Registration Date, Price, Route & Mandir Opening

📅 🛕 केदारनाथ मंदिर 2026 कब खुलेगा?

✅ Most Official/Tentative Date:
👉 22 April 2026 (सुबह 7:00 बजे) मंदिर के कपाट खुलने की जानकारी सामने आई है। (Chardham Tours)

🗓️ यह तय होने का तरीका:

मंदिर के opening date को Maha Shivratri के दिन निर्धारित किया जाता है। (eUttaranchal)
2026 केदारनाथ केदारनाथ धाम के कपाट late April 2026 में खुलेंगे (आमतौर पर Akshaya Tritiya/April last week). (Chardham Yatra 2026)

❗ Closing date (end of Yatra) भी होती है, वो आम तौर पर October-November 2026 के बीच है। (Chardham Tours)

🚁 Kedarnath हेलीकॉप्टर सेवा 2026 — Booking Details

📌 Booking कब शुरू होगी?

📍 Official helicopter booking 2026 आमतौर पर April 2026 के शुरुआत में खुलती है — मंदिर खुलने से कुछ दिन पहले ही IRCTC की वेबसाइट पर। (eUttaranchal)

🌐 Booking official portal:
👉 heliyatra.irctc.co.in (IRCTC Heli Yatra) — यही वेबसाइट से tickets book करने चाहिए। (Heli Yatra)

📅 ध्यान रखें:

Slots अक्सर मंदिर खुलने से ~15 से 7 दिन पहले release होते हैं। (Yatrio)
मौसम, availability और हेलिकॉप्टर safety के आधार पर slots प्रतिदिन अलग-अलग खुलते हैं। (Yatrio)

📌 Booking करने की प्रक्रिया

✅ Step by Step:

Char Dham / Kedarnath Yatra Registration पहले कर लें — ये mandatory है। (Tehri Taxi Tours)
👉 Registration portal: registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in
(यहाँ ID details/आधार डालकर आपका yatra slip बनता है)
उसके बाद ही आप Helicopter ticket booking के लिए IRCTC Heli portal पर जा पाते हैं। (eUttaranchal)
Slot/chopper उड़ान select करें और payment कर दें।
Booking confirmation और QR ticket मिल जाता है।

🛫 Helicopter की मुख्य रूट्स

✈️ Kedarnath के लिए मुख्य helipads:
✨ Phata
✨ Sirsi
✨ Guptkashi (Tehri Taxi Tours)

☑️ हेलीकॉप्टर उसी बेस कैंप पर उतरेगा और वहाँ से थोड़ा walk/autorickshaw कर के temple तक पहुंच सकते हैं। (Tehri Taxi Tours)

Table of Contents

🚁 Kedarnath Helicopter Booking 2026: Phata, Sirsi aur Guptkashi Helipad Complete Guide

Kedarnath yatra me helicopter ek bahut hi suvidha-janak option hai, khaaskar senior citizens, family aur kam time wale yatriyon ke liye।
Kedarnath ke liye sirf 3 official helicopter base locations se hi service chalti hai:

Phata Helipad
Sirsi Helipad
Guptkashi Helipad

Is article me hum har jagah ka detailed guide denge — kaise pahuchein, kiraya, helipad kaisa dikhta hai, khana-pina, stay aur zaroori savdhani.

📍 1️⃣ फाटा Helipad – Sabse Popular Option

📌 Phata Helipad kaha hai?

Phata helipad Rudraprayag district me, Guptkashi se lagbhag 14 km door sthit hai। Ye Kedarnath helicopter ka sabse busy aur trusted base mana jata hai।

🚗 Phata kaise jaye?

Haridwar / Rishikesh → Guptkashi → Phata
Road condition theek hoti hai
Taxi aur shared jeep easily mil jati hai

⏱️ Guptkashi se Phata: ~30–40 minute

🚁 Phata se Kedarnath helicopter kiraya (2026 expected)

₹8,500 – ₹10,000 (aana-jana)
Flight time: 8–10 minute

🏗️ Phata helipad kaisa dikhta hai?

Open mountain helipad
Proper waiting shed
Security checking area
Clear mountain view (weather clear ho to)

🍽️ Phata me khana-pina

Chhote dhabe
Tea, maggi, dal-chawal
Luxury restaurants nahi, par basic food mil jata hai

🏨 Phata me rukne ke options

Budget guest house
GMVN nearby options
Zyada better hotels ke liye Guptkashi stay recommended

✅ Phata helipad kis ke liye best?

✔️ First-time yatri
✔️ Budget travellers
✔️ Zyada flight availability chahne wale

📍 2️⃣ सिरसी Helipad – Kam Bheed, Smart Choice

📌 Sirsi Helipad kaha hai?

Sirsi ek chhota sa village hai jo Sonprayag ke paas (~12 km) sthit hai। Yahan se helicopter service kam bheed ke saath chalti hai।

🚗 Sirsi kaise jaye?

Rishikesh / Haridwar → Sonprayag → Sirsi
Road thodi narrow ho sakti hai
Taxi ya private vehicle better rahega

🚁 Sirsi se Kedarnath helicopter kiraya (2026 expected)

₹8,000 – ₹9,500 (aana-jana)
Flight time: 8–10 minute

🏗️ Sirsi helipad kaisa dikhta hai?

Chhota aur shant helipad
Kam crowd
Basic waiting area
Surrounding me greenery aur pahad

🍽️ Sirsi me khana-pina

Limited dhabe
Tea, snacks, basic Indian food
Zyada options nahi — khana Guptkashi/Sonprayag me karna better

🏨 Sirsi me stay

Limited guest houses
Overnight stay ke liye Sonprayag ya Guptkashi better

✅ Sirsi helipad kis ke liye best?

✔️ Bheed se bachna chahte ho
✔️ Phata me slot na mile
✔️ Peaceful experience chahiye

📍 3️⃣ गुप्तकाशी Helipad – Most Comfortable

📌 Guptkashi Helipad kaha hai?

Guptkashi ek proper town hai jahan hotels, markets aur hospitals available hain। Helipad town ke paas hi sthit hai।

🚗 Guptkashi kaise jaye?

Haridwar / Rishikesh → Guptkashi (direct road)
Best road connectivity
Taxi, bus, self-drive sab possible

🚁 Guptkashi se Kedarnath helicopter kiraya (2026 expected)

₹10,000 – ₹12,000 (aana-jana)
Flight time: 10–12 minute

🏗️ Guptkashi helipad kaisa dikhta hai?

Well-managed helipad
Proper lounge & waiting area
Senior-friendly setup
Town view + mountain backdrop

🍽️ Guptkashi me khana-pina

Good restaurants
North Indian meals
Cafes & packaged food options
Clean drinking water easily available

🏨 Guptkashi me stay (BEST OPTION)

Budget hotels
Mid-range & premium hotels
Family & senior citizens ke liye best

✅ Guptkashi helipad kis ke liye best?

✔️ Senior citizens
✔️ Family travellers
✔️ Comfortable stay chahne wale
✔️ One-day smooth yatra plan

🔍 Helicopter Base Comparison

Helipad	Kiraya	Bheed	Stay	Best For
Phata	₹₹	Medium	Limited	First choice
Sirsi	₹₹	Low	Very limited	Backup
Guptkashi	₹₹₹	Very Low	Best	Comfort

⚠️ Zaroori Savdhani (Must Read)

Helicopter sirf IRCTC official portal se book karein
Weather delay/cancellation common hai
Same-day return mandatory hota hai
Original ID proof saath rakhein
Light luggage hi allow hota hai

🔔 Final Advice

Agar budget + availability chahiye → Phata
Agar bheed se bachna hai → Sirsi
Agar comfort & family travel → Guptkashi

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💸 Expected Helicopter Fares (2026)

💰 पिछले साल की trends के आधार पर अनुमान है:
✔️ Sirsi / Phata से – ₹8,500 – ₹10,000+
✔️ Guptkashi से – ₹10,000 – ₹12,000+
📌 Prices मौसम, DGCA और demand के हिसाब से ऊपर-नीचे हो सकते हैं। (Char Dham Yatra 2026)

🚨 Safety / Real-World Reality

❗ पिछली बार (2025) कुछ safety concerns और cancellations भी हुए थे, जिससे कई tickets cancel हुए थे। (The Times of India)
इसलिए booking करते समय:
✔️ मोबाइल network stable रखें
✔️ फर्जी साइट से avoid करें
✔️ केवल IRCTC official से ही book करें

🗓️ Summary – Important Dates

📍 Temple Opening: 22 April 2026 (expected) (Chardham Tours)
📍 Helicopter Booking Opens: April 2026 (early) on IRCTC (eUttaranchal)
📍 Slots release: ~15–7 days before travel date (Yatrio)
📍 Temple Close (Winter): Oct–Nov 2026 (Chardham Tours)

➕ Quick Booking Links (Official)

👉 IRCTC Helicopter Bookings: heliyatra.irctc.co.in (Heli Yatra)
👉 Char Dham / Kedarnath Registration: registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in (Tehri Taxi Tours)

Kedarnath Helicopter Booking 2026: