Kedarnath helicopter ticket booking for the September phase opens on 7 September 2026 at 11:00 hrs on the official IRCTC HeliYatra portal (heliyatra.irctc.co.in), covering flights between 15-30 September 2026. Char Dham Yatra registration is mandatory before booking. Helicopters operate from three helipads — Sirsi, Phata, and Guptkashi — and travelers need ground transport to reach these towns before their flight.
Kedarnath Helicopter Booking Opens 7 September: How to Book & Reach the Helipad
If you're planning to reach Kedarnath by helicopter this September, mark your calendar: booking opens in just a few days, and slots for this route sell out fast.
Key dates
- Booking opens: 7 September 2026, 11:00 hrs
- Covers flights for: 15-30 September 2026
- Where to book: Only on the official IRCTC HeliYatra portal — heliyatra.irctc.co.in
Uttarakhand STF has repeatedly warned pilgrims about fake helicopter booking websites and agents claiming to sell tickets outside this official portal. Never pay anyone claiming to guarantee a seat through a third party — IRCTC is the only authorized platform.
Before you can book: Char Dham registration
Helicopter booking requires an active Char Dham Yatra registration number or group ID, completed on the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board's official registration portal. If you haven't registered yet, do this first — you cannot book a helicopter ticket without it.
How to book, step by step
- Log in to heliyatra.irctc.co.in (register if you're a new user)
- Enter your Char Dham registration number or group ID
- Select your preferred helipad, operator, and available date/time slot
- Add passenger details for everyone traveling and verify
- Complete payment through IRCTC's secure gateway
- Download and print your ticket — carry it along with the same photo ID used at booking
A few limits to know: maximum 2 tickets per user ID, up to 6 passengers per ticket (12 total per ID). If your group is larger, you'll need a second user ID.
Choosing your helipad — and why it matters for your ground travel
There are three operational helipads for Kedarnath flights:
- Sirsi — generally the most economical route
- Phata — mid-range, a commonly chosen option
- Guptkashi — often the highest-demand helipad given its accessibility
Each of these is a town you'll need to reach by road before your flight — helicopters don't operate from Dehradun, Haridwar, or Rishikesh directly. This is where planning your ground transport matters just as much as booking the flight itself.
Getting to the helipad — plan this alongside your ticket
Most travelers underestimate this part. Sirsi, Phata, and Guptkashi are all several hours from Dehradun or Haridwar by road, and given how tightly helicopter slots are scheduled, arriving even a little late can mean missing your flight window entirely. We recommend:
- Booking your taxi to the helipad town as soon as your helicopter ticket is confirmed, not the night before
- Building in a buffer — arrive at the helipad town the evening before your scheduled flight rather than same-day, especially for early morning slots
- Confirming which of the three helipads matches your booking before arranging pickup, since they're not interchangeable
Book your taxi to the helipad
Once your helicopter ticket is confirmed, we can arrange your taxi from Dehradun, Haridwar, or Rishikesh directly to Sirsi, Phata, or Guptkashi — timed around your flight slot so you arrive with a comfortable buffer, not a rush.
Book Your Helipad Taxi on WhatsApp or call +91 7454817448.
Note: Booking dates and process reflect official IRCTC HeliYatra information as of early September 2026. Always confirm details directly on heliyatra.irctc.co.in before your booking window.
Written by Yatri Admin
Native traveler and road assistant writer covering pilgrimage regulations, local insights, and route condition updates for Uttarakhand Yatri.