Overview
The Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra By Helicopter From Dehradun is a compact pilgrimage option for travellers who want to visit two of Uttarakhand's most important shrines within a single scheduled journey. The package focuses on Kedarnath and Badrinath, using helicopter transportation to minimise the extensive mountain-road travel involved in a conventional pilgrimage.
The tour commences from Dehradun and leads the pilgrims to the Himalayas on their way to temples at both places and returns back as per the confirmed flight timings. The current page of Ramachandran Travels mentions that the trip is for 1 Day and 0 Nights, with sightseeing, transfers, hotels, and food facilities being provided.
Inclusions
1. Helicopter transport for the planned pilgrimage Dehradun-Kedarnath-Badrinath route.
2. Help with boarding and planned movements of helicopters.
3. Need of local transport for confirmed temples tour.
4. Meal planning covered by the final package plan.
5. Sightseeing services covered by the final itinerary plan.
6. Support during the day's pilgrimage journey.
7. Helicopter return journey to the planned destination Dehradun.
8. Specific services covered by the final booking plan.
Exclusions
1. Overnight accommodation, as the above package indicates 1 Day/0 Nights.
2. Personal shopping for goods or souvenirs.
3. Individual purchases of food and/or beverages aside from the pre-arranged meal package.
4. Personal porter, pony, palki or any other personal assistance at the location.
5. Temple donations, offerings, and other personal religious rituals.
6. Doctor’s consultation fees, medicines, and expenses.
7. Travel insurance in case it is not included in the above package.
8. Costs incurred due to individual modifications in the travel schedule.
9. Costs incurred due to using services beyond the booked tour schedule.
10. Any service not specified as part of the above package inclusions.
Important Notes
1. It is an extremely time-sensitive same-day pilgrimage, therefore, travelers are advised to keep themselves available as per the entire flight schedule.
2. The helicopter ride will be conducted based on the weather and visibility conditions favorable to the operation.
3. The flight timings can also be adjusted by the operators due to weather or air requirements.
4. Travelers should arrive at the prescribed pick-up point in Dehradun at the given time.
5. Carry only the amount of luggage allowed by the helicopter operators.
6. Have your identification proofs and tickets handy with you.
7. Not all the temple premises will be reachable directly from the helicopter landing spot; some ground travel may also be needed.
8. Temple entry and Darshan will be as per the rules prevailing on that day.
9. Wear comfortable shoes as there might be some walking involved while visiting temples.
10. Carry necessary medicines/personal things in easily accessible luggage.
11. Do not plan for a separate plane/train trip straight away after your planned yatra return.
12. In case of any disruption in the schedule due to weather, the tour operators may change the schedule/plan/route for the day.
13. Make sure to have all the relevant information about the reporting point, baggage allowance, flight sequence, etc., before you depart for the tour.
14. Obey all safety instructions given by the helicopter and ground staff.