Chardham Yatra 2023: Kedarnath heli service operation entrusted to nine companies
Summary
Kedarnath Heli Service Update: Ukada, a company involved in organizing travel for pilgrimages, has announced that they have finished preparing for the Kedarnath Heli Service for the Chardham Yatra, which is set to begin on April 22nd. In order to provide this service, Ukada has contracted with nine aviation companies that will operate from helipads located in Guptkashi, Phata, and Sirsi. This move will make travel easier and more accessible for those embarking on the Chardham Yatra pilgrimage.
Expansion
The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) has recently entered into contracts with nine aviation companies for operating the Kedarnath Heli service during the Chardham Yatra pilgrimage. These contracts have been awarded for a period of three years after the completion of a tender process. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is expected to begin online booking of Heli service tickets from the first week of April, in preparation for the pilgrimage season starting on April 22nd. The government has set an upper limit on the fare that can be charged for the Heli service, and the aviation companies have adhered to this limit, ensuring that fares have not been increased arbitrarily over the last three years.
The fare for the Kedarnath Heli service from Guptkashi to Kedarnath has been reduced by Rs 10 on both sides, while the fare for the same service from Phata has been increased by Rs 780 and from Sirsi by Rs 818. The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) has contracted nine companies for the Kedarnath Heli service operations for a period of three years, according to UCADA CEO C. Ravi Shankar. Online booking of tickets for the Heli service is expected to be launched soon, and IRCTC is currently testing their website for this purpose.
contract with these companies
The Kedarnath Heli service will be operated by nine aviation companies contracted by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA). Trans India and Aryan Aviation will operate the service from Guptkashi to Kedarnath, while Pawan Hans, Castrol Aviation, Global Victra, and Thambi Aviation Company will operate the service from Phata to Kedarnath. Himalayan Heli, Castrol, and Aero Aviation will operate the service from Sirsi to Kedarnath. This arrangement will provide greater convenience and accessibility to pilgrims traveling to Kedarnath during the Chardham Yatra pilgrimage.
Website for booking tickets
IRCTC has developed a website heliyatra.irctc.co.in for booking of heli service tickets . Passengers will get the facility of ticket booking on this website
Heli Service Route One Way Both Way Fare (Per Passenger)
Guptkashi to Kedarnath 3870 7740
Phata to Kedarnath 2750 5500
Sirsi to Kedarnath 2749 5498
