Kedarnath Helicopter Service From Phata

Kedarnath Helicopter Service From Phata

Kedarnath Temple is a Shiva temple believed to have been constructed in the 8th century resulting from the visit of Adi Shankaracharya. The Pandavas are stated to have built the original temple in the vicinity of the present Kedarnath Temple.

Phata is a small village located in route to Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. A strategically and commercially situated on the Gopeshwar- Gaurikund road, Phata is famous for having a helipad used by pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Dham.A religiously important town which is about 32 km before the holy temple of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath, Phata is where Lord Shiva stays in the form of Vishwanath (Lord of the Universe) The Roads are well paved to reach till Phata but hard to reach Kedarnath Temple from Phata.. At an elevation of of 3,583 m (11,755 ft), Phata is beautifully located on the east side of the Mandakini River valley facing the town of Ukhimath in the Rudraprayag District of Garhwal in Uttarakhand. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage in Uttarakhand and is also replete with beautiful flora and ancient temples like Vishwanath temple and Ardhnarishwar. This place justifies its name Phata which means ‘Hidden Benares’ by linking itself with the epic of Mahabharatha. It is also said that when after the battle of Mahabharata, Pandavas were in a search of Lord Shiva and this was the place where they first spotted him

but later Lord Shiva fled from them to five different places known as the Panch Kedars. Phata is also said to be the place where the original Shiva Linga of the Varanasi’s Vishwanath Temple is kept, which was shifted here to keep it safe during the time of Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb.

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How To Reach Phata Uttarakhand

Phata is well connected by road and located at 40 kms from Augustmuni & 18 kms from Rudraprayag. Gaurikund is at only 18 km from Phata. One can hire taxi or take sharing jeep or bus from Rudraprayag. Nearest railway station to reach Phata is at Dehradun (235 kms) or Rishikesh railway station (194 kms). Nearest airport for Phata is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (211 kms).

Helicopter Services From Phata

Phata is situated 32 kms before the holy shrine of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath. It is located on the route to Kedarnath on a ridge on the west side of the Mandakini river valley at an elevation of 1,319mts above sea level. Phata is a religiously important town of Uttarakhand as it houses ancient temples like Vishwanath temple and Ardhnareshwar temple.

The center most attraction of Phata town, Manikarnik Kund is a place where two streams of the Ganga and Yamuna meet. Gaurikund, the town from where trek to Kedarnath commences is situated 34kms ahead of Phata. Phata is situated on the mountain facing Ukhimath town.

Best Time to Visit Phata

The best season to visit Phata is during the summers. The most favourable months to visit the place are between March and June and October and November because, during these months, the weather remains pleasant offering tourists the best holiday experience they could get.

Kedarnath Helicopter General Instructions

• The helicopter service for Kedarnathji will be operated from Phata helipad.
• 4 ½ hr (4 hour 30 mins) will be given to devotees for darshan at Shri Kedarnath Ji.
• Devotees will have to purchase Priority Darshan slip for the same day return @ 2100/- per person (extra).
• Reporting time is not to be confused with boarding time, Boarding will take place upto 01 hours after the reporting time
• Effort will be made to accommodate passenger in their own group but this is not always possible, as we need to make weight adjustment in preparing of passenger load or accommodate priority seats.
• Hand baggage not weighing more than 5 Kg per person only will be allowed.
• Infant will be allowed to travel only with an Adult Passenger.

Cancellation Policy of Kedarnath Helicopter

• Upto 7 Days before schedule – 20%
• Upto 48 hrs. before schedule – 50%
• Less than 48 hrs. before schedule – 75%
• Less than 24 hrs. before schedule – No Refund

Kedarnath Helicopter General Information