The excitement begins with your arrival in Dehradun, where our teams will arrange pickup from Dehradun Airport or Railway Station. Our Chardham Yatra starts in the lap of luxury, surrounded by nature. Nestled in the foothills of the Queen of Hills, Mussoorie, amidst the picturesque Malsi forest and majestic Himalayan range, lies the sprawling campus of Hotel Hyatt Regency, Dehradun, the first 5-star deluxe hotel in Dehradun. Our journey for the Chardham Yatra starts here and makes the yatra filled with everlasting memories. Passengers can relax in the hotel on Day 0 or plan any local sightseeing on their own. Our teams will meet all passengers at 7:30 pm in the hotel lobby and brief them about the travel plans.

IMPORTANT: All passengers must note that only 5 kg baggage is allowed per passenger in the helicopter. Excess baggage will not be allowed onboard. Heritage Aviation will provide small duffle bags for each passenger in which the luggage will have to be shifted. No other bags or suitcases will be permitted onboard.

Departure: 12:30 pm – Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun

Arrival: 01:15 pm – Kedarnath Helipad (changeover of helicopter at Sersi Helipad)

Due to heavy helicopter traffic at Kedarnath, the charter helicopter may not get permission to fly directly, and the journey may have to continue via shuttle operators. Helicopter flying starts at 12:30 pm, and all passengers for the Do Dham Yatra are advised to positively leave their hotel by 11:30 am. After a short briefing, passengers will board their helicopters for the onward journey. Our pilots are specially trained to give exciting commentary about the mesmerizing views of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks and all the important sites along the helicopter route. Some pilots also narrate mythological stories about the Do Dham Yatra during the ride.

We will land at Sersi Helipad in the Kedar Valley, which serves as our base point for Kedarnath. From Sersi, passengers will be transferred to Kedarnath by helicopter shuttle. Upon arrival at the Kedarnath Helipad, our dedicated team will assist you with check-in to your hotel at Kedarnath. Later, all passengers will be taken for Special Darshan at the Kedarnath Temple. Our teams will guide passengers on the appropriate time for darshan depending on the crowd situation at the temple.

The distance from the helipad to Kedarnath Temple is about 500 meters. The temple is located at an altitude of 11,500 feet, and it is advised to walk slowly at Kedarnath. It normally takes around 15–20 minutes for an average person to walk from the helipad to the temple.

Later in the day, everyone must visit the renovated Shankaracharya Samadhi, which has now been converted into a Shankaracharya Memorial. More adventurous visitors can also climb to Bhairon Mandir, which involves an approximately 500–600 meter steep trek from the temple. Kedarnath Temple is currently witnessing a very large number of visitors.

Special Puja: In the evening, our teams will organize Rudrabhishek/Special Puja, which takes place at the temple throughout the night. Our teams will discuss the schedule with you and accordingly arrange the Rudrabhishek inside the temple in coordination with the temple committee. Visitors should expect a waiting time of 30–45 minutes outside the temple before the Special Puja.

Departure: 01:15 pm – Kedarnath Helipad (via Sersi)

Arrival: 01:45 pm – Badrinath Helipad

One gets a very close view of the mighty Chaukhamba Peak moments after taking off for Badrinath. Chaukhamba is one of the most attractive peaks of Garhwal and the highest and best peak on our route. We will also get to witness the aerial darshan of the famous Tungnath Temple, the highest Lord Shiva temple on earth and one of the main temples of the Panch Kedar circuit.

If the weather is clear, passengers may also get to see the majestic Nanda Devi Peak near Joshimath, which is the second-highest peak in India and worshipped as the protector of the Himalayas by the people of Uttarakhand.

Badrinath is the main Dham in the Chardham Yatra. Located at an altitude of 10,000 feet on the banks of the River Alaknanda and amidst the Nar and Narayan Parvat ranges, this Lord Vishnu temple was established by Adi Guru Shankaracharya in the 8th century. Badrinath is a small picturesque town. After landing, we will proceed for check-in at Hotel Sarovar Portico or a similar property.

Sandhya Arti: This is one of the highlights of the Do Dham Yatra. In the evening, our teams will organize the Sandhya Arti between 4 pm and 7 pm, where you will be able to experience the divine Arti inside the Badrinath Temple.

After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Mana Village. A visit to Mana Village is a must for every passenger, as it is a very ancient village with immense mythological significance. It is believed that Maharishi Ved Vyas composed the epic Mahabharata with the help of Lord Ganesha in a small cave known as Vyas Cave or Vyas Gufa in Mana Village. It is also believed that the Pandavas returned to heaven via Mana Village after the Mahabharata.

We advise everyone to visit Mana Village in the afternoon. It is located approximately 3 km from the hotel.

Bhim Pul: After the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas are believed to have passed through Mana Village while proceeding towards Heaven. After a 15-minute walk inside the village, there is a small stone bridge known as Bhim Pul. According to mythology, when Draupadi was unable to jump across the river, Bhim lifted a huge stone and placed it as a bridge for her. Visitors are often surprised to see that this bridge stands firmly without any support.

Departure: 01:45 pm – Badrinath Helipad

Arrival: 02:45 pm – Sahastradhara Helipad

Upon reaching Dehradun, our teams will arrange your drop to the Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey. Kindly book your return flight or train tickets after 18:00 hrs.