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Badrinath Yatra By Helicopter

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1 Night/2 Days
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Overview

Badrinath, the ultimate closure of Char Dham Yatra

Visiting Dham’s is one of the most important events in one’s life. Especially, these days everyone has been so occupied and busy, they have lost touch with their spirits. As the schedule gets busier, and deadlines are nearer, your heart feels heavier. Isn’t that correct? Probably, that’s how everyone feels these days. No time to even breathe or spend time with family. Then what should you do? Definitely spend some time with family and loved ones by taking a day or two off. And, here is the real twist. We have a big surprise for you! Yes and that is, you can visit your desired Dhams for Spiritual Healing and family time. Time to restore your relationship with divine beings, yourself and your family. 

You might have heard many stories and probably seen many Instagram updates of your acquaintances posting about their spiritual and adventurous experiences. Which eventually brought them closer with the spiritual being. Talking about Chardham, we understand it takes days and it requires a lot of time. That’s why for your convenience we have curated a weekend trip for you as Badrinath Yatra by helicopter. Many of our devotees and seekers who have traveled to Badrinath have shared heartfelt and moving experiences of standing in the divine presence of Badri Narayan in the lamp-lit inner sanctum. They felt that this was so incredible when the feeling of suspending searching occurred. It means that when they felt that daily worldly laws were being suspended from their normal state. It felt out of the world. Badrinath is located at 3133 meters that is 10,900 feet above sea level on the shores of Aklankanda River. And when you look around, you will be able to see the majestic snow-capped Neelkanth Peak, which is also known as "Garhwal Queen,". Neelkanth peak is under snow the whole time of the year. This peak in Himalaya is addressed as the most beautiful view by many deep thinkers and creative writers.  Badrinath is known as the sacred home of Vishnu, the preserver of creation, the embodiment of cosmic love. Indeed the moving love act that embraces everyone and every thing in this universe.

Pilgrims feel awakened in spirit at different Dhams, but in a different sense. Such as  the awakening of Yamunotri, purified at Gangotri, and transformed at Kedarnath occur in their proper place for all pilgrims to reach the completion, that is Badrinath. Lastly, the feeling of peace and grace in the presence of Lord Badri Narayan who has been in his ever-lasting meditation in this valley before being born as the actual temple. And even before the ability to pray and for him will always receive the prayers, burdens, and most pressing desires of any pilgrim who has travelled to visit him. Well, this is The ultimate Badrinath Yatra.
Badrinath Yatra, via helicopter from the Sahastradhara Helipad, one night, two days, flying directly to the final Dham,  gives you enough window to explore in a more advanced way, without  missing out on anything. Starting from the arrival at the helipad to this entire experience versus the weeks that the traditional mountain road circuit would take. The reason why it’s so rewarding is, because it is beloved that Lord Vishnu is the god of Ten avatars. His most perfect and permanent home is Badrinath. Each of Vishnu's Ten Avatars are Nath Avatars. And the tenth one is the most famous and beloved incarnation of Lord Vishnu. 

Badrinath is a Place for the Universe to Rest 

As a four-part pilgrimage, the Chardham Yatra is a complete spiritual journey, and Badrinath represents the final leg of that journey and is the most famous of the four shrines within the Yatra. Many people say that when they finally arrive in Badrinath, they feel as if they have been transformed by both the power of the place and the spiritual divine touch, it becomes the most defining moment of their lives. As The Alaknanda River flows like water rushing down from glaciers, this is the same river that flows south from the mountains surrounding Badrinath, through Joshimath, and through Devprayag, eventually merging with the Ganges River. Then you get to witness the most glorious, Neelkanth Peak directly above Badrinath at 6,596 meters. It has snow on top of it year-round and was named after Lord Shiva because he drank the poison from the ocean so he could save the world.
Well, Named after the Badri tree, the Indian jujube. Badrinath is known as the place of worship which was earlier home to a thick forest of Badri trees. According to the Ancient texts, it refers to Goddess Lakshmi who assumed the form of the Badri tree to give shade and protect Lord Vishnu while he meditated. Depending on the text, Badrinath means either the “Lord of the Badri Forest”. We recommend our devotees and seekers before you enter the temple of Badrinath, before seeing Lord Badri Narayan in person, and before having a complete experience with Lord Badri Narayan is the Tapt Kund. The Tapt Kund is a natural hot spring emerging from the earth immediately below the temple complex. The average temperature of the water is 45 degrees Celsius and is warmed continuously, even though it is surrounded by freezing temperatures in the mountains of the Himalaya. According to the Sacred texts, this water was sanctified by Lord Agni also known as the deity of fire. This is such a moment of peace. When you step into Tapt Kund after your helicopter flight to Badrinath at a height of 3,133 metres, your body will be acclimatizing to the altitude and its muscles may hold tension from travel. So taking a short dip in Tapt  kund will help. Additionally, your body will still partially remember the normal world you left before beginning the journey to Badrinath. The overnight visit to Badrinath represents the connection between the helicopter yatra experience and the real pilgrimage experience. The evening aarti is conducted with fewer included participants and is considered function for pilgrims who have the rare honour of witnessing the temple prepare to rest for the night.  The experience at Badrinath during the night includes the Neelkanth mountain glowing in the reflection of the moon and stars, the sounds of the Alaknanda river flowing below your feet, and the freshness of the cold crisp  air in the Himalayas. 
The experience at Badrinath during the morning dharshan includes, entering the temple in the first light of a Himalayan morning before tourists have crowded the temple grounds; standing before Lord Badri Narayan in the quiet of the early morning; and experiencing a divinely intimate personal encounter that is free from hurry. 

We must say, that your over all  pilgrimage experience begins when you arrange for helicopter service to Badrinath before reserving your accommodation, which are as close as possible to the temple and are very comfortable in the mountain setting; the entire yatra experience will include vegetarian meals; and the entire group has hired expert guides to ensure you enjoy both the creative and spiritual aspects of the entire yatra experience.

Highlights

Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun: The Most Convenient Gateway

Dehradun has always been the primary gateway for pilgrims to enter the Badrinath pilgrimage circuit, located in the Garhwal region. Since way back in the days of road travel, Dehradun is indeed considered as the best place to start with. If you have some time in Dehradun, we highly recommend you to explore the Doon valley on foot. Dehradun has been recorded  in the holy hindu scriptures too in Ramayana and Mahabharta. There is mythological history related to the sage Drona, who trained the Pandavas at his ashram here and that's how the valley received its name Drona's Doon. As you walk down the lanes of Dehradun, you will be able to witness the unique point of the city, that is the preserved traditions with  modern touch.
Generally, for the main pilgrimage shrine, there are morning departures Sahastradhara Helipad, taking you directly via helicopter from Dehradun to the Alaknanda Valley and on to Badrinath. This flight helps to experience the scenic beauty of the creator by minimising the number of days and eventually eliminating the long, scenic, but lengthy drive over the mountains you would traditionally need to go by before being able to continue on to Badrinath after arriving at Dehradun. Rather, people who have time constraints, you can have the same experience without missing out anything.  Instead of needing an entire day of travel in the mountain from Dehradun to get to Badrinath, and using a helicopter to cover that same distance in about 50–60 minutes of the most amazing and breathtaking sacred aerial views in the Himalayas. When you board your helicopter from Sahastradhara Helipad to Badrinath, you will come across some majestic views. When you look down, you will see the Alaknanda River flowing underneath you and the waters of five sacred tributaries are combined with the Alaknanda River at different points as seen below. Namely, Dhauliganga River combined in Vishnuprayag, Nandakini River combined in Nandaprayag,  Pindar River combined at Karnaprayag, Mandakini River from Kedarnath combined at Rudraprayag and lastly, Bhagirathi River from Gangotri combined at Devprayag. The moment you see the Badrinath temple for the first ime, the aerial view will be awe-inspiring. Badrinath Temple is set against, the stunning mountain backdrop, with its divine mountain Neelkanth overlooking from above, is one of the most beautiful and heart touching reasons to visit Badrinath.

We are also sharing some of the nearby places near Badrinath. If you can spare some time, then the nearest is the  Mana Village which is just 3 km from Badrinath temple. It is the last village with human settlement before the Tibetan border. It is only accessible by a short walk through the high-altitude mountain terrain.. Then, You can also see the Vyas Cave, the place where the sage Vyasa dictated the entire Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha. Then there is  Bheem pul which is a natural rock bridge that the second Pandava, Bhima built across the Saraswati River for Draupadi, who was unable to cross the river on the last leg of the Pandavas' journey into the mountains. You have heard of many great and holy rivers but let's talk about river Saraswati. The Saraswati River, the legendary river that has largely been lost in time and now exists as a myth. Then, we have Brahma Kapal, which is the point on the Alaknanda River where pilgrims perform the largest and most significant ancestral rituals within the Hindu sacred geography. Tapt Kund the natural hot springs are partially obscured by the holy mist created by the hot springs. It is located adjacent to the Narada Kund, which contains one of the most amazing stories in the Badrinath pilgrimage tradition, hidden in plain sight within the small size of the Kund. 

You know, what is going to be the climax of your pilgrimage? It is Badrinath's morning darshan and it is regarded by most as the single most important spiritual event on the entire journey. You must participate in theabhishek ceremony first, just like it would have been when the new sun rose over Badrinath. You will see many earthen lamps burning, idols surrounded by the fresh flowers and prayers all around. It is indeed one of the most revered moments with its astounding power.  As soon as you reach there, you will hear the sounds fo chanting in sanskrit by hundreds of devotees there, through vast stone chamber and in terms of sound, the entire congregation is present with but one voice, however, to hear this ancient and esoteric text whenever one is present will evoke a different experience because the experience of presence is unique to each individual and will always be accompanied by this timeless prayer. As you visit Badrinath, you will be able to feel the presence of Vishnu. Lord Vishnu waits for every sincere pilgrim who travels here and chooses to stay overnight with incredible patience and humility. It is believed strongly that he resides in the flames of the oil lamp above his own idol, Image. The first ritual for the ceremony is the abhishek, that is the idols being bathed with panchamrit that includes milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar followed by the bathing of the idol with Gangajal. The overnight pilgrims who arrange for an abhishek ceremony have the unique opportunity to either watch or participate in this beautiful and intimate ritual, which is considered the most intimate and beautiful experience of the Badrinath Temple.

What's Included

  • Exclusive Helicopter Rides (Dehradun – Char Dham – Dehradun). 
  • Airport & Hotel Transfers in Dehradun. 
  • Luxury Accommodation & Meals. 
  • VIP Darshan at All Temples (No Waiting). 
  • Palki/Pony at Yamunotri. 
  • Helicopter Shuttle to Kedarnath. 
  • Personalized Assistance & Guided Tours. 
  • All Government Taxes & Charges. 

What's Excluded

  • Personal expenses & additional meals. 
  • Travel insurance & medical expenses. 
  • Any services not mentioned in inclusions. 

Terms & Condition

A 10000 Per Person  of the Token  amount is required to secure the booking in advance. 

After Helicopter Date Blocked Need To Pay 50%  

The remaining balance must be paid at least 40 days prior to the date of arrival in 
Dehradun. 

RESCHEDULING OF BOOKING 

Rescheduling to a future or earlier date is subject to availability and a 10% rescheduling fee of the total tour cost. 

Rescheduling requests must be made at least 30 days before the arrival date. 

REFUND POLICY 

30% of the advance will be refunded if cancellation is made 40 days prior to arrival. 

25% of the advance will be refunded if cancellation is made between 30 days before arrival. 

No refund is available for cancellations made less than 25 days before arrival. 

Token Advance Booking Amount (INR 10000 per person) is non-refundable.

Important Notes

Luggage Limit : Max 3 kg per person (Helicopter weight restrictions). 

Medical Fitness : High-altitude areas require basic physical fitness. 

Weather Delays : Any delays due to weather will be adjusted accordingly. 

ID Proofs Required : Aadhar & PAN Card mandatory. 

Photography : Allowed outside temples, but not inside. 

Mobile Network : BSNL/Jio preferred for better connectivity. 

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Itinerary

D 1
Dehradun - Badrinath

Today, you will have been awakened at the break of dawn. And right after a healthy nourishing breakfast you will take a 50-60 mins flight, this flight is one of the beautiful journeys. As you fly over doon valley, you witness high Himalayas, city lights, cascading waterfalls and so much more.  But before you board your flight you will be meeting your organiser. You and your team are greeted with open arms by the flying team at the helipad. After a brief introduction to the helicopter's safety protocols and your itinerary for Day One, you will begin a thorough and spiritually intentional preparation  which includes: the sacred traditions/protocols of the Badrinath temple at  the Tapt Kund experience, the Brahma Kapal’s ancestral ritual traditions, the mythological significance of the Mana village. Including the altitude awareness. There might be many things you might know already but, we assure you this will make your heart and your rational mind at ease. The 50-60 minute flight to Badrinath is a sustained, building, breathtaking flight over spectacular aerial beauty.  As you fly over Doon valley, you witness high Himalayas peaks snowcapped, cascading waterfalls,  city lights glimmering from above and so much more. The view is insanely wonderful. you will have been awakened at the break of dawn. The landscape changes from the Shivalik Ranges to the authentic Garhwal Himalayas. The geography of the landscape becomes more primal as the flight progresses. You will also get a glimpse of Joshimath from the flight, which is a quite famous site in the 8th century where Adi Shankaracharya created one of the four holy Mathas. An interesting fact is, that the site where the deity of Badrinath hibernates is in the Narasimha Temple. 

As you arrive, to Badrinath you will step out and maybe you might feel extra chilly as it is at high elevation. The distance between the helipad and temple complex is about 500 m which is just a 15 min walk. Once you reach there, take a dip at Tapt Kund, you will continue your journey by visiting Narada Kund and eventually reaching the entrance of the temple.
And when you reach the temple grounds, let your guide to help orient you to the correct sequence for Badrinath darshan, including visiting the outer grounds, all the other shrines on the property, and the entrance into the inner sanctum, which will provide you with an experience that is both profound and complete. You will have an opportunity to offer your prayers and also to receive the holy blessing of God through your heart. After completing your darshan at the temple, you can take a walk to Brahma Kapal to perform your traditional offering ceremonies on the banks of the Alaknanda River. And this is where you can fill your copper ware with holy Ganga jal to take it home as a blessing. After completing these rituals, you can fulfil your spiritual obligation to visit Mana Village by taking a 3 km walk along the trail to Mana Village. This walk is filled with unbelievable mythical stories that are highlighted in this document. As you walk to Mana with your guide, he will share the various stories regarding Vyas Gufa, Bheem Pul, and Saraswati River in a fun and informative manner. 

Lastly, for overnight stay at Badrinath. After a tiring wholesome day, enjoy authentic Ghawarli vegetarian meals under the stars. 

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Badrinath - Dehradun

We suggest that if you can push yourself and wake up early you can offer early morning prayers at Badrinath shrine and take a dip in Tapt Kund as a farewell. Today, after a great opening morning of your life in Badrinath, grab some warmly cooked vegetarian breakfast. The morning arti is the highlight of your pilgrimage. It is going to be a sacred encounter. After that, you will be ready to depart to Dehradun. Enjoy the view and carry all the refinement in your heart and let the divine lead the transformation of your heart, mind and thoughts through this visit. Land in Dehradun and either explore or prepare to depart to your respective destinations.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Why is overnight stay at Badrinath different that same day return?

Ans: Because, this gives you the opportunity to participate and offer the darshan at the shrine during evening arti and at the break of dawn. It's a completely different state of mind and scenario.

Q2. What is the total duration of a helicopter flight to Badrinath?

Ans: The helicopter duration from Sahastradhara Helipad in Dehradun to Badrinath is 50-60 minutes.

Q3. Is there any trekking involved in Helicopter Yatra?

Ans: No, the distance from the helipad to the shrine is just 500 meters which takes 10-15 walk to reach the temple.

Q4. What is the best time to undertake the Holy Badrinath Yatra?

Ans: The best time is May to June and September to October.

Q5. What are the documents devotees must carry?

Ans: The road between Harsil to Gangotri passes through Gangotri national park, so you must carry your valid ID, to be checked at the checkpoint.

Q6. Is photography and videography allowed in Gangotri?

Ans: photography and videography is allowed in the temple precincts and alongside the river. For inner sanctum you must follow the guidelines as there are some restrictions.


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