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Rudra Abhishek Puja at Kedarnath Ji

• Puja Charges: ₹6,500 for up to 6 persons.
• The total amount must be paid in cash to the Safar Air representative at Dehradun, so that the puja can be arranged and booked in advance on behalf of the passengers.

Important Note: The arrangement of the Rudra Abhishek Puja is subject to the availability of rooms at Kedarnath Top, as passengers are required to stay overnight for the puja. Hotel accommodation at Kedarnath Top will be charged extra, as applicable.

Maha Abhishek Puja at Badrinath ji

• Puja Charges: ₹4700 per person. + 1000/- Per cab.
• The total amount must be paid in cash to the Safar Air representative at Dehradun, so that we can arrange and book the puja in advance on behalf of each passenger.

Important Note: Rudra Abhishek and Maha Abhishek Puja charges are not included in the package. Payment must be made to the Safar Air team during booking or at the pre-departure briefing so the puja slip can be arranged from the Kedarnath–Badrinath Temple Committee (BKTC). Kindly inform our Dehradun team in advance if you wish to opt for the puja.

Weight :

• Due to limited helicopter luggage space, only 4-5 kg per passenger is allowed, and passengers must carry only soft duffel bags provided by Safar Air Holidays Services Pvt. Ltd., as suitcases and trolley bags are strictly not permitted.
• Due to helicopter weight limitations and safety regulations in hilly terrain, Safar Air reserves the right to reassign passengers between flights to maintain proper weight balance. Passengers travelling together may therefore be scheduled on separate flights.
• Passengers are advised to accurately provide their body weight at the time of booking.
• In the event of any weight discrepancy discovered during travel that causes the aircraft’s total permissible weight limit of 450 kg to be exceeded, the affected passenger(s) may be de-boarded, and the heli-tour will be canceled for them without any refund.

Medical & Fitness :

• As all temples in Char Dham are located at high altitudes, passengers with asthma or any other medical condition must consult a doctor and obtain a medical certificate before undertaking this yatra. All passengers undertaking this yatra must be medically and physically fit.
• Passengers are advised to carry a small oxygen bottle with them as a precaution. It is available locally at all medical shops.
• All passengers are advised to carry their own medication.
• Safar Air Holidays Services Pvt. Ltd. shall not be liable for any medical emergency occurring on the ground during the yatra. Passengers are strongly advised, in their own interest, to consult a doctor and undergo a medical check-up prior to commencing the yatra, especially if suffering from any pre-existing medical condition.
• In case medical evacuation by helicopter is required, it will be chargeable at INR 1,75,000 per hour + UCADA royalty, landing charges, and applicable GST.
• Although daytime temperatures are generally normal at these locations, nights can be quite cold; therefore, passengers are advised to carry adequate woollen clothing.

Return Travel Advisory:

• Passengers are advised to book evening flights or trains departing after 4:00 PM on the return day, as delays may occur in reaching Dehradun from Badrinath due to weather or operational reasons.
• Alternatively, passengers may consider booking their return flight or train for the next day to avoid any inconvenience caused by unforeseen delays.

Identity Proof

• All Indian passengers are required to provide a copy of a valid government issued ID proof (such as AADHAR card, Voter ID, etc.), while foreign nationals must provide a copy of their passport.

Palki/Porter

• Any palki or porter charges at Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath will be borne directly by the passengers, except at Yamunotri, where palki service is included in the package.

Network Connectivity:

• Network connectivity at Harsil and Badrinath is very limited.
• BSNL, Jio and Airtel are the primary telecom services that operate in these regions, though connectivity may still be inconsistent. However, our staff will remain with the passengers at all times to provide complete assistance and support.

Kedarnath

• Passengers will be ferried to Kedarnath ji in a shuttle services flight. And it is likely that passengers travelling together may not be accommodated on the same flight.
• Guests opting for accommodation at Kedarnath Top will be provided basic category lodging with limited facilities, available at an additional cost. Passengers should be prepared for sub-zero night temperatures.

• The quality of accommodation available at Yamunotri and Kedarnath upper is just above average and so passengers should not have very high expectations. However, at Harsil, Guptkashi and Badrinath the accommodation standard is 3 stars.
• Only 5 kg of baggage per passenger is permitted, and excess baggage may not be allowed on board. The baggage allowance is also dependent on the total body weight of the group; if the combined weight exceeds the aircraft’s permissible limit of 450 kg, additional charges will apply for transporting the excess luggage by road, and this cost will be shared among all passengers in the same helicopter.
• Children aged 2 years and above will be charged a full ticket. Infants below 2 years of age or weighing up to 12 kg will be carried free of charge. In case of age verification, a valid ID proof (birth certificate) of the child may be required.
• There is no provision of concession to children or senior citizens.

Passenger Weight Policy

• The total passenger weight must not exceed 450 kg for 6 passengers per helicopter.If the combined weight exceeds the specified limit, the helicopter will not be able to take off, and the journey may be cancelled with immediate effect.
• It is mandatory to provide accurate and exact body weight at the time of booking to avoid any operational issues or last-minute cancellations.
• If the weight provided by the guest is found to be incorrect at the time of departure, the company will not be liable to operate the flight, and no refund will be applicable in such cases. Only a maximum variation of 2 kg will be permitted.
• The helicopter yatra will be operated in accordance with the weight limitations and safety guidelines prescribed by the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) and UCADA (Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority).

OVERWEIGHT CHARGES:

• ON PER SEAT BASIS ONLY - Overweight charges are applicable @ INR 2500 per Kg. This will be chargeable to passengers weighing above 75 kg (I.e. 5kg X 2500 = 12,500) Passenger should pay amount before departure or pay at helipad. This amount will be charged per body weight not according to helicopter weight and will be charged in group wise. In case the journey is not finished within the stipulated time and passengers are not able to visit one or more Dham’s due to bad weather conditions/technical reasons then the company will try to visit all places within the stipulated time. Although if this is not possible then the liability of the company will be limited to refund of unutilized sector/s.
• Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 20% of the cost. This will be permitted only if applied 20 days before journey date. In case the rescheduling is requested with less than 20 days to the journey then booking will be treated as cancelled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.
• The company reserves the right, without assigning any reason, to cancel, advance, reschedule, overfly, or delay the commencement or continuation of any flight without incurring any liability for damages or otherwise to passengers or any other person. The company also reserves the right to refuse carriage to any person deemed unfit for travel or who, in the company’s opinion, may pose a risk to the aircraft or to other passengers on board. No refund will be provided to such passenger(s).
• In the event that guests are stranded at any Dham and request to cancel their tour and return before the scheduled completion date, return arrangements will be made by us. However, the cost of the return journey by road or helicopter will be borne directly by the guests. No refunds will be applicable in such cases of mid-tour cancellation.
• We would like to inform our pilgrims that we do not provide insurance coverage for accidents, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, we strongly recommend that pilgrims make their own arrangements for insurance coverage. Please note that all baggage and personal belongings are solely the responsibility of the client at all times.

BAD WEATHER SITUATION:

• If you are stuck in a bad weather situation on any particular day out of the 5 days, we will still try to finish the darshan on next day. In case we are completely unable to visit any Dham due to bad weather situation then we will refund only flying timing cost approximately INR 20,000/-(Twenty Thousand Rupees) against each Dham per seat.
• If the helicopter is unable to operate from Dehradun due to any reason, the refund will be processed after deducting the cost of utilized services such as hotel accommodation and ground transport.
• Helicopter operations in hilly terrain are subject to unpredictable factors such as adverse weather conditions and various Force Majeure events. These may include delayed air traffic clearances or permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by the Indian Air Force (NOTAM), sudden technical issues with the aircraft, illness of the flying crew, delayed passenger reporting at helipads, or other unforeseen circumstances.Passengers are advised to be prepared for possible delays, changes, or inconveniences arising from such situations.
• Safar Air Holidays reserves the right to postpone or cancel flights, or change flying schedules, due to weather conditions, technical issues, or pilot unavailability.
• All disputes are subject to Delhi Jurisdiction.
• Bookings will be taken, considering there is acceptance of the above mentioned terms & conditions by the party.