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How to Book Helicopter for Kedarnath 2025 – Complete Guide, Dates & Prices

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The sacred Chardham Yatra is set to open from 30th April 2025, and here is all the information you need for Chardham Registration and Helicopter Service Booking and Registration.

You can read about the opening and closing dates of Chardham Yatra here

Below is a step-by-step process for Chardham Yatra Registration

Step 1: Click on “REGISTER/LOGIN” on the web portal. New users must sign up, while existing users can log in with their credentials. Or you download the “Tourist Care Uttarakhand” Mobile Application.

Yatra Registration

Alternatively, you can register on Whatsapp by sending “Yatra” message to “8394833833” number.

Step 2: Create a tour by selecting start and end dates, number of tourists, Dhams, and respective visit dates.

Step 3: Complete the registration by providing pilgrim details. Download and print the Yatra Registration Letter and carry it with you.

Helicopter Service Registration and Booking Process

Helicopter service is a popular way to reach Kedarnath.  It cuts down the journey time, making it easier to reach Kedarnath, and provides scenic aerial views. Pilgrims are required to mandatorily register on the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board website. Heli Yatra is booked only through the official IRCTC Website. Below is a detailed step by step guide and all the relevant information to make your process smooth.

Step 1: Register for Chardham Yatra as mentioned above. 

Step 2: Visit IRCTC Website to sign up as a new user, or login with your existing credentials.

Enter Name, Mobile number, email id and password. Ensure Password is at least 8 characters with small case, upper case, one digit and a special character.

Steps to book helicopter for Kedarnath

Step 3: Enter registration number or group ID and click on “Submit”.

Kedarnath Helicopter

Step 4: Select the dates you want to fly on, and click on “Search Helicopter”

Step 5: Select the time slot, based on availability. You can choose the aviation companies you wish to fly and helipad options. Read below for more information on this.

Step 6: Enter passenger details and complete verification using OTP.

Step 7: Click on “Pay & Confirm” to proceed to IRCTC’s secure payment page. Complete the payment.

Step 8: On successful transaction, your booking is complete. Download the ticket and print it out to carry with you on the Yatra.

List of Helipads to Kedarnath

The Helicopter service to Kedarnath is expected to begin on 10 May 2025. Below is the detailed information of Helipads and heli companies that will fly to Kedarnath Dham.

HelipadDistance from KedarnathAltitudeFlying Time(one-way)Tentative Price(round trip)Aviation Companies
Phata31 Kms4,921 feet9 minutesINR 5,500 Per Person– Pawan Hans, Thumby- Aviation and Global Vectra Helicorp- Trans Bharat Aviation
Sersi23 kms6,500 Feet11 minutesINR 5,500 per person– Arrow Aircrafts- Himalayan Heli Services- Kestrel Aviation
Guptkashi46 kms4,800 Feet15 minutesINR 7,500 per person– Trans Bharat Aviation – Aryan Aviation

If you wish to cancel the booking, you can follow the below process:

Login top the website with your credentials

On the Top Right corner, click on Booking Tab to check your booking

Click on the Booking ID you want to cancel

Click on the cancel button.

Click the checkbox displayed against the passenger whom you wish to cancel in the booking.

Click on the cancellation button

Amount will be refunded to the same bank account used for payment in 5 to 7 working days

Please note the cancellation charges

More than 5 days25% of total price charged as cancellation
28 hours to 5 days50% of total price 
24 yo 48 hours75% of total price
Less than 24 hours100% of total price
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Kedarnath Temple

General Instructions while booking Helicopter Services

  • Registration is Mandatory and has to be done only on the official IRCTC website. Be aware of fake websites.
  • Maximum of 2 helicopter tickets can be booked through one user ID. One ticket allows upto 6 passengers. So if you want to book for more than 12 passengers, it has to be done through a new user ID.
  • Ticket is valid with original ID proof. Screenshot of printed tickets will not be accepted. 
  • For children above 2 years, full fare will be charged. No ticket is charged for children below 2 years.
  • Passengers should arrive at the helipad at least 1 hour before the scheduled time of departure for check-in and security check.
  • Seating of the passengers will depend on the helicopter load and planning. 
  • The weight limit per passenger is 80 kg. Infants weight will be added to the accompanied passenger, and combined weight should be within the said limit. Extra amount will be charged for passengers exceeding this weight.
  • Luggage of 2kg is allowed per passenger.
  • Dynamic Pricing is applicable on the Helicopter Tickets, and hence is subject to change with respect to the demand. So, it is advised to book your helicopter tickets at the earliest, to get the best price.
  • For any queries you can contact IRCTC 24*7 customer care assistance.
  • Ensure to be prepared for bad weather conditions as it can lead to flight cancellation.

Helicopter Booking Scam

  • Be aware of fake websites while booking your helicopter service. Use only authorised websites like IRCTC and trusted tour operators.
  • We at Himalayan Dream Treks, can help you book your Chardham Yatra by Helicopter. We will ensure your process is smooth and safe.
  • Stay vigilant and report any fraud to Special Task Force helpline number 1090.

We will update this article when new information is released by the official websites.

We wish you a pleasant journey to Kedarnath and your Chardham Yatra.

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Divya Hasti

Divya Hasti

Divya is a Travel Writer and a Chartered Accountant. Her love for travelling has taken her to remote corners in India and beyond, seeking offbeat and meaningful experiences. Having trekked in the Western Ghats, Southern and Northeast India, she calls mountains her home and a safe space. Writing has always felt like a natural outlet for her. Of the many hats she has donned, ‘the one who travels’ remains the favourite one.

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