Day 01: Dehradun – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Dehradun
7:00 am Departure from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun
The holy do Dham yatra would begin from Sahastradhara helipad at Dehradun at around 7.00 am in morning. You are urged to show up at the helipad well ahead of the departure time so as to be able to attend the briefing session in which the pilot and ground staff would explain to you the dos and don’ts of the helicopter journey.
After less than an hour’s journey, the helicopter would alight at Guptkashi helipad. It is so because Government regulation insists that a different helicopter service widely referred to as shuttle service run between Guptkashi/Phata and Kedarnath shrine. Thus, you will be transferred to shuttle service at Guptkashi which will take you quite near the Kedarnath shrine within 8-9 minutes.
8:00 am Arrival at Kedarnath Shrine
Kedarnath Temple is at a walking distance from the helipad you will alight at. Our package includes the cost of VIP darshan slips. Thus, enjoy a hassle-free darshan of Kedarnath Jyotirlinga. Do you know that only twelve jyotirlingas exist throughout India? It is considered to be a matter of utmost fortune to be able to witness the jyotirlingas.
11:00 am Departure towards Badrinath
It is now time to leave for our next destination – Badrinath. References of Badrinath abound in Puranas and devotional works of yore, the land has long been venerated as the sacred soil fit to engender in anyone longing for spiritual metamorphosis. In fact, Vishnu’s twin avatar Nar and Narayan performed austerities for thousands of years in the very land to bring in the highest good for all living beings in the universe.
12:00 am Arrival at Badrinath
An hour-long flight above the clouds via helicopter would bring one till Badrinath Dham. Badrinath Dham is venerated as one of the 108 Divya deshams expounded in the works of Tamil saint-poets Alvars. Skanda Purana exalts its stature to be the highest among all Vaishnavite shrines in all the worlds.
After enjoying a blissful darshan, you will be driven to the hotel for Lunch.
After a sumptuous meal, one will be ready to board a helicopter for the return journey to Dehradun.
Enjoy the helicopter ride once again, the captivating beauty of the Himalayas is sure to enchant you again and again. Hopefully, the do Dham yatra by helicopter will have gifted you memories that would last a lifetime.