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Do Dham Yatra is travelling to the two holy sites – Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand, and now you can also visit these two Dhams on the Same-Day yatra by helicopter while another package is 3N / 4D yatra by Helicopter. Knowing their mythological relevance and history, these Do Dhams have a significant place in Hinduism. It is said that to gain peace, blessings, and prosperity in their life one should once in their lifetime visit these two holy destinations. Another reason to do the Do Dham Yatra is to gain liberation or Moksha from the cycle of death and birth. It is also said that visiting these holy places and doing essential prayers and rituals, purifies body and mind and helps gain higher divine enlightenment.
Additionally, with the benefits of spirituality, the Yatra of Do Dham itself is also described as an important part of Hindu tradition, culture, and religion. The way to Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham includes traveling through the most breathtaking and attractive sites of the Himalayas. It provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience to people. In today’s time, when people are busy with their tight schedules, many of them prefer to do the Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter as it is safe, time-saving, and effortless. Apart from this, people who want to experience the breathtaking views and beauty of the Himalayas from midair views for, a helicopter is the best choice.
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Kedarnath temple is situated in the beautiful Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand – Rudraprayag in the lap of the Himalayas, Kedarnath Dham is a significant part of the Chardham Yatra. Kedarnath Dham is also one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, it is said that Kedarnath Dham was built by Pandavas to please Lord Shiva by doing forfeit in Kedarnath and relief from the guilt of killing their relatives. Lord Shiva was pursued by the Pandavas as he didn’t want to meet them and took the form of a bull. It is said that Kedarnath is the spot where Lord Shiva disappeared as a bull. On being known by the Pandavas, Lord Shiva dove underground from the spot, where Bheem could only manage to get hold of his hump. Other body parts of Shiva in the form of a bull showed up at different places. The temple at Kedarnath is said to be built at the spot where the hump of the bull is believed to have appeared.
The holy Dham of Lord Vishnu Badrinath is situated at a height of around 3100m, located in the lap of the Garhwal Himalayas near the bank of river Alaknanada. This holy town is located between the mountain ranges of Nar and Narayana. It is believed that in the 8th century sage Adi Shankaracharya built this temple. Apart from being a significant part of Chardham, Badrinath Dham is also one of the holy 108 Divya Desams which are devoted to Lord Vishnu, the sacred shrines for Vaishnavas (adored as Badrinath).
On the day of your Do Dham Yatra, you need to reach the Sahastradhara helipad, Dehradun on your own which is both the beginning and ending point of the Yatra. Here you will be welcomed by our crew and ground staff. Before starting the holy yatra, our team and ground staff will provide you with a complete briefing of the yatra with its dos and don’ts. Due to any circumstances like bad weather, NOTAM, clearance, etc., if the flight gets delayed you will be pre-informed by the staff members, and so according to that, you reach the helipad.
Same day Do Dham Yatra by helicopter operates in two-time slots that are as follows:
Due to government regulations, it is essential to change the helicopter at Guptkashi / Sersi / Phata and take the shuttle service to Kedarnath Dham. On arriving at the destination you will meet the ground staff members who will take you to a Kedarnath Temple. There, you will be provided with the slip for VIP darshan so that you can complete your darshan quickly, avoiding the long queue. Since the weather in Kedarnath remains uncertain, it is advised you complete your darshans within 1.5 hours and get back to the helipad.
The Badrinath Dham is just 1 km away from the helipad and from there our ground staff will take you to the temple by car for VIP darshan. Then, after completing the darshan, you will be taken back to the helipad to fly to your final destination Dehradun.
Note: The exact details of the Do Dham Yatra are given before the departure day. The above-mentioned things are tentative and can be changed according to the timing and operational system. Additionally, due to changes in weather or any operations things can be changed at the last minute also.
With this, the beautiful and mesmerizing Do Dham Yatra comes to an end with lots of unforgettable memories that you will cherish forever.
*Note: Lastly the flying time and schedule of the helicopter are tentative as per the prevailing condition at the time of flying it can be rescheduled or changed. It is only made to understand the flying routine of the Do Dham Yatra.
Dehradun is the main base of Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter. Here, our crew members will meet and greet you for your Do Dham Yatra by helicopter services.
On the first day, you are required to reach Dehradun by yourself and check in at your pre-booked hotel. In the evening our team will meet you and provide you with a complete briefing of the yatra with its do’s and don’ts. Along with it, they will provide you with a Duffle bag in which you can carry essential things up to 5 kg. They will also inform you of a time slot for the next day’s departure for your Do Dham Yatra. Dinner and an overnight stay in your hotel.
Coming back to Guptkashi for an overnight stay.
In the morning after having breakfast, you will be transferred to Guptkashi Helipad to fly to your next holy Dham. On your arrival at Badrinath Helipad, our team will meet and greet you there. From the helipad first you will be taken to the hotel for check-in and have lunch there. Later on, move out to visit the Badrinath Temple for VIP darshan. Return back and move out for sightseeing in Mana Village. The village is considered the last village of India as from there the China border starts. Dinner and overnight stay.
Summary of the Badrinath Dham
After having breakfast in the Badrinath Dham, you are taken back to Dehradun. In between the traveling time, you can enjoy the view of the Dehradun from the heights, specifically, the picturesque scene of the confluences which is an eye-catching view for nature lovers. The helicopter flies between green valleys of abundant forests and over five convergences like Nanda Prayag, Dev Prayag, Rudra Prayag, Vishnu Prayag, and Karna Prayag.
With this, here your Do Dham Yatra ends with a lot of unforgettable memories and beautiful views that you will cherish all your lifetime.
For booking the Do Dham Yatra by helicopter we require the following things:
If passengers cancel their booking prior to or after the commencement of the tour, the following cancellation charges will be applicable:
Completing the Do Dham journey by helicopter is not only time-saving but also a safe and exciting way to discover the four holy sites. As stated above traveling by helicopter is the most comfortable and safe mode of transport when it comes to traveling the hilly areas and mountains. Keeping in mind your safety the helicopters of Do Dham Yatra are designed to provide comfortable and safe rides. Our helicopter models include the BELL 407 / AS 350 / B3 H125 (single engine). All the helicopters used in the Yatra, along with modern instruments inside them have perfect safety standards with experienced pilots who can handle any difficult situation. Furthermore, regularly the helicopters used in the Do Dham Yatra are serviced to make you run efficiently.
While our team accompanies you in the whole Chardham tour, they can also help you in booking your flights from your local destination to Dehradun and from Dehradun to back to your location. Connect with our team for internal flight tickets to Dehradun.
Prices are provided on request. For staying an extra night at Dehradun, our team can help you with hotel bookings with quality services and competitive prices.
While our team accompanies you in the whole Chardham tour, they can also help you in booking your flights from your local destination to Dehradun and from Dehradun to back to your location. Connect with our team for internal flight tickets to Dehradun.
Both temples of Do Dham are located in high-altitude areas. Passengers having asthma problems should not undertake this Yatra. Vaayu Vaiation will not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the passengers. Therefore, in your own interest, passengers are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get a medical check-up done before commencing the yatra. A medical check-up is mainly required if a passenger has any medical ailment or condition. Pilgrims are also advised to carry a small oxygen bottle with them as a precaution. It is available at medical shops.
For pilgrims, there are no restrictions for Do Dham Yatra. However, the suggested age bracket for the yatra is between 7 to 65 years. It is also recommended to preserve the purity of the holy site pilgrims should dress decently.
Yes, it is essential to register for Do Dham Yatra. Here you can opt for any of the modes i.e. online and offline for registration. For online registration, you have to visit the official website of Chardham Yatra registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in and get yourself enrolled. For offline registration, you can go to the registration counters available in different locations like Rishikesh bus stand, Sersi, Joshimath, Haridwar railway station, Sonprayag, Phata, and Guptkashi.
Both the Do Dhams are located at high altitudes which is around 10000 ft. So, it is advised to pilgrims to be very careful of their health and not ignore the symptoms of high altitude sickness.
Yes, selecting a helicopter for your Do Dham Yatra is totally safe. Apart from safety measures, it is also time-saving, effortless, and convenient for every person travelling to Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The helicopter package of Do Dham includes flying services by helicopters from Dehradun to both the holy Dhams Kedarnath and Badrinath and back to Dehradun, two-way helicopter shuttle pass at Shri Kedarnath Ji Shrine, VIP darshan of Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham, support and local transportation on both the Dhams, Handling charges of the helicopter and Government Levy and taxes.
No, it is not essential to bring a medical certificate at Do Dham Yatra.
To make your Do Dham journey comfortable it is suggested that you should carry light-woolen clothes, a first-aid kit, a raincoat, cash, lightweight sports shoes, and a pair of slippers. Along with it carry photo identity proof such as an Aadhar Card or Passport.
In both the Do Dham temples, VIP darshans are included. However, the tour does not involve any special pooja like Rudra Abhishek and Maha Abhishek Puja, this can be arranged at the request of passengers, and for these extra payments are made.
Pure vegetarian food is served to pilgrims in the Do Dham Yatra. You can also request food without garlic and onion at the hotel.
Children who are below the age of 2 years are free from the tour charges and for those 2 years or above full charges will be applicable. This age of the kid will be verified with valid identity proof like a birth certificate and Aadhar card.
Every year the opening date of Kedarnath is announced on Mahashivratri and Badrinath date on Basant Panchami.
For booking the Do Dham yatra package by helicopter you need to call us at +91 9829257777 or visit our online site of Vaayu Aviation.
While booking the Do Dham yatra package by Helicopter you need to pay 50% advance amount at the time of booking and the remaining 50% amount 21 days prior to your starting of the Do Dham yatra.
We provide wheelchairs to disabled persons at both the Dhams with assistance.
Upto 5 kgs. per person is allowed in Do Dham yatra by Helicopter. After arriving in Dehradun, our crew will provide you with duffle bags for carrying your essential items.
The helicopter can seat up to 6 passengers.
Yes, taking photos or videos on the temple premises is not allowed.
