If you are planning to visit Kedarnath Dham then prior registration is mandatory for Char Dham Yatra. Please check the char dham yatra registration process and other information on the official website – heliservices.uk.gov.in
In this article, we will provide you with complete information about how to book a helicopter to Kedarnath online and what are documents needed for that.
Kedarnath is one of the Char Dham of Uttarakhand and every year thousands of pilgrims visit the temple of Baba Kedar. The Kedarnath trek is one of the toughest treks, with an approximate trek distance of 18 km. But don’t worry, Kedarnath is now well-connected with the Heli services under the govt. scheme UDYAN yojana. You can fly to Kedarnath via helicopter from the Phata to Kedarnath.
The booking of tickets for helicopter services to Kedarnath is currently active and will remain open till the Shrines of Kedarnath remain open on Diwali. Kedarnath helicopter ticket booking service has been centralized and the ticket can be booked only through the official website of the Uttarakhand government which is heliservices.uk.gov.in
The official website is managed by UCADA and GMVN and both agencies are governed by the Uttarakhand govt. If any website claims or offers online helicopter booking to Kedarnath then that is illegal. The tickets will be booked only on the official website.
Many of the pilgrims and other tourists are scammed every year on behalf of Heli ticket bookings to kedarnath. So please don’t trust any agent of the website. Book your tickets only from the official authorized website of Heli Services Uttarakhand.
Immediate tickets are difficult to book, depending upon the demand for ticket booking.
Also, read – How to Book Helicopter from Dehradun to Gauchar
Authorized Heli Companies for 2024
Some companies are authorized by DGCA to provide their heli service on the Kedarnath route. You can also book your tickets from this authorized heli service and aviation companies.
1 – Arrow Aircraft
2 – Aryan Aviation
3 – Pawan Hans
4 – Chipsan Aviation
5 – Thumby Aviation
5 – Pinnacle Air
These 2 companies will operate from Phata Helipad
1 – Himalayan Heli
2 – Kestral Aviation
How and where to book helicopter tickets for Kedarnath
Helicopter booking to Kedarnath will only be done through the official website of the Uttarakhand Govt which is heliservices.uk.gov.in
Tourists will be required to book the ticket for a specific date and time slot.
Registration is necessary on the website to book the ticket. No guest user can book the tick.
Once you create an account on the official website, then you can book a helicopter ticket to Kedarnath.
Once you have completed the booking and the booking process is successful. You can download the ticket and take the printout of the ticket. Digital ticket copy is not accepted while boarding to helicopter.
Each passenger should carry a valid ID proof with them. Such as an Aadaar Card, Pan Card, Passport, or Voter ID some documents come under valid ID proof.
Heli tickets will be booked only through https://heliservices.uk.gov.in/
https://www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in/
https://www.himalayanheli.com/kedarnath-yatra.php
https://booking.pawanhans.co.in/
https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/heliservices-to-kedarnath-ji-dham-uttarakhand-1
Or you can book the ticket by yourself or via cybercafe.
Documents you must carry while boarding the helicopter
Please carry the following documents along with the ticket
- Ticket as printed from portal. (No digital ticket will be accepted)
- Boarding Pass as printed from portal. (No digital boarding pass will be accepted)
- Passenger-wise ID proof as submitted at the time of online booking.