The religious sanctity of trinity of god – Brahma,
Vishnu and Mahesh
is unparalleled for Hinduism. Known as the creator,
preserver and
destroyer, this trinity can be perfectly visualized
with a quick Do
Dham Yatra Badrinath
and Kedarnath by Helicopter.
Looking for a quick 1 day yatra EK Dham Yatra By Helicopter
Located in the plush
hills of
Uttrakhand,
Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter has always been in the
list
of religious enthusiasts.
Out of the four Dhams, kedarnath and Badrinath holds
the high significance and known to be the home of
Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Exploring the spectacular
views of Himalayan valley using Helicopter Charter Service by indulging into religious
spirits has its own charm. Do Dham yatra by Helicopter
from Dehradun is an incredible option for the people
with tight schedules and looking forward to take a
short break to visit the pious abode of gods.
If you are looking for a convenient Dodham yatra by Helicopter 2021 to spend remarkable time at the renowned temples of Badrinath and Kedarthnath, here is one of the most popular packages worth considering on how to do Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter
- DoDham Yatra by Helicopter Package
- Departure to guptkashi/phatta at 6 am
- Arrival at Guptkashi in the morning (within 30 minutes)
- Departure to Kedarnath ji via helicopter
- VIP Darshan at Kedarnath ji
- Departure from Kedarnath ji to Badrinath ji
- VIP Darshan at Badrinath ji
- Departure to Sahastradhara via Helicopter
This package is inclusive of
- Breakfast and lunch (optional)
- Transportation charges at Badrinath ji
- Shuttle tickets for Shri Kedarnath ji
The religious significance of Kedarnath Dham
The temple at Kedarnath ji is devotees to the Lord Shiva where thousands of pilgrims every year visit to receive the blessings of almighty Shiva. Also known as Rudraprayag, it is an important jyotirlinga out of the twelve jyotirlingas.
The grand ancient architecture of this temple is believed to belong from the 7th century. There are many famous legends associated with this temple. April to November is the best time to visit the temple.
The religious significance of Badrinath Dham
The mesmerizing shrine of Lord Vishnu at Badrinath Dham concludes your Do Dham yatra incredibly. It is believed that lord Vishnu meditated for more than 1000 years under the Badri tree for the welfare of mankind. The temple at Badrinath display the distinct images of Lord Vishnu.
Lie between the mountain ranges of Nar and Narayana, the famous Badrinath temple located at the Chamoil district (301 km north of Rishikesh). Rudraprayag, Vishnuprayag, Devprayag, Karnaprayag and Nandprayag are some of the renowned places in Badrinath which are worth visiting.
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In respect of COVID-19, all necessary measures issued by the State & Central Governments
would have to be adhered by the passengers. The measures shall be confirmed by BHAPL
to the passengers 02-03 weeks prior to the date of arrival. Without adhering to the
prescribed measures/requirements, boarding would be denied without any refunds.
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Guests have to MANDATORILY submit their correct weights at the time of booking. If any
change in weight found at the time of their travel, from the submitted weights, which may
lead to exceeding of our aircraft weight carrying capacity, guest(s) would be deboarded &
cancelled for the Heli-tour, without any refund
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In case of a per seat booking: Booking shall be taken by BHAPL on provisional basis and
confirmed to the passengers 03 weeks prior to the date of arrival at the latest. Please note,
for Dodham (ex-Dehradun) per seat bookings, BHAPL shall fly subject to 04 or more
ETA/ETD DETAILS
1300 Hrs ETD from Sersi Helipad
1330 Hrs ETA at Sahastradhara Helidrome
passengers being on board, otherwise provisional booking shall be released, and 100%
advance shall be refunded by us
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The ETA/ETD timings mentioned in our itinerary are not final. Timings may differ on your
date of travel, depending up on weather and other Force Majeure reasons.
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Guests are advised to have some fruits/light food before boarding flight in the morning on
their date of travel.
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AADHAR & PAN Card copies are to be shared mandatorily by all Indians, & passport is
required in case of foreign nationals.
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Depending up on weather & other force majeure conditions, BHAPL might cover Kedarnath
Dham first and then Badrinath Dham.
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Waiting time at Sersi and Kedarnath helipad would be approximately 30 minutes to 02
hours
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Breakfast/lunch can be arranged at either of the Dhams, depending up on the time of
departure from Sahastradhara. Only one meal – lunch/breakfast, is included in the tour
package. Its optional at BHAPL end.
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Network connectivity at Harsil & Badrinath ji is very poor. BSNL & Jio are the
main telecom service providers, that work in these regions at times. It is most
likely, that guests would be cut-off from the outside world during their time
there. However, our crew shall be with the guests for any assistance required at
both the Dhams.
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Overweight charges would be charged to guests who are above 80kg weight. The reason
for the same is that we operate at very high-altitude terrain, where the weight carrying
capacity of the aircraft is only 450 kg. Hence, due to overweight passengers, we lose seats in
our sharing flights. Overweight charges are applicable at INR 1,000/kg, for the total weight
above 80kg/pax.
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Baggage up to 3-5 kg/passenger will be permitted on board.
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Passengers should carry only one handbag each. Suitcases cannot be carried on board.
- BHAPL has its own crew at both the Dhams. For any help, guidance or assistance, guests are
free to reach out to them.
- Hotel accommodation and transportation charges at Dehradun are not included in the
package. It can be arranged by BHAPL at an additional charge.
- Hotel accommodation and transportation charges at Dehradun are not included in the
package. It can be arranged by BHAPL at an additional charge.
- Confirmation of additional services is to be provided by the guests at the time of
confirmation of booking
- Both the temples are located at a high altitude. Passengers are advised to carry regular
medical kit & woollen clothes with them, as temperatures can drop drastically at night in the
hills
- Any donations, tips, pitthu and porter charges shall be borne by the guests.
- Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is a must, since the company shall not allow
boarding in case the total weight exceeds the weight limitation of the helicopter. And, due
to the same reason, in case of more than 01 available aircraft, we reserve the right to shuffle
passengers between different groups to manage the right weight of helicopters for safe
flying in the hills.
- One warm jacket during the Dodham tour will suffice. Further, necessary medicines should
be carried along during the period of the tour.
- Network connectivity at Badrinath is very poor. The only telecom networks that work a bit in
the region are BSNL and Jio.
- When planning your tour, we strongly advise the guests to keep at least one additional day
at hand at Dehradun, after the respective travel date, so that they do not end up in problem
in case the weather gets very bad on the day of your tour, which may lead to extension of
the tour.
- Flying in hills is subject to weather conditions. And, in regards to our Chardham operations,
we would like to bring to your kind attention, that cancellations and other inconveniences
due to weather is very much likely, since weather is extremely unpredictable in the hills.
Hence, guests should come prepared to face the eventualities in case of weather problems.
In case of bad weather, we shall operate as per our policy mentioned in the ‘Terms and
Conditions’ and ‘Important Guidelines and Information’ section.
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Passengers have to mandatorily follow the government prescribed measures in regard to
COVID-19. Without adhering to the same, boarding shall be denied by BHAPL without any
refunds.
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Our Heli Tours are not available for the following VIP’s:
- Speaker Lok Sabha
- Dy. Chairperson Rajya Sabha
- Central Ministers of Cabinet Rank
- C J I Supreme Court
- Governors of State
- Chief Ministers of State
- State Ministers of Cabinet Rank
- SPG Protectees – Z category only
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BHAPL reserves the right to postpone the timings of flying, subject to weather conditions.
And, in case of night halt due to Force majeure reasons, cost for the same will be borne by
the clients.
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Flying in hills are subject to many Force Majeure factors like delayed Air Traffic
Clearances/Permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), bad
weather, sudden occurrence of technical snag in aircraft, illness of flying crew or late
reporting of the guests at the helipads, among others.
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BHAPL reserves the right to cancel passengers, who are unruly, abusive, intoxicated, sick,
mentally unbalanced or anyone else whom we deem to be unfit/unsafe to fly. No refund
shall be issued to such passengers.
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In case of tour getting cancelled due to bad weather on the date of travel of the guests, the
booking will not be revalidated for the next day. Refund as per the refunds/cancellations
policy shall be done to the clients, with no further obligation of BHAPL whatsoever. Any kind
of inconvenience caused because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the
operator. No compensation or reimbursement of any sort of services shall be offered in the
event of cancellation of a flight
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Guests are required to pay the 100% of the additional charges before the commencement of
tour. Passengers would not be allowed to board or commence the tour, without paying the
full and final payable amount.
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Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party.
Therefore, in your own interest, guests are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get
medical check-up done, before commencing the yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required
if a guest has any medical suffering/condition.
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Passengers travelling together may not travel in the same helicopter flight, as we may have
to shuffle passengers in helicopter flights to manage the total weight of the aircraft.
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CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972
The carriage is subject to BHAPL regulations relating to the conditions of Non-International
Carriage (Passenger and Baggage) framed in accordance with The Carriage by Air Act, 1972
and Notification regarding application of the carriage which is non-international. The liability
of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger
or any other bodily injury suffered by passenger or by his registered baggage during the
course of carriage by air will be governed by the provisions of sections 4,5,6 and the rules
contained in the second Schedule of Carriage by Air Act 1972 with certain exceptions,
adaptations, modifications, etc as notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation
Notification and as amended from time to time.
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NO AERIAL PHOTOPGRAPHY
Aerial Photography from Helicopter is illegal and punishable by law and photography at the
helipad is strictly prohibited.
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INFANTS
Infant below 2 years/12kg are carried free of charge. In case of verification of age, ID
proof/birth certificate of the child shall be checked.
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>BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Only one handbag weighing maximum 3-5 kg is allowed per passenger.
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HELICOPTER WEIGHT LIMTATION
Passengers would be taken on board depending up on the load and temperature conditions.
Pilots call will be final. Maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg (excluding
baggage weight) at these destinations. All passengers on board must be within this limit.
Hence, passengers are advised to provide us their exact weights at the time of booking and
carry baggage within the permissible limit.
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SEATING CAPACITY
The maximum seating capacity for this charter is 06 passengers + 01 Crew on board.
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DISPUTES
Disputes as to legality, interpretation, application, or performance of service or any of its
terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction.
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PAYMENT TERMS
The booking has to be done in advance with a deposit of 25% of the total amount. Balance
payment has to be deposited at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival at Dehradun
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RESCHEDULING OF BOOKING
Rescheduling your travel date to any future or prior date, will be done subject to availability
and on payment of 10% of the total tour cost. This will be permitted only if informed at least
07 days before arrival date. In case the rescheduling is requested in less than 07 days prior
to the arrival, then the booking would be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be
given subject to availability.
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REFUND POLICY:
If passengers wish to cancel their booking, following refund policy shall be applicable –
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More than 15 days before the departure date — 70% of total tour cost will be refunded
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Between 08th to 15th day before departure date — 50% of total tour cost will be
refunded.
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Up to 07th day before the departure date — No Refund.
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No show – No Refund.
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Cancellation after commencement of Tour – No Refund.
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Bad weather/Force Majeure Policy –
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100% refund shall be applicable in case the entire tour gets cancelled due to any
Force Majeure reason, minus flight preparation charges of INR 2,500 Per Person
Per Sector and any additional services provided to guests.
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Full refund toward the proportionate amount of the cancelled sector (as
mentioned below), minus any additional services provided to guests.
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In case we are able to only cover Kedarnath Dham, billing shall be done for our
Ekdham Tour of Kedarnath which is INR 3,20,000 (tax inclusive) for 06
passengers.
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In case we are able to only cover Badrinath Dham, billing shall be done for our
Ekdham Tour of Badrinath which is INR 3,60,000 (tax inclusive) for 06
passengers
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Additional Services: Deduction of any additional services provided at any of the
Dhams during the tour of the guests will be deducted over and above the
refundable Tour Cost
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Refund against any unutilized service would not be calculated separately and be
added to the refundable amount
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After commencement of tour, if the aircraft has to return mid-way due to
weather/force majeure conditions, guests will be charged for the flying time of the
sector getting cancelled @ INR 110,000/hr plus 18% GST, over & above the
additional services rendered to the guest.
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The flying time shall be chargeable above the Kedarnath Dham charges, if
Badrinath Dham gets cancelled mid-way while the Kedarnath Dham has been
covered prior to it, or vice versa.
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In case passengers are not able to reach Dehradun due to any
international/national/state emergency, 100% refund of the total tour cost shall be
done by BHAPL without any levy of charge.
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Where bad weather, technical snags, or any force majeure reason beyond BHAPL’
control results in the cancellation of the flight being delayed or cancelled, BHAPL
will not be liable in any way for the cancelled or delayed flight. However, refund
will be given to clients as per the refunds policy. Any kind of inconvenience caused
because of cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No
compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals, or
any other travel expenses done by the guests shall be offered in the event of
cancellation of a flight
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New Dodham passenger(s) scheduled for departure from Dehradun on any
respective travel date shall be our top priority, over the back-log passenger(s) of
previous days(s).
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Any increase in government levied taxes/royalties after the confirmation of booking, would
be extra chargeable to the guests. Payment of any increase in government levy will be
mandatory before the commencement of tour.
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Bookings will be taken, considering there is acceptance of the above-mentioned terms &
conditions by the party.
1. When is the best time for Do Dham yatra by Helicopter?
April - July is considered as the peak time for Do Dham yatra. The climate remains moderate between March to June with an average of 18°C.
2. Is Badrinath and Kedarnath same?
No, both Bardrinath and Kedarnath are different Dhams. While Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
3. Which Dham should I visit first?
Under Do Dham Yatra, you should visit Kedarnath first and then Badrinath. If you are opting for Chardham yatra, the sequence goes – Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath – Badrinath.
4. How long is the kedarnath trek?
Starting from Gauri kaun, the steep trek at Kedarnath is about 16 km. Most of the packages facilitate palki or pony facility. However, it is considered as one of the riskiest treks in India, yet one of the busiest treks due to its sanctity in Hinduism.
5. How the weather is going to be?
As both the Dhams are above 8500 ft., the climate at this altitude is highly unpredictable. Generally, the weather remains sunny or rainy. Hence it is recommended that the travelers should be prepared for both the Dhams.
6. How the food will be arranged?
Depending on the arrivals and departures, the breakfast and lunch is inclusive in the Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter. Any addition order beside this shall be chargeable extra.
7. What are the general raveling recommendations for Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter?
Here are some of the guidelines which can ease Do Dham yatra:
- Instead of trek at the high altitudes, prefer palki or pony
- Carry sunscreen/Vaseline or cold cream to protect yourself from sunburn.
- Keep your contact details handy in case of emergency
- Keep a spare pair of clothes and some eatables in a water proof bag
- Carry a torch and raincoat/umbrella along with some cash
- Wear suitable comfortable clothes which can ease your travelling
- Avoid wearing slippers and prefer sport shoes
- In case of experiencing symptoms of headache, vomiting, extreme tiredness or nausea, contact immediately to the concerned person.