4 Nights 5 Days Chardham Yatra by Helicopter Package Details

Day One Helicopter Departure and Arrival Schedule.

Day 01 : Dehradun Sahastradhara – Kharsali -Yamunotri-Barkot (Helicopter ride + Surface Transportation)

0650 hrs. Early morning Trek N Tales escort will drop you to Sahastradhara Helipad to board the Helicopter for Kharsali. Kharsali is the nearest helipad for Yamunotri.

0735 hrs. Upon arrival at Kharsali, you are welcomed by our crew staff, they will assist while unloading baggage and carry it to your resort/hotel.

0830 hrs. You will proceed to Yamunotri temple by either Trek or by Pony/ Palki . The journey will be of approx 05 to 06 hrs. Visit Yamunotri temple, your first shrine of chardham temple. While coming back it’s easier and will take approx 4 hrs.

1600 hrs. You can choose to rest in a hotel or if time allows you can visit Shani Temple at Kharsali Village.

Attractions :
• Yamuna Maa Temple – The main deity
• Cooked rice -The pilgrims cook rice in the hot water kund as prasadam
• Surya Kund – Hot Spring water flows from the vicinity of the temple.
• Divya Shila – Rock pillar worshiped before entering the Yamunotri temple.

2000 hrs: Dinner & overnight stay in hotel.

Day Two Helicopter Departure and Arrival Schedule.

Day 02 :Barkot-Kharsali -Harsil – Gangotri-Harsil (Helicopter ride + Surface Transportation)

6450 hrs. After early breakfast check out from Hotel to reach Kharsali heli-base to board Helicopter to Harsil.
The estimated arrival time from Kharsali helipad to Harsil helipad will be approximately 08:15 am.
Harsil is the nearest helipad for Gangotri.
On arrival at the helipad, you will be escorted by our team member. Straight drive for Gangotri Temple in a private taxi, which is approx. 20 kms / 01hr. drive from the Harsil Helipad.

Attractions :
● Gangotri Temple -The holy temple was built by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century.
● Submerged Shivling- it is believed that lord Shiva sat on this rock when he received GANGA in his matted lock. The rock is only visible during the winters when water level goes down else its submerged in the holy Ganges river

1300 hrs. After visiting Gangotri temple, drive back to Harsil and check in to the hotel.

1400 hrs. Lunch

Evening is free to relax and leisure at beautiful village of Harsil
Harsil is the most beautiful hamlet with scenic views all over the deodar tree. In winter it’s covered with snow and gives a panoramic view, while river Ganges flowing between the snow peaked mountains of Himalaya.

2000 hrs: Dinner and Overnight stay in hotel.

Day Three Helicopter Departure and Arrival Schedule

Day 03 :Harsil – Sirsi – Kedarnath- Guptkashi (Helicopter ride + Surface Transportation)

0745 hrs. Breakfast at hotel, then drive to Harsil Helipad

0830 hrs. Upon Arrival at the helipad, board a Helicopter to the next destination, Kedarnath.

0930 hrs.On Arrival at Sirsi Helipad, you will be shifted to the Shuttle helicopter for Kedarnath dham.
Sirsi is the nearest helipad for Kedarnath temple.

1230 hrs. Once you have done your darshan/Visit to Kedarnath temple, return back to Helipad to fly back to Sirsi Helipad.

1300 hrs. Arrival at Sirsi Helipad, drive straight to hotel.

1400 hrs. Lunch at the Hotel.

Attractions :
● Gaurikund
● Visit ancient Triyuginarayan or Kalimath Mandir. (If time permits)

2000 Hrs: Dinner and Overnight stay in hotel.

Day Four Helicopter Departure and Arrival Schedule

Day 04 : Guptkashi – Sirsi – Badrinath (Helicopter ride + Surface Transportation)

0800 hrs. Breakfast at the hotel, and drive to Sirsi Helipad to board a Helicopter for Badrinath, your last shrine of Chardham.

1045 hrs. On arrival at Badrinath helipad, our representative will escort you to the hotel in a private taxi.
The whole day is free for this last destination of chardham at Badrinath.
Visit Badrinath temple which is a walking distance from your hotel, or simply ask our driver to drop you to the nearest parking lot of Badrinath temple. After the visit ,you are free for the day or can choose to rest at the Hotel.

Badrinath :Situated at an elevation of 3133 mts. above sea level, Badrinath is one of the most celebrated pilgrim destinations of the country.

1400 hrs. Lunch at hotel

Attractions :
● Mana Village – it’s the last Indian village before Tibet, inhabited by the indo- mangolian tribe
● Vyas Gufa -A rocky cave in Mana Village, it is believed that sage Vyas scripted the famous epic of times “Mahabaratha’’
● Charan Paduka -A beautiful meadow where you can see the footprints of Lord Vishnu on a boulder.
● Tapt Kund – It’s a natural hot water spring where the devotees take bath before entering the temple for pooja, darshan.
● Narad Kund – Very next to the Tapt Kund, it’s believed that the idol of Badrinath ji was recovered from this pool.
● Bhimpul – A stone put by Bheem(One of the five brothers of Pandava) as a bridge to cross the river Saraswati when they were going to Swargarohini.

Evening celebrate darshan and enjoy Aarti at Badri Vishal Ji.
After exploring Badrinath valley, get back to the hotel and refresh.
Dinner and overnight stay in hotel at Badrinath

Day Five Helicopter Departure and Arrival Schedule

Day 05 : Badrinath – Dehradun Sahastradhara(Helicopter ride + Surface Transportation)
Early morning visit again and darshan of Badri Vishal .Come back to the hotel for breakfast.

0800 hrs. After breakfast drive to Helipad at Badrinath to board Helicopter to Dehradun helipad.

0900 hrs. Fly back to Dehradun

1000 hrs. Arrive Dehradun at Sahastradhara Helipad. Drive back to Airport / Railway Station to proceed onward.