Helicopter booking for Kedarnath has started, direct tickets can be obtained here

This year, the doors of Kedarnath Dham are going to open from May 2 and if you are planning to go to Kedarnath by helicopter, know how to book, how much will the ticket cost and what are the guidelines for pilgrims.

Kedarnath temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is going to open its doors for devotees on May 2, 2025 after being closed for six months. It is located at an altitude of 11,968 feet in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. In such a situation, if you are traveling on foot, then you have to climb a steep climb of about 16 kilometers in Kedarnath Yatra. At the same time, let us tell you, you can also go to Kedarnath temple by helicopter, for which the booking process has started. The most important thing is that the distance to Kedarnath is covered in just 10 minutes through helicopter. In such a situation, let us know how helicopter ticket booking is started and what is the price of the ticket. (all photos: unsplash.com)

Pilgrims should follow these important guidelines

  • Children aged 2 years and above will be charged full ticket.
  • Infants below 2 years are allowed to travel free without seat.
  • 4 adults, 2 children, 2 infants (depending on weight) are allowed in the helicopter.
  • Pilgrims weighing more than 80 kg will have to pay a fee of Rs 150 per kg.
  • Birth certificate/Aadhaar card is mandatory for infants for identification. Screenshots or incomplete tickets are invalid.
  • Reach 2 hours before the helicopter slot to allow security check.

​Helicopter ticket booking process started from 8 April

Helicopter booking for Kedarnath Yatra 2025 has officially started from 12:00 noon on April 8, 2025. Let us tell you, currently this booking is open for Kedarnath Yatra from May 2 to May 31, 2025.

Hurry up and book your helicopter tickets

If you have been wishing to visit Kedarnath for a long time, but are not physically capable of climbing a steep distance of about 16 km, then helicopter service is the best for you. Let us tell you, at this time more and more people are busy booking helicopter tickets, so pilgrims are advised to book early.

When and where to book

You can book helicopter tickets through IRCTC Heli Yatra website www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in. Where you have to give your details. Please note, helicopter tickets can be booked only by those pilgrims who have completed their registration on Uttarakhand Tourism Portal registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in.

What is the price of the ticket

This year the price of helicopter tickets has been increased by 5%. In such a situation, one will have to pay Rs 6,074 for Phata to Kedarnath, Rs 6,072 for Sersi to Kedarnath, Rs 8,426 for Guptkashi to Kedarnath.

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Phata: A one-way ticket costs Rs 2,500 for a 31 km flight from Kedarnath. The flight duration is 9 minutes.

Sersi: A one-way ticket costs Rs 2,500 for a 23 km flight from Kedarnath. The flight duration is 11 minutes.

Guptkashi: A one-way ticket costs Rs 3,800 for a 15-minute flight from Kedarnath, 45 km from Kedarnath. These flights from Dehradun connect only to Sirsi, for which a change of helicopter is required.

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