Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter — 5N/6D
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Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter 2026 — 5N/6D from Dehradun | VIP Darshan

5N / 6DDehradun → DehradunEasy (no trekking required)Helicopter from Sahastradhara Helipad, DehradunMay – June & Sept – Oct 2026
Quick answerChar Dham Yatra by Helicopter 2026 — 5N/6D from Dehradun | VIP Darshan runs 5 nights and 6 days from Dehradun, returning to the same city, priced from ₹2,30,000 per person all-inclusive. It operates May – June & Sept – Oct 2026. Transport is by helicopter from sahastradhara helipad, dehradun. Difficulty is rated easy (no trekking required). The price covers accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, the vehicle with a hill-experienced driver, all tolls, parking and driver allowance, and Char Dham registration. It does not cover travel to Dehradun, pony or helicopter charges at Kedarnath, or lunch on travel days.

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Haridwar-based, on the ground every season — hotels, drivers and guides we know personally.

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🗓️ Last updated: July 30, 2026 · Season open Apr 19 – Nov 2026✍️ Verified by: Dhanesh Chandra Mishra, Founder, Shiv Ganga Travels (Retd. Army Officer · 15 seasons)
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The Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter — 5N/6D is a 5-night, 6-day pilgrimage from Dehradun priced from ₹2,30,000 per person. Run by Shiv Ganga Travels, a direct Haridwar operator since 2010, it is all-inclusive: helicopter from sahastradhara helipad, dehradun, twin-sharing hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, guide, VIP darshan assistance, and help with the mandatory Char Dham 2026 registration.

  • Price: from ₹2,30,000/person
  • Duration: 5N/6D
  • Start: Dehradun
  • Season: May – June & Sept – Oct 2026
  • Operator: Shiv Ganga Travels (est. 2010)
Duration
5N/6D
Group
2–8 pilgrims
Altitude
Max: Kedarnath 3,583m (helipad at 3,566m)
Difficulty
Easy (no trekking required)
Transport
Helicopter from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun
Season
May – June & Sept – Oct 2026

Package Pricing — Budget, Deluxe & Premium

All packages cover the same temples and itinerary. The difference is the hotel standard and vehicle type. Choose based on your comfort preference and group size.

Budget
₹13,900
per person
Per couple: ₹31,500
Vehicle: Swift Dzire / Shared
Hotel: Standard guesthouses
Ideal for: Solo pilgrims, young groups
Deluxe
₹22,500
per person
Per couple: ₹45,000
Vehicle: Innova Crysta / Ertiga
Hotel: 2–3 star hotels, hot water
Ideal for: Families, senior pilgrims
Premium
₹31,500–₹41,300
per person
Per couple: ₹63,000–₹82,600
Vehicle: Innova Crysta (private)
Hotel: Best available properties
Ideal for: Luxury seekers, NRI pilgrims

🚗 Vehicle-wise Private Taxi Fare (Full Char Dham Route)

VehicleCapacityTotal FarePer Person (4–6 pax)Best For
Swift Dzire2–3 persons₹28,000–₹30,000~₹14,000–₹15,000Budget couple/solo
Ertiga4–5 persons₹36,000–₹38,000~₹9,000–₹9,500Small family
Innova Crysta4–7 persons₹50,000–₹55,000~₹8,000–₹9,000Most popular choice
Tempo Traveller 12-seater8–12 persons₹65,000–₹70,000~₹6,000–₹7,000Groups & extended family
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17 persons₹75,000–₹80,000~₹5,000–₹5,500Large group
Tempo Traveller 20-seater15–20 persons₹85,000–₹90,000~₹4,500–₹5,000Very large group
❄️ AC Policy: Air conditioning is available as standard in plain areas (Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun). In hilly/mountain areas (above Rishikesh), AC can be availed on request at an additional charge of ₹2,000 for the full hill section.

* Fares include fuel, toll, parking and driver allowance. Prices are indicative for the 2026 season. Contact us for exact quote basis your departure date and group size.

Before you compare on price alone

For most families the Char Dham is a once-in-a-lifetime journey, often with elders along. When a quote lands well below ours, the gap almost always shows up somewhere you will feel on the road:

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Hotels. Clean, well-located stays with hot water for cold mornings — not unrated rooms far from the temple.

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Vehicle. Regularly serviced cars and Tempo Travellers built for mountain gradients — not an old, tired vehicle.

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Driver. Hill-seasoned drivers who know every bend above Rishikesh — not someone new to the mountains.

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The quote. One all-inclusive price. Green tax, parking and pony/palki are accounted for, not added later.

We quote once, all-inclusive, for a yatra that runs smoothly from Haridwar to the last darshan and back. That peace of mind is the real difference, and it is what you are actually paying for.

Package Highlights

  • ✓Complete Char Dham in just 6 days by helicopter
  • ✓Departs from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun
  • ✓VIP priority darshan at all four dhams — no queues
  • ✓Luxury hotel accommodation at every stopover
  • ✓All meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • ✓Personal pujari for special abhishek at each dham
  • ✓5 kg duffle bag per person (provided by operator)

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1
Arrive Dehradun — Pre-Yatra Briefing
Day 2
Dehradun → Kharsali (Yamunotri) → Harsil/Uttarkashi
Day 3
Gangotri Darshan → Transfer to Sitapur/Phata
Day 4
Kedarnath Helicopter Darshan → Badrinath
Day 5
Badrinath Full Darshan + Mana Village
Day 6
Badrinath → Dehradun — Journey Home

Day by day

  1. Receive at Dehradun airport/railway station. Check in hotel. 8:30 PM mandatory pre-yatra briefing — itinerary, duffle bag distribution, body weight recording (helicopter weight limits apply). Dinner and overnight Dehradun.

    MealsDinnerOvernightArrive Dehradun — Pre-Yatra Briefing

The route, mapped

YamunotriGangotriKedarnathBadrinath
Day 2Yamunotri

First dham. Rice cooked in a boiling spring comes back down as prasad.

Altitude3,291 mFrom last stop36 km + 6 km trek
DhamBaseOvernightEn route
Circuit~310 kmStops6Highest point3,583 m
Elevation profile1,165 m → 3,583 m
3,291mYamunotri3,415mGangotri3,583mKedarnath3,133mBadrinath

✅ What's Included / Excluded

✅ Included
✓Helicopter transfers between all 4 dhams & Dehradun
✓Luxury hotel (4-star equivalent) accommodation
✓All meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner
✓VIP darshan passes + personal pujari
✓Duffle bag (5 kg) provided
✓Pickup & drop at Dehradun airport/railway station
✓Body weight check-in + pre-departure briefing
✓Basic travel insurance
❌ Not Included
✗Airfare / train to Dehradun
✗Personal expenses and tips
✗Helicopter cancellation due to bad weather (reschedule/refund policy applies)

Where you stay

Where you actually sleep on this 5-night trip — Bhagirathi Riverside Stays, GMVN Huts & Registered Camps and Temple-side Hotels. Twin-sharing as standard, and every property below is one we book on this route ourselves.

Riverside hotel on the Bhagirathi at UttarkashiUttarkashi
Deluxe 4.2

Bhagirathi Riverside Stays

River-facing rooms on the Bhagirathi, with the water loud enough at night that most people sleep well. Two nights here is the most rest the Char Dham itinerary gives you, and the town is worth the walk — Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Shakti Devi trident are both ten minutes away.

  • 24-hr hot water
  • River-facing balcony
  • In-house restaurant
  • Doctor on call
  • Laundry
Altitude
1,165 m
Nights
2 nights, either side of Gangotri
Rooms
River-view twin · Standard twin · Family triple
Meals
Breakfast and dinner included
GMVN huts and pilgrim camps near Kedarnath templeKedarnath
Basic · high-altitude 3.6

GMVN Huts & Registered Camps

Let us be straight about this one: at 3,583 m, in a settlement that is rebuilt every season, accommodation is a heated hut with a bed and blankets. There is no lift, the water is heated by bucket, and the walls are thin. What you get instead is being three hundred metres from the temple at 4 AM for the rudrabhishek, which is why anyone stays up here at all.

  • Heavy quilts and blankets
  • Bucket hot water
  • Common dining
  • Medical post nearby
  • Oxygen on call
Altitude
3,583 m
Nights
1 night at the shrine
Rooms
GMVN twin hut · Dormitory bunk · Camp tent with cot
Meals
Simple veg dinner and breakfast

Rooms at Kedarnath are allotted by GMVN and cannot be pre-blocked far in advance. We confirm your allocation the day before.

Hotel beside Badrinath temple with Neelkanth peak behindBadrinath
Standard to deluxe 4.1

Temple-side Hotels, Badrinath

Walking distance from the temple and from Tapt Kund, which is what you want when the 4:30 AM Bal Bhog darshan comes around. Rooms are warm and plain. Some upper floors catch Neelkanth peak through the window, and if you get one of those, set an alarm for twenty minutes before sunrise.

  • Room heater
  • Hot water
  • Walking distance to temple
  • Veg restaurant
  • Oxygen available
Altitude
3,133 m
Nights
1 night at the shrine
Rooms
Twin-sharing · Triple-sharing · Peak-view room where available
Meals
Breakfast and dinner included

Badrinath fills completely on weekends in May and June. Early booking decides whether you are near the temple or a kilometre out.

Frequently asked questions

5 kg per person in the provided duffle bag. No hard-shell suitcases permitted.

📖 Related Guides & Resources

📖Char Dham Yatra 2026 Guide →📖Best Time for Char Dham →📖Packing List →📖Cost Breakdown →📖Registration Guide →

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🎒 Packing List for This Yatra

Clothing
✓Heavy jacket / down vest
✓Thermal inner layers (2 sets)
✓Woollen cap, gloves, socks
✓Waterproof poncho / raincoat
✓Comfortable trekking shoes
Health
✓Personal medicines (with extra)
✓Altitude sickness tablets
✓ORS sachets & glucose tablets
✓Pulse oximeter (small, cheap)
✓Sunscreen SPF 50+
Documents
✓Aadhaar card / valid ID
✓Char Dham registration QR
✓Medical fitness certificate (50+)
✓Travel insurance document
✓Emergency contact card (printed)
Practical
✓Power bank (20,000 mAh)
✓Cash (₹5,000–10,000 minimum)
✓Reusable water bottle (1L)
✓Light torch / headlamp
✓Walking stick (collapsible)

💡 We share a detailed packing checklist PDF with every confirmed booking. WhatsApp us to receive it in advance.

💡 15 Essential Travel Tips for This Yatra

1Complete Char Dham biometric registration before leaving home — you cannot proceed past Rishikesh/Haridwar checkpoints without it.
2Start driving by 6 AM every day. Night driving is prohibited on Himalayan roads after 9 PM for safety reasons.
3Pack warm clothes even in May–June. Mornings and evenings at Kedarnath and Badrinath drop to 4–8°C year-round.
4Carry at least ₹7,000–10,000 in cash. ATMs are sparse, unreliable, and frequently out of cash in peak season.
5Book hotels in advance at Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi, and Joshimath — all four fill up by noon in May-June.
6Pre-book Kedarnath helicopter from the IRCTC portal (heliyatra.irctc.co.in) 60+ days in advance for peak season.
7Eat light vegetarian food throughout — heavy meals worsen altitude sickness. Dhabas along the route serve dal-rice and rotis.
8Stay hydrated — drink 3–4 litres of water daily at high altitude. Avoid alcohol entirely; it worsens acclimatisation.
9Jio and Airtel work better than Vi/BSNL on the Char Dham route. Airtel is more reliable near Kedarnath.
10Poncho / raincoat is essential even in May. Afternoon showers are common at all four dhams.
11For Kedarnath trek, start no later than 6 AM. The path gets crowded and unsafe to return after 2 PM.
12Senior citizens and those with BP / heart / diabetes must carry a medical fitness certificate — it is checked at Sonprayag and Pandukeshwar.
13Respect the "no photography inside temple sanctum" rule strictly. Cameras and phones are banned inside Kedarnath temple from 2026.
14Hire only government-registered pony wallahs and porters at Gaurikund (Kedarnath) and Janki Chatti (Yamunotri) — avoid touts.
15Keep your Char Dham registration QR code (printed AND digital) accessible at all times — it is checked at 8–10 points on the route.

🚨 Emergency Contacts & Yatra Helplines

Uttarakhand Disaster Helpline
1070
24/7 emergency
Police Helpline
100
All districts
Ambulance / Medical
108
Free, 24/7
Kedarnath Control Room
+91-1364-222-734
During yatra season
GMVN Enquiry
+91-135-2746817
Accommodation
Shiv Ganga Travels
+91-7817996730
24/7 on-ground support

Save the Uttarakhand Disaster Helpline (1070) and ambulance number (108) in your phone before departing. Mountain networks can be patchy — also note numbers on paper. Our team at Shiv Ganga Travels is on WhatsApp 24/7 during your yatra.

📅 Best Season to Book — Price & Crowd Guide

MonthSeasonCrowd levelTypical package priceWeather at KedarnathVerdict
MayOpeningVery high₹22,000–₹28,0005–18°C, clearHigh demand — book 3 months early
JunePeakVery high₹22,000–₹28,0008–18°C, some rainPeak pilgrim rush — book 2–3 months early
July–AugMonsoonLow₹16,000–₹20,00010–15°C, heavy rainLandslide risk — not recommended
SeptemberPost-monsoonMedium₹18,000–₹22,0000–15°C, crispHidden gem — best skies, fewer crowds
OctoberLast seasonMedium-low₹12,800–₹13,900-2 to 10°CGreat value — dhams open till Nov 11
November (1–13)ClosingVery low₹14,000–₹18,000-5 to 5°CLast chance — temple closes mid-November

💡 September and October are our most consistently rated months across 15 years. Fewer crowds, lower prices, cleaner mountain air, and still fully open temples. Many repeat pilgrims specifically choose October.

⛰️ Altitude & Health — What Every Pilgrim Must Know

🩺 Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Yamunotri (3,291m), Gangotri (3,415m), Kedarnath (3,583m) and Badrinath (3,133m) are high-altitude shrines. AMS symptoms — headache, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness — can affect anyone regardless of fitness. Our driver carries an oxygen cylinder. Spend one night at Uttarkashi (1,165m) before ascending to acclimatize. If symptoms worsen, descend immediately.
📱 Network & Connectivity
BSNL works best throughout the Char Dham route and at Kedarnath temple. Jio works at Gaurikund and lower altitudes. Airtel/Vi have limited to no signal above Sonprayag. Buy a BSNL SIM before departure if you need to stay connected during the trek.
💊 Medical Preparation
Carry: Diamox (altitude medication, consult doctor first), Dolo 650 (fever/pain), ORS sachets, antacid, personal prescription medicines. Medical camps are placed every 3–5km on the Kedarnath route. Our vehicle carries a basic first aid kit and oxygen.
🍽️ Food & Hydration
Eat light vegetarian meals — dal, rice, sabzi, chapati. Avoid oily or heavy food at altitude. Drink 3–4 litres of water daily. Do NOT drink tea/chai at altitude as it dehydrates. Packaged biscuits and dry fruits for energy during the trek.

📍 Why Start Your Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar?

🏠 Base city for all 4 dhams
Haridwar is equidistant from all four dhams — Barkot (Yamunotri, 210km), Uttarkashi (Gangotri, 180km), Guptkashi (Kedarnath, 200km), Joshimath (Badrinath, 275km). Rishikesh is only 24km from Haridwar and adds 1 hour. Starting from Delhi adds 250km (4–5 hours) each way.
🚂 Best rail connectivity
Haridwar Railway Station has direct trains from Delhi (Mussoorie Express, Jan Shatabdi), Mumbai (Dehradun Express), Kolkata (Doon Express), Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh and almost every major city. Rishikesh station is 3km further. Dehradun station adds 55km drive.
🙏 Sacred start — Ganga Aarti
Every Char Dham Yatra begins with the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar — a spiritual ritual that has been performed daily since the 6th century. The sight of the lamp-lit Ganga at dusk is, for most pilgrims, the first spiritually powerful moment of the yatra.
🏢 Our office is here
We are based at Saptrishi Road, Bhupatwala, Haridwar — 5 minutes from Har Ki Pauri. Starting from Haridwar means you meet us, meet your driver, check the vehicle, and confirm all arrangements in person before setting off. This is not possible if we send a vehicle from Delhi.

📋 Char Dham Yatra 2026 Registration — and How We Handle It For You

Registration is compulsory in 2026. No pilgrim is allowed darshan at any of the four dhams without a valid Tourist Care Uttarakhand registration, and at Kedarnath and Yamunotri the QR slip is checked before you start the trek. The good news: if you book this package, we do the whole registration for you. You send us your photo and a government ID, and we hand you the printed QR slips at Haridwar before departure. You never touch the portal.

If you would rather register yourself, it is free and takes about ten minutes on the official government site — registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. Register one ID per traveller, pick your darshan dates, and save the slip to your phone. Avoid the dozens of look-alike sites that charge a fee; the government portal never asks for payment.

🗓️ Char Dham 2026 Opening & Closing Dates (Confirmed)

This trip enters Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, so these are the 4 windows that govern your dates.

DhamOpens (Kapat)ClosesRegistration
Yamunotri19 April 202611 Nov 2026Mandatory
Gangotri19 April 202610 Nov 2026Mandatory
Kedarnath22 April 202611 Nov 2026Mandatory
Badrinath23 April 202613 Nov 2026Mandatory

Yamunotri and Gangotri open together on Akshaya Tritiya; Kedarnath and Badrinath follow a day or two later. Keep a digital and a printed copy of your registration slip — network drops on the higher stretches and a paper backup saves trouble at the check posts.

🧭 Optional Add-ons & Extensions

Most pilgrims keep to the four dhams, but if you have a spare day and the legs for it, a few detours are well worth folding in. We add these on request — just tell us when you enquire and we will adjust the route and the quote. Each one needs roughly one extra day and is charged at actuals, no markup.

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🏔️ Why 50,000+ Pilgrims Choose Shiv Ganga Travels

🎖️ Founded by a Retired Army Officer
Shiv Ganga Travels was founded in 2010 by Dhanesh Chandra Mishra, a retired officer of the Indian Army. Military discipline, punctuality, and duty-of-care are not values we advertise — they are values we operate by. Every single departure runs on schedule.
📍 Based in Haridwar — Not Delhi
Our office is at Saptrishi Road, Bhupatwala, Haridwar — 5 minutes from Har Ki Pauri. We are the operator, not a broker. When something goes wrong on the mountain (road closure, weather, medical emergency), we respond in minutes, not hours. Delhi-based aggregators call a subcontractor. We call our own driver.
⭐ 4.7/5 · 54 verified Google reviews
Every one of our 54 reviews is from a real pilgrim — verifiable on Google Maps (Place ID: 16074078434377735602). We do not ask for reviews; pilgrims leave them unprompted, and the rating has held at 4.7/5 over 15 seasons. Verify on Google Maps →
📋 Uttarakhand Tourism Registered
Registered with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. Member of IATO (Indian Association of Tour Operators). All our vehicles have valid tourism permits and are insured. Our drivers hold Uttarakhand hill-route licences. You can verify our registration at the Haridwar Tourism office.
What our pilgrims say (from verified Google reviews):
★★★★★ Rakesh Sharma, Delhi
"Zero commission as promised. Hotel stays were clean, driver was respectful and knowledgeable about every temple on the route. The VIP darshan at Kedarnath saved us 4 hours of queue. Will do Char Dham again next year with Shiv Ganga."
★★★★★ Priya Mehta, Mumbai
"My 72-year-old mother did Char Dham with them. They arranged pony at Kedarnath, ground-floor rooms everywhere, slower walking pace. Dhanesh ji personally called twice to check on her. This is not what you get from an online aggregator."
★★★★★ Suresh & Kamla Gupta, Jaipur
"We did the senior citizen package. The driver Ramesh ji was with us for 12 days like family. When my wife had mild altitude sickness near Gangotri, they had oxygen ready and adjusted the schedule immediately. No panic, complete professionalism."

Why 50,000+ Pilgrims Choose Shiv Ganga Travels

🎖️ Founded by a Retired Army Officer
Shiv Ganga Travels was founded in 2010 by Dhanesh Chandra Mishra, a retired officer of the Indian Army. Military discipline and duty-of-care are not values we advertise — they are values we operate by. Every departure runs on schedule.
📍 Based in Haridwar — Not an Aggregator
Our office is at Saptrishi Road, Bhupatwala, Haridwar — 5 minutes from Har Ki Pauri. We are the operator. When something goes wrong on the mountain (road closure, weather, medical), we respond in minutes. Delhi-based aggregators call a subcontractor. We call our own driver.
⭐ 4.7/5 · 54 verified Google reviews
Every review is from a real pilgrim — verifiable on Google Maps. We do not solicit reviews; pilgrims leave them unprompted. Our 4.7/5 rating over 15 years has currently at 4.7/5.
📋 Uttarakhand Tourism Registered
Registered with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. Member of IATO. All vehicles hold valid tourism permits and hill-route licences. Registration verifiable at the Haridwar Tourism office.
What pilgrims say (verified Google reviews):
★★★★★ Rakesh Sharma, Delhi
"Zero commission as promised. Hotel stays were clean, driver knowledgeable. VIP darshan at Kedarnath saved us 4 hours of queue. Will return next year."
★★★★★ Priya Mehta, Mumbai
"My 72-year-old mother did Char Dham with them. Pony at Kedarnath, ground-floor rooms, slower pace arranged. Dhanesh ji personally called twice to check on her. This is not what you get from an online aggregator."
★★★★★ Suresh & Kamla Gupta, Jaipur
"When my wife had mild altitude sickness near Gangotri, they had oxygen ready and adjusted the schedule immediately. No panic, complete professionalism. 12 days felt like travelling with family."

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