CHARDHAM BY HELICOPTER (5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS)-copy

• Carrying a Proper Photo ID card is mandatory for all Indian travelers.
• Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voter ID, are acceptable Photo ID cards for Indians. For foreign nationals, a passport is required.
• All the hotels at Chardham are non-star categories. We provide the best option available.
• The food served is pure vegetarian.
• Hotels are subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances.
• Maximum 5 kg luggage per passenger will be permitted to carry & we shall provide the duffel bag upon arrival at Dehradun. Excess baggage is to be stored at the hotel before proceeding to helipad, which can be collected later after completion of the tour.
• All temples in Chardham sector are located in high altitudes & passengers are advised to carry their own medication. At these locations, it becomes cold in the evening, so passengers are advised to carry woolen clothing with them.
• Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is must since the pilot will not allow boarding in case the weight exceeds the weight conveyed at the time of booking & we reserve the right to shuffle passengers to manage the right weight for safe flying in the hills.
• Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground. So, it is highly suggested that the clients get their medical fitness certificate from doctor before starting the journey and carry their prescribed and emergency Medicines.
• No, or delayed flying is subject to many factors like delayed clearance from Airforce & Civil aviation, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), bad weather conditions, sudden development of technical snag in helicopter, illness of flying crew & delayed positioning of the guests at the helipads.
• The expenses towards lodging & boarding shall be borne by the guests and paid directly at the hotel in case of overstaying at any Dham due to bad weather conditions or any other unavoidable reasons.
• In case guests are not even able to take the first flight from Dehradun to Yamunotri due bad weather then we will try to accommodate them the next day. However, if the weather doesn’t permit that the next day as well then the trip will cancelled and refund of the trip would be given in 15 days after deducting accommodation, meals & transport charges at Dehradun and flight planning charges of INR 15000 per person.
• Any donations, tips, & porter charges shall be borne by the guests only
• If stuck in a bad weather situation on any particular day out of the 5 days, we shall try to finish two Dhams on the next day & maintain the further schedule.
• Full refund shall be applicable in case we are unable to commence the journey from Dehradun due to any reason beyond our control after deducting accommodation, meals & transport charges at Dehradun and flight planning/ preparation charges of INR 15000/- per person.
• Single Supplement @ Rs.30,000/- extra shall be chargeable in case any guest wishes to stay in single occupancy in hotels at all destinations
• Guests have to MANDATORILY submit their correct weights at the time of booking. If any change in weight is found at the time of their travel from the submitted weights, which would exceed our aircraft’s weight carrying capacity, then, the guest(s) would be DE boarded & the Heli tour would be CANCELLED without any refund.
• Guests weight more than 75kgs shall be charged an overweight fee of Rs.2000/ Kg for the total weight above 75 Kg. However, it should not exceed the total carrying capacity of the helicopter of 450kgs. In case it exceeds then the guests would be de-boarded & the Heli Yatra would be cancelled without any refund.
• We recommend to keep at least one additional day at hand at Dehradun when planning your trip.
• Guests would not be allowed to carry their suitcases/luggage in the aircraft. Duffle bags would be provided by our crew on the day of arrival, in which guests will be allowed to carry up to 05 kg of luggage during the tour.
• All temples in Chardham sector are located at a high altitude, & guests are advised to carry their own medication with them during travel. Guests are also advised to carry woolen clothing & rain coats with them, since during evenings & nights the temperature drops drastically.
• Damages of any kind caused to the party due to natural causes during the tour shall NOT be compensated by us and all legal disputes are to be settled within the jurisdiction of Delhi.

• Cancellation 30 days prior to the journey - 70% refund.
• Cancellation 20 days prior to the journey - 50% refund.
• Cancellation 10 days prior to the journey - No refund.
• No Show - No refund.
• Cancellations made after the commencement of the tour - No refund.

• Note that rooms are booked on double or triple sharing occupancy only.
• If any guest requests a single occupancy room, an additional charge of INR 30,000/- per person (inclusive of taxes) will apply.

• All veg meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) included at Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, & Badrinath.
• Breakfast & Dinner is included only with accommodation at Dehradun.

• The timings provided above are approximate. Our staff will inform you about the exact timings one day before the journey. Please note that these timings might be subject to change due to weather conditions or VIP movements in the state. As a precaution, we recommend keeping an extra day at Dehradun before the journey.
• In case the charterer has to return to Dehradun after takeoff due to bad weather, additional charges will apply.

FLIGHT SAFETY & DISCIPLINE:

• The operator retains the legal authority to disembark passengers who display unruly behavior, use abusive language, are intoxicated, unwell, mentally unfit, or pose a safety risk to the flight. In such cases, no refund will be granted to the affected passenger(s).

SEATING CAPACITY:

• The helicopters used for transporting pilgrims in the Chardham sector are primarily single-engine aircraft with a maximum seating capacity of 06 Passengers + 01 Pilot.

HELICOPTER WEIGHT LIMITATION:

• The helicopter has a maximum weight capacity of 450 Kgs, excluding baggage weight. The number of passengers allowed on board depends on various factors such as load, weather, temperature conditions, etc., and the pilot's decision will be final.
• The combined weight of all passengers should not exceed 450 Kgs. Therefore, passengers are required to provide their precise weights, including heavy clothes, during the booking process to ensure safe flying. In case of any necessary adjustments, passengers may be shuffled between helicopters to maintain the appropriate weight balance.

OVERWEIGHT CHARGES:

• Helicopters always maintain a perfect load factor while flying over mountains to prioritize safety, particularly during commercial flights. The prescribed average body weight for each passenger, including their handbags, is 75 Kgs. However, passengers weighing more than 75 Kgs can still participate in the tour by paying extra weight charges to ensure the appropriate load balance.
• For the Chardham Trip, any extra body weight beyond 75 Kgs per person will be charged at Rs.2000/- per kg. These charges must be paid at Dehradun before the flight.
• Additional weight charges of Rs.100/- per extra kg beyond 75 Kgs will be applicable for the Palki at Yamunotri, to be paid at Yamunotri itself.
• Considering the helicopters' restricted weight capacity, operators may shuffle passengers between helicopters to maintain a safe flying weight in hilly areas. As a result, passengers traveling together may not always be accommodated in the same helicopter flight while heading to the same destination.
• In cases where the actual weight exceeds significantly beyond the weights conveyed during booking, passengers may be asked to de-board without any refund. Alternatively, they can be allowed to board after paying the applicable extra weight charges. The final decision in such scenarios will be made by the helicopter pilot.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE:

• Each passenger is allowed to carry only one baggage weighing a maximum of 5 kg. Suitcases and other large bags cannot be taken on the helicopter due to limited boot space. Therefore, only duffle bags or handbags are permitted during the tour.

FLIGHT TIMINGS:

• This tour offers daily fixed departure helicopter schedules with pre-planned timings for each destination.
• Passengers are required to follow the scheduled estimated time of departure from the hotel each day of the tour. Failure to do so may result in delays or a no-show, and such instances will be considered as cancellations without any refund.

NOTE: - Guests are strongly urged to provide their precise body weight, including clothes, shoes, and handbags, at the time of booking. Any significant variation in weight may result in the unfortunate de-boarding of the passenger without any refund. The final decision on this matter rests with the Pilot and the aviation operation crew.