{"id":4442,"date":"2026-04-15T07:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/?p=4442"},"modified":"2026-04-15T08:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:09:13","slug":"chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Chardham Helicopter Yatra for Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a conversation that happens in millions of Indian families every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your mother mentions \u2014 again \u2014 that she has always wanted to do the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-yatra-packages\/\">Chardham Yatra<\/a>. Your father nods quietly. You say &#8220;we will plan it soon.&#8221; And then life continues, the year passes, and the conversation happens again the following year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For NRI families, this conversation carries an additional weight. You are thousands of miles away. Your parents are getting older. The window is not unlimited. And the traditional road route \u2014 10 to 12 days across high-altitude mountain roads, with physical trekking at each temple \u2014 is genuinely not possible for most elderly parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This page exists for you. Not for your parents \u2014 for you. The son in New Jersey. The daughter in London. The nephew in Dubai. The family in Mumbai who cannot take three weeks off work. The person who has been carrying this responsibility and does not know exactly how to fulfil it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are going to tell you exactly how this works, what it costs, what you need to do, and how Udan Aviation has helped thousands of families just like yours make this happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chardham-Helicopter-Yatra-for-Parents.webp\" alt=\"Chardham Helicopter Yatra for Parents\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chardham-Helicopter-Yatra-for-Parents.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chardham-Helicopter-Yatra-for-Parents-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chardham-Helicopter-Yatra-for-Parents-768x511.webp 768w\" 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This Service For<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#NRI_Families_Booking_from_USA_UK_Canada_Dubai_-UAE_Australia_Mauritius_Germany_and_Singapore\" >NRI Families Booking from USA, UK, Canada, Dubai -UAE, Australia, Mauritius, Germany and Singapore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Outstation_Families_from_Across_India\" >Outstation Families from Across India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Families_Where_the_Elderly_Pilgrim_Has_Health_Conditions\" >Families Where the Elderly Pilgrim Has Health Conditions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#The_Complete_Chardham_Helicopter_Package_%E2%80%94_What_Your_Parents_Get\" >The Complete Chardham Helicopter Package \u2014 What Your Parents Get<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Package_Overview\" >Package Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Everything_Included_in_the_Price\" >Everything Included in the Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#What_Is_Not_Included\" >What Is Not Included<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Day-by-Day_Itinerary_%E2%80%94_What_Your_Parents_Will_Experience\" >Day-by-Day Itinerary \u2014 What Your Parents Will Experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Day_1_%E2%80%94_Arrival_in_Dehradun\" >Day 1 \u2014 Arrival in Dehradun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Day_2_%E2%80%94_Yamunotri_Dham\" >Day 2 \u2014 Yamunotri Dham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Day_3_%E2%80%94_Gangotri_Dham\" >Day 3 \u2014 Gangotri Dham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Day_4_%E2%80%94_Kedarnath_Dham\" >Day 4 \u2014 Kedarnath Dham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Day_5_%E2%80%94_Badrinath_Dham\" >Day 5 \u2014 Badrinath Dham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Day_6_%E2%80%94_Return_to_Dehradun\" >Day 6 \u2014 Return to Dehradun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#The_Safety_Record_You_Need_to_Know\" >The Safety Record You Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#The_Complete_NRI_Booking_Process_%E2%80%94_Step_by_Step\" >The Complete NRI Booking Process \u2014 Step by Step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_1_%E2%80%94_Initial_Contact\" >Step 1 \u2014 Initial Contact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_2_%E2%80%94_Seat_Availability_and_Date_Confirmation\" >Step 2 \u2014 Seat Availability and Date Confirmation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_3_%E2%80%94_Package_Details_and_Price_Confirmation\" >Step 3 \u2014 Package Details and Price Confirmation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_4_%E2%80%94_Passenger_Information\" >Step 4 \u2014 Passenger Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_5_%E2%80%94_Chardham_Registration\" >Step 5 \u2014 Chardham Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_6_%E2%80%94_Advance_Payment\" >Step 6 \u2014 Advance Payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_7_%E2%80%94_Booking_Confirmation\" >Step 7 \u2014 Booking Confirmation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_8_%E2%80%94_Pre-Departure_Coordination\" >Step 8 \u2014 Pre-Departure Coordination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_9_%E2%80%94_Delhi_Airport_Pickup_Optional\" >Step 9 \u2014 Delhi Airport Pickup (Optional)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Step_10_%E2%80%94_During_the_Yatra_%E2%80%94_You_Are_Always_Informed\" >Step 10 \u2014 During the Yatra \u2014 You Are Always Informed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Booking_for_Your_Parents_When_You_Cannot_Be_There\" >Booking for Your Parents When You Cannot Be There<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_if_something_happens_and_my_parents_need_medical_attention%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What if something happens and my parents need medical attention?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_if_the_weather_delays_the_Yatra%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What if the weather delays the Yatra?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#%E2%80%9CCan_I_speak_to_the_coordinator_during_the_Yatra%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Can I speak to the coordinator during the Yatra?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_if_my_parents_want_to_extend_their_stay_at_a_particular_Dham%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What if my parents want to extend their stay at a particular Dham?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_happens_if_my_parents_health_condition_means_they_cannot_complete_the_full_Yatra%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What happens if my parents&#8217; health condition means they cannot complete the full Yatra?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#%E2%80%9CIs_there_someone_who_speaks_Gujarati_Tamil_TeluguKankada_Bengali_with_my_parents%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Is there someone who speaks Gujarati \/ Tamil \/ Telugu\/Kankada\/ Bengali with my parents?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#What_Our_Families_Say\" >What Our Families Say<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#The_Package_Options_%E2%80%94_Choose_What_Suits_Your_Parents\" >The Package Options \u2014 Choose What Suits Your Parents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Complete_Chardham_%E2%80%94_6_Days_5_Nights_%E2%80%94_%E2%82%B9230000_per_person\" >Complete Chardham \u2014 6 Days 5 Nights \u2014 \u20b92,30,000 per person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Do_Dham_%E2%80%94_Same_Day_%E2%80%94_%E2%82%B9135000_per_person\" >Do Dham \u2014 Same Day \u2014 \u20b91,35,000 per person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Kedarnath_Only_%E2%80%94_Same_Day_%E2%80%94_%E2%82%B990000_per_person\" >Kedarnath Only \u2014 Same Day \u2014 \u20b990,000 per person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Badrinath_Only_%E2%80%94_Same_Day_%E2%80%94_%E2%82%B990000_per_person\" >Badrinath Only \u2014 Same Day \u2014 \u20b990,000 per person<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Group_Booking_%E2%80%94_If_Your_Extended_Family_Is_Coming_Together\" >Group Booking \u2014 If Your Extended Family Is Coming Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#How_to_Reach_Us_%E2%80%94_From_Anywhere_in_the_World\" >How to Reach Us \u2014 From Anywhere in the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%94_NRI_and_Outstation_Families\" >Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 NRI and Outstation Families<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#How_far_in_advance_should_I_book_for_my_parents\" >How far in advance should I book for my parents?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Can_I_book_from_abroad_and_pay_from_an_international_bank_account\" >Can I book from abroad and pay from an international bank account?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#My_parents_are_coming_from_another_city_%E2%80%94_do_they_need_to_travel_to_Dehradun_themselves\" >My parents are coming from another city \u2014 do they need to travel to Dehradun themselves?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Can_my_parents_travel_without_a_family_member_accompanying_them\" >Can my parents travel without a family member accompanying them?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#My_mother_has_a_knee_replacement_Can_she_still_do_the_Chardham_helicopter_Yatra\" >My mother has a knee replacement. Can she still do the Chardham helicopter Yatra?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#What_documents_does_my_parents_need_to_carry\" >What documents does my parents need to carry?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Is_travel_insurance_necessary\" >Is travel insurance necessary?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#What_if_the_2026_season_is_cancelled_due_to_unforeseen_circumstances\" >What if the 2026 season is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#My_parent_wants_to_do_specific_puja_at_Kedarnath_Can_this_be_arranged\" >My parent wants to do specific puja at Kedarnath. Can this be arranged?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#I_want_to_accompany_my_parents_Can_I_book_myself_into_the_package_too\" >I want to accompany my parents. Can I book myself into the package too?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/chardham-helicopter-yatra-for-parents\/#Book_Now_%E2%80%94_2026_Season_Is_Open\" >Book Now \u2014 2026 Season Is Open<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Your_Parents_Cannot_Do_Chardham_by_Road\"><\/span><b>Why Your Parents Cannot Do Chardham by Road?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chardham Yatra \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/yamunotri-dham\/\">Yamunotri<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/gangotri-temple\/\">Gangotri<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/kedarnath-dham\/\">Kedarnath<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/badrinath-temple\/\">Badrinath<\/a> \u2014 is one of Hinduism&#8217;s most sacred pilgrimage circuits. All four temples are situated in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand at altitudes between 3,100 to\u00a0 3,583 metres above sea level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional road journey takes 10 to 12 days. It involves mountain roads with hairpin bends, river crossings, unpredictable weather, and physical trekking at each temple \u2014 most significantly the 16-kilometre round-trip trek to Kedarnath at 3,583 metres, which even young and physically fit pilgrims find demanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a parent with any of the following conditions, the road route is not a realistic option:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis or joint pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-knee or hip replacement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac conditions or hypertension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlled diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any mobility limitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General age-related physical limitations above 70<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helicopter Yatra changes this completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/chardham-yatra-by-helicopter.html\">Udan Aviation Chardham helicopter package<\/a>, your parents depart from Sahastradhara Helipad in Dehradun and reach each Dham by helicopter. There is no mountain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/gaurikund-to-kedarnath-trek\/\">trekking to Kedarnath<\/a> \u2014 a 500-metre walk from the Kedarnath helipad to the temple is manageable for almost any elderly pilgrim, with additional assistance available. All four Dhams are completed in 6 days. Your parents return to Dehradun safely. The journey your family has been postponing for years is done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Service_For\"><\/span><b>Who Is This Service For<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NRI_Families_Booking_from_USA_UK_Canada_Dubai_-UAE_Australia_Mauritius_Germany_and_Singapore\"><\/span><b>NRI Families Booking from USA, UK, Canada, Dubai -UAE, Australia, Mauritius, <\/b><b>Germany<\/b><b> and Singapore<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of Udan Aviation&#8217;s most significant audience segments. We regularly handle bookings from Indian families living abroad who are arranging the Chardham Yatra for their parents or grandparents in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical situation: your parents live in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visakhapatnam, Chennai, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahmedabad, Mumbai, or another Indian city. You live abroad. Your parents are in their 70s. They have spoken about Chardham for years. You want to arrange it for them as a gift \u2014 for a significant birthday, a wedding anniversary, or simply because the time has come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand every dimension of this booking process \u2014 time zones, digital communication, international payments, coordinating Delhi airport pickup if needed, and the particular need for constant, reliable communication throughout the journey while you are on the other side of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outstation_Families_from_Across_India\"><\/span><b>Outstation Families from Across India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You live in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhubaneshwar,Vijayawada <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipur, or anywhere else in India. You cannot accompany your parents for 10 to 12 days on the road route. Your parents cannot make the journey alone on mountain roads. The helicopter option means your parents travel to Dehradun \u2014 a single journey by flight or train \u2014 and from Dehradun our team takes complete responsibility for everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Families_Where_the_Elderly_Pilgrim_Has_Health_Conditions\"><\/span><b>Families Where the Elderly Pilgrim Has Health Conditions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have safely served pilgrims who have undergone knee replacements, hip replacements, heart surgeries, and those managing diabetes and hypertension. Before every departure, our team conducts a health discussion with each pilgrim and their family. Complimentary emergency oxygen is provided on all flights. Every helipad has boarding assistance. A named coordinator remains with your group throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your parents have a specific health condition and you are wondering whether helicopter Yatra is possible, call us. We will give you an honest answer based on 16 years of experience in pilgrimage tourism \u2014 not a sales answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Complete_Chardham_Helicopter_Package_%E2%80%94_What_Your_Parents_Get\"><\/span><b>The Complete Chardham Helicopter Package \u2014 What Your Parents Get<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Package_Overview\"><\/span><b>Package Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehradun \u2014 Yamunotri \u2014 Gangotri \u2014 Kedarnath \u2014 Badrinath \u2014 Dehradun<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Days \/ 5 Nights<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,30,000 per person (all-inclusive)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Departure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Season<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May to June 2026 and September to October 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everything_Included_in_the_Price\"><\/span><b>Everything Included in the Price<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Helicopter transfers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 from Dehradun to each Dham and back. Your parents never sit on a mountain road bus. Every significant journey is by air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VIP Darshan at all 4 temples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. This means your parents do not wait in the general queue which can take 4 to 8 hours at peak season. They receive priority access directly to the sanctum for darshan. This is not just a comfort \u2014 for elderly parents with limited standing capacity, it is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5 nights hotel accommodation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 one night at each Dham plus arrival night in Dehradun. Hotels are comfortable, clean, and appropriate for elderly guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>All meals \u2014 breakfast, lunch, and dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 throughout the journey. Vegetarian and Jain options available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pony or palki service at Yamunotri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the approach to Yamunotri temple involves a 6-kilometre trail from Kharsali helipad. Pony and palki (palanquin) service handles this for elderly and mobility-challenged pilgrims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ground transfers at every location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 between helipads and temples, between hotels and departure points. Your parents are never left to navigate unfamiliar terrain alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Complimentary emergency oxygen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 provided on all helicopter flights. High altitude affects different people differently. Oxygen availability is standard on every Udan Aviation departure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dedicated Yatra coordinator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a named member of the Udan Aviation team is assigned to your parents&#8217; group from the moment they arrive in Dehradun to the moment they return. This person knows your parents&#8217; itinerary, health information, and your contact details. You can reach them by phone or WhatsApp at any time during the journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Not_Included\"><\/span><b>What Is Not Included<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe in complete transparency on pricing. The following are not included in the package price:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airfare or train fare to Dehradun and return<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal expenses and shopping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any puja offerings at the temples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel insurance (recommended \u2014 we can advise on appropriate policies)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any expenses caused by additional days due to weather delays beyond the package dates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no hidden charges in the package itself. Everything above that line is included.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day-by-Day_Itinerary_%E2%80%94_What_Your_Parents_Will_Experience\"><\/span><b>Day-by-Day Itinerary \u2014 What Your Parents Will Experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_%E2%80%94_Arrival_in_Dehradun\"><\/span><b>Day 1 \u2014 Arrival in Dehradun<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your parents arrive in Dehradun by flight or train. Our coordinator meets them at the airport or railway station, carries their Name card\u00a0 in the exit gate and transfers them to their hotel. That evening, our team conducts a full pre-Yatra briefing \u2014 covering the next day&#8217;s departure time, what to pack in the 5 kg duffel bag, safety protocols, altitude health guidance, and answering any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complimentary dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable Dehradun hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You \u2014 wherever you are in the world \u2014 receive a WhatsApp confirmation that your parents have arrived safely and are prepared for departure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_%E2%80%94_Yamunotri_Dham\"><\/span><b>Day 2 \u2014 Yamunotri Dham<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early morning departure from Sahastradhara Helipad at 6:30 AM. Helicopter flight to Kharsali helipad, situated near Yamunotri. Pony or palki takes your parents on the 6-kilometre trail to Yamunotri temple \u2014 dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, the sacred source of the Yamuna River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIP Darshan at Yamunotri. Your parents receive the blessings of the first Dham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overnight at Kharsali \u2014 a quiet Himalayan village at approximately 2,650 metres.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_%E2%80%94_Gangotri_Dham\"><\/span><b>Day 3 \u2014 Gangotri Dham<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helicopter from Kharsali to Harsil helipad. A short road transfer to Gangotri temple \u2014 dedicated to Goddess Ganga, representing the selfless flow of grace and the source of the sacred Ganga River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIP Darshan at Gangotri. Optional visit to the Gangotri Glacier viewpoint for those who wish and are able.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overnight at Harsil \u2014 one of the most beautiful overnight stops on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/blog\/char-dham-yatra\/\">Chardham circuit<\/a>, surrounded by deodar forests and the Bhagirathi River.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_%E2%80%94_Kedarnath_Dham\"><\/span><b>Day 4 \u2014 Kedarnath Dham<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most significant day of the Yatra for most pilgrims. Helicopter from Harsil to Guptkashi. From Guptkashi, a short government helicopter transfers to the Kedarnath helipad \u2014 just 500 metres from Kedarnath temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas \u2014 among the holiest shrines to Lord Shiva in all of Hinduism. Situated at 3,583 metres, it is the highest of the Chardham temples. The 500-metre walk from the helipad to the temple is gentle and manageable for most elderly pilgrims. Boarding assistance is available throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIP Darshan at Kedarnath. For many pilgrims, this is the moment they have waited a lifetime for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overnight at Guptkashi \u2014 at a lower altitude, which is better for elderly pilgrims after the high-altitude Kedarnath visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_%E2%80%94_Badrinath_Dham\"><\/span><b>Day 5 \u2014 Badrinath Dham<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helicopter from Guptkashi to Badrinath \u2014 dedicated to Lord Vishnu, situated at 3,133 metres in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIP Darshan at Badrinath temple. After Darshan, a visit to Mana village \u2014 the last village of India before the Tibet border, and one of the most moving stops on the entire journey. Vyas Gufa, where sage Vyas is said to have composed the Mahabharata, and Bheem Pul \u2014 a natural stone bridge over the Saraswati River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the evening join and attend Syan Aarti at Badrinath temple. Overnight at Badrinath \u2014 the completion of all four Dhams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_%E2%80%94_Return_to_Dehradun\"><\/span><b>Day 6 \u2014 Return to Dehradun<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional early morning Maha Abhishek ceremony at Badrinath temple for those who wish to participate(and also depends on the time slot which will be decided a day before departure). The helicopter returned to Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your parents have completed the Chardham Yatra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You receive a WhatsApp message from our coordinator: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Your parents have returned safely to Dehradun. The Yatra is complete.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport or railway station transfer arranged for onward journey home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Safety_Record_You_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><b>The Safety Record You Need to Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that asking you to trust us with your parents&#8217; safety in the Himalayas is not a small thing. Here is what you should know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ISO Quality Management Certified<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Udan Aviation holds ISO certification, a quality management standard that very few private pilgrimage helicopter operators in India have pursued or achieved. It means our entire operation \u2014 from booking to boarding to safe return \u2014 is independently verified against a documented quality standard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Zero safety incidents across all operating seasons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 across every season we have operated, across every flight, Udan Aviation has maintained a perfect safety record. Every pilgrim who has flown with us has returned safely. We state this as an operational fact, not a marketing claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Aviation partners with DGCA-licensed pilots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 all flights are operated through aviation partners whose pilots hold valid Commercial Pilot Licences with high-altitude endorsements specific to Himalayan operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strict weather protocol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 no Udan Aviation flight departs unless our aviation team certifies conditions as safe. Commercial pressure, schedule adherence, passenger impatience \u2014 none of these override the safety decision. When weather delays occur, your parents are accommodated, you are informed, and departure is rescheduled at the earliest safe opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Complimentary emergency oxygen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 provided on all flights as standard. Not available on request \u2014 provided automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pre-flight health briefing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 before every departure, our team conducts a health discussion with each pilgrim. Passengers with declared health conditions receive specific altitude guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your parents have a cardiac condition, a recent surgery, or any health concern, call us before booking. We will tell you honestly whether the Yatra is advisable and what precautions to take. We would rather give you an honest answer than take a booking that should not happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Complete_NRI_Booking_Process_%E2%80%94_Step_by_Step\"><\/span><b>The Complete NRI Booking Process \u2014 Step by Step<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have handled hundreds of NRI bookings. Here is exactly how it works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%94_Initial_Contact\"><\/span><b>Step 1 \u2014 Initial Contact<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhatsApp or call us at +91 93104 19931. Tell us where you are, who is travelling (age, number of people, any health conditions), and your preferred travel dates. This takes 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We respond within 2 hours during business hours (9 AM to 7 PM IST, Monday to Saturday) and within 4 hours otherwise during the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%94_Seat_Availability_and_Date_Confirmation\"><\/span><b>Step 2 \u2014 Seat Availability and Date Confirmation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We check seat availability on your preferred dates and confirm whether we can accommodate your group. Helicopter seats are limited \u2014 the season runs May to June and September to October \u2014 and popular dates fill 60 to 90 days in advance. We recommend booking as early as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_%E2%80%94_Package_Details_and_Price_Confirmation\"><\/span><b>Step 3 \u2014 Package Details and Price Confirmation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We send you a complete written itinerary, full price breakdown, and inclusions list via WhatsApp or email. Everything is in writing before any payment is requested. You have time to read, review, and ask questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_%E2%80%94_Passenger_Information\"><\/span><b>Step 4 \u2014 Passenger Information<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You share passenger details for each traveller:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full name (as on government ID)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government ID type and number (Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency contact number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body weight (approximate \u2014 for helicopter weight compliance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any health conditions we should know about<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be done entirely digitally \u2014 no physical paperwork needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_%E2%80%94_Chardham_Registration\"><\/span><b>Step 5 \u2014 Chardham Registration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All pilgrims must register on the official Uttarakhand Government Chardham Yatra portal (registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in) to receive a Yatra Registration Number. This is mandatory for all helicopter bookings. We will guide you through this process \u2014 it takes approximately 15 minutes per person and can be done online from anywhere in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_%E2%80%94_Advance_Payment\"><\/span><b>Step 6 \u2014 Advance Payment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We request a 25% advance payment to confirm and hold the seats on your preferred dates. The balance is payable 30 days before departure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>International payment options:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank wire transfer (SWIFT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online bank transfer from Indian accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPI (if you have an Indian bank account linked)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can discuss other payment arrangements for NRI customers on request<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_%E2%80%94_Booking_Confirmation\"><\/span><b>Step 7 \u2014 Booking Confirmation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once advance payment is received, we send you a formal booking confirmation with your exact departure date, check-in time, coordinator&#8217;s name and direct contact number, and a complete pre-departure checklist for your parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_%E2%80%94_Pre-Departure_Coordination\"><\/span><b>Step 8 \u2014 Pre-Departure Coordination<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately one week before departure, our coordinator contacts your parents directly on their phone and WhatsApp. They confirm the departure details, answer any questions, and ensure your parents feel prepared and confident.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9_%E2%80%94_Delhi_Airport_Pickup_Optional\"><\/span><b>Step 9 \u2014 Delhi Airport Pickup (Optional)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your parents are flying into Delhi from their home city or arriving from abroad, we can coordinate road transportation from Delhi airport to Dehradun (approximately 5 to 6 hours by car). Please inform us when booking if this is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_10_%E2%80%94_During_the_Yatra_%E2%80%94_You_Are_Always_Informed\"><\/span><b>Step 10 \u2014 During the Yatra \u2014 You Are Always Informed<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our coordinator sends you a WhatsApp update at the end of each Yatra day confirming your parents&#8217; safe arrival at the next destination. You are never left wondering what is happening. If there is any delay, change, or development, you hear from us before you have a reason to worry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_for_Your_Parents_When_You_Cannot_Be_There\"><\/span><b>Booking for Your Parents When You Cannot Be There<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_if_something_happens_and_my_parents_need_medical_attention%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>&#8220;What if something happens and my parents need medical attention?&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Chardham helipad has basic medical facilities and trained first aid personnel. Our coordinator is first aid trained and accompanies the group throughout. In the event of any health concern, our team acts immediately \u2014 our coordinator has direct lines to local medical facilities at each Dham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before your parents depart, share their medical history with our team. We will advise on appropriate precautions and ensure the coordinator has all necessary information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_if_the_weather_delays_the_Yatra%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>&#8220;What if the weather delays the Yatra?&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather delays happen in the Himalayas. When they do, our ground team manages everything \u2014 accommodation, meals, and family communication. We reschedule at the earliest safe opportunity. Additional accommodation costs during weather delays at any of the Dhams are absorbed by Passenger Directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CCan_I_speak_to_the_coordinator_during_the_Yatra%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>&#8220;Can I speak to the coordinator during the Yatra?&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Your parents&#8217; coordinator&#8217;s direct WhatsApp number is given to you before departure. You can contact them at any time. They will respond within minutes during waking hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_if_my_parents_want_to_extend_their_stay_at_a_particular_Dham%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>&#8220;What if my parents want to extend their stay at a particular Dham?&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not possible as everything is booked in advance, on the last day at Badrinath if passengers want to stay a few days more they can, from Badrinath to Dehradun, passengers\u00a0 can do it themselves. Means we can book a cab from Badrinath to Dehradun but passengers have to pay for that. That is not part of our package.\u00a0 Additional costs for extended stay are charged directly at the hotel and are not part of the package.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_happens_if_my_parents_health_condition_means_they_cannot_complete_the_full_Yatra%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>&#8220;What happens if my parents&#8217; health condition means they cannot complete the full Yatra?&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If at any point during the Yatra our team or your parents determine that continuing is not advisable, we arrange a safe return to Dehradun immediately. No pilgrim is ever pressured to continue when their health is the concern. We have managed early returns before and we handle them with full care and dignity, if any additional charges occurred will be paid by Passenger directly\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIs_there_someone_who_speaks_Gujarati_Tamil_TeluguKankada_Bengali_with_my_parents%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>&#8220;Is there someone who speaks Gujarati \/ Tamil \/ Telugu\/Kankada\/ Bengali with my parents?&#8221;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team is fluent in Hindi and English. For other regional languages, we rely on Hindi as the common language. Most elderly pilgrims from across India are comfortable in Hindi for practical communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Our_Families_Say\"><\/span><b>What Our Families Say<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;My mother is 78 and has been wanting to do Chardham her whole life. After my father passed away, I thought it would never happen. I found Udan Aviation online and called Rashmi ji directly. She spoke to me for 45 minutes \u2014 not about the package, but about my mother&#8217;s health, her mobility, her concerns. I knew then that this was the right operator. My mother completed all 4 Dhams and came back a different person. She said it was the most important week of her life. I cried when the coordinator sent me the photo of her at Kedarnath.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Nikhil S., New Jersey, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We are a family of 3 sisters living in Bengaluru. Our parents are 74 and 71. We could not take 12 days off for the road Yatra and our parents could not manage it physically. Udan Aviation handled everything \u2014 from picking them up at the Dehradun station to dropping them back after the Yatra. Every evening we received a WhatsApp update with a photo. Our parents said the coordinator Shubham ji was always calm and helpful. We will recommend Udan Aviation to every family we know.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Priya M., Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;My parents live in Ahmedabad. I am in Canada. I was very nervous about organising this from so far away. The Udan Aviation team explained every step clearly, accepted international wire transfer for payment, and kept me informed throughout the 6 days. When the coordinator sent me the video of my father doing darshan at Badrinath, I realised this was worth every rupee. My father is 76 and said this was the best decision of his life.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Rohan P., Toronto, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Package_Options_%E2%80%94_Choose_What_Suits_Your_Parents\"><\/span><b>The Package Options \u2014 Choose What Suits Your Parents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Chardham_%E2%80%94_6_Days_5_Nights_%E2%80%94_%E2%82%B9230000_per_person\"><\/span><b>Complete Chardham \u2014 6 Days 5 Nights \u2014 \u20b92,30,000 per person<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All 4 Dhams \u2014 Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath \u2014 at a comfortable pace of one Dham per day. Recommended for most elderly pilgrims. Allows time to rest, absorb the spiritual experience, and recover between temple visits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dham_%E2%80%94_Same_Day_%E2%80%94_%E2%82%B9135000_per_person\"><\/span><b>Do Dham \u2014 Same Day \u2014 \u20b91,35,000 per person<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\/do-dham-yatra-by-helicopter.html\">Kedarnath and Badrinath in a single day from Dehradun<\/a>. Ideal if your parents specifically want the two Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu shrines and time or budget is a consideration. Highly suited to elderly parents who prefer not to stay overnight in the mountains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedarnath_Only_%E2%80%94_Same_Day_%E2%80%94_%E2%82%B990000_per_person\"><\/span><b>Kedarnath Only \u2014 Same Day \u2014 \u20b990,000 per person<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kedarnath alone \u2014 the most sought-after single Dham. For parents who particularly wish to visit the Jyotirlinga at 3,583 metres and return the same day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Badrinath_Only_%E2%80%94_Same_Day_%E2%80%94_%E2%82%B990000_per_person\"><\/span><b>Badrinath Only \u2014 Same Day \u2014 \u20b990,000 per person<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Badrinath alone \u2014 Lord Vishnu&#8217;s abode at 3,133 metres, including Mana village visit. Same-day return to Dehradun.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_Booking_%E2%80%94_If_Your_Extended_Family_Is_Coming_Together\"><\/span><b>Group Booking \u2014 If Your Extended Family Is Coming Together<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many families arrange Chardham Yatra as a family gathering \u2014 siblings coordinating from different cities and countries, bringing parents or grandparents together for this sacred journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Udan Aviation accommodates groups of 2 to 24 people on dedicated departures. For groups of 6 or more, contact us for group pricing and dedicated coordinator arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family group Yatra \u2014 where children and grandchildren accompany elderly parents on this journey \u2014 is one of the most meaningful experiences we facilitate. Several families do this every year, turning the Chardham Yatra into a multi-generational family memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Us_%E2%80%94_From_Anywhere_in_the_World\"><\/span><b>How to Reach Us \u2014 From Anywhere in the World<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>WhatsApp \u2014 Preferred for NRI Families<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +91 93104 19931 Available 24\u00d77 during the Yatra season (May to June, September to October). Available 9 AM to 7 PM IST outside season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For NRI families in USA \u2014 best time to reach us: 8 PM to 11 PM Eastern Time (which is morning IST) For NRI families in UK \u2014 best time to reach us: 3 PM to 8 PM UK time For NRI families in UAE \u2014 best time to reach us: 9 AM to 4 PM UAE time For NRI families in Australia \u2014 best time to reach us: 2 PM to 8 PM AEST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +91 93104 19931<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> info@udanaviation.in<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Website<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.udanaviation.in<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Office Address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lane No-1, Phase-1, Narmada Rawat, Rajeshwar Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%94_NRI_and_Outstation_Families\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 NRI and Outstation Families<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_in_advance_should_I_book_for_my_parents\"><\/span><b>How far in advance should I book for my parents?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book 120 to 60 days before your preferred departure date. The Chardham helicopter season runs May to June and September to October. Popular dates \u2014 particularly in May and early June \u2014 fill 2 to 3 months in advance. If you are arranging this for a specific occasion such as a birthday or anniversary, book as early as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_book_from_abroad_and_pay_from_an_international_bank_account\"><\/span><b>Can I book from abroad and pay from an international bank account?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. We accept international bank wire transfers (SWIFT), and can discuss other payment arrangements for NRI customers. Payment details are provided after your booking is confirmed verbally. We do not ask for payment before you have confirmed acceptance of the full package terms in writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_parents_are_coming_from_another_city_%E2%80%94_do_they_need_to_travel_to_Dehradun_themselves\"><\/span><b>My parents are coming from another city \u2014 do they need to travel to Dehradun themselves?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 all departures are from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun. Your parents need to reach Dehradun the day before departure. Dehradun is well connected by Jolly Grant Airport (flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and other cities) and by Dehradun Railway Station. If your parents are flying into Delhi, we can arrange a private car transfer from Delhi airport to Dehradun. Inform us at the time of booking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_parents_travel_without_a_family_member_accompanying_them\"><\/span><b>Can my parents travel without a family member accompanying them?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Many of our pilgrims travel without family members. Our dedicated coordinator accompanies the group throughout the 6 days. Your parents are never alone or unattended. You remain informed through WhatsApp updates throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_mother_has_a_knee_replacement_Can_she_still_do_the_Chardham_helicopter_Yatra\"><\/span><b>My mother has a knee replacement. Can she still do the Chardham helicopter Yatra?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, yes. We recommend them to travel in October where crowds are a bit less than May . The helicopter eliminates all mountain trekking. Yamunotri has a 6-kilometre trail that is covered by pony or palki service. Kedarnath involves a 500-metre walk from the helipad \u2014 relatively flat and manageable for most people with knee replacements. Badrinath and Gangotri involve minimal walking. Please call us and describe her specific condition \u2014 we will give you an honest assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_documents_does_my_parents_need_to_carry\"><\/span><b>What documents does my parents need to carry?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid government photo ID \u2014 Aadhaar card, passport, or voter ID. Foreign nationals must carry their passport. A Chardham Yatra Registration Number from the official Uttarakhand Government portal is mandatory \u2014 we guide you through obtaining this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_travel_insurance_necessary\"><\/span><b>Is travel insurance necessary?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We strongly recommend travel insurance covering medical evacuation and trip cancellation for all pilgrims \u2014 especially elderly travellers. We can advise on appropriate policy types. The insurance cost is separate from our package price and is the pilgrim&#8217;s responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_the_2026_season_is_cancelled_due_to_unforeseen_circumstances\"><\/span><b>What if the 2026 season is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the rare event of season cancellation by the government or unforeseen national emergency, we process refunds or credit notes. Our cancellation and refund policy is provided in writing with your booking confirmation before any payment is made.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_parent_wants_to_do_specific_puja_at_Kedarnath_Can_this_be_arranged\"><\/span><b>My parent wants to do specific puja at Kedarnath. Can this be arranged?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Inform us at the time of booking which specific puja your parents wish to perform. We will coordinate with the temple trust in advance to the extent possible. Please note that puja fees are charged by the temple directly and are not part of our package price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_want_to_accompany_my_parents_Can_I_book_myself_into_the_package_too\"><\/span><b>I want to accompany my parents. Can I book myself into the package too?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. Many family members book themselves into the package alongside their parents. Inform us of the total number of travellers when booking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Now_%E2%80%94_2026_Season_Is_Open\"><\/span><b>Book Now \u2014 2026 Season Is Open<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2026 Chardham season opens in May. Helicopter seats are allocated on a first-confirmed basis and fill weeks in advance \u2014 particularly for May and early September departures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been carrying this responsibility and this conversation in your family for years \u2014 this is the moment to make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your parents deserve to complete this journey. We will bring them back safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WhatsApp us now: +91 93104 19931<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell us: how many people, approximate travel dates, and any health conditions we should know about. We will take it from there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde <\/span><b>Call: +91 93104 19931<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udcac <\/span><b>WhatsApp: +91 93104 19931<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2709 <\/span><b>Email: info@udanaviation.in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83c\udf10<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.udanaviation.in\"> <b>www.udanaviation.in<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udccd <\/span><b>Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun, Uttarakhand<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Udan Aviation \u2014 ISO-certified Chardham Yatra helicopter operator, Dehradun. Founded by Rashmi Negi, MBA Tourism Management, 16 years experience. 2,000+ pilgrims served. Zero safety incidents.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a conversation that happens in millions of Indian families every year. Your mother mentions \u2014 again \u2014 that she has always wanted to do the Chardham Yatra. Your father nods quietly. You say &#8220;we will plan it soon.&#8221; And then life continues, the year passes, and the conversation happens again the following year. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4443,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[314,312],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chardham-2","category-helicopter"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Helicopter Chardham Yatra for Parents \u2013 NRI &amp; Family Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Book Chardham Yatra by helicopter for your parents. 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