Badrinath helicopter booking
Flights from Dehradun to Badrinath, the new Gauchar shuttle, the 2026 temple dates and what a private helicopter costs.
- From Dehradun
- About 50 min
- Helipad to temple
- About 1 km
- Charter, 2025
- ₹1.2 to ₹2.25 lakh pp
- Temple opened
- 23 April 2026
Getting to Badrinath by helicopter
Charter trips from Dehradun to Badrinath cost about ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.25 lakh per person in 2025, and the flight takes about 50 minutes from Sahastradhara helipad. A new Gauchar to Badrinath shuttle at ₹22,000 was tendered for 2026, but its operator and start date had not been announced.
Badrinath sits at the end of a long mountain road. A helicopter from Dehradun lands about a kilometre from the temple in under an hour.
There is no IRCTC shuttle to Badrinath. Most pilgrims fly in on a Do Dham trip with Kedarnath, or on the full Char Dham package.
In 2026 a twin-engine Mi-17 also flew from Jolly Grant airport to Kedarnath and Badrinath, carrying 20 pilgrims a flight.
Nearby, the Hemkund Sahib shuttle runs from Govindghat, on the road below Badrinath.
Sources:eUttaranchal: Badrinath heli servicesETV Bharat, 2 Apr 2026: DGCA guidelines and 2026 heli faresNews On AIR, 23 Apr 2026: Badrinath opensAmar Ujala, 28 Apr 2026: Mi-17 flights from Jolly Grant to Kedarnath and Badrinath
Badrinath helicopter options and prices
- From
- Sahastradhara helipad
- Price
- About ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.25 lakh per person (2025)
- Status
- Sold by operators and agents
- From
- Sahastradhara helipad
- Price
- ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh per person; whole helicopter ₹7.04 lakh
- Status
- Most common way to fly to Badrinath
- From
- Jolly Grant airport
- Price
- About ₹1.35 lakh per person
- Status
- Flew in 2026, until about 15 June and again after 15 September
- From
- Gauchar
- Price
- ₹22,000
- Status
- Tender completed for 2026; operator and start date not announced
- From
- Jyotirmath
- Price
- Not set
- Status
- Proposed by the state in June 2025, pending central approval
A 2024 trial of the Gauchar route drew little interest, according to ETV Bharat.
Sources:eUttaranchal: Badrinath heli servicesPawan Hans: Do Dham charter package (PDF)Indian Holiday: same-day Do Dham by helicopterAmar Ujala, 28 Apr 2026: Mi-17 flights from Jolly Grant to Kedarnath and BadrinathETV Bharat, 2 Apr 2026: DGCA guidelines and 2026 heli fares
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Badrinath 2026 dates
| Milestone | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Temple opened | 23 April, 6:15 AM |
| Closing date announced | On Vijayadashami, 20 October, as is customary |
| Expected closing | Around 13 November (tour operator estimate) |
| Helicopter monsoon break | About mid June to mid September |
Sources:News On AIR, 23 Apr 2026: Badrinath opensHindutone, 9 Oct 2026: Char Dham Yatra 2026 pilgrim numbersRepublic World, 29 Aug 2026: Kedarnath helicopters to resume 15 September
What to know before you fly
- The Badrinath helipad is about 1 km from the temple, a short drive or walk.
- Flights run in daylight only, and a temporary ATC tower and weather station serve Badrinath.
- Expect a weigh-in; packages assume about 75 kg per person and a small soft bag.
- Registration for the Char Dham Yatra is required for pilgrims to Badrinath.
- Combine with Hemkund Sahib or Mana village by road from Badrinath if you have a spare day.
Sources:eUttaranchal: Badrinath heli servicesETV Bharat, 5 Feb 2026: Char Dham Yatra preparations and flight cutsOpenGov Asia, 28 Jun 2026: first phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operationsIndian Holiday: same-day Do Dham by helicopter
Helicopters on the Badrinath route
Single-engine Bell 407 and Airbus H125 helicopters fly most Badrinath trips; the Jolly Grant service uses a Mi-17.
Operators
Licensed operators with published Badrinath or Do Dham trips.
Do Dham charter covering Badrinath
Char Dham packages ending at Badrinath
Sources:Pawan Hans: Do Dham charter package (PDF)Heritage Aviation, Apr 2026: Char Dham by helicopter cost
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow much is the helicopter to Badrinath?+
Charters from Dehradun cost about ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.25 lakh per person (2025 prices). A same-day Do Dham trip covering Kedarnath too costs about ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh per person.
How long is the flight from Dehradun to Badrinath?+
About 50 minutes from Sahastradhara helipad.
Is there a helicopter shuttle to Badrinath?+
A Gauchar to Badrinath shuttle at ₹22,000 was tendered for 2026, but no operator or start date had been announced. There is no IRCTC shuttle.
How far is Badrinath helipad from the temple?+
About 1 km.
When does Badrinath close in 2026?+
The closing date is announced on Vijayadashami, 20 October 2026. A tour operator expects about 13 November.
Can I book Badrinath and Kedarnath together?+
Yes, as a Do Dham trip in one or three days from Dehradun.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 13 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.eUttaranchal: Badrinath heli services
- 2.ETV Bharat, 2 Apr 2026: DGCA guidelines and 2026 heli fares
- 3.News On AIR, 23 Apr 2026: Badrinath opens
- 4.Amar Ujala, 28 Apr 2026: Mi-17 flights from Jolly Grant to Kedarnath and Badrinath
- 5.Pawan Hans: Do Dham charter package (PDF)
- 6.Indian Holiday: same-day Do Dham by helicopter
- 7.Hindutone, 9 Oct 2026: Char Dham Yatra 2026 pilgrim numbers
- 8.Republic World, 29 Aug 2026: Kedarnath helicopters to resume 15 September
- 9.ETV Bharat, 5 Feb 2026: Char Dham Yatra preparations and flight cuts
- 10.OpenGov Asia, 28 Jun 2026: first phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations
- 11.Heritage Aviation, Apr 2026: Char Dham by helicopter cost
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