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Helicopter Tours to Badrinath available now! Book Kedarnath flights online from April 10th

Ashish Thapliyal

Exciting news awaits pilgrims planning their journey to Kedarnath Dham and Badrinath in the upcoming Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2024. Booking for helicopter services to Kedarnath Dham will commence from April 10, offering added convenience to travelers. Furthermore, for the first time ever, helicopter services to Badrinath Dham will be introduced, originating from Gauchar with set fares.

Helicopter Service for Badrinath

The Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2024 is set to commence with the opening of Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Kedarnath Dham on May 10. Authorities have been diligently preparing for the success of this year’s pilgrimage. The Civil Aviation Department of Uttarakhand has finalized arrangements for helicopter services, including the debut of services to Badrinath Dham, alongside the annual operations to Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib.

Traditionally, helicopter services have been available for Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib during the Chardham Yatra. However, in 2024, pilgrims visiting Badrinath Dham will also have access to helicopter services, marking a significant enhancement in travel options.

Booking for helicopter services will open on April 10, with the Civil Aviation Department initiating preparations well in advance of the journey’s commencement. Nine helicopter operators will facilitate travel for pilgrims to Kedarnath Dham, an increase from the previous year. Additionally, fares for helicopter services have been revised, with a five percent increase compared to previous years.

Helicopter operations for Kedarnath Dham will begin on May 10, coinciding with the opening of the temple gates. The proposed fares from various departure points to Kedarnath Dham have been set, providing transparency to travelers.

Furthermore, the gates of Hemkund Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site, will open on May 25. Helicopter services will operate from Govindghat to Ghangaria starting on the same day, with revised fares from the previous year.

In summary, the introduction of helicopter services to Badrinath Dham and the enhancements made to existing services demonstrate the commitment of authorities to facilitate a smooth and convenient pilgrimage experience for travelers embarking on the Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2024.

Posted by Ashish Thapliyal

Ashish Thapliyal is a Senior Tour Manager at Pilgrimage Tour India and one of India's most experienced pilgrimage travel specialists, with 18 years of dedicated service in sacred tourism. A proud native of Uttarakhand — the Devbhoomi — he grew up surrounded by the Garhwal Himalayas and has undertaken the Char Dham Yatra personally multiple times, giving him rare first-hand knowledge of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri that goes far beyond guidebooks.

Ashish holds the title of Acharya from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi — one of India's most prestigious centres of Vedic scholarship — with deep grounding in Hindu scripture, ritual traditions, and pilgrimage philosophy. This academic foundation, combined with nearly two decades of practical tour management, makes him uniquely qualified to guide pilgrims both spiritually and logistically.

Over his 18-year career at Pilgrimage Tour India, Ashish has personally planned and managed 200+ pilgrimage tours covering Char Dham Yatra, 12 Jyotirlinga circuits, Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Varanasi & Kashi Vishwanath, Puri Jagannath, Rameshwaram, and international pilgrimages to Nepal and Sri Lanka. He has helped thousands of pilgrims — from first-time travellers and senior citizens to NRI families visiting from the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, and Australia — complete their sacred journeys safely and meaningfully.

His writing on the Pilgrimage Tour blog focuses on making India's ancient pilgrimage traditions accessible to modern travellers. He covers temple history, Char Dham opening and closing dates, trekking conditions, altitude health advice, puja rituals, VIP darshan tips, packing guides, and practical planning advice based on real on-ground experience. He writes in both English and Hindi.

Ashish is based at the Pilgrimage Tour India head office in New Delhi and is reachable via WhatsApp at +91 8826094899.

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