Timing Your Helicopter Yatra for Safe Travel

If you are planning a pilgrimage to the sacred land of Uttarakhand by air route, then this blog is all about guiding you in terms of weather. First of all, you need to know that all the Hindu temples situated in the valleys of the Himalayas are connected by aerial modes, so that pilgrims can visit the holy sites with comfort and luxury. Mainly, the Kedarnath temple of Lord Shiva, the Badrinath temple of Lord Vishnu, Gangotri, and Yamunotri are the sites that hold immense spiritual significance. However, it is widely observed that weather conditions are crucial in transforming a trip into the best one or the worst one.

Hence in this particular blog, we shall reveal the information about what is the right time to travel to such high altitude temples by Helicopter. If you want to know precise information then keep reading the blog till the end.

Why weather is Crucial for Helicopter Yatra

In the high-altitude region of Uttarakhand, there are underlying complexities due to tough terrain, and extreme climatic conditions.

In addition, when the weather conditions get influenced by dense fog, strong winds, cloud cover, thunderstorm, heavy snowfall and heavy rain showers, then it severely impacts the visibility of the pilot and the stability of Helicopter. As a consequence, pilots find it difficult to fly the chopper and manage to land safely in times of weather disturbances in Himalayan region.

In that situation, it seems unfavorable and unsafe to travel by air route, as it may cause any unexpected accident and hamper the safety of tourists as well as crew members.

This is why it is a must to keep attention on the ongoing weather forecasts before you take off from the heliport to your sacred destination.

Best Time to Visit by Chopper

If you are looking for the ideal time to go on a religious trip to Uttarakhand by air mode, then it’s from May to June and October to November. As the Char Dham temples remain open for only six months, which is from May to November, it’s must to plan the visit within this summer to autumn time span.

In May to June, there are negligible  possibilities of heavy rain and dense fog, so it’s a preferable time to fly to these holy sites by chopper.

Besides this, the October and November months are also pretty perfect for visiting the high-altitude regions of Uttarakhand.

Risky Weather to Visit

According to us, it is risky to plan a helicopter ride to the rough terrain of the Himalayas in the monsoon season. In North India, monsoon comes in mid of June and lasts upto September. Which ultimately causes heavy rainfall and sometimes cloud bursting incidents in the Garhwal region where all the famous temples are placed. Moreover, the cases of landslides are also often seen in the highly sensitive areas, which blocks the road connectivity and disturbs the smooth travelling to pilgrimage sites.

Besides this, the heavy rainfall decreases the visibility and affects the Helicopter tours, which causes unnecessary delays in scheduled timings.

Therefore, generally, you should avoid planning the trip during the peak of the rainy season.

How to Check the Weather Forecast

First of all, you should keep checking the updates from your tour operators. The company with which you have planned the Uttarakhand Yatra is responsible to make you travel safely, and so they stay updated every second and inform the tourists about any change in scheduled timings. Make sure you have shared your active contact number with the operator.

Secondly, it is advised to check weather updates on verified platforms. It is compulsory to check the authority of the website or app through which you are taking the real time updates. Do not fall in the trap of fake news. Because nowadays, many scammers mislead and panic the innocent pilgrims by spreading wrong information.

Tips for a Safe Aerial Trip

Here are a few tips that can enhance your chopper ride amid the beautiful valleys of the Himalayas.

• While choosing the travel company for a helicopter tour, you must look at the credibility and reputation of the tour operators.
• Before taking off, you should check the condition of the helicopter, whether it’s in a good physical state or damaged.
• During the Himalayan tour, you must be aware of weather forecasts and any alarming situations.
• To cope with the weather adversities, you should follow the guidelines delivered by your team leader.
• Moreover, it is a smart move to understand all the emergency steps keenly.
• When you are in the sky, you must adhere to the instructions given by the pilot and crew members.
• By the way, if there is any unexpected situation while riding the chopper, then the best you can do is keeping calm and not panic. The crew members will put all the efforts to land at a safe space.

Conclusion

Through this blog, we have shared a weather guide to travel to the sacred locations of Uttarakhand by helicopter. Your safety must be your topmost priority, and so it’s advised to follow all the instructions circulated by authorised weather departments. Moreover, we have elaborated on the entire scenario, how weather can impact your trip, the best time to travel, and the weather to avoid, etc. We hope this blog will help you while planning a perfect, hassle-free religious tour to the Himalayas.