IRCTC Heliatra has started taking bookings for helicopter ride to Kedarnath. The portal for booking has opened from 12 noon today. Pilgrims can book the helicopter ride between 28 May 2023 and 15 June 2023. Apart from this, the slots for helicopter ride have been extended by the organization.
Kedarnath Dham is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus. During the seasonal visits of pilgrims, the temple experiences a significant number of visitors. This does not change the fact that the temple is situated at an altitude of 12,000 feet in a hilly area in Uttarakhand. Helicopters are the safest means of crossing difficult terrain.
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Since no road leads to the temple, visitors have to trek for 18 kilometers to reach there from Sonprayag. Very few people visit the temple due to the distance and height required to reach the temple. The Uttarakhand government consequently started offering helicopter service to the temple.
Helicopter Service in Kedarnath
Helicopter flights are regularly available to Kedarnath. Several airlines including Pawan Hans, Aryan Aviation, Pinnacle Air and Heritage Aviation serve the region on a per-seat basis. Most companies use 5-7 seater helicopters which can be hired. They are available for both one-way and round-trip services close to the temple.
Kedarnath Helicopter Booking
To make a booking, you must first register for the Kedarnath Yatra. After this apply on IRCTC website www.heliatra.irctc.co.in. After this the person has to create a login ID. Once logged in, the user can start the process of selecting the heli operator company, the passenger needs to fill in the date of travel and the slot time. Along with this, the number and information of the passengers traveling will have to be given.
Kedarnath helicopter ticket prices
Helicopter companies charge between Rs. 6500 and Rs. Rs.8000 per person for same day to and fro Kedarnath Dham. One-way ticket prices range from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 3500. (Note: Prices may vary depending on various factors).