Same-Day Hemkund Sahib Helicopter Tour
One Day Tour
Tour Duration :
One Day Tour
Package Starts from :
Dehradun Helipad
Best Time To Visit :
May, June, Sep, Oct
Starting Price :
Rs.
360000
Destinations Covered :
Hemkund Sahib
Experience the serenity of Hemkund Sahib—the high-altitude Sikh shrine set in an alpine bowl—without spending days on the trek. This same-day helicopter tour from Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad) delivers a time-efficient, comfortable, and spiritually moving pilgrimage: fly into the Himalaya, perform your prayers, and return to Dehradun the same day.
Why choose the Same-Day Heli Tour?
- Complete Hemkund darshan in one day — ideal for travelers with limited time.
- Eliminates multi-day trekking and overnight camping.
- Perfect for senior citizens, families, and pilgrims with fitness constraints.
- Breathtaking aerial views of valleys, glaciers and alpine meadows.
- VIP handling at helipads and priority ground assistance.
Quick facts
Start / End: Sahastradhara Helipad (Dehradun)
Duration: Same day (roughly 8–12 hours door-to-door, operator dependent)
Altitude of Hemkund Sahib: ~4,329 m (14,200 ft) — high altitude conditions apply
Best Time to Visit : June to September (post-snow season)
Luggage allowance: Light bags only (typically 2–5 kg per person)
Who this suits: Seniors, devotion seekers, time-short travelers, families
Tour Package Itinerary
Dehradun to Hemkun Sahib
Guests are required to report at Sahastradhara Helidrome by 0600 hrs. On arrival at Sahastradhara helipad, our crew will receive the guests and brief them about the tour before boarding them for their flights. Operators usually request arrival at least 45–60 minutes before takeoff.
Departure from Dehradun: 0630 hrs
Location: Sahastradhara Helipad
Arrival at Ghangharia: 0730 hrs
Altitude: 10,004 ft
At Ghangaria, our crew will receive passengers and then their journey for Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib shall commence. It will take around 2 to 3 hours to complete the 6 km trek (One way). Since Hemkund Sahib is at very high altitude (15,200 ft) it is strongly advised that the guests hire pony/palki for the trek.
Time at Hemkund is limited on same-day trips — expect a focused darshan window allowing for prayers, photography (where permitted), and soaking in the views.
Hemkund Sahib to Dehradun
After darshan, guests are required to start their return journey to Ghangaria by maximum 1230 hrs. Return journey shall take approx. 02 to 03hrs. At Ghangaria, our chopper will be ready to take-off for Sahastradhara by 1500 Hrs.
Departure From Ghangaria: 1500 hrs
Arrival in Dehradun: 1600
Finally, when the guests arrive at Sahastradhara, our team will receive & welcome them back. This concludes our Hemkund Sahib tour. Exact schedule depends on weather and operational clearances.
Package Inclusions
- Return helicopter transfers (Dehradun ↔ Hemkund/nearest helipad) as per itinerary
- Ground transfers between helipad and gurudwara (where applicable)
- Assistance with VIP darshan facilitation and local coordination
- Light refreshments during check-in / at helipad (varies by operator)
- Basic medical kit and on-site assistance
Package Exclusions
- Personal expenses, temple offerings, special pujas/sevas
- Any overnight accommodation (this is a same-day package)
- Additional permits if required by authorities (operator will advise)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended but not included)
- Any government or fuel surcharge announced after booking
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Other Travel Guidelines for Passengers
- The Applicable Tariff, ticket prices, packages are subject to change without prior intimation.
- Taxes as per Government notification.
- In case of non-availability of the rooms at our respective hotels for reasons, The Hotel would be arranging alternative/ similar accommodation.
- Hotel Check-Out Timing is 1100 Hrs and Check-In Timing is 1300 Hrs.
Note for VIP Darshan (if included) : VIP Darshan slip is issued by the respective temple committee. VIP Darshan provides priority entry inside the temple premises only, and all darshan arrangements shall be facilitated strictly in accordance with the guidelines and SOPs prescribed by the temple committees. As VIP Darshan access is entirely managed by the temple authorities, it may be restructured, delayed, or temporarily suspended during VVIP movements or periods of heavy pilgrimage rush for security and crowd management purposes.
Cancellation Policy
- No Refund : Within 15 days of Arrival Date
- 50% Refund : 15 Days to 30 Days prior to Arrival
- Full Refund : 30 Days & More - No Deductions would be levied.
*Note: These are general refund policy. The cancellation and refund amount will vary from package to package, and from vendor to vendor. Please check cancellation and refund policy with heli tour operator or travel agent before booking.