Hemkund Sahib helicopter
The Govindghat to Ghangaria shuttle saves 13 km of trekking. Fares, booking, season dates and what is left to walk.
- Fare 2026
- ₹10,584
- Route
- Govindghat to Ghangaria
- Saves
- 13 km of trek
- Season 2026
- 23 May to 10 Oct
How the Hemkund Sahib helicopter works
The Govindghat to Ghangaria shuttle cost ₹10,584 in 2026, booked on IRCTC HeliYatra with a platform fee on top. Booking guides describe it as a round-trip fare. The helicopter covers the 13 km to Ghangaria; the last 6 km up to Hemkund Sahib is on foot, by pony or by palki.
Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib stands beside Lokpal lake, high above the Bhyundar valley. The shuttle flies the lower half of the route, from the road head at Govindghat to Ghangaria village.
From Ghangaria the path climbs 6 km to the gurudwara. The same base serves the Valley of Flowers.
Pawan Hans ran the shuttle in 2025 under a two-year term, and booking guides name it again for 2026.
Govindghat is on the Badrinath road, so a Badrinath trip combines well.
Sources:ETV Bharat, 2 Apr 2026: DGCA guidelines and 2026 heli faresNews On AIR, 16 Mar 2026: Hemkund Sahib to open in MayRepublic World, 10 Aug 2026: Hemkunt Sahib Yatra to close on 10 OctoberOutlook Traveller, 6 Jun 2026: Hemkund Sahib Yatra guideTravelChardham: Hemkund Sahib helicopter booking
Govindghat to Ghangaria helicopter fare
| Item | 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shuttle fare | ₹10,584 | Up from ₹10,080; that rise equals 5% GST, so the base fare may be unchanged |
| Fare basis | Described as round trip | By booking guides; the one-way fare is not published |
| IRCTC fee | ₹300 plus GST (round trip) or ₹200 plus GST (one way) | Per booking guides |
| Operator | Pawan Hans | Ran it in 2025 on a two-year term |
| Booking windows | Opened 24 May; a later window on 22 September covered 1 to 10 October | Per booking guides |
Sources:ETV Bharat, 2 Apr 2026: DGCA guidelines and 2026 heli fareseUttaranchal: Hemkund and Valley of Flowers helicopterTravelChardham: Hemkund Sahib helicopter booking
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Hemkund Sahib 2026 season
The gurudwara opened on 23 May 2026 and closed on 10 October 2026, so the shuttle is now shut until the 2027 season, which usually opens in May.
More than 2.38 lakh pilgrims had visited by August 2026.
Sources:News On AIR, 16 Mar 2026: Hemkund Sahib to open in MayRepublic World, 10 Aug 2026: Hemkunt Sahib Yatra to close on 10 October
Planning the trip
- Book the shuttle on IRCTC with your yatra registration; the same account rules as Kedarnath apply.
- The helicopter lands at Ghangaria, not at the gurudwara. Plan for the 6 km climb or hire a pony or palki.
- Weather in the valley is changeable; flights run in daylight and stop in cloud.
- Stay a night at Ghangaria if you want to see the Valley of Flowers as well.
- A private helicopter from Dehradun can be combined with Badrinath; we quote it on request.
Sources:IRCTC HeliYatra, the official Kedarnath and Hemkund shuttle booking portalOutlook Traveller, 6 Jun 2026: Hemkund Sahib Yatra guideETV Bharat, 5 Feb 2026: Char Dham Yatra preparations and flight cuts
Helicopters in the region
Single-engine helicopters such as the Bell 407 and Airbus H125 fly the Uttarakhand shuttles and charters.
Operator
The shuttle operator named for 2025 and, by booking guides, for 2026.
Sources:ETV Bharat, 2 Apr 2026: DGCA guidelines and 2026 heli faresTravelChardham: Hemkund Sahib helicopter booking
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat is the Hemkund Sahib helicopter ticket price?+
₹10,584 in 2026 for the Govindghat to Ghangaria shuttle, which booking guides describe as the round-trip fare, plus IRCTC's fee.
How do I book the Hemkund Sahib helicopter?+
On IRCTC HeliYatra, the same portal as Kedarnath, after registering for the yatra.
Is there a helicopter from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib?+
No. The helicopter stops at Ghangaria, and the last 6 km is on foot, by pony or by palki.
Is Hemkund Sahib open now?+
No. The 2026 season ran from 23 May to 10 October. The gurudwara normally reopens in May.
How far is Hemkund Sahib from Govindghat?+
About 19 km: 13 km to Ghangaria and 6 km from Ghangaria to the gurudwara.
Who operates the Hemkund helicopter?+
Pawan Hans ran it in 2025 on a two-year term, and booking guides name it for 2026.
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.ETV Bharat, 2 Apr 2026: DGCA guidelines and 2026 heli fares
- 2.News On AIR, 16 Mar 2026: Hemkund Sahib to open in May
- 3.Republic World, 10 Aug 2026: Hemkunt Sahib Yatra to close on 10 October
- 4.Outlook Traveller, 6 Jun 2026: Hemkund Sahib Yatra guide
- 5.TravelChardham: Hemkund Sahib helicopter booking
- 6.eUttaranchal: Hemkund and Valley of Flowers helicopter
- 7.IRCTC HeliYatra, the official Kedarnath and Hemkund shuttle booking portal
- 8.ETV Bharat, 5 Feb 2026: Char Dham Yatra preparations and flight cuts
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