Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter

Do Dham Yatra by Helicopter: Important Points

• In case hotel transfers need to be arranged by IHPL, it is required to be conveyed by the guests to IHPL during the time of booking. The accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost. 
• If the flight is getting delayed due to any unforeseen circumstance like NOTAM/ delayed clearances/ bad weather, etc., we shall convey to the guests in advance, so that they will be able to report at the Sahastradhara heliport accordingly.
• At Sersi, it is required to change the helicopter. The crew shall help the guests to board the shuttle service helicopter at Sersi for Kedarnath Dham. The direct landing at the Kedarnath helipad is not possible. There can be a waiting time of approx. 1 hr. at Kedarnath helipad (subject to weather conditions). However, our crew shall try to board you on a shuttle flight at the earliest possible.
• After arrival at Sersi, guests will be flown in the charter aircraft, from Sersi to Badrinath helipad.
• At Badrinath, transfer to the temple will be done by car for darshan. The VIP darshan shall be arranged by us for the guests at Badrinath Temple.
• The guests will be brought back to the Badrinath helipad after darshan to catch their return flight to Sahastradhara.
• On arrival at Sahastradhara, the Do Dham Yatra shall conclude. Guests shall be dropped by us to their hotel in Dehradun, in case hotel transfer has been arranged by us.

NOTE: In case of a night halt at either of the Dhams, the guest can inform us during the time of booking. We can arrange the accommodation at an additional cost. Maha Abhishek/ Rudra Abhishek Puja can also be arranged in case of a night halt program.

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR DO DHAM YATRA BY HELICOPTER

• Flying in hills is subject to many factors like delayed clearances from Air Force & Civil Aviation, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), bad weather, the sudden occurrence of technical snag in the helicopter, illness of flying crew, or late reporting of the guests at the helipads.
• Any passenger weighing above 80 Kg, shall have to pay extra weight charges @ INR 1000/kg for the excess weight, toward the extra weight charges against Palki at Yamunotri, & shuttle service at Sersi on a direct payment basis.
• Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party. Therefore, in your own interest, guests are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get a medical check-up done, before commencing the yatra. A medical check-up is mainly required if a guest has any medical suffering/condition.
• We shall refund the proportionate amount to the guests, in case either one, or both, of the dhams are not able to get completed due to bad weather conditions/technical snag/force majeure reasons.
• In case of a charter getting canceled due to bad weather on the date of travel of the guests, the booking will not be revalidated for the next day. Refund as per the refunds/cancellations policy shall be done to the clients, with no further obligation of IHPL whatsoever. Any kind of inconvenience caused because of the cancellation of flights is beyond the control of the operator. No compensation, reimbursement, or arrangements shall be offered in the event of the cancellation of a flight. 
• Our company shall not be liable for any medical emergency on the ground to the party. Therefore, in your own interest, guests are hereby advised to kindly consult a doctor and get a medical check-up done, before commencing the yatra. A medical check-up is mainly required if a guest has any medical suffering/condition 
• Any donations, tips, pitthu, and porter charges shall be borne by the guests only.

CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972

The carriage is subject to Chopper Company regulations relating to the conditions of Non-International Carriage (Passenger and Baggage) framed in accordance with The Carriage by Air Act, 1972 and Notification regarding application of the carriage which is non-international.
The liability of the company for damage sustained in the event of the death or wounding of a passenger or any other bodily injury suffered by passenger or by his registered baggage during the course of carriage by air will be governed by the provisions of sections 4,5,6 and the rules contained in the Second Schedule of Carriage by Air Act 1972 with certain exceptions, adaptations, modifications, etc as notified in the Govt. of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation Notification and as amended from time to time. 

NO AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Aerial Photography from Helicopters is illegal and punishable by law and photography at the helipad is strictly prohibited.

INFANTS 

Infants below 2 years/12kg are carried free of charge. In case of verification of age, the ID proof/birth certificate of the child shall be checked.

HAND BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Only one handbag weighing a maximum of 2 kgs is allowed per passenger. 

HELICOPTER WEIGHT LIMITATION

Passengers would be taken on board depending upon the load and temperature conditions. The pilot's call will be final. The maximum weight capacity of the helicopter is 450 kg (excluding baggage weight) at these destinations. All passengers on board must be within this limit. Hence, passengers are advised to provide us their exact weights at the time of booking and carry baggage within the permissible limit.

DISPUTES

Disputes as to legality, interpretation, application, or performance of service or any of its terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Delhi Jurisdiction.

PAYMENT TERMS
The booking has to be done in advance with a deposit of 50% of the charter amount. The full amount has to be deposited 25 days prior to the date of the journey.

Rescheduling of booking to a next date will be done subject to availability and on payment of 15% of the cost. This will be permitted only if informed 10 days before the arrival date. In case the rescheduling is requested with less than 10 days to the arrival, then the booking would be treated as canceled and a fresh booking will be given subject to availability.

DO DHAM YATRA BY HELICOPTE: CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

If passengers wish to cancel their booking then they will have to pay the following cancellation charges -

• More than 15 days before the departure date — 35% of total charter amount
• Between 08th to 15th day before departure date — 60% of total charter amount
• Up to 07th day before the departure date — No Refund.
• No show – No Refund.
• Bad weather – Full refund toward the proportionate amount of the unutilized sector(s), minus INR 25,000 toward the flight preparation and ground arrangement charges.

Special Note:

• All taxes, entrance fees, airfare, Hotel / Transport rates are as of date. Any future hike will be charged extra. 
• The above rates are valid for the above-mentioned dates.  
• The above is only an offer and we are not holding any booking at this stage, booking would be subject to availability once confirmed by you along with guest details & a guarantee to book.

Important:

• Identity Proof: It is Mandatory for all guests to provide a Photo ID + VISA at the time of booking confirmation.  
• Terms & conditions: For terms & conditions click: www.indianholiday.com/terms-and-conditions.html
• Jurisdiction Clause: All the disputes arising out of this agreement or any other subsequent agreement would be subject to Delhi Courts only. 

We hope we have covered almost all the points and if you would have any questions and clarification, kindly do let us know to assist you.