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
BEWARE: IRCTC is the only platform to book Kedarnath Helicopter Service. Any company which try to portray itself as IRCTC or any individual company selling Heli tickets is scam website.
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.
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.
Step 3: Enter registration number or group ID and click on “Submit”.
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 a 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.
| Helipad | Distance from Kedarnath | Altitude | Flying Time(one-way) | Tentative Price(round trip) | Aviation Companies |
| Phata | 31 Kms | 4,921 feet | 9 minutes | INR 5,500 Per Person | – Pawan Hans, Thumby- Aviation and Global Vectra Helicorp- Trans Bharat Aviation |
| Sersi | 23 kms | 6,500 Feet | 11 minutes | INR 5,500 per person | – Arrow Aircrafts- Himalayan Heli Services- Kestrel Aviation |
| Guptkashi | 46 kms | 4,800 Feet | 15 minutes | INR 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 days | 25% of total price charged as cancellation |
| 28 hours to 5 days | 50% of total price |
| 24 yo 48 hours | 75% of total price |
| Less than 24 hours | 100% of total price |
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. An 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 from Dehradun. We will ensure your process is smooth and safe. Mail us at info@himalayandreamtreks.in to book your package.
- Stay vigilant and report any fraud to the 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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