What do you feel when you hear the word “Kedarnath”? We are more than sure that your heart tingles as you hear the name. Kedarnath is indeed the holy trip you want to make, it is indeed the most soul aligning experience. Also, this is not just like another trip plan. but , it takes a lot of alignment, takes stars to align and to prepare your body, heart to meet the holy and divine being. You might not notice but, even before you plan, the thoughts of visiting will start coming in your mind ahead of time. And that's the signal from above, it's your time. You might not notice it frequently, but it's like a pattern. Maybe during early morning while you are sipping your coffee alone or break of dawn, or during your morning prayers or meditation time. You will be more attracted to the deep thoughts with yourself to visit, or maybe in hearts, nerves and mind. That's why we present to you, The Kedarnath Yatra via helicopter from Sirsi. And yes, you need not worry, you do not require weeks to complete your pilgrimage, also you will not need to be physically conditioned to trek. You do not have to wait for any particular date.
Kedarnath, is one of the most sacred sites on this planet earth. You get to witness one of the twelve jyotirlingas, of Lord Shiva. This location is desired to be visited by millions of people from India and abroad. This holy shrine was constructed by the Pandavas and restored by Adi Shankaracharya. And today, as well, it stands tall with holy protection despite its location being extensively damaged by natural disasters that struck nearby. It is located deep within the glacial valley of Kedarnath Peak and Kedar Dome, surrounded by mountains. Every person who has been able to visit the Jyotirlinga in their lifetime fully agrees that there is a holy presence beyond anything imaginable, definitely not earthbound. This holy journey is designed especially for you, across 3 nights and 4 days. Which begins and ends at Dehradun. It is one of the most unhurried yet more moving trips you will ever have in your lifetime. Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter from Sirsi, also will give you enough window to explore Dehradun. So technically, your pilgrimage will begin from Dehradun. Where you will opt for the road route and you will drive to Sirsi via Mandakini Valley.
But, before we go much deeper let us share some interesting facts related to the Sirsi Helipad. The Sirsi helipad is located between 1,800-2,000meters above sea level. An interesting factor about its location is that it is situated in the Mandakini valley, which runs along the route from the Sirsi helipad to Kedarnath. And, each successive segment of the flight path leads to some of the world class natural views that Kedarnath offers. Starting from the breathtaking views of Kedarnath's glacial amphitheatre as you fly up through the sacred valley and combining all these aspects creates one of the most stunning approaches to Kedarnath via helicopter that both pilots and seasoned pilgrims have experienced.
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The structure of the Kedarnath Yatra from Sirsi is designed to create a deliberate, informed and lovingly generous experience for the pilgrim over three nights and four days. As you arrive in Dehradun, you have the time of transition. It feels like you are entering an extraordinary world from an ordinary world. The city of Dehradun, is at an elevation of about 640 m above sea level, making it both one of the most beautiful places on earth and one of the most historically rich. It has been instrumental to India as a major gateway to the Himalayas for centuries. Be sure to visit Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, an ancient cave temple where water flows continuously from a spring down onto an original Shivalinga. This is going to be the holy beginning to the journey. This city itself prepares your heart, mind, body for spiritual engagement. Did you know that Dehradun also has some interesting history ? Dehradun has been mentioned in two holy ancient texts that is Ramayana and the Mahabharata. There is a record about the famous Sage Drona who had an ashram in the valley of Dehradun that he later built into the Kedarnath Temple. So, technically this is where the pilgrimage starts. It is the home of preachers, seekers,and teachers. This is where their grief and devotion are what created the sacred destination you are going to visit. Many pilgrims do not realize that the connection between Kedarnath and Dehradun is very deep, long and meaningful. As soon as you arrive in Dehradun you will immediately sense this for yourself.
The helipad at Sirsi, is one of the most beautiful experiences you will have. There are other helipads in Uttarakhand namely Guptkashi, Phata and Dehradun. The Heli-pad is located in the mid-ranges of the Mandakini Valley, which is very high where you can see the full-fledged Himalayan Nature of the Landscape, yet you are still able to see the peaks of the high valley of Kedarnath on days when the sun is at its highest. As you drive from Dehradun to Sirsi, you will come across some most significant geography for both the Mythological yet natural landscape of the Garhwal region. You will pass through Rishikesh, Devprayag and Rudraprayag. And through Panch Prayag confluences you will be able to witness the Mandakini Valley and its glacial source. When you get to the Heli Pad at Sirsi and step out of the Helicopter in the morning mountain air, you will feel that you have been already prepared for this most stunning and jaw dropping landscape. The helicopter base at Sirsi has thousands of pilgrims travelling regularly to Kedarnath during the peak season. Pilgrims and seekers often share positive experiences regarding their experience on helicopters from Sirsi to Kedarnath. Not to mention the operations at Sirsi are known to be very smooth, efficient and friendly.