Mata Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tour: The Ultimate Guide

By - July 22, 2023 - Jammu & Kashmir
Mata Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tour Jammu

Some years back planning a trip to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine would arise fear and anxiety because of the rough travel and poor connectivity that it entailed. With modern ways of transport and planned tour packages, you can now focus on meeting your spiritual goals and making your pilgrimage to the divine destination truly satisfying.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites revered by Hindus and is on everyone’s bucket list. One of the 108 Shakti Peeths, this holy shrine is snuggled in the Trikuta Hills and is just 13 km from Katra-the base camp for this holy sojourn.

Situated at an altitude of 5200 feet above sea level, this abode of Goddess Durga is truly heavenly and attracts lakhs of tourists every year. The idol is believed to be formed from natural rocks called ‘Pindis’and is often seen as a manifestation of three Goddesses-Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and MahaSaraswati.

If you are planning to visit this holy land and feel the spirituality that encapsulates it, then we tell you the best and easiest way to reach this abode of the Goddess through the aerial route.

Things to Know Before Planning a Trip to Shri Vaishno Devi Shrine by Helicopter

Before you embark on a helicopter that drops you near the Vaishno Devi Shrine, you need to reach Katra-the pivotal point of this holy pilgrimage. Katra is located just 50 km from Jammu and is well connected with the rest of the country by road and by air. On reaching Katra you can opt to undertake the Vaishno Devi Yatra through a helicopter and need to remember the following things.

  • Shri Vaishno Devi Bhawan is approximately 2.5 km from the Helipad at Sanjhichhat and it takes about 08 minutes to cover the one-way distance.
  • To and fro helicopter services to reach Shri Vaishno Devi Shrine from Katra can be booked online 60 days in advance of your tour.
  • The price of the helicopter ride for one way from Katra to Sanjichhat orSanjhichhat to Katra is INR 1830 per person which makes it INR 3660 per passenger for a to and fro trip.
  • Helicopter tickets can be booked online in advance from the Shrine Board’s official website.
  • Children below two years of age will be carried free of cost in the lap of the accompanying adult.
  • A single flight typically accommodates around 5 to 6 passengers.
  • Passengers are requested to report to the Helipad at least one hour before the departure time of the flight. Those reporting late or after the set time shall be treated as ‘NO SHOW’ and are not eligible for refunds.
  • Passengers should carry a copy of the helicopter ticket and yatra registration slip along with valid ID proof during the journey.
  • The helicopter ticket is non-transferable.
  • Helicopter services operate from 8:30 am until 7:00 pm, launching approximately every 20 minutes from both the Katra and Sanjichhat helipads.
  • The helicopters operate subject to fair weather conditions, clear visibility, and range prescribed by DGCA.
  • In case of flight cancellations due to bad weather or technical issues, the entire amount of the ticket is refunded to the passengers.
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Rules for Online Booking and Cancellation of Helicopter Tickets

  • Helicopter tickets can either be booked online from the Shrine Board’s Official website or at the spot through the ‘Current Heli-Ticket Counter’.
  • For booking the helicopter tickets you need to have the Yatra Registration Slip and the ID Proof of all the pilgrims who wish to travel by air.
  • To avail of the online booking facility, simply register on the website of the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and login with the username. Click on the helicopter service, fill in the travel dates, number of passengers, travel route, travel time, etc.
  • Payment of helicopter ticket fees can be done through a Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
  • Once the booking is done prepone or postpone of the booking is not allowed.
  • Tickets can be cancelled only through the ONLINE mode.
  • Cancellation of the tickets can be made up to 40 days before the travel date and only 70% of the fare amount is refunded.
  • The refund is initiated by the Shrine Board within 15 days of the cancellation.
  • The refund is reimbursed to the same Credit card, Debit Card, or UPI account through which the payment was received at the time of booking.
  • If a transaction fails on the Shrine Board’s website, the Board ensures a complete refund.

The Bottom Line

While the trek to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is beautiful and soul-satisfying, it is equally charming for passengers who opt for the aerial route. Travelling the distance from Katra to Vaishno Devi Darbar by helicopter gives you a holistic view of the entire Bhawan that is set in the lap of pristine nature, lush green laden mountains, and a picturesque trekking devotees all chanting praises for the divine Goddess- Mata Vaishno Devi.

The time you plan your hassle-free trip to this Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and explore our Vaishno Devi with Kashmir Tour Itinerary package at https://www.tusktravel.com/india/tour-packages/5nights-6days-vaishno-devi-with-kashmir-tour.html and yes…do book your helicopter tickets in advance!

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