DO DHAM YATRA BY HELICOPTER

do dham yatra

Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the holiest pilgrimages for Hindus. The holy sites in Uttarakhand- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and the Badrinath Dham are divinely; believed to cleanse sins of a lifetime and the source to attain salvation. Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand by helicopter offers an easy, time-saving and hassle free spiritual journey. Complete the sacred pilgrimage in just 2 days with our well-crafted itinerary.

The yatra starts from Dehradun Sahastradhara Helipad, proceeding to Harsil Helipad for visit to Gangotri. Next proceed to Kharsali Helipad for holy Darshan at Yamunotri, the holy origin of River Yamuna. Next, fly via helicopter to Kedarnath for a holy visit to Lord Shiva’s Jyotirlinga. Lastly make a visit to the divine Badrinath, a form of Lord Vishnu. Return to Sahastradhara by helicopter the next day completing the holy Char Dham Yatra.

do dham yatra

Dehradun – Gangotri – Yamunotri

 

 

Chardham Yatra by helicopter starts from Dehradun. Meet our tour representative at Sahastradhara helipad at Dehradun. Departure for Harsil helipad (the base for Gangotri) will be latest by 07:00 AM and the flying time is approximately 35 to 40 minutes.

On de-boarding your helicopter have a wholesome breakfast. Later, proceed for a visit to Gangotri Dham. The shrine marks the origin of the holy River Ganga. Get blessed in the divine setting and be back to Harsil helipad by 1100 Hrs.

Next, leave for Kharsali helipad to visit the sacred shrine of Yamunotri, which takes about 35 minutes. Upon arrival at Kharsali Helipad, check in to the Yamunotri Cottages.

After lunch, proceed towards Yamunotri by Palki. The 6 km trek through the scenic landscape of Uttarakhand takes approximately 1 hour.

On reaching Yamunotri shrine, pay homage to the River Goddess, who is also the sister of Yama, Lord of Death. Visiting the shrine is said to clean sins and grant salvation. After darshan, head back to Kharsali by evening.

Upon your arrival back to cottages, have refreshments, followed by dinner & overnight stay in Yamunotri.

 

Day 2

Yamunotri - Kedarnath – Badrinath – Dehradun

 

 

Start the day with an early breakfast. After you are done, leave Kharsali for Kedarnath. As per as Government regulations, you will have to change helicopter at Guptkashi. Board another aircraft for Kedarnath, approximately a 35 min. flight.

Arrive to the holy Kedarnath temple by 0800 AM. The temple is situated at a distance of approximately 400 m from the helipad. One of the sacred 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, the temple is said to purify sins and attain moksha. Special darshan slips are booked for your quick darshan. After you are done with your prayers, you will be brought back to Guptkashi.

Leave for Badrinath by 10 AM. On your arrival proceed to the Badrinath Temple for darshan. One of the 108 divya desams of Lord Vishnu, Badrinath temple is the shrine of Lord Badri, a form of Lord Vishnu.

After darshan, transfer to helipad to board helicopter between 1 & 2 PM for Sahastradhara bringing end to the holy Char Dham Yatra.

 

Day 3

Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot {36kms Drive & 6kms Trek (One Side)} HT : 3235 MTS.

Early morning, Drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti, trek start from here to Yamunotri (6kms). Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost. Arr. Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the hot kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Divya Shila, After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's warn water and having "Darshan" of pious "Yamunaji" returning to Jankichatti. Return back to Barkot, Overnight stay.

Day 4

Barkot - Uttarkashi (100kms/4hr) HT :1352 MTS.

Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Vishwanath Temple & Others. Check in Hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night Halt.

Day 5

Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 Each Side) HT : 3048 MTS.

Early morning drive to Gangotri, enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees, and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Return back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 6

Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hr) HT : 1319 MTS.

Drive straight to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi. On arrival Check In at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.