Do Dham Yatra By Helicopter Ex-Dehradun 4 Days

After breakfast transfer you by road to Helipad. On arrival at Jolly Grant Helipad, we fly to Guptkashi Helipad then again fly to Kedarnath from same Helipad. Temple is approx. 500 meters away from helipad and will take approx. 15 min to reach.  Ground Staff  will accompany the group and lead us to the VIP darshan in  Kedarnath  temple.  After darshan and Poojan, The group will fly back to Guptkashi helipad. We will have lunch & Overnight stay at hotel in Guptkashi located at the banks of river Mandakini.Sahastradhara Helipad to Guptkashi

Program Summary:

• Guptkashi to Kedarnath
• Kedarnath Darshan
• In Afternoon coming back to Guptkashi for an overnight stay

The group is headed towards the Helipad at Guptkashi Helipad. From the Helipad we proceed to Badrinath. On arrival at Badrinath Helipad, The group will be Check-In to the hotel. After Lunch, we will be going to Mana village, the first Village of India after China border for sightseeing. Dinner and stay at Badrinath.

Program Summary:

• Going to Guptkashi Helipad
• From Guptkashi Helipad to Badrinath Helipad
• Afternoon sightseeing at Mana village

After breakfast today, you will check out from the hotel and take return helicopter to the Dehradun helipad. The driver will take you back to the hotel. The tour concludes with many wonderful memories.

CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972

The carriage is subject to SBTM Services regulations relating to the conditions of Non-International Carriage (Passenger and Baggage) framed in accordance with The Carriage by Air Act, 1972 and Notification regarding application of the carriage which is non-international. The liability of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger or any other bodily injury suffered by passenger or by his registered baggage during the course of carriage by air will be governed by the provisions of sections 4,5,6 and the rules contained in the second Schedule of Carriage by Air Act 1972 with certain exceptions, adaptations, modifications, etc has notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as amended from time to time.

COVID TRAVEL REGULATIONS

• Passengers and SBTM must strictly follow COVID protocols in accordance with the prevailing government mandates. Non-compliance with Government guidelines may result in the denial of boarding to passengers, and refunds will not be provided in such cases.

PASSENGER GUIDELINES

• There is very limited space for luggage in the helicopter. Only 5 kg luggage per passenger will be permitted. Helicopter travel does not permit suitcases or other traditional luggage bags.
• All temples in Chardham are located in high altitude areas. Passengers having asthma problems should not undertake this yatra
• All passengers undertaking this yatra should be medically and physically fit.
• Passengers are advised to carry a small oxygen bottle with them as a precaution. It is available locally at all medical shops
• Although day temperatures at these locations are normal it becomes cold in the night and so passengers must carry woolen clothes with them.
• All passengers are advised to carry their own medication.
• Company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party, thus advised guests to get the fitness certificate from doctor to travel to the high-altitude sector.
• If any passenger(s) require ferry flights to be operated for them in emergency, cost for the same will be charged to the party.
• Network connectivity at Harsil & 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.
• SBTM has its own crew at all the Dhams. For any guidance or assistance, Passengers are free to reach out to them.
• Any palki and porter charges in Kedarnath shall be borne by the passengers.
• Airport transfers will be provided only on the arrival day at Dehradun, and on the last day, i.e., 6th day of the tour.
• AADHAR Card copies are to be shared by all Indian passengers, & passport in case of foreign nationals.
• The remaining or unused amount from the previous booking can be applied towards the fresh booking. Any additional costs incurred will be the responsibility of the passengers.
• Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is must since the pilot will not allow boarding in case it exceeds the weight conveyed at the time of booking & we reserve the right to shuffle passengers to manage the right weight of helicopters for safe flying in the hills.
• Passengers are required to accurately provide their weights at the time of booking. In the event of any weight discrepancy discovered during travel that exceeds our aircraft's weight capacity of 450 kg, affected passenger(s) will be de-boarded and the Heli-tour will be canceled for them and without any refund.
• The quality of accommodation available at Yamunotri and Kedarnath upper is just above average and so passengers should not have very high expectations. However, at Harsil, Guptkashi and Badrinath the accommodation standard is 3 stars.
• Only 5 Kg baggage per passenger will be permitted. Passengers are advised not to carry big suitcases as there is very small baggage space inside helicopter. Passengers bringing excess baggage might not be allowed to take the same in the chopper by pilot. To address this, our
  staff provides duffle bags to all passengers upon arrival. The allowance for baggage weight is based on the total body weight of the group. If the combined body weight of the group exceeds the allowable limit of 450 kg, additional charges will apply for transporting the excess luggage by
  road, and this cost will be shared among all passengers in that Helicopter.
• Children above the age of 2 years will be considered full ticket. Infant below 02 Yrs. /12 Kg are carried free of charge. In case of verification of age, ID proof (Birth certificate) of the child shall be checked.
• There is no provision of concession to children or senior citizens.
• Total passenger weight should not exceed - 450:6 PAX Beyond the said weight limit the flight won’t be able to take off and your journey will be cancelled effective immediately (it is vital for you to provide us with the right & exact weight to avoid such situation.
• The booking has to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the charter amount and balance amount has to be deposited 15 days prior to date of journey otherwise booking stand cancelled without any refund.
• In case the journey is not finished within the stipulated time and passengers are not able to visit one or more Dhams due to bad weather conditions/technical reasons then the company will try to
  visit all places within the stipulated time. Although if this is not possible then the liability of the company will be limited to refund of unutilized sector/s.
• Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 20% of the cost. This will be permitted only if applied 15 days before journey date. In case the rescheduling is requested with less than 15 days to the journey then booking will be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.
• The Company reserves the right, without assigning any reason, to cancel, advance, reschedule, over-fly or delay the commencement or continuance of the flight. Without incurring any liability in damages or otherwise to the passengers or any other person on any ground whatsoever. The Company reserves the right to refuse to carry any person whom it considers unfit for travel or what in the opinion of the company may constitute risk to the aircraft or to the persons on
  board. No refund shall be done to such passenger(s).
• In regards to the guests stranded at any Dham, if any group requests to cancel their tour on their own desire & come down before their scheduled return date, the arrangement of vehicle for their return journey by road shall be done by us, however, cost for the same shall be borne by the guest on direct payment basis. No refunds are applicable in case guests wish to cancel & return mid-tour.
• We would like to inform our pilgrims that we do not provide
  insurance coverage for accidents, sickness, loss due to theft, or any
  other unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, we strongly recommend
  that pilgrims make their own arrangements for insurance coverage.
  Please note that all baggage and personal belongings are solely the
  responsibility of the client at all times.

BAD WEATHER SITUATION:

• If you are stuck in a bad weather situation on any particular day out of the 5 days, we will still try to finish the darshan on next day. In case we are completely unable to visit any dham due to bad weather situation then we will refund only flying timing cost approximately INR 20,000/- (Twenty Thousand Rupees) against each Dham per seat.
• Helicopter flights in hilly terrain are contingent upon unpredictable factors such as adverse weather conditions and various Force Majeure events. These include delayed Air Traffic
  clearances/Permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by the Indian Air Force (NOTAM), sudden technical issues in the aircraft, illness of the flying crew, or delayed reporting of passengers at the helipads, among other unforeseen circumstances. Passengers are advised to be ready to encounter any unexpected events and inconveniences that may arise in such situations.
• All disputes are subject to Delhi Jurisdiction.
• Bookings will be taken, considering there is acceptance of the above –mentioned terms & conditions by the party.

PAYMENT TERMS

• Package Confirmation & Booking, please deposit the 50 % amount of the Tour cost to process the booking and the balance amount is to be paid 15 days before from your departure dates.
• Passengers are only allowed to board or initiate the tour after
  completing the full and final payment for the tour.

CANCELLATION POLICIES:

• If passengers wish to cancel their booking, then they will have to pay following cancellation charges
• Up to 30 days before journey - 45% of amount
• Up to 20 Days before journey -75% of amount
• Up to 14 Days before journey -No Refund
• No Show –No Refund
• 25% Service charge + Utilized Services like Hotel Stay and Transportation will be applicable in Case of cancellation due to any reason / Bad weather.

Note: -

• Exact Schedule can be advised before a day of departure. Above mentioned schedule is tentative just for understanding the operational system & timing. Things can be changed last moment due
  to any operational or weather changes.

We sincerely hope the above information is in order and as per your requirement. In case if you need any further information or clarification. Please feel free to get in touch with us.