Uttarakhand also known as Dev Bhoomi, is home to various temples. Due to this people from all over the country and the world visit there to seek the blessing of the lord. ‘Char Dham Yatra’ is one of the pilgrimages in Uttarakhand. This Yatra covers four holy places, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The high-altitude shrines are accessible during the summer months (April or May) and close when winter begins (October or November). Pilgrims can reach the sites either by road or air, with helicopter services available. Some devotees even embark on a Do Dham Yatra, visiting both Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines.
The Kapat for the Kedarnath will open on May 2, 2025. The ticket window for the journey from May 2nd to 31st is now open.
Where Can You Register?
Registration for the yatra is compulsory for booking the helicopter service. If anyone fails to register they will not be able to book helicopter tickets.
Where Can You Book The Helicopter Tickets?
The ticket booking process for the helicopter service for Kedarnath has started from April 8, 2025. The service has also begun from Kedarnath to Sirsi, Guptkashi, and Phata.
Devotees can book the ticket from the official website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. A maximum of six tickets can be brought from one ID. The devotees moving in a group can book 12 seats at a time.
The cost of the Kedarnath helicopter service will rise by 5 percent. The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority has entered into a three-year contract with nine aviation firms to provide the service. The companies offering helicopter services include Pawan Hans, Himalayan Heli, Trans Bharat, Arrow Aviation, Thumbi Aviation, Castle Aviation, and Aero Air Craft.
