Top Helicopter Operators in India
These leading operators are selected based on fleet size, safety records, customer reviews, and popularity in heli-tourism as of 2026.
Pawan Hans Limited: India's largest, specializing in heli-tourism and pilgrimages like Kedarnath. Large PSU with broad national coverage.
Global Vectra Helicorp: Focuses on charters, offshore, and tourism flights.
Heritage Aviation: Known for Chardham Yatra and Statue of Unity tours. Growing regional operator active in Uttarakhand mountain routes and chardham services.
Heligo Charters Pvt. Ltd.: Offers VIP and corporate heli-tours nationwide.
Blade India: Urban air mobility and premium sightseeing rides.
Chipsan Aviation: Charters for events, weddings, and regional tours.
Kashmir Heli: High-altitude adventures in Gulmarg and Kashmir.
Aone Helicopters: Rajasthan-focused tours, weddings, and pilgrimages.
Shree Mewar Helicopter Services: Udaipur joyrides and Rajasthan charters.
Helitours India: South India charters from Bangalore.
Himalayan Heli Services — specialists in Himalayan mountain flights and Chardham packages.
Deccan Charters — long-standing charter operator with fixed-wing and rotary capabilities used for regional connectivity and charters.
Helicopter Tour Operators - India (Region Wise)
| Region |
Key Operators |
Main Destinations |
North (Uttarakhand/Himachal)
|
Pawan Hans Limited Heritage Aviation Udan Aviation |
Chardham Yatra (Kedarnath, Badrinath) Shimla, Manali, Rohtang Pass |
Kashmir/Ladakh
|
Kashmir Heli Services |
Gulmarg Gondola Sonamarg Glaciers Pangong Tso Lake |
| Rajasthan/West India |
Aone Helicopters Shree Mewar Heli Services
Chipsan Aviation |
Lake Pichola (Udaipur) Jaisalmer Desert Statue of Unity |
| South India |
Deccan Charters
Global Vectra
Helitours India Kerala Tourism Heli Providers |
Munnar Tea Gardens Alleppey Backwaters Goa Beaches |
| North East |
Pawan Hans |
Inter Island connectivity |