Do Dham Yatra Helicopter: 7 Days to Kedarnath by Air and Badrinath by Road

Our Do Dham Yatra helicopter package is the easiest way to visit the two great shrines of the Char Dham. Fly from Phata or Sersi to Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, have darshan and fly back the same day, with no 16 km walk. Then drive to Badrinath, the home of Lord Vishnu, with Tapt Kund and Mana village. The yatra begins with the Ganga Aarti in Haridwar and ends in Rishikesh. It is a private tour with your own car and an experienced hill driver, from Delhi or Dehradun.

Shamrock Journeys is a trusted Uttarakhand tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private pilgrimage tours for families, senior citizens and groups.

Yatra at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 7-day Do Dham Yatra helicopter package.

Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
Route: Haridwar or Rishikesh (1 night), Guptkashi (2), Badrinath (1), Rudraprayag (1), Rishikesh (1)
Helicopter: Phata or Sersi to Kedarnath and back on Day 3
Starts: Delhi or Dehradun. Ends: Dehradun or Delhi
Tour type: private yatra with car and driver
Walking: only short walks; no trek
Best time: May, June, September and October

Why Choose This Yatra

Kedarnath by helicopter: no 16 km climb, so it suits senior citizens, families with children and anyone short of time.
The two great Dhams: Kedarnath for Lord Shiva and Badrinath for Lord Vishnu.
Only seven days: the shortest way to see both shrines.
Ganga Aarti twice: in Haridwar at the start and in Rishikesh at the end.
Private and flexible: the Do Dham Yatra helicopter route is one of our most popular Chardham Yatra packages.

Do Dham Yatra Helicopter Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the Do Dham Yatra helicopter package.

Day 1: Delhi or Dehradun to Haridwar

We meet you in Delhi (about 220 km, five to six hours) or at Dehradun airport (about 40 km, one hour) and drive to Haridwar. In the evening, join the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

Shamrock travel tip: make sure your online yatra registration is done before Day 1, and keep it with the same photo ID you used for your helicopter ticket. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Overnight: Haridwar (or Rishikesh)

Day 2: Haridwar to Guptkashi

Drive about 200 km, seven to eight hours, past Rishikesh and Devprayag and up the Mandakini valley to Guptkashi. In the evening, visit the Ardh Narishwar temple.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Guptkashi

Day 3: Kedarnath by Helicopter

Today is the high point of the Do Dham Yatra helicopter yatra. After an early breakfast, drive to the helipad at Phata or Sersi. Fly over the Mandakini valley to Kedarnath, at about 3,583 metres. Have darshan at the temple, then fly back to the helipad and drive to Guptkashi.

Shamrock travel tip: reach the helipad on time, carry only a small bag, and wear warm clothes; it is cold at Kedarnath even in summer. Flights stop in bad weather, so keep the day free. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Guptkashi

Day 4: Guptkashi to Badrinath

Drive about 200 km, seven to eight hours, via Joshimath to Badrinath on the Alaknanda river. In the evening, bathe in the hot spring of Tapt Kund and join the Aarti at the temple.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Badrinath

Day 5: Badrinath and Mana to Rudraprayag

Have morning darshan at Badrinath temple. Visit Mana, the last village before the border, with Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul and the source of the Saraswati river. Then drive about 160 km to Rudraprayag, where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Rudraprayag

Day 6: Rudraprayag to Rishikesh

Drive about 140 km, four to five hours, past Devprayag, where the Ganga begins. In Rishikesh, see the river bridges and Triveni Ghat, and join the evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Rishikesh

Day 7: Rishikesh to Dehradun or Delhi

After breakfast, we take you to Dehradun airport (about 45 minutes) or Delhi (about 240 km, six hours). Your Do Dham Yatra helicopter pilgrimage ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Do Dham Yatra helicopter package includes:

Six nights in hotels, on a twin or double sharing basis
Vegetarian breakfast and dinner every day
Helicopter tickets to Kedarnath and back, subject to weather and flight rules
A private car with an experienced hill driver for the whole yatra
All taxes, tolls, parking and driver costs, and help with your yatra registration

What Is Not Included

Flights and trains to the start point
Lunch
Special puja and VIP darshan
Extra costs from bad weather, road blocks or cancelled flights
Personal expenses and travel insurance

About the Kedarnath Helicopter

On the Do Dham Yatra helicopter package, you fly from Phata or Sersi, near Guptkashi. The flight is short, but seats are limited and flights stop in rain, cloud or wind. If your flight is cancelled, we arrange another flight on a later day where possible, or a pony or palki for the walk from Gaurikund. Each operator has a weight limit per person, and heavier passengers may pay extra.

Best Time for This Yatra

Kedarnath and Badrinath open from about late April or May to October or November. May and June are pleasant but busy, and helicopter seats sell fast, so book three to four months ahead. July and August bring monsoon rain and fewer flights. September and October bring clear skies and the most reliable flying weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the helicopter does not fly?

Flights depend on the weather and on flight rules. If a flight is cancelled, we help with a new flight or the walk by pony or palki.

Is the Do Dham Yatra helicopter package good for senior citizens?

Yes. There is no long walk, and the pace is easy.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Every pilgrim must register online with Uttarakhand Tourism. We help you with it.

Can I walk to Kedarnath instead?

Yes. Our 8-day Do Dham Yatra Kedarnath Badrinath walks to Kedarnath and stays a night at the temple.

Can I add Yamunotri and Gangotri?

Yes. Our 11-day Chardham Yatra with Kedarnath helicopter covers all four Dhams.

How much does the Do Dham Yatra helicopter package cost?

The price depends on your hotels, helicopter fares, the number of travellers and your dates. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

More Chardham Yatra Packages

8-Day Do Dham Yatra Kedarnath Badrinath: the same two Dhams, with the walk to Kedarnath.
11-Day Chardham Yatra with Kedarnath Helicopter: all four Dhams, with a helicopter to Kedarnath.
12-Day Chardham Yatra by Road: all four Dhams by road.
5-Day Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath: Badrinath only.

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