Amaranth Yatra by Air Charter
Amarnath Yatra by Charter Package 2023 Price: @INR 4,20,000 For Up To 6 Passengers
Amarnath Temple is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, about 141 km from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The shrine represents an important part of Hinduism. Shri Amarnath ji shrine is one of the most challenging Hindu holy shrines to visit. Understanding the importance of this pilgrimage, we offer an exclusive, safe and swift same day charter service from Srinagar airport to Amarnath ji.
Duration : 01 Day
Destination : Srinagar - Lower-Cave Helipad - Srinagar
Operational During : June - August
ITINERARY
FROM SRINAGAR AIRPORT TO NEELGRATH :After arrival at Srinagar Airport, guests will be escorted to the helicopter for boarding of their flight to Shri Amarnath ji. It will take approx. 15-30 minutes to board the helicopter flight from the time of your arrival at Srinagar.
Inclusions
- Helicopter Flying Charges from and to Srinagar.
- SASB Registration, Helipad Charges and Royalty.
- RNFC, Ground Handling & Landing Charges at Srinagar.
- Charter handling charges at Lower Cave Helipad.
- Service of Mach Charters guide from Lower-Cave helipad to Holy-Cave.
- All Taxes Included.
FROM LOWER-CAVE-HELIPAD TO SRINAGAR AIRPORT
Lower-cave helipad, our base manager will receive the guests. Then a Himalayan Heli crew member will be guiding the passengers till the Holy cave and back. If guests require a palki/pony, it can be arranged at the helipad. Guests will be given 2 hours for darshan.
After returning back to Lower-cave helipad, we will be ready for take-off to Srinagar airport. On landing back at Srinagar airport, guests will be escorted to the airport lounge. And then they can check-in and board their scheduled/non-scheduled return flights.
COVID SAFETY :
Passengers have to mandatorily follow the government prescribed measures in regards to COVID-19.
Covid negative report is required to enter Jammu & Kashmir.
Passengers will be provided PPE gowns/kits, masks & sanitizers by our crew before boarding their respective flights.
Passengers should ensure social distancing with other pilgrims at the time of darshan.
Wearing a mask is compulsory to board the helicopter and must be worn at all times.
Post-flight our helicopters are sanitized and fumigated for the safe flying of our passengers.
BAD WEATHER/FORCE MAJEURE DISCLAIMER :
* Flying in hills is subject to weather conditions. And in regard to our Amarnath operations, we would like to bring to your kind attention that flight cancellations & other inconveniences due to weather are very much likely since weather is extremely unpredictable in the hills.
• Passengers should come prepared to face the eventualities which can arise by bad weather/force majeure problems.
• Force Majeure situations include cases of bad weather, low visibility for flying, delayed Air Traffic Clearances/Permissions, VVIP movements, valley flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), sudden occurrence of technical snag in aircraft, illness of flying crew or late reporting of the guests at the helipads, among others.
Further please note, in case of bad weather/force majeure situation, we will operate as per our policies mentioned in the ‘Terms & Conditions’ & ‘Important Guidelines & Policies’ sections.
HELICOPTER TYPE & CAPACITY
We operate Airbus AS350 B3 single engine helicopters. This helicopter is known for its high-altitude performance. The helicopter can seat a total of 6 passengers, maximum total weight permissible is 450 kgs.
BAGGAGE LIMITATION
Only one handbag weighing a maximum of 5kgs is allowed per passenger.
WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR
Chances of flight
cancellation due to bad weather are common during monsoon. All
passengers are strongly advised to be prepared in case you get stuck at
Lower-cave helipad due to bad weather. These items are essential as the
climate is highly unpredictable and changes abruptly from sunny weather
to rain and snow. The temperature can sometimes abruptly fall to 5
degrees Celsius or lower.
1. Trousers (preferably waterproof).
2. Adequate woollen clothing and spare clothes.
3. Small umbrella, raincoat, wind cheater and a torch.
4. Waterproof trekking shoes, warm cap and gloves.
HEALTH ADVISORY
The Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath ji is situated at an altitude of 13,500 feet atop the South Kashmir Himalayas. The high-altitude journey to the holy Cave involves exposure to extreme cold, low humidity, increased ultra violet radiations and reduced air pressure and oxygen.
Since you will only be there for one day, the body may not get enough time to acclimatize and adjust to the low oxygen levels, therefore you must not exert yourself. Go slow and always catch your breath. For your journey to the holy cave and back, it is highly recommended that you do not trek and instead use a Horse or Palki.
If anyone exerts themselves too much too quickly, depending on individual fitness levels, some of the common high-altitude sicknesses and their symptoms are listed below:
( 1 ) Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): AMS is the most common form of mountain sickness and may occur after you ascend to altitudes above 2500 m.
Symptoms: Breathing problems, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, dizziness and difficulty in sleeping.
( 2 ) High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): HACE is a severe form of AMS and occurs due to swelling of the brain tissue which may eventually impair the brain. The illness often manifests itself at night and may result in coma/ death within hours.
Symptoms: Breathing problems, headache, fatigue, visual impairment, bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, disorientation and partial paralysis.
( 3 ) High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): HAPE results in respiratory failure due to accumulation of fluid in the lungs. HAPE manifests itself at night (typically the second night of climbing in high altitude areas), progresses rapidly and may lead to fatality within hours.
Symptoms: Shortness of breath even when resting, persistent dry cough, bright red stained sputum, weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, chest tightness, congestion and increased heart rate. Younger people are held to be more susceptible to this ailment as, in exuberance, they are inclined to over exert while trekking.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
• In respect of COVID-19, all necessary measures issued by the State & Central Governments would have to be adhered by the passengers. The measures shall be confirmed by Mach Charters to the passengers 02-03 weeks prior to the date of arrival. Without adhering to the prescribed measures/requirements, boarding would be denied without any refunds.
• The mentioned charter cost is valid subject to strict compliance of the above sector. Any alteration in plan will be extra chargeable over and above the above quote.
• The above-mentioned flying timings are not final. Timings may differ on your date of travel, depending up on, your arrival at Srinagar Airport & the take-off time from Srinagar, which depends on weather conditions, clearance from Air Force & Civil Aviation, VVIP movements, flying by Indian Air Force (NOTAM), sudden occurrence of technical snag in helicopter, illness of flying crew or delayed reporting of the guests at the helipads.
• Guests have to MANDATORILY submit their correct weights at the time of booking. The reason for the same is that, we operate at very high-altitude terrain where the weight carrying capacity of the aircraft is only 450kg. If any change in weight found at the time of their travel, from the submitted weights, which may lead to exceeding of our aircraft weight carrying capacity, guest(s) would be deboarded & cancelled for the charter, without any refund.
• Weighing at the time of boarding the helicopter is a must, since the Mach Charters shall not allow boarding in case the total weight exceeds the weight limitation of the helicopter. And, due to the same reason, in case of more than 01 available aircraft, Mach Charters reserve the right to shuffle passengers between helicopters to manage the right weight of helicopters for safe flying in the hills. Therefore, passengers travelling together might not be accommodated in the same helicopter flight.
• Passengers would be taken on board depending on load and temperature conditions. Pilot's call will be final. Hence, passengers are advised to provide their exact weights at the time of booking and carry luggage within the permissible limit.
• Passengers will be picked up from Srinagar airport depending upon the arrival of their flights. Passengers are advised to arrive at Srinagar by 1000 Hrs at the latest, in order to comfortably finish the darshan & return same day.
• Last ETD from Lower-Cave helipad will be 1530 Hrs (in case passengers are travelling by scheduled airlines) to Srinagar Airport. If ETD is further delayed, the chances of missing the return flight from Srinagar Airport is high.It is advisable to depart from Lower Cave helipad by 1530 Hrs at the latest.
• Cut-off time of our flight from Srinagar airport to Lower Cave helipad for the passengers who would be doing night halt at Amarnath is 1530 Hrs.
• After reaching Srinagar Airport, the charter
shall conclude. Guests can be dropped by us to their hotel in Srinagar
(if doing night halt), in case hotel transfer has been arranged through
Mach Charters.
NOTE: In case Night Halt is requested by the guests, it can be arranged by Mach Charters at an additional cost.
• In case flight is getting delayed due to NOTAM/delayed clearances/bad weather etc., Mach Charters shall convey to the guests in advance.
• Mentioned flight shall depend upon weather/wind/fog/visibility conditions and flight schedules are subject to change/divert due to weather conditions, flight safety and operational restrictions.
• Confirmation of the flight is subject to availability of machines and government permissions, and booking can be confirmed only after the receipt of 100% advance payment. All the required landing and other necessary permissions from local administration is the responsibility of Himalayan Heli Services.
• AADHAR & PAN Card copies are to be shared mandatorily by all Indians, & passport is required in case of foreign nationals.
• There is very limited space for luggage in the chopper, only 5 kg luggage per passenger will be permitted. Passengers bringing any excess baggage would not be allowed to take the same in the chopper.
• Passengers can carry only one handbag each, as suitcases cannot be kept in the helicopter.
• Passengers should be aware of the chances of high-altitude sickness. Hiring of Palki/Pony during the darshan is advisable, in order to avoid any strenuous activity.
• Passengers are advised to carry jackets with them.
• Hotel stay and meals are not included in the package. It can be arranged by Mach Charters on additional charges.
• Any donations, tips, pitthu and porter charges shall be borne by the guests.
• Flying in hills is subject to weather conditions. And, in regards to our Charter operations, we would like to bring to your kind attention that cancellations & other inconveniences due to weather are very much likely since weather is extremely unpredictable in the hills. Therefore, guests should come prepared to face the eventualities caused by weather problems. Further please note, in case of bad weather, we shall operate as per our policies mentioned in the ‘Terms & Conditions’ & ‘Important Guidelines & Policies’ sections.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If passengers wish to cancel their booking then they will have to pay following cancellation charges:
- Within 30 days before Journey --- 30% of amount.
- Within 15 days before Journey --- 50% of amount.
- Less than 10 days before Journey --- No Refund.