Dehradun's helicopter operator launches its 2026 Chardham season from Sahastradhara Helipad with packages starting at ₹2,25,000 - serving pilgrims from across India and NRI families from USA, UK, Canada, UAE and Australia DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand As the sacred Char Dham temples of Uttarakhand prepare to open their doors for the 2026 pilgrimage season, Udan Aviation Dehradun's MBA-led, ISO-certified Chardham Yatra helicopter operator has confirmed its full season schedule, with helicopter departures from Sahastradhara Helipad available from early May through June 2026, and again in September through October. The announcement comes as demand for helicopter-based Chardham pilgrimage continues to grow, driven particularly by elderly devotees and NRI families for whom the traditional road journey to India's highest Himalayan shrines is physically or logistically impossible. 2026 Chardham Temple Opening Dates Yamunotri: Opening - 19 April -2026 Gangotri: Opening approximately 19 - April -2026 Kedarnath: Opening approximately 22 - April -2026 Badrinath: Opening approximately 23- April -2026 Packages Available for 2026 Complete Chardham Yatra - 5 Nights / 6 Days - ₹2,25,000 per person Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath + Badrinath) - ₹1,35,000 per person Kedarnath Yatra - Same Day - ₹90,000 per person Badrinath Yatra - Same Day - ₹90,000 per person All packages include VIP Darshan at each temple, hotel accommodation, all meals, helicopter transfers, and a dedicated Yatra coordinator throughout the journey. A Service Built for Those Who Need It Most A significant proportion of Udan Aviation's pilgrims each season are senior citizens aged 65 and above, or individuals whose health conditions, arthritis, post-surgical mobility limitations, cardiac conditions requiring altitude precautions had previously made the Chardham Yatra impossible. "The Chardham Yatra is not a journey that should be available only to those physically capable of mountain trekking," said Rashmi Negi, Founder of Udan Aviation. "Every devotee who has spent a lifetime in faith deserves to complete this pilgrimage with dignity. That principle is why this company exists and it guides every decision we make in every season." Negi, who holds an MBA in Tourism Management and brings 16 years of experience in India's travel and aviation industry to the company she founded, designed Udan Aviation specifically around the needs of elderly pilgrims, mobility-challenged devotees, and NRI families coordinating sacred journeys for parents in India from abroad. NRI Families Drive Growing Demand Udan Aviation serves NRI families from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, UAE, and Australia who book Chardham Yatra helicopter packages for elderly parents or relatives living in India. The company offers WhatsApp coordination across time zones, digital documentation, Delhi airport pickup, and international payment support - services specifically designed for the NRI booking experience. Safety and Certifications Udan Aviation is ISO-certified, a quality management standard rare among private pilgrimage helicopter operators in India and operates through DGCA-compliant aviation partners whose pilots hold Commercial Pilot Licences with high-altitude endorsements specific to the Himalayan circuit. The company has maintained a zero safety-incident record across all seasons of operations. Complimentary emergency oxygen is provided on all flights. Boarding assistance is available for elderly and mobility-challenged passengers at Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun. Booking Information Season: May–June 2026 and September - October 2026 Departure Point: Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Booking: +91 93104 19931 | WhatsApp: +91 93104 19931 Email: info@udanaviation.in | Website: udanaviation.in Early booking recommended helicopter seats are allocated on a first-confirmed basis Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the article are media marketing initiative and do not represent the stand and views of Mid-Day Group. Mid-Day Group disclaims any and all liability to any party, company or product for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of this content.

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