Kedarnath Helicopter Darshan
from Visakhapatnam
2.5 hrs by air · 30 hrs by train · All-inclusive from ₹24,000/person
📲 Get Visakhapatnam Quote on WhatsApp✨ Visakhapatnam's Telugu community has deep ties to the Saptapuri pilgrimage tradition — Haridwar and Char Dham represent the northern pinnacle of their sacred geography, drawing thousands of Vizag families each season.
How to Reach from Visakhapatnam
Your journey starts at Haridwar. Here's how to get there from Visakhapatnam.
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 | Visakhapatnam (VTZ) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 2 hrs 30 min (direct or via Hyderabad) |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India |
| Fare | ₹5,000–₹10,000 |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Train | East Coast Express / Visakhapatnam–Haridwar Express |
| From → To | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) → Haridwar (HW) |
| Duration | 30–32 hrs |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Distance | 1,800 km |
| Drive time | ~36 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 Visakhapatnam.
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 Visakhapatnam
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 Visakhapatnam — FAQs
Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Dehradun (DED) — about 2.5 hrs direct or via Hyderabad. Then drive 54 km (1 hr) to Haridwar. The overnight train (East Coast Express) takes 30–32 hrs but saves on flight cost.
IndiGo and Air India operate flights from Vizag (VTZ) to Dehradun — some direct, some via Hyderabad. Total air travel is 2–2.5 hrs. Fares range ₹5,000–₹10,000. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for May–June peak season.
Package starts at ₹19,800/person. Add return flights (₹5,000–₹10,000) for a total of ₹25,000–₹32,000 per person. Group discounts of 10% for 6+ pilgrims help offset the flight cost from South India.
Plan 12–14 days: 1 travel day from Vizag to Haridwar, 9–10 days Char Dham Yatra, 1–2 days buffer for weather/road delays, and 1 return travel day. May and September are the most comfortable months.
Yes — helicopter service from Phata/Sersi to Kedarnath costs ₹3,000–₹5,000 one way and takes 15 min. Palki/doli services are available for those who cannot walk. Many Vizag families with elderly parents aged 65–80 complete Kedarnath with our assistance every season.
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