Kedarnath Yatra 2025: Helicopter Services from Sonprayag Make Pilgrimage More Accessible

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The Kedarnath Yatra 2025 has also added helicopter services from Sonprayag, providing pilgrims with a quicker and more convenient mode of transport. This move is directed towards cutting down on travel time and making the holy pilgrimage more accessible, particularly for those who cannot trek the...

Helicopter Service Launch & Operations

The service started on May 1, 2025, which coincided with the opening of the doors of the Kedarnath Temple.
20 to 30 flights run daily, carrying five to six passengers per flight.
Flights are subject to weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.

Booking & Ticket Availability

Online booking is possible through the IRCTC Heli Yatra portal, while offline bookings can be done at District Magistrate or Sector Magistrate offices.
150 online bookings are made per day, and advance booking is available for a month.

Safety & Security Arrangements

Careful briefings are given to passengers prior to departure.
Security has been enhanced at helipads to control crowds and facilitate smooth operations
Flights are suspended in bad weather to ensure safety.

Pilgrimage Registration & Facility

Pilgrims are required to undergo compulsory registration on the Uttarakhand Tourism Portal prior to reservation of helicopter tickets.
The Char Dham Yatra 2025 has registered more than 22 lakh, which is an indicator of the huge flow of pilgrims.

Government's Dedication to Pilgrimage Experience

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has promised seamless pilgrimage arrangements, underlining infrastructure upgradation.
The Kedarnath temple reopened on May 2, 2025, a milestone in the Char Dham Yatra.

This new helicopter service provides increased accessibility and convenience, providing a memorable pilgrimage experience for pilgrims traveling to Kedarnath Dham.

Sources: MSN, ZeeBiz

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