Most Char Dham groups fly into Jolly Grant Airport (DED), Dehradun, then travel by road to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Flights take a full day off the journey, which matters a lot for elderly pilgrims.
Registration
The Uttarakhand government requires pilgrims to register for the Char Dham Yatra. Do this for every member of the group before travel; you will be asked for it on the route.
Helicopters to Kedarnath
Helicopter seats to Kedarnath from the Guptkashi–Phata–Sersi area are booked through the official IRCTC Heli Yatra portal and sell out quickly when bookings open. These are separate from your flight booking.
Season
The temples generally open around April–May and close around October–November, with dates announced each year. The monsoon months bring landslide risk on the roads.
Elderly yatris
- Add wheelchair assistance at both airports.
- Keep medication in cabin baggage.
- Build rest days into the road schedule.
Quick answers
Which airport is closest for Char Dham?
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED), is the usual entry point.
Can AirRJ book the Kedarnath helicopter?
Helicopter tickets are booked on the official IRCTC Heli Yatra portal. We arrange the flights to and from Dehradun.