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Do Dham Yatra – Kedarnath & Badrinath
Helicopter will be operartional from SDRF Helipad near Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is the starting and ending point of this Yatra. Our pilots and ground staff will brief the Travellers about the entire trip and do's and don'ts.
KEDARNATH
SDRF Helipad to Guptkashi
Guptkashi – Kedarnath - VIP Darshan at Kedarnath
Kedarnath- Guptkashi
Lunch at Buransh Heli Resort
- Upon arrival at Kedarnath, you will be received by our ground personnel, who will escort you to the Holy Shrine. We provide a VIP Darshan slip at the Kedarnath temple, allowing you to bypass the long queues and complete your darshan quickly. The cost of these slips is included in our package. Since the weather at Kedarnath can be quite unpredictable, passengers are advised to complete their darshan and puja within 1.5 hours and return promptly to the helipad.
Note
- From Guptkashi to Kedarnath Dham, as per government regulations, all passengers will transfer from a twin-engine helicopter to a single-engine shuttle service for the Guptkashi–Kedarnath sector. This arrangement is mandated for safety and will remain the same throughout the trip.
- Passengers traveling together in the double-engine helicopter may not be accommodated on the same flight during the Guptkashi–Kedarnath leg due to seating and load balancing requirements
BADRINATH
Guptkashi- Badrinath Helipad
Badrinath Helipad-Temple-VIP Darshan at Badrinath Ji
Badrinath to SDRF Helipad Dehradun
- Badrinath Temple is located just 2 km from the helipad. We will provide a car for this short journey. Our ground staff at Badrinath will assist you with the darshan. After completing the darshan, passengers are requested to return to the helipad promptly.
Note
- We can accommodate Maximum 20 guests in a helicopter according to the weight.
- Package cost will be according to the weight of the traveller
- In case of heavy rush at Kedarnath you might have to stay back at Guptakashi for 1 night. In that case we can help you with the hotel booking for one night, cost of the stay of that additional night can be paid directly on the spot
- Package cost will be given as per helicopter sharing basis.
- We can also help with the private helicopter, for which cost will be on a higher side and will be worked out on case to case basis.
- Itinerary and details mentioned are as of now and subject to change depends on government regulations and climatic conditions at the destination.
Tentative Daywise Itinerary
Day 01 : Dehradun Arrival and Overnight Stay at Dehradun.
Day 02 : Dehradun - Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptakashi – Badrinath - Dehradun Overnight at Dehradun
Day 03 : Dehradun Departure
OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
- 2 Nights accommodation at Dehradun
- Private car from Dehradun Airport – Hotel – Helipad – Hotel – Dehradun Airport
- Helicopter flying services by twin engine helicopter from SDRF Helipad near Jolly grant
- Helipad to the Badrinath ji, kedarnath ji & back.
- In-Flight (Helicopter) Breakfast.
- Lunch at Guptkashi.
- VIP Darshan at Kedarnath Ji & Badrinath Ji
- Kedarnath ji shuttle services
- Helicopter handling and landing charges.
- Dedicated staff at both places for all coordination and comfortable Darshan.
- Vehicle at Badrinath Dham.
- All applicable Taxes.
Terms, Conditions and Guidelines
FIXED FLIGHT TIMINGS
- This helicopter tour operates with fixed daily departure times for each destination. Passengers are required to adhere to the scheduled Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) for each day of the tour. Failure to do so will result in being marked as a NO-SHOW. The final and accurate flight timings will be shared one day prior to the Yatra
PASSENGER'S WEIGHT
- Passengers are required to provide their accurate weight at the time of booking. In the event of any weight discrepancy discovered during travel that exceeds our aircraft's weight capacity of 1500 kg, affected passenger(s) will be de-boarded and the Heli-tour will be cancelled for them and without any refund.
OVERWEIGHT CHARGES: PER SEAT BASIS ONLY
- Excess weight charges for the DO DHAM helicopter tour are fixed at INR 1000/- per kilogram as of now, applicable to passengers whose weight exceeds 75 kg. Moreover, if there is any variance in the passengers' weight, subject to charges based on the overweight criteria, the corresponding amount will be collected at the helipad before the flight boarding.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
- Only 2 kg of baggage per passenger is permitted. Passengers are advised not to carry large suitcases, as the baggage space inside the helicopter is very limited.
INFANT
- Children above the age of 2 years will be charged the full ticket price. Infants below 2 years of age and under 12 kg in weight are carried free of charge. In case age verification is required, an ID proof (such as a birth certificate) of the child will be checked
BAD WEATHER AND FORCE MAJEURE DISCLAIMER
- Helicopter flying in hilly terrains are adversely affected by some unpredictable factors such as adverse weather conditions and various Force Majeure events. These include delayed Air Traffic clearances/Permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by the Indian Air Force (NOTAM), sudden technical issues in the aircraft, illness of the flying crew, or delayed reporting of passengers at the helipads, among other unforeseen circumstances. Passengers are advised to be prepared to encounter any unexpected events and inconveniences that may arise in such scenarios.
- When planning your tour, we strongly advise the guests to keep one additional day at hand at Dehradun, so that they do not end up in problem in case the weather gets very bad after the commencement of tour, which may lead to extension of the tour.
ADD ON SERVICES
- Booking of Scheduled/Non-Scheduled Flights or Train Tickets: Price on demand. While our team takes care of your entire Do Dham tour, they can also assist you in booking of air/Train tickets to Dehradun.
- Extra night stay at Dehradun Price on demand for additional night stay at Dehradun, our team will take care of your hotel bookings
CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972
- The carriage is subject to UKHRC Services regulations relating to the conditions of NonInternational Carriage (Passenger and Baggage) framed in accordance with The Carriage by Air Act, 1972 and Notification regarding 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 passenger or by his registered baggage during the course of 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 has notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as amended from time to time.
Other Terms and Guidelines for DO Dham Helicopter Booking
- AADHAR Card copies are to be shared by all Indian passengers & passport in case of foreign nationals.
- Any donations, tips, Pitthu, Palki/Pony and porter charges shall be borne by the passengers.
- UKHC has its own crew at all the Dham’s. For any guidance or assistance, Passengers are free to reach out to them.
- Network connectivity at Badrinath is very poor. BSNL & Jio are the main telecom services that work in these regions mostly but not always. However, our staff shall be with the passengers for assistance at all times.
- Passengers are advised to carry a small oxygen bottle with them as a precaution. It is available locally at all medical shops
- Although day temperatures at these locations are normal it becomes cold in the night and so passengers must carry woolen clothes with them.
- All passengers are advised to carry their own medication.
- We would like to inform our pilgrims that we do not provide insurance coverage for accidents, sickness, loss due to theft or any other unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, we strongly recommend that pilgrims make their own arrangements for insurance coverage. Please note that all baggage and personal belongings are solely the responsibility of the client at all the times
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
- Company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party, thus advised guests to get the fitness certificate from doctor to travel to the high-altitude sector.
- The Company reserves the right to refuse to carry any person whom it considers unfit for travel or what in the opinion of the company may constitute risk to the helicopter or to the persons on board. No refund shall be done to such passenger(s).
RESCHEDULING OF BOOKING
- Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 20% of the cost. This will be permitted only if applied 15 days before journey date. In case the rescheduling is requested with less than 15 days to the journey then booking will be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.
PAYMENT TERMS
- Package Confirmation & Booking, please deposit the 50 % amount of the Tour cost to process the booking and the balance amount is to be paid 20 days before from your departure dates.
- Passengers are only allowed to board or initiate the tour after completing the full and final payment for the tour.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
- If passengers wish to cancel their booking, then they will have to pay following cancellation charges-
- 5% administrative charge will be deducted on package cost in case of cancellation due to any reason causing cancellation of a confirmed booking.
- Up to 30 days before journey -30% of amount
- Up to 20 Days before journey -50% of amount
- Up to 14 Days before journey -No Refund
- No Show –No Refund
- Credit note will be issued against any sort of cancellation against a confirmed booking.
FORCE MAJEURE AND BAD WEATHER REFUNDS
- In the event of adverse weather on any of the scheduled days, we will make every effort to complete the Darshan on the following day. However, if we are completely unable to visit any Dham due to persistent weather conditions, a refund of approximately INR 20,000/- (Twenty Thousand Rupees) per seat will be provided, covering only the flying time cost for each affected Dham
- If flying from Dehradun is not possible due to weather conditions or any other reason, a 5% service charge along with the cost of utilized services—such as hotel accommodation and transportation—will be applicable.
BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE POLICIES:
- In the event of flight cancellations or delays due to adverse weather conditions, technical issues, or other force majeure circumstances beyond the control of the company, UKHC shall not be held liable for the disrupted flights. Refunds will be processed in accordance with our established refund policy. Please note that no compensation or reimbursement will be provided for accommodation, transportation, meals, or any additional travel expenses incurred by the guests due to flight cancellations
- If departure from Dehradun is not possible for any of the above-mentioned reasons, the tour will be considered cancelled, and refunds will be issued as per company policy. Guests may choose to reschedule their tour for the next available date, and a fresh booking can be initiated accordingly. Our team will share the available options to assist with rebooking.
- Any unused or remaining amount from the original booking may be applied toward the rescheduled tour. Any additional costs incurred will be borne by the guests.
- Should guests wish to extend their package itinerary, such extensions will be subject to operational feasibility and will be charged separately.
- In the event of delays caused by weather or force measures, extra night stay charges are to be paid directly by guests to the respective hotels.
- For guests stranded at any Dham, if a group chooses to curtail their journey and return before the scheduled date, UKHC will assist in arranging road transport. However, the cost of this service shall be borne by the guests on a direct payment basis. No refunds will be issued for mid-tour cancellations initiated by the guests.
DISPUTES
- Any disputes related to the legality, interpretation, application, or performance of the service or its terms and conditions shall be subject to the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction only. Bookings will be taken, considering there is an acceptance of the above –mentioned terms & conditions by the party.
- We sincerely hope the above information is in order and as per your requirement. In case if you need any further information or clarification. Please feel free to get in touch with us.
