Kedarnath Helicopter Darshan
from Dharamshala
6.5 hrs by road to Haridwar · All-inclusive from ₹24,000/person
📲 Get Dharamshala Quote on WhatsApp✨ Dharamshala — home of the Dalai Lama and McLeod Ganj — attracts spiritual seekers from across India and the world. Hindu families in Dharamshala view Char Dham as the Himalayan crown of their spiritual practice.
How to Reach from Dharamshala
Your journey starts at Haridwar. Here's how to get there from Dharamshala.
Phata helipad is 200 km from Haridwar via Rishikesh and Rudraprayag — approx. 7 hrs drive. We pick up from Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Jolly Grant Airport.
| Route | Dharamshala/Kangra (DHM) → Delhi → Dehradun |
| Duration | 3 hrs via Delhi |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India (to Delhi) |
| Fare | ₹3,500–₹7,500 |
| +Transfer | Direct road via Pathankot–Amritsar or via Mandi–Chandigarh |
| Train | Pathankot–Haridwar trains via Amritsar / Himachal route |
| From → To | Pathankot (PTK) — 90 km from Dharamshala → Haridwar (HW) |
| Duration | 8–9 hrs from Pathankot |
| +Transfer | Direct road via Pathankot–Amritsar or via Mandi–Chandigarh |
| Distance | 350 km |
| Drive time | ~6.5 hrs |
| Via | NH-58 / NH-334 |
💡 Pro tip: We arrange airport / station pick-up from Haridwar or Dehradun and get you to the hotel before evening aarti.
Your Kedarnath Helicopter Darshan Circuit
The four stops on your Kedarnath helicopter darshan circuit — experienced from Dharamshala.
Kedarnath Helipad Arrival
Fly from Phata or Sirsi helipad to Kedarnath at 3,584 m — 7–10 minute flight over the Mandakini valley · skip the 22 km trek both ways
Kedarnath Temple Darshan
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas · Pancha Kedar of the Garhwal Himalayas · the temple was built by the Pandavas and restored by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century
Sandhya Aarti
The evening aarti inside Kedarnath temple is one of the most atmospheric spiritual experiences in India · drums, incense, and Vedic chanting in the high Himalayas
Bhairavnath Temple
The guardian deity of Kedarnath — a short walk from the main temple · Bhairav is worshipped before leaving the valley · important stop for completing the Kedarnath circuit
Our Kedarnath Helicopter Darshan Package from Dharamshala
Kedarnath by Helicopter 2N/3D
Fly directly to Kedarnath by helicopter — skip the 22 km trek. Return helicopter from Phata or Sirsi helipad, 2 nights hotel at Guptkashi, private vehicle, certified guide, and biometric registration. Ideal for elderly pilgrims, families, and anyone with limited time or mobility.
- ✓ Return helicopter ticket (Phata or Sirsi to Kedarnath)
- ✓ 2 nights hotel at Guptkashi (standard/deluxe options)
- ✓ Private AC vehicle from Haridwar to helipad and back
- ✓ Certified religious guide at Kedarnath
- ✓ Biometric registration and helicopter slot coordination
- ✓ Driver charges, tolls, and helipad transfer
- ✓ 24/7 WhatsApp support
Free itinerary · No booking fee · Pay after confirmation
Kedarnath Helicopter Darshan from Dharamshala — FAQs
Drive from Dharamshala to Haridwar: two routes — via Pathankot–Amritsar–Ludhiana–Ambala (~380 km, 7 hrs) or via Mandi–Chandigarh–Haridwar (~350 km, 6.5 hrs). The Mandi route is more scenic. Road is the practical choice; flight requires connection via Delhi.
Dharamshala → Mandi (100 km, 2.5 hrs) → Bilaspur → Chandigarh (150 km, 2.5 hrs) → Roorkee → Haridwar (~100 km, 2 hrs). Total: ~350 km, 6.5 hrs. The NH20/NH103 Mandi route is the most efficient.
Package: ₹19,800/person. Cab Dharamshala–Haridwar: ₹4,500–₹6,500 one way. Total: ₹20,000–₹22,500/person.
Our tours welcome all pilgrims — a valid photo ID (Aadhar or passport) is required for Yatra registration. Hindu residents of McLeod Ganj and Dharamshala frequently join our Char Dham tours. Dietary and accommodation preferences are always accommodated.
Triund Trek (near Dharamshala) can be done as a warmup before heading to Uttarakhand. We then offer the Valley of Flowers or Kedarkantha trek from Haridwar. A combined Himachal–Uttarakhand trek of 10–12 days is very popular.
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