Shri Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter Price & Online Booking Guide

Published On: December 16, 2024

Vaishno Devi Helicopter Yatra From Jammu

The booking of helicopter tickets for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is available exclusively through the official online website and Heli Ticket Counter in Katra of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. There is no alternative method to book helicopter tickets for the darshan of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. Travelers are advised to visit the official website and follow the designated procedure to secure their tickets.

Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide to booking helicopter tickets for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. Ensure you have valid ID proof like Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID before beginning the booking process.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter Price and Additional Details

One-Way Fare: INR 1,730 per person (Katra to Sanjhichhat or vice versa).
Two-Way Fare: INR 3,460 per person (Katra-Sanjhichhat round trip).
Children Below 2 Years: Travel free of cost but must sit on an adult’s lap.
Taxes and Fees: No additional commission or processing fees. Any applicable taxes are charged at the departure location (Katra or Sanjhichhat).
Helicopter tickets can also be booked via authorized private websites and tour operators.

Online Booking Procedure

Visit the Official Website
- Go to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s official website: www.maavaishnodevi.org.
- Log in using your mobile number and OTP. Alternatively, you can create a password for future access.
Access the Helicopter Booking Section
- Click on the ‘Travel’ menu and select ‘Helicopter’.
Provide Booking Details
- Fill in the following information:
  - Number of Pilgrims
  - Number of Infants
  - Route Options:
    - Katra-Sanjhichhat
    - Sanjhichhat-Katra
    - Same Day Return (SDR)
    - Next Day Return (NDR)
  - Helicopter Company
  - Journey Date (Available dates will be shown with total payable amount).
  - Preferred Flight Slot
Enter Pilgrim Details
- Primary Pilgrim Details:
  - Full Name
  - Mobile Number
  - Email ID
  - Address
- Traveling Pilgrim Details (for each traveler):
  - Gender
  - Age
  - ID Proof Type (Aadhaar, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID)
  - ID Proof Number
Agree to Terms and Conditions
- Check the box for ‘I agree to Terms & Conditions for Booking Helicopter’ and click ‘Proceed’.
Review and Make Payment
- Verify all the details provided.
- Proceed to payment using Debit/Credit Cards, UPI, or Net Banking.

Helicopter Service Timings

Start Time: 08:30 AM
End Time: Approximately 07:00 PM
Flights operate every 20 minutes from both Katra and Sanjhichhat.
Flight Duration: 8 minutes one way.

Darshan Timings

Morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Important Travel Instructions

Advance booking of helicopter tickets for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage facilities start at 10:00 AM, 60 days before the day of the journey.

Reporting Time
- Arrive at the departure heliport 1 hour before the flight’s departure time.
- Latecomers will be treated as “No Show” passengers, and their seats may be allocated to others.
Passenger Limits
- Each flight accommodates 5-6 passengers.
Helipad Location
- Katra Helipad: Located 2 km from the Katra Bus Stand on Udhampur Road.
- Sanjhichhat Helipad: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan is 2.5 km from here.
Weather Conditions
- Helicopter operations depend on fair weather, clear visibility, and ATC clearance.
- Full refunds are provided if flights are canceled due to weather or technical reasons.
Booking Rules
- Bookings cannot be preponed or postponed.
- Tickets are non-transferable.

Ticket Booking For Vaishno Devi Helicopter Service

The offline booking process starts at 08:00 AM in the morning at the Current Heli-Ticket Counter, but the queue starts lining up at 05:00 AM in the morning, so you need to reach there very early.
It is advisable to book helicopter tickets online in advance to avoid last-minute disappointment and hassles if the tickets are sold out.

Cancellation Policy of Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets

If circumstances compel you to cancel your trip after tickets are already booked, you can cancel your Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets between 4-7 days in advance.
50% of the paid amount is refunded for each ticket after deducting processing and cancellation charges.
If your helicopter, unfortunately, encounters bad weather and delays, tickets are subject to cancellation. However, you will be refunded the full amount.

Basepoint for Helicopter to Mata Vaishno Devi

The base point for a helicopter ride is Katra. The helicopter will drop you at the Sanjichhat helipad from where Bhavan (the main temple) is located at a distance of around 2 km.