Chardham Tour By Helicopter 02N-03D
Destinations-covered: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
PLACES COVERED - |GANGOTRI |YAMUNOTRI |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 Saptarishikund, 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 Mahabharat, 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 Jyotirling’s 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 revitalise 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 kilometer’s to Badrinath is a steep ascent. At Devdarshani, 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.
Itinirary Highlights
Our services will start with pickup, either from the airport or Railway station. Our tour starts from next day, however today’s stay in Dehradun is a complimentary sojourn organized by the company for the guests. We will drive to the hotel to check in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city of Dehradun. OVERNIGHT STAY – DEHRADUN.
Our journey starts early in the morning as the weather tends to stay stable in the morning. We will check out from hotel and drive to the helipad for our flight. 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. 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.You will be received by representative & transfer to Gangotri Temple, which is 25kmsfar and the drive will take 45min to 1 hour depending upon the traffic, we will offer you a car for this drive. After darshan return back to helipad. Overnight stay at Harsil. Gangotri Temple: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga who is supposed to be daughter of Heaven. The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi River.
Post breakfast we check out from the hotel and head out to the helipad for our next flight to Phata or Guptkashi. Due to Government regulation, you will have to change helicopter at Sitapur/Phata. Upon arrival at Kedarnath, you will be met by our ground personnel, who will escort you to the holy shrine. We will offer VIP darshan slips at Kedarnath temple so you can avoid the long queue and finish darshan quickly. Since weather at Kedarnath remains quite uncertain so passengers are advised to finish darshan and puja in 1.5 hours and return to helipad.Badrinath temple is only 1kms from the helipad. We shall provide car for this stretch. Our ground staff in Badrinath will assist passengers with darshan, after Darshan return back to Helipad.On arrival at Sahastradhara Helipad. This is the end of Chardham Yatra, a car will be ready to drop you back to Dehradun.
- Helicopter Yatra for the Entire trip from Dehradun
- 02 Night stay.
- Dehradun stay with Breakfast only.
- All meals in hotel at Harshil (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- All local transport and sightseeing by Innova/Cab
- Local Transport for darshan and sightseeing at Yamunotri, Gangotri and Badrinath.
- Palki/Pony/Horse at Yamunotri Ji
- Shuttle service at Kedarnath with priority Darshan.
- Royalty Charges.
- VIP darshan slip (subject to government rules)
- Any Special Pooja Charges
- Porter charges any services of personal Nature
- Tips
- Any travel & Health Insurance
- Any charges incurred due to unforeseen reasons
- Cost of any evacuation due to natural or health reason.
- 5% GST extra.
- Breakfast Lunch Dinner
