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Kedarnath Shuttle Service

Kedarnath Shuttle

Kedarnath Temple is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site, revered as one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Nestled in the Garhwal Himalayan range alongside the Mandakini River, it is situated in Uttarakhand, India.
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Each year, the Kedarnath Temple opens its doors on Maha Shivratri, allowing devotees to visit from May to October. The temple closes annually on the eve of Bhai Dooj.

The helicopter services operate during two key periods: May-June (pre-monsoon) and September-October (post-monsoon).

The story behind Kedarnath is quite fascinating. It is said that a long time ago, the heroes of a famous story called the Mahabharata wanted to apologize to Lord Shiva for hurting people in a big battle. Shiva didn't want to meet them initially and transformed into a bull to hide. However, when he was found, he dived into the ground, leaving different parts of himself in five places, which are now sacred sites. Kedarnath is where his back appeared. A temple was built there to honor him.

This temple wasn't just built yesterday; it's ancient. Legend says it was first put up by those heroes, the Pandavas, and then rebuilt a long time ago by a wise man named Adi Shankaracharya. Despite facing many challenges like bad weather and floods, the temple has stood firm, showing its importance to people.

Kedarnath isn't just about the temple, though. The journey there is challenging, with lots of walking through beautiful nature, but people say it's worth it. It's a chance to think and feel closer to something bigger than ourselves.

Extensive floods in the area in 2013 showed how important it is to take care of this remarkable place. People are working to ensure pilgrims can visit without harming the environment

So, Kedarnath is more than just a place to visit. It's about history, faith, and the beautiful world around us, making it an exceptional spot for many.

Char Dham Yatra

Reporting Time

To know your reporting time, please contact the provided contact numbers on your ticket after 6:30 pm on the day before your travel date.

Check-in at Sersi Helipad

Arrive at your reporting time. Note that reporting time is different from boarding time. Boarding will take place within 2 hours after reporting at Sersi Helipad.

Sersi Helipad to Kedarnath Helipad

Enjoy an 11-minute helicopter flight to Kedarnath Helipad. From there, it's a short and easy 500-meter walk (about 15-20 minutes) to reach Shri Kedarnathji temple. Palkis and Pitthus are also available. The temple visit usually takes about 1 hour.

Check-in at Kedarnath Helipad

Passengers are checked in at Kedarnath helipad on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be queued and given a number. Boarding will occur once your number is called. Depending on your place in the queue, boarding may take up to 2 hours after reporting at Kedarnath Helipad.

Kedarnath Helipad to Sersi Helipad

Return to Sersi Helipad with another 11-minute helicopter flight.

The helicopter will take off on the decided time, despite any passenger being unavailable
Only 1 hand luggage up to 5 Kgs will be permitted

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Payment Terms:

We accept payments via bank transfers, cheques, cash, UPI, and card machines.
The booking is to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the total amount and the balance payment will be taken 21 days before the date of arrival at Dehradun.
Passengers will not be permitted to board or commence the tour unless full & final payment for the tour has been made.
Payments via credit/debit card machine will incur 2% extra charges.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY:

If passengers cancel their booking, the following cancellation charges will be applicable
More than 20 days before the travel date: 40% of the total tour cost
Between 15 to 20 days before the travel date: 60% of total tour cost
10 or less days before the travel date: No Refund.
No show: No Refund.
After commencement of the tour: No Refund.

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Included:

VIP Darshans (as per the Govt. orders)

Helicopter flying from Dehradun to Kedarnath and back

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Baggage Allowance

Only one baggage weighing a maximum of 5 kgs is allowed per passenger. It Is not permitted to carry suitcases or big travel bags in the helicopter; therefore please carry duffle bag for each passengers on the day of arrival.
Arrival/departure details must be provided at the time of booking, so that we can smoothly operate the tour. Passengers should book Dehradun arrival flights around 02:00 pm, or earlier.
Kedarnath shuttle service: Passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath ji in a shuttle services flight. And it is likely that passengers travelling together may not be accommodated in a same flight. Any sudden increase in taxes/levy by the State Government or the temple authorities, will be borne by the passengers
Comfortable clothing such as tracksuits or sweatshirts are advised on the tour. As for shoes, one should carry sports or trekking shoes. We have our own crew at all the Dham’s for assistance, they will be with the passengers always.
Any donations, tips, pitthu, extra porter charges shall be borne by the passengers.
Airport transfers shall be provided on the arrival day at Dehradun, and on the last day of our tour.
Network connectivity at Harsil & Badrinath is very poor. BSNL & Jio are the main telecom services, that work in these regions mostly.
All temples in Chardham sector are located at a high altitude, therefore passengers are advised to carry medication during travel. Also they are advised to carry warm clothing with them, because during evenings & nights, the temperature can drop drastically.

Tour Guidlines

VIP Darshans are subject to the orders issued by the temple authorities and State government.
In view of our helicopters’ weight carrying capacity, Operator reserves the right to shuffle passengers between helicopters to manage the right weight for safe flying in the hills.
Therefore, passengers travelling together may not be accommodated in the same helicopter flight.

Fixed Flight Timings

This is a Daily Fixed Departure Helicopter tour, and departure timings of each destination is fixed. Therefore, passengers must ensure they report as per the scheduled ETDs.
However, Operator reserves the right to change/postpone the timings of flying one day prior, subject to weather/force majeure reasons.
Passengers must submit their correct weights at the time of booking.

Hotels

DEHRADUN : Fairfield by Marriott, or similar (MAP basis – Dinner & Breakfast)
KHARSALI: Hotel Yamuna Parmarth, or similar (AP basis - all meals) HARSIL : Harsil Retreat, or similar (AP basis - all meals) SERSI : Ghughuti Resort, or similar (AP basis - all meals)
BADRINATH : Hotel Snowcrest, or similar (AP basis - all meals)

Add-On Services

Additional services which are not mentioned in our inclusions will be extra chargeable, and the same must be confirmed to us at the time of booking.

Medical Emergencies

Operator will not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the passengers. Therefore, in your own interest, passengers are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get medical check-up done before commencing the yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required if a passenger has any medical ailment or condition.
If Medical evacuation by Helicopter is needed, it will be chargeable @ INR 1,10,000/ Hr plus GST.

Terms & Conditions

Helicopter Weight Limitations

The maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg (excluding baggage weight).
Passengers are taken on board depending on the load and temperature conditions, and the pilot's call will be final. Hence, passengers are required to provide us with their exact weights at the time of booking.
Exceedance of helicopter weight carrying capacity will result in passengers getting deboarded & canceled for the Heli-tour without any refund.

Overweight Charges

Overweight charges are applicable @ INR 2,000/kg. This will be chargeable to passengers weighing above 75 kg. But excess weight will only be calculated on the total excess weight above the total permissible weight of all the group members combined, i.e., permissible weight = 75 Kg x (No. of pax).
Any discrepancy found in the weights of the passengers, which will be chargeable as per the overweight criteria, the same would be collected before boarding of flights.

Arrival Date

Our Chardham 4N/5D Heli-tours are booked flying-date-wise. Passengers must report to Dehradun one day before the flying date.

Carriage By Air Act, 1972

The carriage is subject to operators' regulations relating to the conditions of Non- International Carriage (Passenger and Baggage) framed by The Carriage by Air Act, 1972, and Notification regarding the application of the carriage which is non-international.
The liability of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger or any other bodily injury suffered by the passenger or by his registered baggage during carriage by air will be governed by the provisions of sections 4,5,6 and the rules contained in the Second Schedule of Carriage by Air Act 1972 with certain exceptions, adaptations, modifications, etc as notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as amended from time to time.
Heli operator reserves the right to cancel passengers, who are unruly, abusive, intoxicated, sick, mentally unfit, or anyone else whom we deem to be unsafe to fly. No refund shall be done to such passenger(s).

Our Heli-Tours are not available for the following VIPs

Speaker Lok Sabha
Dy. Chairperson Rajya Sabha
Central Ministers of Cabinet Rank
C J I Supreme Court
Governors of State
Chief Ministers of State
State Ministers of Cabinet Rank
SPG Protectees – Z category only.

Rescheduling of Booking

Rescheduling your booking to any future or prior travel date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 20% of the total tour cost. This will be permitted only if informed at least 15 days before the arrival date.
In case the rescheduling is requested less than 15 days before the travel date, then the booking will be treated as canceled, & a fresh booking will be given subject to availability, after the levy of applicable cancellation charges.

Bad Weather and Force Majeure Disclaimer

Where bad weather, technical snags, or any force majeure reason beyond the Heli operator's control results in the cancellation of the flight or delay, the Heli Operator will not be liable in any way for the canceled or delayed flight. However, a refund will be given to clients as per our refund policy. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of the cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals, or any other extra travel expenses done by the passengers shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
In case tour departure does not take place from Dehradun on Day One due to the above reasons, the tour will be considered canceled and a refund as per our policies will be made. However, in case the passengers would like to consider taking the tour on the next available date, a fresh booking can be made for the same. Our team will propose the available options to the passengers.

The balance/unutilized amount against the previous booking can be adjusted against the fresh booking. And any extra costs that would be accruing, will have to be borne by the passengers.
In case the tour departs from Dehradun as per schedule but gets disrupted, while the tour is ongoing, our team will propose the possible revised itinerary within the scheduled package days, but without any extension of days.
Any extension, proposed by the passengers, in the package will only be considered at an extra cost and subject to operational viability.
In case 05 straight days of flying do not take place, a refund as per our policies will be made to the passengers.
New Chardham passenger(s) scheduled for departure from Dehradun on any respective travel date shall be our top priority, over the back-log passenger(s) of previous days(s).
In case of passenger gets stuck at Kedarnath top due to bad weather or Force Majeure, the accommodation charges at Kedarnath will borne by the client directly. Additional night halt charges will be payable by the passengers to hotels on a direct payment basis if they get stuck for additional nights due to bad weather/force majeure reasons over and above the 5N/6D period.
If passengers require an extra helicopter flying at the end of their tour, the same will be chargeable at INR 1,25,000/Hr + UCADA royalty & landing charges + GST.
The operator may not fly to Harsil / Jhalla, in case of turbulent wind conditions – which is common in the Harsil valley after 1200 Hrs.
While the tour is ongoing, if any group demands to cancel their tour mid-way, the arrangement of transportation will be done by Himalayan Heli, however, the cost for the same will be borne by the passengers on a direct payment basis.
Any increase in government levies or taxes, after the confirmation of booking, will be extra chargeable to the passengers. Payment against the same will have to be done before the commencement of the tour.

Disputes

Disputes as to legality, interpretation, application, or performance of service or any of its terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction.Bookings will be taken, considering there is acceptance of the above-mentioned terms & conditions by the party.