Hemkund Sahib is the holy site of the Sikh religion located in the Chanoli district of Uttarakhand. Every year thousands of pilgrims visit this holy site. The total trek distance to reach Gurudrawa Hemkund Sahib is approx 15 Km and the Valley of Flowers route is also on the same route. It is situated at an altitude of around 4,632 meters (15,197 feet) above sea level, it is one of the highest gurudwaras in the world. It is one of the best places to visit in Chamoli.
This Gurudwara is situated at a height of 4633 meters, but reaching this site is not that easy task for pilgrims and mostly for old souls. The trek is hard to climb and the trek distance is approx 15 Km. But don’t worry now you can complete half of your journey via helicopter. Helicopter services for Hemkund Sahib are available from Govindghat. Below are the details about the helicopter to Hemkund Sahib and the price list. The pricing changes over time, but not that big.
Helicopter Services for Hemkund Sahib
After the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, the trek route to Hemkund Sahib was damaged a lot at different places and it was repaired later. After that govt. started the UDYAN Yojana to improve regional connectivity via helicopter services in Uttarakhand. Now you can reach Ghangariya from Govindghat via helicopter. The doors of Hemkund Sahib have been opened on 22 May 2024. Helicopter service to Hemkund Sahib is operational for this season from the 26th of May 2024.
Ghangaria Distance Chart
Book your heli ticket to Hemkund Sahib online.
Helicopter Charges for Hemkund Sahib Yatra
Recently govt. announced the helicopter ticket pricing for Hemkund Sahib from Govindghat to Ghangariya and Valley of Flowers both. The pricing has been decreased from the last year to promote tourism.
Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Helicopter service is available from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria. The route is approx 13 Km. and it takes approx 7 to 8 minutes to complete the journey via helicopter. Helicopters that operate in Hemkund Sahib have a sitting capacity of 5 persons.
Hemkund Sahib Helicopter Ticket Pricing
Govindghat to Ghangaria helicopter ticket price – Rs. 2780
Ghangaria to Govindghat helicopter ticket price – Rs. 2780
Govindghat to Gauchar Helicopter ticket price – Rs. 3970
Gauchar to Govindghat helicopter ticket price is – Rs. 3960
Gauchar to Badrinath Helicopter ticket price – Rs. 3960
Badrinath to Gauchar helicopter ticket price – Rs. 3960
Badrinath to Govindghat helicopter ticket price – Rs. 1320
Govindghat to Badrinath helicopter ticket price – Rs. 1320
So this was the complete guide about helicopter service to Hemkund Sahib from different places and helicopter ticket pricing. The pricing changes frequently, so keep that thing in mind. Also, we don’t recommend you travel during the monsoon season.