Char Dham Helicopter Services To Resume From September 15 After Seasonal Break
Char Dham is one of the sacred Hindu pilgrimages, which is also known as Chota Char Dham. Located in Uttarakhand, the Char Dham comprises Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The ongoing Char Dham Yatra, which commenced in April 2026, is set to resume the second phase of helicopter services for the Himalayan yatra on September 15. It was announced by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation…
The Char Dham, also known as Chota Char Dham, is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located in Uttarakhand, India. It consists of four temples: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The ongoing Char Dham Yatra, which began in April 2026, will resume its second phase of helicopter services starting September 15, 2026, according to the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA).
DM Vishal Mishra announced that the number of pilgrims for the Shri Kedarnath Dham pilgrimage is likely to increase as the rainy season ends, leading to a higher headcount of pilgrims. In preparation for the resumption, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting final safety inspections, and route safety is being ensured through inspections.
To support the helicopter services, an Air Traffic Control (ATC) unit has been established at the Sahastradhara helidrome. Additionally, a temporary ATC unit will operate at Sitapur near Sirsi, under the supervision of officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The resumption of helicopter services aligns with the important phase of the pilgrim season, which spans September and October, when devotees visit the Himalayan shrines before they close for winter due to snowfall and harsh weather conditions.
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