heli tourism service

• 1 (212)-355-0801

[email protected]

Try Our App!

NEW YORK CITY HELICOPTER TOURS

Explore NYC from the air. Offering departures from NYC and New Jersey.

AWARD WINNING NYC AIR TOURS

PRIVATE OR SHARED TOUR OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE

See Manhattan and the surrounding area in comfort and style on a HeliNY helicopter tour! With both day and night options available, multiple locations and a commitment to safety and service, let us provide you with your dream helicopter ride above New York City!

NYC DEPARTURES

Take in all the sights New York City has to offer by taking a New York City helicopter tour! There is no other way to take in the views of all major landmarks from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park in 15 minutes. Hop aboard and let us show you New York City from a whole new perspective!

WE WORK TO BE BEST IN CLASS

Still Have Questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions . Email us at [email protected] , call us at (212)-355-0801 , or start a chat

GET IN TOUCH

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

1 (212) 355-0801

Monday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Tuesday – Wednesday: 8:00 am – 7:00pm

Thursday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

1 (212) 248-2016

24/7, please leave a voicemail

Downtown Manhattan Heliport

6 East River Piers,

New York, NY 10004

Linden Municipal Airport

1101 W Edgar Rd,

Linden, NJ 07036

• Copyright 2023 • Made with ♥ by TOMIS •
• Privacy Policy

SELECT A LOCATION

Secure checkout guaranteed.

• 844-644-3541
• [email protected]
• Tour Locations
• Gender Reveals
• Petal Drops
• Photoshoots
• Custom Tour

Useful Links

• In the News
• Terms and Conditions
• What to Expect
• Affiliate Program

© 2023 MyFlight. All Rights Reserved.

Valentines Day

Fly now. pay later..

Select Klarna, Afterpay, or Affirm as your payment method at checkout to pay in installments.

4 payments of

every 2 weeks, interest-free

1st payment

2 weeks later

3 weeks later

4 weeks later

Total: $0.00

The overall price remains the same.

4 payments of $24.75

Total: $99.00

"GET READY FOR THE TRIP OF YOUR LIFETIME" STARTING AT JUST ₹ 6000 Per Head*

DAILY SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS

DISCOVER A NEW HIMACHAL WITH...

AIR HIMALAYAS

Air Himalayas is an aviation company based in the Himalayan town Manali in Himachal Pradesh.

Air Himalayas operates helicopter charter service in India and provides Heli Skiing, Sightseeing Flights, Heli Medevac, Helicopter Search and Rescues and other specialized helicopter services in and around this Himalayan region.

CHOOSE YOUR HELI ADVENTURE

Enjoy views of the Himalayas in first class style, Dine on a mountain top, surrounded by Himalayan snow peaks, Explore beautiful rocky meadows or an ancient lake. All this around Manali. Select your adventure to live unforgettable moments and create lifetime memories with your friends or family.

MANALI SIGHTSEEING

DAILY DEPARTURES

Enjoy views of the Himalayas in first class style, while sitting in the passenger seat of our helicopter high above Manali’s magnificent skyline from 2003 m (6572 ft). and Cruise by all the famous landmarks.

₹6000 

Price Per Passenger

HOP ON - HOP OFF

Explore the beautiful landscape of Manali and land on top of the famous Rohtang Pass or the legendary Bhrigu Lake. Options available even when the roads are close for vehicles.      

CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST

ADVANCE BOOKING ONLY

Dine on a mountain top, surrounded by Himalayan snow peaks while adding a bit of sparkling wine to have the perfect champagne breakfast with your beloved, your friends or your family!

WINTER IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

If your world is getting small, simply make it bigger with heliskiing in manali. book your ski holiday with air himalayas “the no. 1 heliskiing operator in india”. best option for strong intermediate to advanced skiers or snowboarders wishing to explore the best of himalayan backcountry in association with himalayan heli adventures..

OFFICE ADDRESS

Air Himalayas,

C/O: Thakur Building, Village Chadiyari.

P.O. Vashisht, Manali.

Himachal Pradesh – 175131

Tel: +91-905-437-0000 | +91-973-647-7777

[email protected]

GET IN TOUCH

Thanks for submitting!

• Search in .....
• Destinations
• Places of Interest
• Accommodation
• Reservation

Sikkim Helicopter Service

Seat reservation procedure for gangtok/ bagdogra by stdc helicopter.

• Ticket reservation counter open between 10 AM to 5 PM
• Land Line No=> 03592-203960 (Gangtok )
• Duty Mobile No => 7318906677
• Check for availability of tickets as per your travel date & seat requirement
• PAYABLE TO => SIKKIM TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD A/C BANDHAN BANK Account number = 50210010419621
• Bank deposit slip to be scanned and mailed at [email protected] & [email protected].
• FLIGHT SCHEDULE :- i. Gangtok (Burtuk) ETD 09:35 A.M – Bagdogra ETA – 10:10 A.M ii. Bagdogra ETD 10:40 A.M – Gangtok (Burtuk) ETA -11:05 A.M iii. Gangtok (Burtuk) ETD 01:55 P.M – Bagdogra ETA – 02:30 P.M iv. Bagdogra ETD 03:00 P.M – Gangtok (Burtuk) ETA – 03:35 P.M v. Gangtok Joy Ride of 20 Mins – Rs.3000/- per person. vi. Charter Flight @Rs.3, 60,000/- (Rupees Three Lakh & Sixty thousand) per hour, i.e Rs.6000/- per minute. vii. Medical Flight @Rs.112500/- (Rupees One Lakh Twelve Thousand & Five Hundred Only) – Gangtok to Bagdogra/Bagdogra to Gangtok, reserved flight. viii. For flight schedule timing please contact duty mobile no. +91-7318906677.From 9.AM to 6.PM
• FARE INFORMATION:- [email protected]/- per person one way, Gangtok –Bagdogra/Bagdogra –Gangtok
• Schedule Departure Flight Time could be:Prepond/Postponed/Cancelled i. DURING VVIP FLIGHT MOVEMENT ii.DURING BAD WEATHER CONDITION iii.DURING LAST MINUTE TECHNICAL SANG iv.DURING MEDICAL FLIGHT v.DURING FIGHTER JET FLYIN EXERCISE
• Share this on Facebook
• Share this on LinkedIn
• Share this on Google
• Tweet This!

Comm100 Products:

• Customer Service Software
• Live Support Software
• Email Marketing Software
• Help Desk Software
• Email Marketing
• Support Ticket Software

LANGUAGE AND CURRENCY OPTIONS

Select your language option, select currency.

Heli-Tourism Services launched in Goa Committed to provide High End Tourism Facilities, in line with PM's Vision of Amrit Kaal:  CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Helipad at Old Goa constructed under Govt of India's Swadesh Darshan Scheme

Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched a Heli-Tourism service today in Goa. The service is provided by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa through its Operation & Maintenance Operator M/s Soaring Aerospace Pvt. The Union Ministry of Tourism's Swadesh Darshan Scheme has contributed vitally to execution of this project. The helipad at Dauji-Ella, Old Goa has been constructed under the scheme.

Addressing the occasion, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that the Government of Goa is always exploring new avenues to promote quality tourism. He explained that high end tourism services are best delivered through Public-Private Partnerships. He cited the Heli-service as a shining example of  this idea as well as working proof of the ease of doing business in the state.

He added that the Union Government has accorded top priority to the tourism sector in the recent budget. The state government is also focusing on health and wellness tourism as is the vision put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ‘Amrit Kal’, said the Chief Minister.

Goa Tourism also launched a call center facility on this occasion. The operator offers services of Executive Charters, Interstate Transfers, Airport Transfers and Customized Heli Tours.

About Swadesh Darshan Scheme

Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.

The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India. Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance – CFA to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations for the infrastructure development of circuits.

PIBPanaji|G.S.Kumar|S.Thakur/P.Kor

• WEB STORIES New
• ENTERTAINMENT
• CAREER & CAMPUS
• INFOGRAPHICS
• T20 World Cup 2024

• Manorama Online
• Manorama News TV
• ManoramaMAX
• Radio Mango
• Subscription

Now explore Kerala’s exquisite beauty in one day; Heli tourism services from tomorrow

Kochi: Tourists visiting Kerala can now brace themselves for an extraordinary adventure that promises to unveil the hidden wonders of our state from a vantage point never witnessed before. Kerala Tourism is launching helicopter tourism services from tomorrow, which will facilitate the visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of the state’s natural assets in a single day, and thus save time that would have otherwise been lost in travelling from destination to destination.

Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas will flag off the first of the Heli tourism services at CIAL (Cochin International Airport Ltd), Nedumbassery, on Saturday. The web platform created for the facilitation of Heli tourism trips and services will also be launched during the programme. Initially, the services will cover 11 main tourist destinations across the state. Helicopters, generously accommodating 6 to 12 passengers, have been readied and set to take flight, signaling the start of a new era of exploration.

Heli tourism will open doors to unparalleled opportunities for the state. The project will also help in enhancing the connectivity to major tourism centres besides facilitating the arrival of more tourists to these destinations, Minister Muhammed Riyas told ‘Manorama’. Kerala Tourism will function as the facilitator for the Heli tourism project, the advent of which signals the establishment of world-class infrastructure within the state, the minister noted.

Heli tourism ready to soar in Kerala

Special marketing strategy coming up for Chinese tourists: Tourism minister Mohamed Riyas

The helipads at Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Jadayupara, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam Alappuzha, Idukki, Munnar, Kumarakom, Kozhikode and Kasaragod are being utilized for the Heli tourism services. The authorities plan to construct more helipads at tourist centres like Bekal Fort in the second phase of the project. The ambitious project is being initiated at a time when more and more tourists are arriving in the state on luxury cruise ships. Most of these luxury liners berth here for only a single day. The Heli tourism will prove beneficial to the travelers in them, Riyas added. The project is being implemented on a public-private partnership basis. Kerala Tourism will sign a pact with several agencies, having the recognition of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), for the project implementation.

As the first helicopters take flight tomorrow, a new chapter in exploration begins. Tourists, fasten your seatbelts, open your eyes wide, and let the adventure unfold – the skies are calling, and a symphony of wonders awaits.

• Kerala Destinations
• Helicopters
• Kerala Tourism
• P A Mohammed Riyas

Tourists' lives at peril at Kerala's Kappil beach: Here's why

Roads to Kerala's Illickal Kallu tourist spot witness repeated accidents: Why?

First boat race of the season: Champakkulam Moolam vallamkali's 100th edition on June 22

Enjoy boating through Muttar's paddy fields for Rs 100 an hour: Know details

Monsoon travel: Top 10 Kerala destinations for this season

Varkala Cliff: Why should it be preserved and what can tourists do?

Vellayani Kireedam bridge: Government forgets promise to revamp the iconic bridge

Teenagers trapped near Alingal Falls safe: Rescue official explains why visiting waterfall can be risky

Mohanlal's birthday: Kerala tourism 'gifts' him Kireedam-fame Vellayani Bridge

Approved by Ministry of Tourism, G overnment O f I ndia

Card Payment

Helicopter Packages in India

Have you been searching for the most reliable Helicopter packages in India to carry you afloat the azure skies to the hidden gems in the majestic Himalayan ranges? Well, look no further! Our customized Helicopter packages present as diverse choices for your travel as the manifold hues of your moods.

Be it the venerated pilgrimage sites of Char Dham – Badrinath , Kedarnath , Gangotri , Yamunotri – (independently or together), Hem Kund, Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Buddhist circuit tour that interests you, or the bird’s eye view of the Capital city that catches your fancy, or the flight to the highly celebrated Valley of Flowers that invites your blooming heart to behold her flowers, Namaste India’s helicopter packages are tailor-made to gift you the trip of your dreams at competent prices.

Over the years, we have come across a surge in the requests for helicopter rides to these sites that render themselves difficult to access by road. Also, the fact that helicopter packages drastically reduced the travel time comes as the added advantage. When you fly with us, you can be assured of the high standards our Pilots and ground staff adhere to keep you safe and carefree. Browse along the given itineraries to find one that suits your requirements and let us know how we might help build the ideal tour for you.

Popular Helicopter Tour Packages

Best selling helicopter packages in india.

Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra By Helicopter

Destination

STARTS FROM

Badrinath Yatra By Helicopter

Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter

Gangotri Yatra by Helicopter

Vaishno Devi Yatra by Helicopter

Char Dham Yatra By Helicopter

Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter

Chardham Yatra By Helicopter

Get a Best Deal Quick Enquiry

Please leave this field empty.

SEND ME DETAILS We never share your Information.

India Tours

• Gujarat Tour Packages
• Uttarakhand Tour Packages
• Himachal Tour Packages
• Uttar Pradesh Tour Packages
• Rajasthan Tour Packages
• Madhya Pradesh Tour Packages
• Goa Tour Packages
• Tamil Nadu Tour Packages
• Kerala Tour Packages
• Orissa Tour Packages
• Karnataka Tour Packages
• Sikkim Tour Packages
• Andaman Tour Packages
• Assam Tour Packages

International Tours

• Sri Lanka Tour Packages
• Dubai Tour Packages
• Bali Tour Packages
• Thailand Tour Packages
• Singapore Tour Packages
• Hong Kong Tour Packages
• Malaysia Tour Packages
• Nepal Tour Packages
• Bhutan Tour Packages
• Macau Tour Packages
• Maldives Tour Packages
• China Tour Packages
• Testimonials
• Payment Security
• Term & Conditions
• Visa to India
• Plan My Trip
• Responsible Travel

Get a Best Deal Quick Enquiry Early Summer Sale Save Upto 30% off On your trip

Name * Please leave this field empty.

Mobile No *

We never share your Information.

Best summer destinations : Chopta - Nainital - Mussoorie  - Kanatal - Dhanaulti - Chakrata  - Auli - Kausani - Mukteshwar - Chaukori - Pangot

• Uttarakhand
• Uttarakhand Tourism
• Kedarnath Travel Blog Articles

Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets Booking Guide

First phase of flights completed : Helicopters of seven companies returned, record 10027 Kedarnath shuttles In the first phase of the Kedarnath Yatra, from the inauguration of the gates on May 10 to June 20, in 42 days, a total of 56,110 pilgrims reached the Dham by these helicopters. While 56624 pilgrims returned after darshan. During this period, the helicopters made 10,027 shuttles, which is the highest compared to previous years.

Heli Services in Monsoons: During rainy seasons of July and August, only 2 companies Trans Bharat and Himalaya Heli will provide Helicopter Shuttle services. Bookings will be done through IRCTC website only. All other 7 companies will resume operations after monsoons.

Helicopter services for 2024 Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra will be booked only through the official IRCTC website . Beware of touts, fake websites and travel agents who claim to be authorized agents for booking helicopter tickets for Kedarnath shuttle heli service from Sirsi, Phata or Guptkashi. IRCTC Heli Yatra is the Official Website for Kedarnath Helicopter Shuttle Service:   https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in

Kedarnath Helicopter Ticket Booking will be opened for public on 13 June, 2024 at 1200 hours for Journey Period from - 21June 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

How and where to book Kedarnath helicopter tickets from Heli Yatra IRCTC website.

• Open IRCTC website www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in
• Click on the Sign Up button, enter Name, Mobile No, Email ID, State and password which you want to create for login
• Login using credentials (Registered Mobile No. and password)
• To book Helicopter ticket enter Chardham Registration Group ID for Group booking or enter individual registration No. to book Helicopter ticket for individual
• Select Operator and Time slot for which you want to book Helicopter service.
• Select Passenger details for which you want to book for Helicopter Service.
• Enter ID card details for Individual passenger, if not done earlier in Char Dham Yatra Registration.
• Validate your One-Time Password (OTP) which you have received on your registered email ID or Mobile No.
• After validation of OTP click on pay & confirm with acceptance of all the terms and conditions.
• Choose payment option and pay the booking amount.
• After successful payment, Payment page will be redirected on the booking confirmation page with booking details.
• On the booking details page, click on the Download Ticket Button.
• Each of the passenger should carry a valid ID proof.

Registration is required for Kedarnath Heli Yatra

Pilgrims are required to register in Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board website registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in , for visiting holy shrine of Shri Kedarnath Dham. Registration is mandatory for booking helicopter services. Kindly register as per your helicopter booking dates.

PILGRIMS BEWARE OF KEDARNATH JI FAKE TICKETS

NOTE : There are NO AGENTS authorized for the booking of heli-tickets of Kedarnath ji Helicopter tickets (shuttle service). Any such claims made by any entity/individual is an act of Fraud. For Kedarnath Heli Service, please book online tickets only through IRCTC's (Authorised by UCADA) website only.

The booking of shuttle tickets for Helicopter services to Kedarnath from Phata, Sirsi or Guptkashi can only be done through IRCTC website. No other website or agency is authorized to book tickets for Kedarnath Helicopter service.

eUttaranchal or its partner agents DO NOT offer Kedarnath Heli Tickets. Beware of agents, touts or cyber frauds claiming to offer you Kedarnath Heli Tickets.

Kedarnath Luxury Helicopter 2024 Tour Packages ex-Dehradun

Apart from shuttle Heli service to Kedarnath mentioned above, some of the other private Heli companies offer same tour luxury tour packages for Kedarnath - Badrinath as well as Charter Char Dham from Dehradun. Please note that these are chartered heli services and cost between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per person.

Authorized Heli Companies for 2024

The Helicopter services to Kedarnath will begin on 10 May 2024. Last year, the administration had given permission to nine aviation companies to operate Heli services from Sirsi, Phata & Guptkashi Helipads. 

This year following heli companies have been authorized to fly choppers to Kedarnath. Choppers of Trans Bharat Aviation and Aryan Aviation  will fly from Guptkashi Helipad , Helicopters of Pawan Hans,   Thumby Aviation  and Global Vectra Helicorp , Trans Bharat Aviations will fly from Phata Helipad while Arrow Aircrafts , Himalayan Heli Services  and Kestrel Aviation  will fly from Sersi Helipad .

Latest Price of Heli Tickets to Kedarnath

The cost of Helicopter Tickets for Kedarnath has been fixed by the government. 

*Note:  Convenience Fee & PG Charges are payable extra.

How and Where to Book Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets Online?

Kedarnath Heli Services  booking will started for 20 April 2024. 

Pilgrims and Tourists can book helicopter tickets for Kedarnath from here:  https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in/ This is the only authorized website to book Kedarnath helicopter tickets. Do not fall prey of touts and bogus agents for heli tickets for Kedarnath heli shuttle service from Sirsi, Phata or Guptkashi.

Being situated at an astonishing elevation of 3553 Meter, Kedarnath temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of lord shiva and also the part of char dham yatra of Uttarakhand but is not easy to access by all pilgrims. The motorable road towards Kedarnath stretches till Gauri Kund. Only way to reach the temple is long 18 km trek from Gauri Kund. 

There are many aged people who are not able to travel the long trek route and Kedarnath Helicopter services are best suited to them. These helicopter services have now become a preferred mode of travel by many pilgrims who don’t want to take the road journey. Thousands of pilgrims and travelers each year visit Kedarnath through this mode of travel. 

Every year Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority ( UCADA ) launch tender dates for Helicopter service providing companies those who are interested in giving their helicopter services in char dham yatra routes of Uttarakhand. UCADA release tender info on their website. Those companies who got selected in tender bids are being awarded as an authority to give Helicopter services for a particular period of time in a particular region.

Offers on Kedarnath Tour Packages

About heli yatra irctc website.

Kedarnath helicopter tickets (Shuttle service) will be booked by IRCTC only. For this they have created the online booking website. This site can be accessed in various languages like English, Hind, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. IRCTC Kedarnath helicopter Booking Helicopter booking opens on 20 April 2024 at 12:00 PM noon. IRCTC recently signed an MoU with Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) for a period of 5 years for providing Helicopter ticket booking service to the pilgrims of Shri Kedarnath Dham. IRCTC Official Website for Kedarnath Helicopter Booking:  https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in/

General Instructions by IRCTC for Passengers

• Chardham Yatra Registration on Uttarakhand Govt. Portal is mandatory to book Helicopter Service online. If not already registered, you can register from here .
• For Sign Up or Create an account, validate your e-Mail ID and Mobile No. through OTP on heliyatra.irctc.co.in. User ID/Booker ID will be your registered Mobile No. and you will need to create your own password. You can then login to heliyatra.irctc.co.in for booking online Helicopter ticket.
• Enter Group ID to book tickets for multiple pilgrims or enter Unique Registration Number to book Helicopter Service for a single person.
• Maximum 02 (two) Helicopter Tickets can be booked per User/Booker ID with maximum six passengers (06 Nos.) per Ticket i.e. an User/Booker can book for a group of maximum 12 passengers on 2 tickets with a single User ID/Booker ID.
• For booking tickets for a group with more than 12 passengers, the User/Booker will be required to Signup with another User ID/Booker ID on heliyatra.irctc.co.in., if already available or create another User ID/Booker ID for booking tickets for a group with more than 12 passengers.
• Helicopter Bookings are only allowed for (Tour Date -3 & Tour Date +2) based on Tour Date of Shri Kedarnath Dham provided in Char Dham Yatra Registration. For example- For Tour date of 05th May for Shri Kedarnath Dham, booking can be done between 02nd May to 07th May = 06 Days.
• Age of child equal to 02 years & above will be provided with a seat and will be charged full fare which is equal to adult fare. For infant less than 02 years, no fare will be charged and no seat will be provided to the infant.
• Maximum 02 child passengers and 02 infants only are allowed per sortie. For example - One sortie can accommodate maximum- 02 Children + 02 Infants + 04 Adults subject to weight permissibility and other conditions applicable for Helicopter operation. Infant weight is calculated along with the accompanied passenger and additional charges will be applicable for any extra weight i.e. Rs. 150/per kg for additional weight above 80 Kgs (infant+accompanied passenger).
• Ticket is valid with original ID proof (for all Passengers i.e. Adult/Children/Infants), (For infants- Birth Certificate/Adhaar) as submitted at the time of ticket booking. Screenshot of printed ticket, half printed ticket, etc. will be considered as fake/invalid tickets. Any ticket found fake or duplicate will not be allowed to fly. Such persons may be detained by law enforcing agencies.
• It is mandatory to reach Helipad at least One hour before booked slot time. Further, passengers are advised to reach the entry point Two hours before for comfortable check-in & security check process. For example- if booking slot is 06:00 to 09:00 hrs., then all passengers booked on ticket should reach the Helipad boarding point by 05:00 hours.
• Seating of the passengers will depend on the helicopter load / sortie planning. A group may be accommodated in separate helicopters depending on operational requirement.
• Passenger Weight (Adult, Child & Infant) will be weighed before issue of boarding pass by the Helicopter Operator. The weight of infant will be added to the accompanied passenger. The passenger/passenger along with infant weighing more than 80 kgs will have to pay an additional amount of Rs. 150/kg for extra weight. Weight will be calculated individually and will not be offset with another passenger or infant. Passenger denying to pay additional charges of weight may not be allowed to board.
• Dynamic Pricing on Helicopter Tickets is applicable as per the policy of UCADA.

Many aviation companies offer helicopter services for Kedarnath at reasonable prices. You can book your advance tickets online and avail the service.

List of Helipads in Kedarnath Region

1. sersi helipad for kedarnath helicopter service.

• Distance from Kedarnath :  23 kms
• Time taken to reach Kedarnath via Chopper :  11 minutes
• Ticket Price : Rs 5498 (return ticket)
• Location :   Sirsi village, 7 kms from Phata
• Altitude :  6500 feet
• Accommodation : Budget & deluxe rooms facility available at Sirsi itself and nearby towns like Guptkashi , Phata , Rampur & Sonprayag .

Sirsi is the nearest helipad to Kedarnath, it takes around 11 minutes to reach the shrine. It is situated in a hamlet called Sirsi. It was inaugurated in 2002 by Mr. Harsh Vardhan Sharma & Wangchuk Shamshu. It is on the way of Kedarnath. Click to know how to reach Kedarnath .

Click to Know more about Sirsi village & Sirsi Helipad

2. Phata Helipad for Kedarnath Helicopter service

• Distance from Kedarnath :  31 Kms
• Time taken to reach Kedarnath via Chopper :  9 minutes  
• Ticket Price :  Rs. 5500 (return ticket)
• First flight timing :  6:30 am
• Location :   14 kms from Guptkashi
• Altitude :  4921 feet
• Accommodation : Budget & deluxe rooms facility available at Phata itself and nearby locations like Guptkashi

Phata to Kedarnath aerial journey is a nine minute ride. You can book tickets through both online and offline ways. Phata is one of the busiest helipad for Kedarnath because of its location. Many helicopter companies provide their chopper services from this helipad.

Click to know more about Phata

3. Guptkashi Helipad for Kedarnath Helicopter service

• Distance from Kedarnath :  46 kms
• Time taken to reach Kedarnath via Chopper :  15 minutes  
• Ticket Price :  Rs. 7750 (return ticket)
• Location :   In Narayankoti
• Altitude :  approx 4800 ft 
• Accommodation : Guptkashi is a major halt towards Kedarnath. Lots of budget, deluxe & luxury rooms facility is available at Guptkashi .

Guptkashi to Kedarnath areal journey is about 15 minutes. Guptkashi is a major town & city before Kedarnath which is well connected by public transport. If offers multiple hotels and medical facilities to pilgrims which makes Guptkashi helipad a preferred helipad to tourists. Narayankoti  is about 2 kms from Guptkashi towards Phata . Helipad at Narayankoti is at approx 4800 ft.

Click to know more about Guptkashi

4. Sitapur Helipad for Kedarnath Helicopter service

• Distance from Kedarnath :  22 kms
• Time taken to reach Kedarnath via Chopper :  5 to 7 minutes
• Ticket Price :   to be updated
• Location :   7km before Gaurikund
• Accommodation :   Budget and Deluxe room facility is available at Sitapur itself and nearby locations like Guptkashi, Phata & Sonprayag

Sitapur helipad is about 26 km ahead of Guptkashi from where you can start your aerial ride to Kedarnath. You can book your chopper ticket through both online and offline mode. The ride take 5 to 7 minutes to reach Kedarnath.

Click to know more about Sitapur

5. Augustmuni helipad For Kedarnath Helicopter service

• Distance from Kedarnath :  70 kms
• Time taken to reach Kedarnath via Chopper :  15 to 20 minutes
• Ticket Price :  to be updated
• Location :   Play ground near police station Augustya muni
• Altitude :  3280 feet
• Accommodation : Budget & deluxe rooms facility available at Augustya Muni itself and at the nearby town Rudraprayag.

The Helipad of Augustmuni is situated on the left side of Rudraprayag - Kedarnath highway near police station. It is about 160 kms from Rishikesh. Earlier Pawan Hans was operating helicopter services to Kedarnath from this helipad. The flight departing time from Augustyamuni is 6.30 am to 11.10 am. A 5-seater Bell 407 helicopter is being used from this Helipad which takes 45 minutes for a round trip.

Check how to reach & other info on Augustmuni

6. Dehradun to Kedarnath Helicopter service

• Distance from Kedarnath :  266 kms
• Time taken to reach Kedarnath via Chopper :  Depends on Package halts.
• Location :   Sahastradhara, Dehradun
• Altitude : 2175 feet
• Accommodation : Budget, deluxe & luxury rooms facility available at Dehradun itself.

Direct helicopter service from Dehradun to Kedarnath is also operational but the cost of the seat could be higher because of its long distance from Kedarnath. Many aviation companies sell the char dham package direct from Dehradun which includes many halts on the way. 

Aviation Companies for Helicopter services to Kedarnath

Untill last year, booking for heli services to Kedarnath from Phata, Sirsi and Guptkashi were also directly available from the approved operators below. However, this year, the bookings can be done from the govt website only.

1. Aryan Aviation

Aryan aviation is the leading aviation company which is providing their chopper services to Kedarnath. Aryan aviation Pvt Ltd is a professionally managed non-scheduled helicopter services company promoted by Ex-services pilot who have been part of civil aviation industry for past 15 years.Aryan aviation is flying pilgrims by one 5 seator Eurocopter AS350B3 and one 5 seater Bell 407 helicopter from Narayankoti near Guptkashi.

• Flight originate from: Narayankoti, Guptkashi ( Kindly check with Aryan Aviation for updates )
• Shuttle service for Kedarnath cost  : To be updated
• Office Address:   7, Koldongri CHS,  Sahar Road, Andheri East, Mumbai- 400099

Website of Aryan Aviation : www.aryanaviation.com

2. Pawan Hans

Pawan Hans is one of the regular Heli service provider to Shri Kedarnath Dham. They use  6-seater Bell 407/ Ecureuil B3 helicopters from Phata.  Pawan Hans Limited has been awarded contract for operating helicopter services for Shri Kedarnath Ji yatra 2021  from Phata. 

• Flight originate from: Phata
• Office Address: Pawan Hans Limited C-14, Sector, 1, Block C, Sector 1, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301

Website for Pawan Hans: booking.pawanhans.co.in

3. Himalayan Heli

Himalayn Heli is one of the experienced companies which were providing the helicopter services to Kedarnath. It was also awarded as operator of the year 2015 at BizAvIndia ath side lines of Banglore Aero India Show 2015.

Same Day and Next Day Return : Rs 4950 (Sersi - Kedarnath - Sersi) One Way Ticket: Rs 2470 (Sersi - Kedarnath or Kedarnath - Sersi)

• Flight originate from: Sersi
• Head Office Address:   Himalayan Heli Services Pvt. Ltd. ,  7, Local Shopping Centre, Madangir, New Delhi, Delhi 110062, India

Website of Himalayan Heli Services:  kedarnath.himalayanheli.com

4. UT Air India

UTair India is a private limited Company registered under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 headquartered at New Delhi. It is An ISO 9001 : 2015 certified Company with highest degree of maintenance and safety standards. UTair India is a subsidiary of UTair Aviation JSC, Russia, the biggest helicopter company and a major world helicopter operator. The Indian Company is responsible for promoting the helicopter business of the Group in South East Asia.

• Shuttle service for Kedarnath cost  : to be updated
• Head Office Address: UTair Inida, Office No.2, 24, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110001, INDIA

Website of UT Air India: kedarnath.utair-india.com

5. Arrow Air Craft

Arrow Aircraft is the preferred choice when you are looking for Safety, Integrity and Efficiency for Kedarnath Yatra by Helicopter. Give yourself the experience of a lifetime, see the breathtaking aerial view of the Kedarnath Dham. Arrow Aircraft is India’s leading boutique aviation company in the business aviation segment. Arrow operates in five key segments – Aircraft Charters, Aircraft Sales, Aircraft Management & Acquisition Advisory, Jet Aviation MRO services and Char Dham Yatra.

Gupta Kashi – Kedarnath – Gupta Kashi (same day and overnight options available) Day-to-day timings: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Approx. 20 trips in one day (subject to weather and other technical conditions) Type of Helicopter: Bell 407 (Please click here for Passenger Briefing Card) Seating capacity: 6 passengers Average trip time: 7 minutes (One-way)

• Flight originate from: Guptkashi
• Head Office Address: Arrow Air Crafts, 503, G+5 Building, Opp. Terminal 1C, Domestic Airport, New Delhi-110037, India

Official Website of Arrow Air Craft:   arrowaircraft.com

Other Helicopter Operators which offered services to Kedarnath in past years

Heritage Aviation Heritage Aviation is one of the fastest growing aviation companies of Uttarakhand. They offer their Heli services in Kedarnath too. 

• Flight originate from: Dehradun
• Shuttle service for Kedarnath cost  : As per the package requirement
• Office Address: Heritage Aviation Private Limited , SU 22,23,24, Bhikaji Cama Bhavan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110091, India

SAR Aviation Sar aviation is one of the few companies those are providing helicopter services on Char dham routes including Kedarnat. They operate Chardham Yatra Helicopter Service on Power-full, Sophisticated and  Comfortable  Bell 407 / AS350B3 Helicopters. They are approved by DGCA, Govt of India to operate Non-Scheduled Air Transport Service and  CAR-145 by the Director of Airworthiness (NR) to perform maintenance functions at IGI Airport Terminal-I, next to hangar no.4. 

• Flight originate from:   Sahastradhara , Dehradun
• Office Address:   401 G+5 Building, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037

Transbharat Aviation Transbharat is also providing its helicopter services from Guptkashi and Sersi Helipad towards Kedarnath. Which takes almost 8 - 10 minutes to reach Kedarnath . 

• Flight originate from: Guptkashi & Sersi
• Office Address:   8/23,Ground Floor, Mehram Nagar, Opp. Domestic IGI Airport, NewDelhi-110037

Thumby Aviation Led by Gp Capt. KNG Nair, an Indian Air force Veteran with a rich experience in aviation. Address : Thumby Aviation Pvt. Ltd., Juhu Old Airport, Near Nanavati Hospital, SV Road, Vile Parle West, Mumbai - 400 045, India

Others are:  Bolt Aircraft Sales and Charter, Premair, Apex Aviation, Summit Aviation, Bajaj Aviation, Indocopters 

Why visit Kedarnath by Helicopter?

Following are some of the benefits by taking chopper for  Kedarnath Dham visit .

• When you fly to Kedarnath your journey is cut down to an hour and helicopter lands close to the temple site making the whole journey comfortable and convenient. 
• The highlight of helicopter journey is that you get the aerial view of the scenic location, which you don’t get to see on the road journey.
• Darshan to Kedarnath temple becomes easy as helicopter Kedarnath Yatras enjoy the privilege of priority darshan on payment of extra charges. 
• Kedarnath journey is a tough one for aged, kids or physically weak but Kedarnath Helicopter Yatra in one day journey has made it easy for them.
• The Kedarnath yatra through helicopter is totally worth the money. The expense that one has to bear in surface travel is relatively the same.
• The helicopter journey to Kedarnath is a totally different experience. The view of snow clad peaks as the helicopter soar up in the sky is a treat for the eyes. The adventure lovers who love to enjoy the scenic beauty of Uttarakhand should surely take the trek route to Kedarnath from Gaurikund. 
• By road or by helicopter, you must once in your lifetime travel to Kedarnath and allure the beauty that this place offers.

Some Frequently Asked Questions regarding Helicopters for Kedarnath Yatra

Q. Is there any Helicopter service for Kedarnath temple? A.  Yes, every year thousands of tourists visit Kedarnath by using chopper service.

Q. How to book Helicopter ticket to Kedarnath temple for 2024 Yatra? A.  Helicopter service to Kedarnath can be booked through IRCTC website only. 

Q. From which locations of Uttarakhand, Helicopter service to Kedarnath is available? A. Sirsi, Phata, Gupkashi helipads are operational for Kedarnath heli services. Check aviation companies site for operational helipads

Q. Which helipad for Kedarnath is closest to the railway station & airport? A. Sehastradhara helipad at Dehradun is closest to both railhead & airport at a distance of less than an hour.

Q. What document should I need for availing Kedarnath Helicopter service? A. Chopper ticket, weight & Aadhar card or ID proof, Char Dham biometric registration and medical checkup.

Q. What is the minimum ticket price for Kedarnath Helicopter service? A.  Earlier it was around 3500 for one side from Sirsi but it all depends on aviation companies to fluctuating price. 

Q. How many kgs of baggage per passenger is permitted? A.  Only 2 kg per person, please do not carry big suitcases.  Any additional piece of baggage will not be allowed.

Q. Is there any ticket concession for children? A. Children above the age of 2 years will be considered a full ticket and no etc seat for children below 2 years. Please check your aviation company for full terms & conditions.

Q. What are the helipad stations through which I can book Helicopter Service for Shri Kedarnath Dham? A.  You can book Helicopter Service from Sersi, Phata and Guptakashi for Shri Kedarnath Dham. Q. Can I make a group booking for Helicopter service through IRCTC website? A. Yes, you can book maximum of 06 passengers in a single transaction i.e per ticket against the registered User ID/Group ID/Booker ID. Q. How many tickets can be booked by a single User ID/Booker ID? A.  Maximum 02 (two) Helicopter Tickets can be booked per User/Booker ID with maximum six passengers (06 Nos.) per Ticket i.e. a User/Booker can book for a group of maximum 12 passengers on 2 tickets with a single User ID /Booker ID. For booking tickets for a group with more than 12 passengers, the User/Booker will be required to Signup with another UserID/Booker ID on heliyatra.irctc.co.in., if already available Or create another User ID/Booker ID for booking tickets for a group with more than 12 passengers. Q. Do we need to register for Char Dham Yatra for booking helicopter service? A. Yes, for this year's Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the registration process has been made mandatory for all tourists. Q. Is the Char Dham Yatra registration mandatory to book Helicopter on IRCTC website? A.  Yes, it is mandatory to book Helicopter Service on IRCTC website. Q. How can I cancel my Helicopter Booking? A. Online Helicopter tickets booked through IRCTC website can be cancelled only on IRCTC website by following these steps:  - Log onto heliyatra.irctc.co.in  - Login using credentials (Registered Mobile No. and password).  - On the Top Right corner click on Booking Tab to check your booking  - Click on the Booking ID which you want to cancel  - On the booking details page, click on the cancel button.  - Click the check box displayed against passenger(s) whom you wish to cancel in the booking.  - Click on the cancellation button to complete the cancellation process  - Refund amount against ticket cancelled online will be made to the same user bank account for which payment was made in 5 to 7 working days. Q. How can I check Booking Status of my Helicopter Booking? A.  Pilgrim/Passenger can check the booking status online by following the below steps.  -  Log onto heliyatra.irctc.co.in  - Login using credentials (Registered Mobile No. and password).  - On the Top Right corner click on Booking Tab to check your booking status  - Click on the Booking Tab to check your booking status Q. What is the Weight Rule for Helicopter Service? A. Passenger Weight (Adult, Child & Infant) will be weighed before issue of boarding pass by the Helicopter Operator. The weight of infant will be added to the accompanied passenger. The passenger/passenger along with infant weighing more than 80 kgs will have to pay an additional amount of Rs. 150/kg for extra weight. Weight will be calculated individually and will not be offset with another passenger or infant. Passenger denying to pay additional charges of weight may not be allowed to board. Q. What should I do if I need any assistance? A. IRCTC is providing 24X7 Customer Care service through dedicated Customer Care Numbers: 1800110139, 0755 6698100 & 0755 4090400, for handling the Helicopter Ticketing related concerns/issues of customers/pilgrims. Q. What is Same Day Return Ticket? A.  Tickets are booked for round trip i.e. to and fro same day return ticket are booked in 0600-0900 Hours and 0900-1200 Hours, Passenger are supposed to return back on the same day after having Darshan at Shri Kedarnath Dham by evening booking slots. Return slots timing will be provided by helicopter operator at helipad de-boarding point. Passengers are advised to adhere to time slots provided by Helicopter Operator for return trip. Q. What is Next Day Return Ticket? A. Passengers who book their tickets for Shri Kedarnath Dham with afternoon slots i.e. 1200-1500 hours & 1500-1800 hours slots will return on the next day morning. Such passengers are advised to book night accommodation at Shri Kedarnath Dham in advance as night weather conditions are very adverse. Timing for the next day return will be provided by helicopter service operator at the time of boarding at helipad. Q. What will be Service Hours for online Helicopter ticket booking through IRCTC website heliyatra.irctc.co.in? A.  Online booking is live through the day except during the defined maintenance/backup period, which will be for 30 minutes during 24-hours period i.e from 23:45 to 00:15 hrs. Q. Can I book online Helicopter tickets for one way? A.  One way return tickets from Shri Kedarnath Dham can be booked only from the counter located at Shri Kedarnath Dham subject to availability of seats.

Q. How much time I will get for Darshan in case if I book returned ticket too? A.  About 2 hours, but it also depends on your aviation company too. For return, you have to check in at Kedarnath helipad, a number will be provided to you by authorities and you have to wait in a queue for your term. The process may take place more than 2 hours at Kedarnath Helipad.

Q. What is the distance between Kedarnath Helipad & the temple? A. 500 meter or 15 minutes’ walk. In case if you are unable to trek then you can book Pithhus/Palkis for yourself.

Q. How much time it takes to reach Kedarnath by Helicopter. A.  Hardly 5 to 7 minutes from nearest Helipad Sirsi and about 15 minutes from Guptkashi (except Dehradun Helipad). 

Q. Are the Camera and mobile phone is allowed during the Helicopter ride? A.   Yes

Q. Are there any chances of flight cancellation? A. Yes, because of bad weather conditions. It is requested you to get prepared for conditions like flight cancellation, instant rainfall/snowfall & extreme cold weather. Carry essentials things like woolen clothes, raincoat, waterproof shoes, gloves, etc pair of socks, etc.

Char Dham Yatra Guide

• Char Dham Tours - Char Dham Hotels - Char Dham Car Rentals 
• Char Dham Yatra Guidelines - Char Dham Registration Guide
• Char Dham Route - Char Dham Travel Tips - Char Dham News
• Importance of Char Dham Yatra - Char Dham Yatra 
• Kedarnath Helicopter Services - Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter
• Do Dham Same Day Heli Tour  

Char Dham Destinations 

• Badrinath :: Badrinath Packages - Hotels in Badrinath
• Kedarnath :: Kedarnath Packages - Hotels in Kedarnath
• Gangotri :: Gangotri Packages - Hotels in Gangotri
• Yamunotri :: Yamunotri Packages - Hotels in Yamunotri

Help us to Improve this Helicopter Service to Kedarnath List!

If you find any information which should be published here to Kedarnath Helicopter Service 2024 , which is not listed above then, Kindly share contact us.

If you find any inappropriate Online Helicopter Service Provider in this listing do mail us in the same email id, so that we can update/remove it to provide the best information to our visitors. Thank You!

Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets Booking Guide Travel Tips

• Book Kedarnath helicopter ticket from Heli Services IRCTC website only
• Helicopter services for Kedarnath is closed during monsoons for the months of July, August and some part of September
• Read all the instructions carefully for safe Heli Tour to Kedarnath Temple
• Kedarnath Tour Packages

• Kedarnath Travel Guide
• Places to See in Kedarnath
• Kedarnath Weather
• Kedarnath Hotels
• How to Reach Kedarnath
• Kedarnath Distance Chart
• Places near Kedarnath
• Kedarnath Blog, Articles, Travelogues
• Kedarnath Bus Car Taxi Hire
• Kedarnath FAQs
• Kedarnath Photos

Kedarnath Travel Tips & Blog Articles

Kedarnath Pony Service and Palki Rates 2024

Kedarnath to Badrinath

Kedarnath Ropeway

Dehradun To Kedarnath

Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan in Kedarnath - Photo Gallery

Delhi To Kedarnath

Rishikesh to Kedarnath

Jaipur To Kedarnath

Dharamshalas in Kedarnath

Kedarnath in Winters

Dark Tourism in Kedarnath - Memorial park for 2013 Flood Victims

Haldwani To Kedarnath

Haridwar to Kedarnath

Chandigarh To Kedarnath

Travelling to kedarnath in 2024.

Contact us for planning your Kedarnath tour with best travel packages of as per your requirements!

• Char Dham Yatra
• Char Dham Packages
• Chopta Tourism

eUttaranchal

• Uttarakhand Tour Packages
• Uttarakhand Hotels

Customer Service

• Return, Cancellation & Refund
• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Use

Business Connect

• List your Package
• List your Hotel
• Send Feedback
• Nainital - Musoorie
• Haridwar - Rishikesh
• Chopta - Tungnath
• Badrinath - Kedarnath
• Auli - Joshimath
• Kedarkantha - Har ki Dun
• Corbett - Binsar
• Badrinath Hotels
• Nainital Hotels
• Rishikesh Hotels
• Mussoori Hotels
• Chopta Hotels
• Corbett Resorts
• Adi Kailash Packages
• Valley of Flower Tours
• Kumaon Tours
• Badrinath Packages
• Kedarnath Packages
• Chopta Packages
• Nainital Packages
• Valley of Flowers - Hemkund Sahib
• Kuari Pass Trek
• Satopanth Trekking
• Phulara Ridge Trek
• Brahmatal Trek
• Panchachuli Base Camp Trek
• Nag Tibba Trek

• Tour Packages
• Places to See
• How to Reach
• Distance Chart
• Blog, Articles
• Send Enquiry

Get Customized Tour Package

eUttaranchal or its partner agents DO NOT accept bookings for Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets. Kindly note that the only authorized website for Kedarnath Heli Tickets is IRCTC.

Kerala will form heli-tourism policy soon: Tourism minister P A Mohamed Riyas

KOCHI: Kerala will soon have a heli-tourism policy, said Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas in Kochi on Saturday. He was inaugurating the state government’s heli-tourism project ‘Sky Escapes’ in association with Chipsan Aviation at the Kochi airport. 

Riyas said the government is considering a heli-tourism policy in the state. “Heli-tourism policy will be the first in the country. It will help popularise the concept and attract more tourists. We are planning to make the project more people-friendly. We are now exploring the potential of heli-tourism,” he said. 

He said the state government will adorn the role of a facilitator in the project. According to him, the infrastructure for the project will be developed with the participation of private players. A micro website containing information about the heli-tourism service was also launched. “As part of the project, we will coordinate with helicopter operators. We expect more helicopter operators to associate with the project.

More helipads will be developed by the state government in association with private companies,” he said He said that the advantage of heli-tourism is that tourists can explore all destinations without consuming time. “Kerala is a densely populated state with high vehicle density and tourists often hesitate to visit all tourist destinations due to traffic blocks.

However, heli-tourism will help tourists reach all destinations in a short time,” he said. Tourism secretary K Biju, Tourism director P B Nooh, District Collector N S K Umesh and KTIL chairman S K Saneesh took part in the event. The helicopter took off from Kochi airport with two couples to Munnar as part of the event.

Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp  

Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest

Related Stories

• Entertainment
• Andhra Pradesh
• Mobile Phones
• Product Review
• Board Results
• Entrance Exams
• Exam Results
• Health Conditions
• Mental Health
• Health News
• T20 World Cup
• Other Sports
• Personal Finance
• Movie Reviews
• Regional Cinema
• Telugu cinema
• Kannada cinema
• Malayalam cinema
• Tamil cinema
• Book Review
• Food & Drink
• Relationships
• Spirituality
• Home & Garden
• Education and Career
• Latest News
• Opinion / Analysis
• Short Videos
• Photo Gallery
• Home State Kerala

With Kochi as hub, Kerala’s helitourism to take off today

Kochi, thiruvananthapuram, kollam, jatayu rock, backwaters of kumarakom and alappuzha and hill stations will be connected through helitourism project..

Kochi: The Kerala Tourism Department is launching a Helitaxi project which will allow tourists to explore the state by air. State Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas will launch the Heli Tourism service at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Saturday.

In the initial phase, helitaxi will connect Kochi to destinations such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Jatayu Rock, backwaters of Kumarakom and Alappuzha and hill stations. The project envisages Kochi as the heli tourism hub.

The Department of Tourism will act as a facilitator to support licensed operators to run the helitaxi service. Tourism department said that the government will not engage in direct services, operations, or provide financial support.

No new airstrips

The government is not planning to develop new airstrips for the project, instead existing operational helipads will be utilised. In the next phase, the government will tie-up with private landowners to expand the project.

The helitaxis will have three main services – short distance rides, connecting major destinations and curated packages. In the future, the tourism department is planning to explore extending the service for pilgrim destinations.

The tourism minister, in a statement, said that the cost would depend on flying time and operator charges, with a competitive pricing model offering tourists various options. The helicopters will be able to carry 6-12 passengers at a time.

“The helitaxis will help tourists reduce time spent for travel and thereby cover maximum destinations. This will be a major boost to Kerala tourism,” he said.

According to the Tourism department, there was a 20 percent increase in domestic tourists in the first half of 2023.

A helicopter can now deliver you to 11 Greek islands in a quarter of the time a ferry takes

• A new company, hoper, offers scheduled helicopter flights to 11 Greek destinations.
• Flights drastically cut travel time compared to traditional ferries, which can up to take six hours.
• More companies are offering premium travel options, like Blade and Uber's helicopter services.

Greece's island-goers can now fly to some of the country's most remote destinations in under 45 minutes.

Athens-based helicopter company hoper, which launched this summer, is the first that lets customers book scheduled flights to and from 11 destinations. Visitors can fly from Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini to other islands like Antiparos, Spetses, and Tinos.

One-way fares start at $195 and can go up to about $380, depending on location. A 48-minute flight from Athens to Mykonos, without any luggage, costs nearly $440 for the end of August, according to hoper's website.

Related stories

"With hoper, we turn hours into minutes, and travelers earn up to a full day of vacation," said hoper CEO Demitris Memos in a press release last month.

Ferry services in Greece tend to stop at multiple islands, adding to travel time. For instance, ferry trips from Athens to Mykonos start at $46 and can take up to six hours.

Hoper also offers chartered helicopter flights for the same routes.

Helicopter companies globally are increasingly offering flights — chartered or scheduled — for people willing to pay a premium to slash time spent traveling. Locals don't always love the extra noise, though. New York City is eyeing regulations for helicopters after noise complaints soared in 2023, compared to the prior year.

Earlier this week , six of Marriott's most luxurious hotels in New York City said they are offering free helicopter airport transfers to some of their top-paying guests.

The flights will be operated by Blade, a private helicopter services company that launched in 2014. Operating in New York, Southern California, and the Bay Area, Blade sells private or shared rides to airports and places like the Hamptons.

Blade competes with Uber's helicopter services and newer players like Archer and Volocopter, part of a booming industry betting on air taxis becoming more mainstream.

Do you live in Greece and have thoughts on helicopters or other "air taxis" becoming more popular? Get in touch with this reporter: [email protected]

• Main content

• 672 Wine Club
• Motorcycles
• Car of the Month
• Destinations
• Men’s Fashion
• Watch Collector
• Art & Collectibles
• Vacation Homes
• Celebrity Homes
• New Construction
• Home Design
• Electronics
• Fine Dining
• Dubai Tourism
• Gateway Bronco
• On Location – Olympic Games Paris 2024
• One&Only
• The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
• Saratoga Spring Water
• Sports & Leisure
• Health & Wellness
• Best of the Best
• The Ultimate Gift Guide
• New Horizons
• Greece’s First Helicopter Airline Can Help You Hop to 11 Destinations Around the Country

The choppers can reach islands in the Agean in less than 45 minutes.

Christopher cameron, christopher cameron's most recent stories.

• This $6.9 Million New Jersey Penthouse Aims to Shatter a Local Sales Record
• What It’s Like to Stay at Timbers Kaua‘i at Hōkūala, a Luxe Hawaiian Resort Where Everything Is for Sale
• Share This Article

Related Stories

• Santa Monica Is Getting Gussied Up With New Luxury Hotels. Here’s Everything We Know.
• This 10-Day ‘Rail Cruise’ Lets You Explore Japan on the Country’s Famous Bullet Trains
• Rosewood’s New Austrian Hotel Is Housed in a 15th-Century Castle. Here’s a Look Inside.

In May, an Athens-based aviation company launched the nation’s first and only commercial helicopter service dubbed Hoper (we hope that they mean hop ). Unlike the existing charter services, it runs regularly scheduled flights from Athens to the pearls of the Aegean. 

“It became obvious that by flying there were significant savings in terms of time, but that at the same time it wasn’t hugely expensive if you shared the cost with other flyers,” Dimitris Kossyfas, COO of Hoper, told Robb Report . “There is a need to be able to travel between the Greek islands and between Athens and the islands in a more efficient manner.”

That’s putting it lightly. Say you want to go from Athens to Patmos. With Hoper, it’s not a direct flight (yet): you’ll need to fly Athens to Mykonos and then onward and it takes about an hour and a half. But what’s the alternative? An overnight ferry that takes nine to 10 hours, that’s what. Even if you book a commercial airplane flight to another island (like Mykonos), you’ll face a taxi ride to change ports and then a ferry. It’s a similar story for Folegandros, and many others. 

“Affluent people who have a house in one of the islands usually either fly to a destination and then take their speedboat, or go directly from Athens on their boat. The helicopter is much more efficient in terms of cost and in terms of time,” says Kossyfas, noting that the boat fuel alone could be more than the cost of the helicopter flight. 

While popular islands like Mykonos and Santorini might not notice the impact of the new flight service, smaller islands that were once inconvenient to access certainly will. Now, what’s to stop the crowd that always settled for Santorini deciding to look off the beaten path to islands more pristine? But Kossyfas says that, at least for now, Hoper won’t upset the balance of island power. 

“We aren’t there yet because of the low capacity of the helicopters,” says Kossyfas. “It’s one, maximum two, flights per day with four people. It cannot have a significant footprint yet. But eventually it does create a new opportunity.”

Read More On:

• new horizons

The Grand UK Debut

JULY 17 - 19, 2024 Head to the British countryside to test and evaluate the top luxury and performance vehicles of 2024.

Give the Gift of Luxury

More From Our Brands

Saks-neiman’s merger has finally arrived: what are the ramifications, lebron james returning to lakers on 2-year deal with player option, kesha releases ‘joyride,’ her first independent single after parting ways with kemosabe and rca, artist joel mesler takes over new york with midtown pool party and an upper east side gallery show, the best yoga mats for any practice, according to instructors.

Heli Tourism

Kerala's Peaks and Palms, Just a Heli Hop Away!

Service Provider Login

Don't have an account? Register Now Forgot Password? Recover Now

We've detected unusual activity from your computer network

To continue, please click the box below to let us know you're not a robot.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading. For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy .

For inquiries related to this message please contact our support team and provide the reference ID below.

Dehradun → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedar → Badri → Dehradun Duration: 4 nights 5 days Location: Dehradun, UK Package Cost: INR 2,00,000 per person

Chardham 1N/2D

Dehradun →Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedar → Badri→ Dehradun Duration: 1 Night 2 Days Location: Dehradun, UK Package Cost: On Request

Do Dham 2N/3D

Dehradun → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Dehradun Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days Location: Dehradun, UK Package Cost: INR 1,25,000 Per Person

Dehradun → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Dehradun Duration: 1 Day Location: Dehradun, UK Package Cost: INR 1,05,000 Per Person

Dehradun →Desired Dham→ Dehradun Duration: 1 day Location: Dehradun, UK Package Cost: Price on Request

Do Dham Ex-Sersi

Sersi →Kedarnath →Badri → Sersi Duration: 1 day Location: Kedarnath, Badrinath Package Cost: INR 3,00,000 (Full Helicopter Rate)

Hemkund Sahib

Dehradun→ Ghangaria → Dehradun Duration: 1 Day Location: Chamoli, Uttarakhand Package Cost: On Request

Valley of Flowers

Custom Heli-Tour

Desired pick-up location → Desired destination Duration & Location: As per client’s preference Package Cost: Price on Request

Hawaii’s Tourism Agency to Get Its First Budget in Two Years

Dawit Habtemariam , Skift

July 3rd, 2024 at 11:47 AM EDT

Legislators have stripped away the Hawaii Tourism Authority's funding and autonomy over the past few years. By finally getting a budget, the agency seems to be winning trust that it can manage tourism responsibly.

Dawit Habtemariam

Hawaii Governor Josh Green is expected to sign a series of bills that will give the Hawaii Tourism Authority a new mandate and budget — its first one in two years — by July 11.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is expected to have a budget of over $60 million for the 2025 fiscal year. Over the past two years, lawmakers have excluded the agency from the state budget. The tourism board has been forced to request funding from the state’s budgeting and finance department, with the governor’s and lawmakers’ approval.

“We’re confident and have gotten zero indications that we are at risk the way we have been in previous years,” said Ilihia Gionson, public affairs officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority . “We don’t have any indication that our funding is in jeopardy.”

Winning Back Favor

The new budget comes after a series of cutbacks by legislators. Last year, there had been talks to dissolve the agency, with two bills in the legislature.  In 2021, the legislature removed the agency’s dedicated funding stream from lodging tax collections.

With a budget, the agency’s board of directors can hire a new CEO, said Gionson. The last CEO, John De Fries, left the position in September. Since then, Daniel Nahoopii has served as interim president and CEO.

“You wouldn’t necessarily want to recruit a leader not knowing what the future of the organization is,” said Gionson. 

Gionson said the slow recovery of Maui’s economy in the wake of the August wildfire last year demonstrated the value of tourism to legislators. The agency has launched multiple marketing campaigns to encourage tourists to return.

“We’ve rebuilt trust to the extent that we got a budget when the past two years we didn’t,” Gionson said. 

Hawaii Tourism’s New Formal Job: Destination Manager

The governor is also expected to sign a bill that explicitly adds the responsibility of destination management into the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s statute. Over the past few years, the authority has taken a more active role in destination management, which is the practice of mitigating environmental damage, overcrowding, poor visitor behavior and other negative consequences from mass tourism.

Gionson said that with a codified responsibility, other agencies would be enticed to participate in the authority’s destination management initiatives, such as visitor education and implementing solutions to overtourism at attractions and infrastructure.

Hawaii’s State Agencies to Adopt Regenerative Tourism

Last week, the governor signed Senate Bill 2659. It incorporates a regenerative framework into the Hawaii State Planning Act and the state’s “tourism functional plan,” or documents that guide state and local government operations.

“We’re excited to see these principles make their way into one of the foundational planning documents for the entire state,” said Gionson.

At the moment, one of the challenges of implementing regenerative tourism is the lack of a standardized framework or metrics for measuring regenerative tourism, according to Skift Research’s Regenerative Tourism: Fact from Fiction Report .

The bill doesn’t explicitly define regenerative tourism, but HTA defines it as supporting tourism that is net positive for locals and the environment, Gionson said.

Locals have had a complicated relationship with tourism. Many have been frustrated with its negative impact on their quality of life and environment.

To see what regenerative tourism could look like in practice, Gionson pointed to programs piloted by Hawaii’s state parks that incorporate community input and stewardship. 

“Perhaps some departments aren’t built for addressing tourism directly, but there are those opportunities to build experiences, to build community participation and collaboration,” said Gionson.

The Daily Newsletter

Our daily coverage of the global travel industry. Written by editors and analysts from across Skift’s brands.

Have a confidential tip for Skift? Get in touch

Tags: destination marketing organizations , dmos , government , hawaii , hawaii tourism authority , regenerative tourism , tourism

Woman spends night in Bell Gorge after breaking leg during fall from ledge

A woman spent the night at a Kimberley gorge after she fell and broke her leg.

The incident saw witnesses rally together and attend to the woman prior to the arrival of emergency services.

What's next? 

The woman has now been flown to Broome for treatment.

A woman has spent the night at a remote gorge after breaking her leg at a popular tourist site in far north Western Australia.

The woman, 52, was holidaying with her husband and climbing a ledge in the lower sections of Bell Gorge, 2,400 kilometres north of Perth, when she slipped off the edge at about 11:30am on Sunday.

Witnesses reported hearing the woman's leg snap and hearing screams after she fell.

A travelling retired GP and a nurse who administered first aid were among those who assisted the woman.

They secured her leg with a snakebite splint and stayed with her for several hours until more help arrived.

Several members of the public managed to make contact with emergency services via beacons and satellite phones.

But extra assistance was hours away due to the gorge, situated on the remote Gibb River Road, being nearly 300km from the nearest town of Fitzroy Crossing.

ABC Pilbara 's Verity Gorman was at the scene and sat with the woman while maintaining contact with emergency services.

Ms Gorman's brother and his friend made their way back to the car park to alert rangers and bring in supplies.

"I had no phone reception but I thought I'd try taking my phone off aeroplane mode and called 000 and it directed me to the service that allows you to message emergency services," Gorman said.

"The nurse and the retired GP did an amazing job helping the woman and monitoring her condition.

"She was also an absolute trooper and remained in amazing spirits."

A ranger and paramedic arrived several hours later and were able to provide pain relief.

An anaesthetist visiting the gorge from Perth helped get the woman onto a stretcher after strapping her leg.

Overnight stay

Kimberley Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) superintendent Leon Gardiner told ABC Kimberley the woman was en route to Broome on Monday morning after spending the night at the gorge alongside emergency staff.

A Broome SES team was flown to an airstrip near the gorge and hiked down to where the woman was to help with the chopper rescue.

The helicopter arrived at about 6:30pm on Sunday.

It took about1.5 hours for SES volunteers to arrive on ground near the scene and reach the location, where they remained with the injured woman.

"There were medical crews with the casualty overnight, along with our crews providing a level of support and, as I understand it, her condition was stable through all of that," Mr Gardiner said.

He said the situation was a reminder for travellers to exercise vigilance.

"The challenges of some of these locations through the Kimberley – the remoteness, the ability to communicate and get to these locations in a timely manner – present a range of challenges," Mr Gardiner said.

"The Kimberley is a remote place and often requires satellite communications and it can take time to coordinate resources and safe rescue plan to be able to get people back to medical care."

He said essentials included communication, first aid supplies, plenty of food and water and the means to alert authorities in areas with no phone reception, such as a satellite phone or emergency beacon.

ABC Kimberley — local news in your inbox

• X (formerly Twitter)

Related Stories

Person successfully rescued from cliff face in remote far northern western australia.

• Emergency Services
• Fitzroy Crossing

Language selection

• Français fr

Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates its Centennial during Canada Day Flypast in Ottawa

From: National Defence

News release

To mark its Centennial, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) held its largest flypast in 20 years on Canada Day. 49 aircraft took part in the 20-minute long ‘parade in the sky’ featuring historic, current, and future Canadian military aircraft.

July 1, 2024 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The afternoon celebration began at 12:30 pm with a special appearance by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and concluded with another flyover by the Snowbirds and CF-18 Demonstration aircraft. The CF-18 on the Demonstration Team bears a distinct RCAF Centennial paint scheme.

Ranging in size from small two seat training aircraft like the CT-156 Harvard II to the largest transport planes in the RCAF like the CC-177 Globemaster and new CC-330 Husky, the flypast afforded viewers watching from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Parliament Hill, and LeBreton Flats, a chance to appreciate one hundred years of service, dedication, and professionalism by Canada’s Air Force.

In addition to planes like the legendary Spitfire fighter, Lancaster bomber and distinctive yellow training aircraft of the Second World War, examples of future RCAF fleets like the PC-21, part of RCAF Future Aircrew Training, the F-35 Lightning II fighter (courtesy of the Vermont Air National Guard), and the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (courtesy of the United States Navy) were also included in the display.

“Today’s flypast by the Royal Canadian Air Force, in honour of its centennial, is a fantastic way to celebrate Canada Day in our nation’s capital. The RCAF has defended Canadians and their interests at home and abroad for a century – and this flypast is a fantastic way to recognize the pride, dedication, and professionalism of the hundreds of thousands who have served in the RCAF throughout its history. I thank RCAF members past and present for their exemplary service to Canada. To our Air Force personnel, veterans, and all Canadians: happy Canada Day!” The Honourable Bill Blair , Minister of National Defence

“The Royal Canadian Air Force is proud to conduct this flypast featuring historic, current, and future aircraft on Canada Day of this, its Centennial year. The flypast is a recognition of the importance of Canada’s Air Force and the operations it conducts 24/7 , at home and around the world protecting and supporting Canadians and their allies. We remember all those who came before us and we rededicate ourselves to upholding the very best standards and values set out for us as we grow our Air Force for the challenges of today and the future.” Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny , Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force

“This flypast is a chance to connect Canadians to their Air Force as it celebrates and commemorates 100 years of service to Canada. Having historic aircraft in the parade reminds us of how far we have come as an institution and reminds serving members of the great legacy they uphold as they conduct missions in Canada and around the world. The future aircraft speaks to modernization and innovation that the RCAF is undertaking for the next century of service. Finally, we hope this will be a great moment of pride and reflection for current and past members of Canada’s Air Force.” Colonel Maggie Jacula, Chairperson , Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial Committee

Quick facts

The flypast was the largest by the RCAF in 20 years and involved 49 aircraft . Aircraft movements were carefully planned months in advance and coordinated with aircrew, air traffic control, NAV Canada , Transport Canada, Heritage Canada, civilian operators of historic aircraft, and members of the Vermont Air National Guard and United States Navy.  

Aircraft flew no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle on route during the flypast.

The flypast represented most fleets and all capabilities of Canada’s air force, including training, maritime aviation, tactical transport, strategic transport and air-to-air refueling, tactical helicopter, search and rescue, and combat/ NORAD missions.

The RCAF is made up of approximately 15,000 members coast to coast, flying over 350 aircraft . It is also responsible for Canadian Forces Station Alert, the most northerly, permanently inhabited location on Earth. It conducts round-the-clock operations all over the world and at home, including support to NORAD and continental defence and protects Canadians by providing air and marine Search and Rescue aircraft and maritime patrol.

Canada’s Air Force had humble beginnings in Borden, Ontario in April 1924 , beginning with just under 400 members . By 1944 it grew to the world’s fourth largest Air Force with 215,000 members . Today, two serving RCAF officers are amongst Canada’s astronaut corps and the Air Force is embarking on its most comprehensive modernization program since the Second World War. 

The RCAF Centennial has featured many initiatives for 2024, including tribute hockey jerseys worn by the Winnipeg Jets paying homage to the 1948 RCAF Flyers Olympic hockey team, the RCAF Run at locations across the country, as well as a collection of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint, and feature displays at Ottawa’s Winterlude and Tulip Festival. Canadians across the country can take part in RCAF Centennial activities by checking out upcoming events in their area at Events - RCAF2024ARC and by sharing their images online using #RCAF100.

Associated links

• Royal Canadian Air Force Facebook
• Royal Canadian Air Force X
• RCAF Centennial Events
• RCAF Centennial Facebook

Diana Ebadi Press Secretary and Communications Advisor Office of the Minister of National Defence  Email: [email protected]

Media Relations Department of National Defence  Phone: 613-904-3333 Email: [email protected]

Page details