Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter

Overview

Highlights

• Baltal–Panjtarni helicopter, return
• Darshan of the holy ice lingam at 3,888 m
• Pure vegetarian meals throughout
• Pony or palki assistance from Panjtarni (on request)
• Dal Lake shikara ride on the last evening

1. Day1 Arrive Srinagar
   RFID cardBriefing

   Meet our representative at Srinagar airport and transfer to the hotel. Collect your RFID yatra card and complete document checks with our team. Evening at leisure.

   DinnerOvernight: Hotel Rose Wood Srinagar or similarAirport → hotel, 30 min
2. Day2 Srinagar to Sonmarg (Baltal base)
   Acclimatisation

   Drive along the Sindh river to Sonmarg (about 3 hours). Rest and acclimatise for the next day’s darshan.

   Breakfast & dinnerOvernight: Hotel Snowland Sonmarg or similar80 km, 3 hours
3. Day3 Helicopter to Panjtarni — Holy Cave darshan
   DarshanHelicopter

   Early drive to the Baltal helipad. Fly to Panjtarni, then trek 6 km or take a pony/palki to the Holy Cave for darshan of the ice lingam. Return to Panjtarni and fly back to Baltal, then drive to Srinagar.

   Breakfast & dinnerOvernight: Hotel Rose Wood Srinagar or similarHelicopter + 6 km trek each way
4. Day4 Departure

   Morning shikara on Dal Lake (weather permitting) and transfer to the airport.

   BreakfastHotel → airport

Special notes

• Children below 13, adults above 75 and women over six weeks pregnant are not permitted by the Shrine Board.
• A Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) from an authorised doctor is required for registration.
• Helicopter flights depend on weather; if cancelled we arrange pony/palki or reschedule at no extra service charge.
• Carry your RFID yatra card at all times.

Cancellation policy

Helicopter tickets follow the Shrine Board’s refund rules.
Hotel and transport: free cancellation up to 21 days before, 50% thereafter.

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