Do Dham Yatra Package By Helicopter – 3D/2N

Do Dham Yatra Package By Helicopter – 3D/2N

DEHRADUN – KEDARNATH – BADRINATH – DEHRADUN 

Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings from BOOK MY BHARAT

We are delighted to introduce you to our new Do Dham Tour packages (Badrinath-Kedarnath). Partially Land & Charter (Helicopter) services to reduce travel time and make this travel hassle-free.

We assure you of our reliable and caring services throughout your Do Dham journey, as our team shall remain committed to making this auspicious yatra very special and memorable for you.

Badrinath, which is the abode of Lord Vishnu, and Kedarnath, the shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, have been the destinations for the spiritual fulfillment of many Hindu Devotees for ages. It would be our great privilege to be a part of this holy pilgrimage of yours.

Tour Itinerary

Meet and Greet for Do Dham Yatra Charter Services: Dehradun is our main base for the Heli-tours. It is the starting & ending point for Do Dham Yatra.

Day 01: Visit to Kedarnath Ji: 

On arrival at Sahastradhara Helipad, we fly to Sersi Helipad. Then we again fly/continue to Kedarnath from the same Helipad. Temple is approx. 500 meters away from the helipad and will take approx. 15 min to reach. The Pandit ji will accompany the group and lead us for the VIP darshan at Kedarnath temple. After Darshan and Poojan, the group will fly back to the Sersi helipad. We will have lunch & Overnight stay at Guptkashi, located on the banks of the river Mandakini.

Program Summary:

Sahastradhara Helipad to Sersi Helipad.

Sersi to Kedarnath ji.

Kedarnath ji Darshan.

In the Afternoon, come back to Guptkashi for an Overnight stay.

Day 02: Visit to Badrinath Ji:

The group is headed towards the Helipad at Sersi. From the Helipad, we proceed to Badrinath ji. On arrival at Badrinath Helipad, the group will be Check-In at the hotel. After Lunch, we will be going to Mana village, the last border village of India with China, for sightseeing. In the evening, Passengers will attend Swarna Aarti at Badrinath temple & then take dinner and overnight stay at Badrinath.

Program Summary: 

Going to Sersi Helipad.

From Sersi Helipad to Badrinath Helipad.

Afternoon sightseeing at Mana Village.

Evening Swarna Aarti.

Day 03: Badrinath Departure: 

After breakfast, while we are heading back to Dehradun, we will see the beautiful overview of the Region, especially the picturesque view of the confluences, which is an eye-candy for nature lovers. We will fly between the beautiful valleys of thick forests and over five confluences like Vishnu Prayag, Nanda Prayag, Karna Prayag, Rudra Prayag, and Dev Prayag. We will come back and drop by the helipad.

TOUR END WITH SWEET MEMORIES

Hotel in Use:

Guptkashi       – Kedar Kantha Resort /Similar

Badrinath        – Lords Palace /Similar

OUR PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive Helicopter services from Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad) to the Do Dham shrines & back.
• Complimentary stay at Dehradun on your date of arrival – Dinner & Breakfast Included.
• The night of complimentary stay makes our Heli-tour actually a 3N/4D tour
• 02 Night Accommodation at Do Dham’s on twin sharing basis only with all meals.
• Local Sight Seeing with our guides at both destinations.
• VIP Darshans at shrines.
• Shri Kedarnath ji helicopter shuttle services: Sersi – Kedar – Sersi.
• Helicopter handling charges.
• Taxes, various authorities’ facilitation charges & other Government levies.

Instructions for Kedarnath

• In case a flight is getting delayed due to NOTAM/delayed clearances/bad weather etc., we shall convey to the passengers in advance so that they may report according to the delayed timings.
• Passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath Dham for darshan in a shuttle services flight by 06:30 Hrs.
• After being ferried to Kedarnath ji, passengers will be allowed a maximum of 02 hours for the darshan. Once the darshan is done, we bring the passengers to Sersi.
• We depart from Sersi after breakfast, by 09:30 Hrs.

Instructions for Badrinath

• On arrival at Badrinath helipad, our staff will take the passengers for darshan in a car. Temple is around 15 mins away.
• Approximately 01-1.5 hrs will be allowed to passengers for darshan. And, no delays will be permitted, as our flights operate as per a schedule.
• After darshan, passengers will be brought back to Badrinath helipad for their flight to Sersi by 1130 Hrs.
• Arrival at Sersi will be by 1200 Hrs.
• On arrival, our team will be present to receive the passengers and transfer them to the hotel/camp. This will conclude the Do Dham tour.

TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND GUIDELINES

FIXED FLIGHT TIMINGS

This is a Daily Fixed Departure Helicopter tour, and all departure timings of each destination are fixed. Therefore, passengers must ensure they report as per the scheduled ETDs at the helipads throughout the tour. Otherwise, they will be considered NO-SHOW.

However, Om Shubh Yatra reserves the right to change/postpone the timings of flying, subject to weather/force majeure reasons.

COVID TRAVEL GUIDELINES

COVID protocols shall be adhered to by the passengers and Om Shubh Yatra as per the effective mandate of the government. Without adhering to government guidelines, boarding can be denied to passengers without a refund.

HELICOPTER WEIGHT LIMITATION

The maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg / 75 Kg per Person on average (excluding baggage weight).

Passengers are taken on board depending on the load and temperature conditions. The pilot’s call will be final. The total weight of all passengers on board must be within this limit. Hence, passengers are required to provide us with their exact weights at the time of booking.

PASSENGER WEIGHTS

Passengers have to submit their correct weights at the time of booking. If any change in weight is found at the time of their travel from the submitted weights, which would exceed our aircraft’s weight carrying capacity of 450 kg, passenger(s) would be deboarded & canceled for the Heli-tour without any refund.

OVERWEIGHT CHARGES: ON PER SEAT BASIS ONLY

Overweight charges are applicable @ INR 1000/kg. This will be chargeable to passengers weighing above 75 kg. But excess weight (not exceeding the helicopter’s total weight limitation) will only be calculated on the total excess weight above the total permissible weight of all the group members combined, i.e., permissible weight = 75 Kg x (No. of pax).

Furthermore, any discrepancy found in the weights of the passengers, which would be chargeable as per the overweight criteria, the same would be collected prior to boarding of flights.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Only one baggage weighing a maximum of 5 kg is allowed per passenger.

It is not permitted to carry suitcases or any other luggage bags in the helicopter.

In view of our helicopters’ limited weight-carrying capacity, we reserve the right to shuffle passengers between helicopters to manage the right weight for safe flying in the hills. Therefore, passengers traveling together may not be accommodated in the same helicopter flight.

SEATING CAPACITY

The maximum seating capacity for our helicopters is 06 passengers + 01 Crew.

INFANTS

Infants below 2 years or 12kg are accommodated free of charge. For verification of the age of the child, the ID proof/birth certificate of the child will be checked.

Depending upon weather/force majeure conditions, BOOK MY BHARAT might cover Badrinath Dham first and then Kedarnath Dham.

Breakfast/lunch can be arranged at either of the Dhams, depending upon the time of departure from Sersi.

We strongly advise our passengers to keep one additional day at hand to avoid inconvenience in case passengers get stuck at any of the destinations due to bad weather or force majeure scenarios.

ADD-ON SERVICES

Confirmation of additional services, such as Maha Abhishek Puja, Rudra Abhishek Puja, or any other additional service, has to be provided by the passengers at the time of booking. Payment for the Puja’s is collected by our staff at Sersi/Phata, as we need to arrange the Puja in advance.

BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE DISCLAIMER

Flying in hills is subject to bad weather, and many Force Majeure factors like delayed Air Traffic Clearances/Permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), a sudden occurrence of technical snag in aircraft, illness of flying crew or late reporting of the passengers at the helipads, among others. Therefore, passengers must be prepared to face any eventuality and inconvenience in case of such scenarios.

Any donations, tips, and porter charges will be borne by the passengers.

AADHAR Card copies are to be shared by all Indian passengers, & passports in case of foreign nationals.

Network connectivity at Badrinath is very poor. BSNL & Jio are the main telecom services that work in these regions mostly, but not always. However, our staff shall be with the passengers for assistance at all times.

All temples in the Chardham sector are located at high altitudes; therefore, passengers are advised to carry medication during travel. Also, they are advised to carry heavy woolen clothing with them because, during evenings & nights, the temperature can drop drastically.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

BOOK MY BHARAT will not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the passengers. Therefore, in your own interest, passengers are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get a medical check-up done before commencing the yatra. A medical check-up is mainly required if a passenger has any medical ailment or condition.

PAYMENT TERMS

The booking has to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the total amount. Balance payment has to be deposited 14 days prior to the date of arrival.

Passengers will not be permitted to board or commence the tour unless full & final payment for the tour has been made.

RESCHEDULING OF BOOKING

Rescheduling your booking to any future or prior travel date will be done subject to availability, this will be permitted only if informed at least 15 days before the arrival date.

In case the rescheduling is requested less than 15 days prior to the travel date, then the booking would be treated as canceled, & a fresh booking will be given, subject to availability, after the levy of applicable cancellation charges.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY:

If passengers cancel their booking prior to or after the commencement of the tour, the following cancellation charges will be applicable –

More than 15 days prior to travel date:   50% of total tour cost.

Between 15 days prior to travel date:      No Refund.

No show:             No Refund.

After commencement of the tour:            No Refund.

BAD WEATHER & FORCE MAJEURE POLICIES:

• Where bad weather, technical snags, or any force majeure reason beyond BOOK MY BHARAT control results in the cancellation of your flight being delayed or canceled, BOOK MY BHARAT will not be liable in any way for the canceled or delayed flight. However, a refund will be given to clients as per our refund policy. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of the cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation or reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, meals, or any other extra travel expenses done by the passengers shall be offered in the event of cancellation of a flight.
• In case of tour departure does not take place from Sersi/Phata as per the scheduled departure timing due to the above reasons, our team will propose the possible revised itinerary within our package duration, but without any extension of timings.
• In case flying does not take place during the entire day, the tour will be considered as canceled & full refund as per our policies will be made.
• In case the passengers would like to consider taking the tour on the next available date, a fresh booking can be made for the same. Our team will propose the available options to the passengers.
• The balance/unutilized amount against the previous booking can be adjusted against the fresh booking. And any extra costs that would be accruing will have to be borne by the passengers.
• In case the tour departs from Sersi/Phata as per schedule but gets disrupted while the tour is ongoing, our team will propose the possible revised itinerary within the scheduled package duration, but without any extension of timings.
• Any extension proposed by the passengers in the package will only be considered at an extra cost and subject to operational viability.
• Additional night halt charges will be payable by the passengers to hotels on a direct payment basis when they get stuck for additional nights due to bad weather/force majeure reasons.
• Any increase in government levies or taxes after the confirmation of booking will be extra chargeable to the passengers. Payment against the same will have to be made before the commencement of the tour.

DISPUTES

Disputes as to the legality, interpretation, application, or performance of service or any of its terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction.

Bookings will be taken, considering there is acceptance of the above-mentioned terms & conditions by the party.