Helicopter booking starts for Kedarnath Yatra, know everything here from fare to booking process
Kedarnath Helicopter Service Booking 2025 ; The most sacred and famous Shiva temple located in the beautiful valleys of the Himalayas is known as ‘Kedarnath’. The Kedarnath temple in the lap of the Himalayas will now be opened for devotees on May 2, 2025, after being closed for the last six months. Kedarnath, one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, is considered one of the four Dhams, which is why millions of devotees pay a visit every year.
To visit the Kedarnath temple, which is situated at a height of more than 11 thousand feet above sea level, some go on foot, some go with the help of a Pittu, and many people even go by booking a helicopter. If you also want to visit the Kedarnath temple via helicopter, then know the entire process of booking the helicopter so that you do not face any problems.
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How to book helicopter for Kedarnath Yatra? (Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets Online Booking Process)
• For this, first go to registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in and register for your Char Dham Yatra. Without registering here, you will not be able to book helicopter tickets.
• After registration, open www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in on your phone and sign up by entering your name, phone number and email ID.
• After this, if you are going to travel alone, then enter your registration number. If you are going to Kedarnath with a group, then enter the Chardham registration group ID.
• After doing this, choose your preferred date, helipad and aviation company.
• Now, fill in the passenger details. Please note that you will be able to book 6 tickets with one ID and group booking is allowed up to 12. For groups of more than 12, you will have to create a second IRCTC heli travel account.
• After completing this process, submit the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
• Accept the terms and conditions and proceed for payment.
• After paying the ticket price, download your ticket and take a printout of it.
What will be the ticket price (Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets Price)
Pilgrims can board a helicopter to Kedarnath from multiple helipads in the region, each offering different fare options based on distance and route. Here’s a quick look at the updated one-way ticket prices for 2025:
• Phata to Kedarnath: Rs 6,074
• Sersi to Kedarnath: Rs 6,072
• Guptkashi to Kedarnath: Rs 8,426
These fares reflect a 5 percent increase from the previous season and are set by the aviation operators in collaboration with the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA).
Helipads Operating Helicopter Services to Kedarnath
Kedarnath is accessible by air through three main helipads—Phata, Sersi, and Guptkashi—which operate regular helicopter services to the temple. While bookings can also be made from Dehradun, passengers will be flown only up to Sersi, from where they must change helicopters to continue their journey to Kedarnath.
Here are the key details including distance and approximate fare from each helipad to Kedarnath:
- Phata Helipad
Distance to Kedarnath: 31 km
Travel time: 9 minutes
Cost: Rs 2,500 (one way per person)
Nearby: Guptkashi (14 km), Sonprayag (16 km) - Sersi Helipad
Distance to Kedarnath: 23 km
Travel time: 11 minutes
Cost: Rs 2,500 (one way per person)
Nearby: Guptkashi (20 km), Sonprayag (9 km) - Guptkashi Helipad
Distance to Kedarnath: 45 km
Travel time: 15 minutes
Cost: Rs 3,800 (one way per person)
Luxury Kedarnath Helicopter Packages (2025)
For those seeking added comfort and VIP treatment, luxury helicopter packages are available with prices ranging from Rs 1 Lakh to Rs 2.5 Lakhs. These typically include round trips, priority darshan, personal assistance, meals, and optional stays.
Refund process
If you want to cancel the ticket, then the money will be refunded to your account within 5-7 days. But for this you will have to pay the fixed cancellation fee. However, if you cancel the service 24 hours before your booked time slot, then in this condition you will not get any refund.
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