Tejas Tatva: The Chardham Heli Yatra
“Where Every Step is a Prayer, and Every View is a Blessing ”
“Evoke a deep, soulful journey filled with divine blessings”
Tour 1 - The Chardham Heli Yatra


Learning Objective
Chardham Yatra with Soil2Soul Expeditions
'Tejas' meaning radiance, and 'Tatva' meaning essence, a radiant journey into the essence of sacred India, by air.
With Soil2Soul Expeditions, this sacred pilgrimage transforms into a luxury experience, made seamless and serene through exclusive helicopter transfers, premium stays, and warm hospitality.
From serene rivers to towering peaks, from soulful rituals to quiet moments of reflection—this is the Chardham like you’ve never experienced it before.

Journey Overview
Join us on a soul-stirring pilgrimage to the sacred Chardham — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — where timeless spirituality merges with the breathtaking majesty of the Himalayas.
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Tour Glimpse
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Transport
Helicopter journey from Dehradun to the sacred Char Dham shrines
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Accomodation
Best Available Hotels @Destinations
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Meals
Pure Vegetarian
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Sightseeing
Local Sight Visits
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Divine Privilege
VIP Darshan @ All Chardham Shrines
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Guided Expedition
Expert Tour Guides and Escorts

Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Dehradun Airport/Railway Station/Bus Stand by 2:00 PM or earlier. Dehradun serves as the main base for the Chardham Yatra – both starting and ending point.
Kindly share your arrival details with us at the time of booking.
All passengers will be picked up from Dehradun Airport/Railway Station/Bus Stand and comfortably transferred to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
In the evening, attend the mandatory Tour Briefing conducted by the Helicopter Operations Team, where essential journey details and safety protocols will be shared.
Please note: During the tour briefing, our team will record the body weight of each pilgrim as required for helicopter operations.
Kindly ensure your mandatory attendance for a smooth journey.
Hotel: To Be Announced
Meals: Dinner
Following is the tentative itinerary; actual departure timings will be shared one night prior.
This is the beginning of the Chardham yatra. After checking out from the hotel at the designated time, our team will escort you to the Sahastradhara Helipad for your first helicopter departure.
Upon arrival at the Sahastradhara Helipad, our ground team will assist you in settling into the waiting lounge. A pre-flight briefing will be conducted before you are boarded onto the helicopter for your spiritual journey.
Upon landing at Kharsali Helipad, passengers will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. Later, they will be escorted for Yamunotri Temple darshan, with the convenience of a palki.
Time taken for Yamunotri Temple Darshan: Approximately 05hrs 30mins (round-trip). Yamunotri trek is 06 km one-way by Palki.
Sightseeing at Kharsali: Yamuna Mata Temple, and Shani Temple by walk only.
Please Note: Kharsali village is the least developed among the Chardham destinations; hence, hotel accommodation will be basic.
Hotel: To Be Announced
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following is the tentative itinerary; actual departure timings will be shared one night prior.
0630 Hrs – ETD from Kharsali Heli base
0700 Hrs – ETA at Harshil Helipad
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the Kharsali Helipad.
Board your helicopter for a 30-minute flight to Harsil, the gateway to Gangotri.
Upon landing, passengers will be escorted to Harsil village and assisted with a smooth check-in at the hotel.
Harshil – The second destination of our journey, is renowned for its lush apple orchards and tranquil Himalayan charm. It is undoubtedly the most scenic and picturesque stop on the entire Chardham Yatra.
After breakfast or lunch, depending on the crowd in the temple, passengers will be guided for Priority darshan at Gangotri Dham.
Time taken for Gangotri Temple Darshan: Approximately 3hrs 30 mins (round-trip). The road distance to Gangotri temple is approx. 25 km, which is roughly a 50-minute drive.
After Darshan, Sightseeing at Harshil: Bagori Village on foot.
Hotel: TBA / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following is the tentative itinerary; actual departure timings will be shared one night prior.
0700 Hrs – ETD from Harshil Heli base
0730 Hrs – ETA at Guptkashi / Sersi / Phata
After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Harsil and board your helicopter to arrive at the Sersi / Phata / Guptkashi Heli-base, en route to the divine Kedarnath dham.
From the Sersi / Phata / Guptkashi Heli-base, passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath by shuttle services
Upon arrival, passengers will walk to the temple, accompanied by our team. Priority Darshan arrangements will be facilitated by our handlers for a smooth and divine experience.
Time taken for Kedarnath Temple Darshan: Approximately 02 hours.
The shuttle services flight from Sersi / Phata / Guptkashi Helipad to Kedarnath is approx. 07 minutes (one way).
After the blessed Darshan at Kedarnath, passengers will be flown back to Sersi / Phata / Guptkashi, from where they will be transferred by road to their hotel for rest and overnight stay.
Evening Sightseeing at Sersi: Triyuginarayan Temple – It is the venue of the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati. (Subject to weather and road traffic conditions).
Hotel: TBA / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
0730 Hrs – ETD from Sersi / Phata / Guptkashi Heli base
0800 Hrs – ETA at Badrinath
After check-out, passengers will be transferred by road to the Sersi / Phata / Guptkashi Helipad, from where they will board a helicopter to Badrinath, the final Dham of the Yatra.
Upon landing at Badrinath, passengers will be escorted to their hotel for check-in and breakfast. Afterwards, they will be guided by our handlers for Priority Darshan at the sacred Badrinath Temple.
Time taken for Badrinath Temple Darshan: Approx. 01-1.5 Hrs.
After Darshan, passengers will be served a delicious lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Post Lunch, Sightseeing at Badrinath: Mana Village – famously known as the ‘First Village of India’ due to its close proximity to the China border – a scenic and culturally rich experience, accessible by car.
Hotel: TBA / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following is the tentative itinerary; actual departure timings will be shared one night prior.
0830 Hrs – ETD from Badrinath Heli base
0930 Hrs – ETA at Sahastradhara Helipad
Passengers will check out from their hotel in Badrinath and be transferred to the Badrinath Helipad. From there, they will board a helicopter back to Sahastradhara Helipad in Dehradun, concluding their spiritual journey.
Hotel: TBA / Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Luxury Helicopter Ride – Dehradun to Chardham & back
- Pre-Yatra Stay in Dehradun – Relax & rejuvenate before your sacred journey (Dinner & Breakfast included)
- 5-Night Stay –1 night at each Dham with all meals included. (Vegetarian Jain food is available at the hotels.)
- Guided Local Sightseeing – Explore each Dham with expert guides.
- Priority Darshans – Skip the queues for a seamless spiritual experience. Airport & hotel transfers at Dehradun.
- Palki/Pony at Yamunotri – Hassle-free journey to the sacred shrine.
- Kedarnath Helicopter Shuttle – Sersi/Phata/Guptkashi to Kedarnath & back
- Local Transfers – Comfortable transportation at all Dhams.
- All Taxes & Government Levies Included – No hidden charges.
Exclusions
- GST 5% on package cost
- Return flights from Mumbai - Dehradun / Dehradun - Mumbai
- Any upgradation of room category or hotel
- Cost of pre/post tour accommodation and transfers
- Any extra charges incurred due to any force majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, weather conditions, change in hotels
- Any personal expenses such as porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food that is not part of the groups set menu
- Any cost incurred due to illness, accidents, hospitalization or any personal emergency
- Cost of any optional activities or services.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the tour price inclusion
- Cost of Insurance
- Tips not included
Payment Schedule for Tour Booking:
50% of the total tour cost is to be paid at the time of booking.
The remaining 50% is divided into two equal parts:
- 25% is due 30 days prior to departure.
- The final 25% is due 15 days prior to departure.
- 90 Days Prior to Departure: 25% of the Tour Cost
- 60 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of the Tour Cost
- 45 Days Prior to Departure: 75% of the Tour Cost
- 35 Days Prior to Departure: 100% of the Tour Cost
Departure Dates
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