kedarnath helicopter booking irctc;helicopter booking for kedarnath;IRCTC or the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation will start the online booking of helicopter service for Kedarnath Dham from today, March 31. Passengers can book their tickets from the official website of IRCTC after the online registration for Kedarnath.For all those planning a visit to Kedarnath, and want to book helicopter rides for the same, the IRCTC has made the process simpler for you.
As per the latest news reports, the IRCTC will soon start the process of booking helicopter services to Kedarnath temple online, which as reported earlier, is all set to open April 25. This means pilgrims will be able to book their tickets for the same from the IRCTC website.If reports are to go by, a trial run of the helicopter services will be completed by March 31, whereas the online booking system will likely start from April 1.
Kedarnath Helicopter Booking 2024
As the gates of Kedarnath Dham opens on 25 April, IRCTC will soon start the online booking of helicopter service for the temple. Pilgrims can now book their their tickets from the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website.The trial run of the services would be completed by 31 March and booking would likely to be open from 1 April. In February, the DGCA had issued a circular for the conduct of helicopter pilgrimage operation for 2023.
The circular, a copy which is with the, lays down the responsibilities of the helicopter operators and also certain guidance or guidelines to respective Shrine Boards or District Administration to ensure safe and smooth helicopter operations.
The DGCA has issued a circular in February for the helicopter pilgrimage operation for 2023. The circular lays down the responsibilities and other guidelines that helicopter operators must follow. It also mentions certain guidelines to respective Shrine Boards or District Administration to ensure safe and smooth helicopter operations.
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This comes as IRCTC recently signed an MoU with Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) for a period of 5 years for providing Helicopter ticket booking service to the pilgrims of Shri Kedarnath Dham.As per the official website notice, “Helicopter services for 2023 Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra will be booked through IRCTC heliyatra website.”
Those interested in booking the helicopter services, are required to register on the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board for visiting the holy shrine of Kedarnath. This registration can be done through the Tourist Care Uttarakhand mobile app, as well through the WhatsApp facility. Pilgrim just need to Type Yatra to initiate the registration process on Mobile no. 91 8394833833.
The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages in India. This pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri – nestled high up in the Himalayas. The doors of Kedarnath Dham will open on April 25 and Badrinath Dham on April 27 while the Gangotri Temple Committee will open the temple doors from Akshaya Tritiya on 22 April.
Char Dham Yatra Helicopter Service: Price
Well, the journey is a 5-day process, and it costs roughly Rs 1.5 lakh per person, to travel from Delhi. Also, services can be obtained from Dehradun as well. Since there are a host of operators for these services, prices vary according to service providers.
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Char Dham Yatra Helicopter Service: Route
Day 1 starts with the chopper ride to Yamunotri from Dehradun’s government helipad, located on Sahastradhara Road. It is also the start- and end-point for the entire trip. The chopper lands you 5 km away from Yamunotri, and you get a night stay there. On day 2, the helicopter will take you to Harsil, which is roughly 25 km away from Gangotri.
Again, it is on the next day that the chopper will fly you to the Phata Helipad in Kedarnath. From here, a different helicopter flies the passengers to Kedarnath temple and brings them back to Guptkashi for their overnight stay. The next morning, devotees fly from Guptakashi to Badrinath, followed by a flight on day 5 to Dehradun.
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Portals for Kedarnath and Badrinath will open on April 25, whereas Gangotri and Yamunotri portals open on April 22. The registrations for the same can be made either online or offline. Visitors can log in to “www.registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in” for registrations.
Also, registrations will be accepted via WhatsApp and a mobile application as well. The latter will be rolled out soon. The registration process will include biometric or photometric registration of devotees, post which a Yatra registration letter will be issued. Talking of helicopter service bookings, other than the IRCTC website, “heliservices.uk.gov.in” can also be used.
When helicopter booking opens for Kedarnath 2024?
Kedarnath helicopter booking start date 2024, Kedarnath helicopter service: IRCTC or the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation will start the online booking of helicopter service for Kedarnath Dham from today, March 31.
What is the booking time of Kedarnath helicopter?
Helicopter services to Kedarnath are available from commencing helipads between 6:30 am and 11:10 am. Pilgrims and travellers can use online booking facility for advance booking at aviation company websites. The passengers get 2.5 to 3 hours for Kedarnath darshan.
What is the price of 2 Dham Yatra by helicopter?
The average cost to visit Do Dham Yatra by helicopter is almost INR 95,000 per person. However, the price is subject to change.