valleys, And Beautiful Meadows To Eventually End At The Holy
Temple Of Gangotri. All Through The Journey, It Is The Glimpses Of
The Ganga In All Its Moods – Playful, Placid, And Turbulent – That
Inspire The Pilgrim To Continue This Journey Towards Spiritual
Salvation.
Kedarnath:
Set In The Beautiful Mandakini Valley, Cupped By Lofty
Peaks, The Majestic Kedarnath Temple Stands On A Glacial Terrace,
Remnant Of An Ancient Glacier – Long Since Melted. This Is Lord
Shiv’s Territory – And The Region Is A Living Testimony To His
Adventures And Exploits. The Temple Is Believed To Have Been Built
By The Pandavs, Protagonists Of The Mahabharata, As A Tribute To
Lord Shiv Having Forgiven Them For Fratricide After An Exciting Chase
Through The Himalayas. The Journey To Kedarnath – The Most
Significant Of The 12 Jyotirlings Located In Different Parts Of India -- Is
To Relive These Ancient Tales And Legends, And To Become One With
God.
Badrinath:
The Badrinath Shrine Is Believed To Be As Old As Time
Itself. Dedicated To Lord Vishnu, This Temple Was Re-Established By
Adi Shankaracharya In The 8th Century As Part Of His Mission To
Revitalize Hinduism. Located On The Banks Of The Rishi Ganga
(Alaknanda), The Temple, And The Numerous Ancient Sites Around It,
Is Indeed A Worthy Goal To Aim For. The Last 11 Kilometers To
Badrinath Is A Steep Ascent. At Devdarshni, The Vista Of The Entire
Badrinath Valley Appears Before You – The Township, The Magnificent
Façade Of The Temple And The Twin Peaks Nar And Narayan As If
Standing Guard On Its Either Side, And The Neelkanth Shining Like A
Crown On Its Head! And Immediately You Feel The Spiritual
Upliftment That Such A Magnificent Site Inspires.
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Passengers are supposed to reach state government helipad on
Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun which is the starting and ending point of
this yatra. Our pilots and ground staff will brief the passengers about the
entire trip and do’s and don’ts.
DAY 01: Arrival at Dehradun
The tour Commences with pick up from Dehradun airport or Railway
station one day prior to the Chardham Yatra departure, followed by drop
to the hotel. The overnight stay at Dehradun with dinner awaits you.
DAY 02: Yamunotri
06:00 Departure Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun
06:30 Arrival Kharsali helipad, Yamunotri
Upon arrival at kharsali passengers are welcomed by ground staff and
transfer to yamunotri temple which is 5 Km far from Helipad the drive
will take half hour depending upon the traffic, we will offer you a car for
this drive (Innova not permitted by local taxi union )you will then be
carried by palkis/ Pony to Yamunotri Temple. This trek from helipad to
temple is 6 kms and return trip by palki takes about 5 hours. After
Darshan return back to Helipad. You have an option of taking ponies or
Palki for the trek. Overnight stay at Kharsali
DAY 03 : Gangotri
06:35 Departure Kharsali helipad, Yamunotri
07:00 Arrival Harsil Helipad
Harsil is one of the most beautiful and picturesque valleys in Uttarakhand.
Some people also call it mini Switzerland. Gangotri temple is about 22 kms
from Harsil helipad and the drive by car takes 50 minutes.
It is advisable that passengers leave straight for temple from helipad. Our
ground staff will assist the passengers with darshan at Gangotri temple.
After return from temple passengers can take lunch in resort and
thereafter relax and have campfire in the evening. It is recommended to
visit the nearby village for an evening walk and buy pure wool stuff
(sweaters, shawls n mufflers) made by local tribal womenfolk.
DAY 04: Kedarnath
07:30 Departure Harsil Helipad
08:10 Arrival Kedarnath helipad
The helicopter will land at Kedarnath helipad which is at a distance of 500
meters from the temple. After Darshan return back to hotel. Night halt will
be at Sitapur or Kedarnath.
DAY 05: Badrinath
08:30 Departure Kedarnath / Guptkashi helipad
09:00 Arrival Badrinath helipad
After arrival at Badrinath helipad passengers can check-in in Hotel which
is Near to the temple. Our ground staff will assist the passengers in taking
darshan at the temple.
A visit to Mana village in evening is highly recommended as this is the last
village before international border with China.
DAY 06: Return to Dehradun
09:05 Departure Badrinath helipad
10:00 Arrival Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun
Early Morning ready for Special Abhishek Puja (as your own cost ) at
Badrinath temple is the highlight of this entire yatra. It starts sharp at 4.30
am in the morning and lasts for 2 hours. Passengers will get an
opportunity to sit inside the temple and have darshan of the shringar of
the deity from very close quarters. After darshan return back to hotel have
breakfast and fly for Dehradun. On arrival at Dehradun helipad you will
transfer to Airport / Railway station. Here Helicopter tour ends here with
happy memories to be cherished forever.
This is the end of Chardham Yatra
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON
INR 1, 90, 000/-(Weight up to 75 kg)
Extra Weight @2000/- per kg
Inclusive of 5%GST
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| Destination |
Hotel |
| Dehradun |
Hyatt Regency |
| Kharsali |
Kalindi Hill Top |
| Harsil |
Harshil Village Resort |
| Guptkashi |
Char Machan Resort |
| Badrinath |
Lords Palace |
Note: Due to bad weather / or any reason extra accommodation cost will
be bear by guest on direct basis.
Our Package Includes
- Helicopter Trip from Dehradun to Dehradun
- All meals in hotels at Dham (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Breakfast & Dinner during the stay in Dehradun.
- Palki / Doli Charges service at Yamunotri.
- VIP darshan arrangement at all temples.
- Landing & Parking charges at Sersi /Sitapur/Guptkashi helipad.
- Local Transport for darshan and sightseeing at Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath as per itinenary.
- Hotel accommodation in best Hotels for 4nights at Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath (Guptkashi) and Badrinath
- 5 Nights stay, 1 Night at each Dham in Luxury Hotels
- Dehradun Airport Pickup & drop Facilities
ADD-ON SERVICES
- Maha Abhishek Puja at Badrinath ji – INR 4,300/person.
Total amount has to be paid in cash to APAPL representative at
Dehradun, so that we can arrange and book the Puja in advance on
behalf of each passenger.
Note – Maha Abhishek Puja will not be included in our package or
billing cost, since the total amount for the same goes directly to
Badrinath ji Mandir Samiti.
- Rudra Abhishek Puja at Kedarnath ji – INR 6,500 for 05 people.
Total amount has to be paid in cash to APAPL representative at
Dehradun, so that we can arrange and book the Puja in advance on
behalf of each passenger.
Arrangement of Rudra Abhishek puja will be done subject to
availability of rooms at Kedarnath-Top, as passengers will have to
stay there overnight for the puja. Therefore, the additional charges
towards the hotel stay will be extra chargeable.
Note – Rudra Abhishek Puja will not be included in our package or
billing cost, since the total amount for the same goes directly to
Kedarnath ji Mandir Samiti.
Disclaimer – Accommodation at Kedarnath-top is budget category,
and there can be instances of complaints in regards to the hotel
services & rooms. Furthermore, temperature at Kedarnath-top may
drop to sub-zero levels at night in Sep/Oct; therefore passengers are
advised to take decision keeping the same in consideration.
- Booking of Scheduled/Non-Scheduled Flights or Train Tickets:
Price on demand.
While our team takes care of your entire Chardham tour, they can
also assist you in booking of air/train tickets to Dehradun.
GUIDELINES FOR PASSENGERS
- There is very limited space for luggage in the helicopter. Only 5 kgs
luggage per passenger will be permitted.
- Passengers should carry only handbags as suitcases cannot be kept in
the helicopter
- All temples in Chardham are located in high altitude areas. Passengers
having asthma problems should not undertake this yatra
- All passengers undertaking this yatra should be medically and
physically fit.
- Passengers are advised to carry a small oxygen bottle with them as a
precaution. It is available locally at all medical shops
- Although day temperatures at these locations are normal it becomes
cold in the night and so passengers must carry woolen clothes with
them.
- All passengers are advised to carry their own medication
- Company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground
to the party, thus advised guests to get the fitness certificate from doctor
to travel to the high altitude sector.
- Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is must since the pilot
will not allow boarding in case it exceeds the weight conveyed at the
time of booking & we reserve the right to shuffle passengers to manage
the right weight of helicopters for safe flying in the hills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- The quality of accommodation available at Yamunotri and Kedarnath
upper is just above average and so passengers should not have very
high expectations. However, at Harsil, Guptkashi and Badrinath the
accommodation standard is 3 stars.
- Only 5 Kg baggage per passenger will be permitted. Passengers are
advised not to carry big suitcases as there is very small baggage space
inside helicopter. Passengers bringing excess baggage might not be
allowed to take the same in the chopper by pilot.
- Children above the age of 2 years will be considered full ticket.
- There is no provision of concession to children or senior citizens.
- Total passenger weight should not exceed -400:5 PAX /450:6 PAX
Beyond the said weight limit the flight won’t be able to take off and
your journey will be cancelled effective immediately (it is vital for
you to provide us with the right & exact weight to avoid such
situation.
- The booking has to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the
charter amount and balance amount has to be deposited 14 days prior
to date of journey otherwise booking stand cancelled without any
refund.
- In case the journey is not finished within the stipulated time and
passengers are not able to visit one or more Dhams due to bad
weather conditions/technical reasons then the company will try to
visit all places within the stipulated time. Although if this is not
possible then the liability of the company will be limited to refund of
unutilized sector/s.
- Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to
availability and on payment of 10% of the cost. This will be permitted
only if applied 7 days before journey date. In case the rescheduling is
requested with less than 7 days to the journey then booking will be
treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to
availability.
- The Company reserves the right, without assigning any reason, to
cancel, advance, reschedule, over-fly or delay the commencement or
continuance of the flight. Without incurring any liability in damages
or otherwise to the passengers or any other person on any ground
whatsoever. The Company reserves the right to refuse to carry any
person whom it considers unfit for travel or what in the opinion of
the company may constitute risk to the aircraft or to the persons on
board.
- BAD WEATHER SITUATION: If you are stuck in a bad weather
situation on any particular day out of the 5 days we will still try to
finish the darshan on next day. In case we are completely unable to
visit any dham due to bad weather situation we will refund
proportionate money. This means that if due to any reason we are
unable to do 2 dhams then we will refund the amount acc. to flying
time.
5% service charge will be applicable in Case of cancellation due to any
reason / Bed weather.
If passengers wish to cancel their booking, then they will have to pay
following cancellation charges
- Up to 30 days before journey -30% of amount
- Up to 20 Days before journey -50% of amount
- Up to 10 Days before journey -No Refund
Note: -
1. Exact Schedule can be advised before a day of departure. Above
mentioned schedule is tentative just for understanding the
operational system & timing. Things can be changed last moment due
to any operational or weather changes.
2. Package Confirmation & Booking, please deposit the 50 % amount of
the Tour cost to process the booking and the balance amount is to
be paid 14 days before from your departure dates