Kedarnath Helicopter Darshan
from Kolkata
2.5 hrs by air · 21 hrs by train · All-inclusive from ₹24,000/person
📲 Get Kolkata Quote on WhatsApp✨ Bengali Hindu families have one of the strongest Char Dham traditions in India. The overnight Doon Express from Howrah is a classic route and affordable at ₹800–₹2,000 per person.
How to Reach from Kolkata
Your journey starts at Haridwar. Here's how to get there from Kolkata.
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 | Kolkata (CCU) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 2h direct |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India |
| Fare | ₹4,000–₹9,000 |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Train | Doon Express (13009) |
| From → To | Howrah (HWH) → Dehradun (DDN) |
| Duration | 20–22 hrs |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Distance | 1,250 km |
| Drive time | ~24 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 Kolkata.
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 Kolkata
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
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Kedarnath Helicopter Darshan from Kolkata — FAQs
Two popular options from Kolkata: (1) Fly CCU→DED in 2 hours (IndiGo/Air India, from ₹4,000). (2) Overnight Doon Express train (13009) from Howrah to Dehradun — 21 hours, second class from ₹800/person. Many Kolkata families choose the train for its budget-friendliness and nostalgic charm.
For time-strapped travelers, fly. For families on a budget (especially groups), the Doon Express is excellent — board at Howrah evening, arrive Dehradun next morning, reach Haridwar by noon. We pick up from both Dehradun Airport and Dehradun Railway Station.
Package: ₹19,800/person. Train (Doon Express, AC 3-tier): ~₹1,200–₹1,800 per person one way. Total package + train: ₹22,000–₹24,000 per person. By flight: ₹28,000–₹38,000 total per person.
Yes — we arrange all dharm-related rituals including registration for puja at each dham, pandits at Kedarnath, and specific Bengali-style rituals if requested in advance. Many Kolkata families perform Pitru Tarpan at Haridwar before starting the Yatra.
You can start directly from Haridwar. If you take the Doon Express, many travelers alight at Haridwar Railway Station (the train stops there). If flying to Dehradun, our cab brings you to Haridwar — the actual Yatra starting point.
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