Pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi By Helicopter

Duration: ........    Places to Visit: Katra, Sanjichhat, Mata Vaishno    Devi Shrine Maa Vaishno Devi Yatra

 

Board your helicopter from Katra on the foothills and the flight will drop you just about a stone's throw away from the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. This visit to the sacred shrine, enveloped by the clouds is just the beginning of a breathtaking heli-hop.Our chopper takes you to this awesome wilderness, a place so holy and sacred, full of mystery and adventure. Rising high above the Trikuta mountain and sprawling forest, your pilgrimage will get off to an auspicious start. We provides you a comfortable journey & darshan of Shri Mata Vaishnodevi, which otherwise would be a tedious walk of 4 Hrs to 8 Hrs depending on the age & health of the pilgrim. Jai Mata Di ! DAYS OF OPERATION AND TIMINGS (A) The flights operate EVERYDAY. (B) Flight Timings are- 8.30 A.M to 5 P.M. The flight from Katra to Vaishnodevi takes a total of 08 minutes. (C) 5-6 passengers can be accommodated in one flight. There are about 100return flights per day. (D) Five days gap is mandatory to block the heli-tickets in advance ahead of the date of visit. (E) Pre- ponement or post ponement of heli tickets once booked online is not permissible but with the prior concent of the helipad authorities. (F) In case of cancellation ; By the party; (i) From 24 hrs to 48 hrs; Rs. 500. will be deducted from the total basic fare; (ii) Less than 24 hrs ; 50% will be deducted from the total basic fare; (iii) Less than 01 hrs ; No show - No refund. In case of cancellation ; By the helipad Authorities ;   (i) Due to weather conditions or technical fault ; Full refund of total basic fare.   PRICE STRUCTURE A) Katra-Sanjichhat or Sanjichhat-Katra (one-way helicopter flight): Rs. 1,400 (Rs. 1225 + Processing & Service Charges @ 12.5%) per person for One Way.   (B) Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra (return helicopter flight): Rs. 2,800/- per person. The pilgrim on production of the return boarding pass gets priority darshan at the Shrine.  (C) All-inclusive package for one person from Katra: includes Jammu airport pickup & drop, to and fro helicopter flight (Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra) + overnight stay with breakfast and a meal, free hotel / helipad transfers: One Night Stay: Rs. 8, 666.00 : Two Night Stay: Rs. 11, 555.00.  (D) All-inclusive package for two persons from Katra: includes Jammu airport pickup & drop, to and fro helicopter flight (Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra) + overnight stay with breakfast and a meal, free hotel / helipad transfers: One Night Stay: Rs. 13, 222.00 : Two Night Stay: Rs. 16, 777.00.  (E) All-inclusive package for one person from Jammu: Includes to-and-fro helicopter flight (Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra) + overnight stay and breakfast at KC Residency Jammu City and free hotel / helipad transfers: Rs. 8,525.00.  (F) All-inclusive package for TWO persons from Jammu: Includes to-and-fro helicopter flight (Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra) + overnight stay and breakfast at KC Residency Jammu City and free hotel / helipad transfers: Rs. 11,750.00.  (G) Shradha Package for One Night Stay at Country Inn & Suites, Katra: Rs. 6,600.00for Two Persons.  Includes AC Cab Service and Breakfast+Dinner for Two Persons. Also Includes  Tranfer to Heli-Pad (This Package does not Include Heli-Package)

Vaishno Devi Helicopter Services Tour packages

Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in India. It is located on the Trikuta Mountain at a height of 5,300 ft. The Vaishno Devi Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hill of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess.The shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi witnesses thousands of devotees arrive all through the year irrespective of the difficulties faced by them. The Yatra begins at Katra and pilgrims have to cover 13 km. of terrain on foot to reach the Darbar. 

For the convenience of the pilgrims the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine board has made arrangements for helicopter services from Katra to Vaishno Devi Bhawan.

Important points to note

• Flights are operated daily
• The Katra Vaishno Devi helicopter flights operate in the daytime only 8:00 am to 6:00 PM.
• Flights operate in clear weather only, not in rainy season.

Pawan Hans and Global Vectra boards helicopter from Katra on the foothills and the flight will drop you at Sanjhichatt. This visit to the sacred Shrine, enveloped by the clouds is the beginning of a breathtaking heli-hop.