✔ Kedarnath is Situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand,
✔ Believed to be the most remote pilgrimage spot in chardham yatra.
✔ Kedarnath was built by Pandavas in the ancient time.
✔ The grey stone structure is an architectural marvel because of its imposing design and its ability to survive for so many centuries in such a harsh terrain.
✔ Badrinath is considered one of the most holy places in Hindu religion.
✔ Badrinath temple is part of both Char Dham and Chota Char Dham.
Inclusion/Exclusion
Inclusion in cost during the trek:
✔ Cost of helicopter for Dodham Sector.
✔ Cost of vehicle at Badrinath.
✔ 01 Veg. Meal / Packed Catering at Badrinath.
Exclusion in cost during the trek:
✖ Mandatory GST of 5% on Invoice Amount.
✖ Any kind of Travel / Health Insurance (Trekveda strictly recommend each traveller to please carry your own travel / health insurance).
✖ Any Meals /Snacks / Beverages in during trip.
✖ Any kind of medical expenses.
✖ Any tips, laundry, Phone call, liquors, mineral water, camera fee or any other personal nature expenses.
✖ Airport pickup and drop services (Will be subject to additional cost).
✖ Any other fee / charges not mentioned in the cost included section.
✖ Any special puja charges, tips, porter charges & any services of personal nature.
✔ Kedarnath is Situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand,
✔ Believed to be the most remote pilgrimage spot in chardham yatra.
✔ Kedarnath was built by Pandavas in the ancient time.
✔ The grey stone structure is an architectural marvel because of its imposing design and its ability to survive for so many centuries in such a harsh terrain.
✔ Badrinath is considered one of the most holy places in Hindu religion.
✔ Badrinath temple is part of both Char Dham and Chota Char Dham.
Inclusion/Exclusion
Inclusion in cost during the trek:
✔ Cost of helicopter for Dodham Sector.
✔ Cost of vehicle at Badrinath.
✔ 01 Veg. Meal / Packed Catering at Badrinath.
Exclusion in cost during the trek:
✖ Mandatory GST of 5% on Invoice Amount.
✖ Any kind of Travel / Health Insurance (Trekveda strictly recommend each traveller to please carry your own travel / health insurance).
✖ Any Meals /Snacks / Beverages in during trip.
✖ Any kind of medical expenses.
✖ Any tips, laundry, Phone call, liquors, mineral water, camera fee or any other personal nature expenses.
✖ Airport pickup and drop services (Will be subject to additional cost).
✖ Any other fee / charges not mentioned in the cost included section.
✖ Any special puja charges, tips, porter charges & any services of personal nature.
Day 01: Dehradun - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Dehradun.
2024 Opening / Closing Dates of Char Dham
Badrinath Temple
Badrinath Open Date : 12-May-2024
Badrinath Close Date : 06-Nov-2024
Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath Open Date : 10-May-2024
Kedarnath Close Date : 03-Nov-2024
Gangotri Temple
Gangotri Open Date : 10-May-2024
Gangotri Close Date : 02-Nov-2024
Yamunotri Temple
Yamunotri Open Date : 10-May-2024
Yamunotri Close Date : 03-Nov-2024
Note: The Chardham Yatra destinations are accessible only for six months (May to October) throughout the year. The region becomes inaccessible during the other half of the part of the year due to snowfall. Trekveda Advise and request all its guests that please do not to hurt the religious sentiments of the people or litter the waste in such remote and scenic locations. Below are happy to list
Important Expert Travel Tips for Chardham:-
While visiting Hindu mythological sites, shrines and temples, one should remove shoes and cover head with a piece of cloth before entering the Holy Place.
Do carry your personal daily use products toiletries, creams, moisturizers, sunscreen etc.
Pack a medical kit with painkillers, antibiotics, cough lozenges, Antiseptic cream, Iodine, tube-squeeze cream and medicines for cold and fever. Carry your routine medicines, as you might find only limited and general medicine at such remote locations.
Carry dark chocolates, dry fruits, Glucose (Glucon D), toffees. They will provide your instant energy during the trekking and during long jams.
It can rain anytime here, so it is mandatory to carry an umbrella and raincoat along with your rain shoes.
To protect yourself from the cold winds here, carry a windcheater, woolen socks, monkey caps and a muffler. These will enable you to withstand the chill that comes with wind on the upper Himalayan region.
When asking for directions, speak to shopkeepers, not pedestrians. Check with at least two persons or more.
Do not take pictures if cameras are not allowed in any particular area. Do not play with the sentiments of any particular religion.
At least a month before the Yatra, it is advisable to start preparatory exercises for the trip 4 months in advance.
Though self-managed tours happen to be economical, it is advisable for your Chardham yatra to go for a guided tour arranged by an expert local travel agent.
Carry extra batteries and films for your camera, as electricity is not regular in such remote places.
Avoid traveling in the rainy season as there are a lot of landslides during that time.
Book your trip well in advance if you are travelling close to the temple opening dates, there is a heavy rush of pilgrims.
Alcohol or non-vegetarian food is not permitted during Char Dham Yatra Tour.
Drink packaged water or boiled water only.
Accommodation Expectation: The provided hotels are of a standard Category unless you have booked Deluxe / Luxury package. Expect Basic Home stay / Guest houses in Kedarnath.
Meals Exceptions: We provided Breakfast and Dinner to our guests it will be basic Indian vegetarian meals (We do not offer any meals in Kedarnath)
From Sonprayag to Gaurikund our vehicles are not allowed and hence one has to go with Union Taxi by paying 40-50 Rupee Person one way.
Be prepared for changes in itinerary
Do not fall victim of fraud travel agents
Do not negotiate hard with your travel agents as it may hamper your service quality, as the offered prices are prepared keeping in mind quality of services.
Winters (April, September, October, November)- Heavy Woolens.
Medical Emergency Number
In case of any serious medical emergency, call 108 (The Mobile emergency service from Government of Uttarakhand). Don't make fake calls, as it is punishable offence.
Travelling Tips
Train Connectivity: Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun are well connected to major cities of India by Railway Network.
Air Connectivity: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. Helicopter service to Kedarnath and Badrinath is available from Delhi, Dehradun, Phata, Augustmuni and Gauchar near Rudraprayag and Jollygrant Airport Dehradun.
If self-driving in Uttarakhand during Chardham
Always keep your vehicle on left side of the Road.
Use Horn at curves on hills, never overtake the overtaking vehicle.
One should not drive more than 8 hours a day in hilly region.
Avoid driving after sunset, as it is not allowed in hilly area of Uttarakhand.
Use shoes instead of slippers while driving.
Check your Brakes and Hand Brakes before starting journey.
Check the Headlights, Break light and Parking lights of your vehicle.
Always give way to uphill vehicles.
Keep your vehicle's valid documents with you to avoid inconvenience.
Before journey, make sure that fuel tank of your vehicle is full; in case of landslides you might have to take alternate long routes.
Ensure to refuel, where ever easily you get chance, during season there might be long queues in Petrol Pumps at main stations.
Carry first aid box with you.
Do not drink and drive.
In case of traffic jam, park your vehicle at the end of the queue. If you initiate a parallel queue, the traffic from other side might force you to drive in reverse gear, till you reach again at end of the original queue. And you may find it very difficult to drive long in reverse gear on a hilly road.
Do not compete with local vehicles/drivers. They know the terrain very well.
Day 01: Dehradun - Kedarnath - Badrinath – Dehradun.
Attraction:
Morning take off from Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun by 07:15 AM to Phata/ Sersi helipad.
Due to Government regulations guests are to be shifted to shuttle helicopter from same helipad to fly to Kedarnath.
Upon arrival at Kedarnath helipad walk till Mandir which is about 300 mts from helipad. VIP darshan slips at the temple are arranged for you to have a special puja. Post Darshan fly to Phata/Sirsi & fly to Badrinath by 10 AM.
Upon arrival at Badrinath helipad transfer to the temple by Car for VIP Darshan & Post Darshan youare transferred to the helipad to commence return journey to Dehradun by 1 PM. end of Holy Yatra upon arrival at Dehradun heliport.
Terms & Conditions
Flying is subject to Full Load in Helicopter i.e. 5/6 Person on seat basis flying.
Covid-19 Guidelines will be applicable as per the Government of Uttarakhand.
Flying in hills are subject to many factors like delayed clearances from Air Force & Civil Aviation, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), bad weather, sudden occurrence of technical.
Snag in helicopter, illness of flying crew or late reporting of the guests at the helipads it may be plusminus 2 hours.
Any passenger weighing above 80 Kg, shall have to pay extra weight charges @ INR 250/kg for the excess weight, toward the extra weight charges shuttle service at Sersi on direct payment basis.
Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party. Therefore, in your own interest, guests are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get medical checkup done, before commencing the yatra. Medical check-up is mainly required if a guest has any medical suffering/condition.
Any donations, tips, pitthu and porter charges shall be borne by the guests only.
Carriage By Air Act, 1972
The liability of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger or any other bodily injuiry 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 as notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as amended from time to time.
Infant below 2 years/12 kg are carried free of charge. In case of verification of age, ID proof/birth certificate of the child shall be checked.
Hand Baggage Allowance only one handbag weighing a maximum of 5 kgs is allowed per passenger.
Helicopter Weight Limtation Passengers would be taken on board depending up on the load and temperature conditions. Pilots call will be final. Maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 420 kg (excluding baggage weight) at these destinations. All passengers on board must be within this limit. Hence, passengers are advised to provide us their exact weights at the time of booking and carry baggage within the permissible limit.
Disputes as to legality, interpretation, application or performance of service or any of its terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Dehradun Jurisdiction.
Payment Terms the booking has to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the charter amount. Full amount has to be deposited 7 days prior to date of journey. Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 10% of the cost. This will be permitted only if informed 10 days before arrival date. In case the rescheduling is requested with less than 10 days to the arrival, then the booking would be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If passengers wish to cancel their booking then they will have to pay following cancellation chargesMore than 15 days before the departure date — 30% of total charter amount.
Between 08th to 15th day before departure date — 50% of total charter amount.
Up to 07th day before the departure date — No Refund.
No show – No Refund.
Bad weather – Full refund toward the proportionate amount of the unutilized sector(s)/Flying , minus INR 20,000 toward the flight preparation and ground arrangement charges.
Bookings will be accepted, only on acceptance of the above-mentioned terms and conditions by the
guests. In case of bookings through a tour operator/travel agent, the same shall be applicable.
