Save ₹3,000Amarnath Yatra Helicopter Package
Amarnath Yatra Helicopter Package
4 Days / 3 Nights
Srinagar → Baltal → Panchtarni by helicopter → Holy Cave → Srinagar
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Starting from₹24,900per person, twin sharing
Helicopter ticket booking help for pilgrims from Visakhapatnam: registration and the Compulsory Health Certificate in Andhra Pradesh, the Baltal or Pahalgam to Panchtarni sector for your registered date, and travel from Visakhapatnam to Srinagar by flight or train. Send your dates and we reply with availability.
Pilgrims from Visakhapatnam book the Amarnath helicopter in three steps: register for the yatra with a Compulsory Health Certificate from an authorised doctor in Andhra Pradesh, buy the helicopter ticket for the same date and route through the Shrine Board's authorised channel when sales open, and arrange the journey from Visakhapatnam to Srinagar and the base camp. We do all three for pilgrims who book a package with us, and the ticket booking alone for pilgrims who already have their travel.
The two sectors are Baltal to Panchtarni (about ₹2,800 one way in recent seasons, 7 minutes) and Pahalgam to Panchtarni (about ₹4,900 one way, 20 minutes). From the Panchtarni helipad the holy cave is 6 km on foot, pony or palki. Tickets are issued per pilgrim for one date and need the registration number and ID.
From Visakhapatnam, flights reach Srinagar via Delhi (about 5 to 6 hours via Delhi), and the Hirakud Express to Jammu Tawi, or via Delhi runs to Jammu Tawi (about 48 hours). Helicopter sales usually open in May or June for the late June or July start, and the first-week dates sell out within days.
Five steps, in order. We handle all of them for package pilgrims.
Fares from recent seasons; the Shrine Board publishes the 2027 fare with the schedule.
| Sector | Flying time | One way (indicative) | Round trip | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltal → Panchtarni | About 7 minutes | About ₹2,800 | About ₹5,600 | Short plans, senior citizens, most pilgrims |
| Pahalgam → Panchtarni | About 20 minutes | About ₹4,900 | About ₹9,800 | Pilgrims staying at Pahalgam or combining a Kashmir tour |
| Panchtarni → Holy Cave | 6 km on foot | Pony ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 | Palki ₹6,000 and above | Rates fixed by the district administration |
Children below 13 and adults above 70 cannot undertake the yatra. Operators may charge extra for passengers above their weight limit. Grounded sorties are refunded.
Approximate return fares per person.
| Mode | From Visakhapatnam | Journey | Approximate return fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) | Via Delhi; about 5 to 6 hours via Delhi | ₹17,000 |
| Train | Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) | Hirakud Express to Jammu Tawi, or via Delhi; about 48 hours | ₹6,500 in 3AC |
| Srinagar → Baltal helipad | Via Ganderbal and Sonamarg | About 95 km, 3 to 4 hours; night at Sonamarg | Included in packages |
| Srinagar → Pahalgam helipad | Via Pampore and Anantnag | About 90 km, 3 hours; night at Pahalgam | Included in packages |
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Hotels, transfers, registration help and the helicopter sector in one price.
4 Days / 3 Nights
Srinagar → Baltal → Panchtarni by helicopter → Holy Cave → Srinagar
5 Days / 4 Nights
Srinagar → Pahalgam → Panchtarni by helicopter → Holy Cave → Srinagar
3 Days / 2 Nights
Srinagar → Baltal → Panchtarni → Holy Cave → Srinagar
7 Days / 6 Nights
Jammu → Katra helicopter → Srinagar → Baltal → Panchtarni by helicopter → Srinagar
Yes. Tickets are sold online through the Shrine Board's authorised channel, so you book from Visakhapatnam once you have the registration slip for the date and route. We book on the opening day for pilgrims who send us the slip, and bundle flights or trains from Visakhapatnam if you want.
Yes. The helicopter ticket is issued against the registration number, for the same date and route. Register first, then book the sector.
By air, fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Srinagar via Delhi (about 5 to 6 hours via Delhi). By train, take the Hirakud Express to Jammu Tawi, or via Delhi to Jammu Tawi (about 48 hours), then 270 km by road to Srinagar. We arrange both.
Online on the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board portal, or at the designated branches of Punjab National Bank, SBI, J&K Bank and YES Bank in Andhra Pradesh. You need a photo, an ID and the Compulsory Health Certificate from an authorised doctor in Andhra Pradesh; we send the checklist and the current branch list.
Weather holds and security pauses happen. Tickets for sorties that do not fly are refunded by the operator, and our packages keep a pony or palki backup and flexible hotel nights.
Register as soon as registration opens (usually April) and book the helicopter the day sales open (usually May or June). Opening-week and weekend slots sell out within days.
Every package, helicopter booking guide and city page on Amarnath Yatra Helicopter.
Complete tour packages with travel to Srinagar or Jammu arranged from your city.
Fly to Srinagar, with hotel, transfers and darshan plan included.
Train to Jammu Tawi or Katra, then by road to Srinagar and the base camp.
Helicopter ticket booking help and date alerts for pilgrims travelling from these cities.
Helicopter packages with flights or trains from your city and the Panchtarni ticket included.
Share your travel dates, city, number of pilgrims and Baltal or Pahalgam. We will reply with helicopter availability, a clear quote and a day-wise plan.