You can now make online booking of tickets for the helicopter services running on the Katra – Sanjichhat – Katra section for Mata Vaishno Devi. The return fare from Katra – Sanjichhat – Katra is Rs 2,010 and the one-way fare is Rs 1,005 (as of September 2018). After confirming the ticket online, you need to carry valid identity proof such as a PAN card, voter ID card, driving license, passport, etc.
I believe this will certainly help a lot more people (mainly physically challenged / unfit or old aged) to visit the holy place and surely is a welcome step by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). Thanks to them for the same as perhaps now my parents can also try to attempt this divine pilgrimage.
You can use the official website to book your online tickets for Helicopter services of Mata Vaishno Devi – http://www.maavaishnodevi.org
Let's quickly dive into the details:
Updates – January 2022
- The Vaishno Devi ticket fare is increased to Rs 1005/- one way and Rs 2010 return as of September 2018.
- Cancellation of helicopter tickets is allowed now and it can be done till 7 days in advance and a 50% amount is refunded.
- The reservation starts at 10.00 AM now instead of 00.00 hrs earlier.
- Online Yatra parchi is now free of cost ( earlier it was at Rs 50/-) and about 15000 parchies are open for booking every day.
- Online booking of helicopter services for Vaishno Devi opens up 60 days in advance at 10 AM and it can be done a minimum of 4 days in advance of the journey.
- Pawan Hans will no more operate from 01.04.14, the contract is given to Himalayan Heli Services from 01.04.14 Global & Himalayan Heli Services will operate only.
Can I get current Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets at the counter?
Yes, you can purchase the current helicopter tickets of Vaishno Devi from the ticket counter at Katra. You need to have a valid photo ID proof for yourself and all members of your group to avail the current tickets.
Now, Yatra’s registration slip (parchi) is mandatory to purchase the current Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets at the counter. Please do not fall for any touts or agents and note that the charges of helicopter tickets are Rs 1005 for one way and Rs 2010 for a return ticket. The rates are exclusive of any taxes which will be charged in addition to it.
You may encounter a lot of touts or agents trying to cheat you by charging more money for the Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets. DO NOT purchase such tickets as it is not allowed officially.
Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets – Online Booking Process
Time needed: 1 hour
Below is the detailed step-by-step process of booking the Maa Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets online.
- User Registration on Maa Vaishno Devi Official Website
Register by clicking the ‘New User Registration’ and provide all the details.
Only one user registration is allowed. It is best to register from a network from which you are sure that no one else would have registered before. Otherwise, the website will not allow you to register. Use your mobile network maybe if nothing works.
- Select flight DateTime and check availability
After successful registration, select the date, route details, flight, and several passengers. Check the availability and start entering passenger details. One user can only book a maximum of 5 helicopter tickets from one credit card or debit card in a month.
- Enter passenger details carefully
Make sure you submit the correct details, double-check before submitting the final step. Once, you submit the details they cannot be changed. Many people make mistakes, so I will recommend that you check all the details twice.
- Make the payment
Enter the credit card or debit card details for processing the payment. On successful payment, you must take the printout of the reservation slip and note down the transaction ID. The transaction will start showing in the Successful transaction history of the home page.
- Check transaction status for any errors
When you are making a reservation and a technical problem happens, make sure that you check the transaction status.
a. If the transaction status is successful, then you do not need to do anything. Now, you can take the printout of your reservation using the re-print option.
b. In the case of a failed transaction, you can retry a new reservation. If the amount has been deducted, you can send the email to ‘online@maavaishnodevi.org’ for the processing of a refund. You should provide the transaction details including tracking ID number / Trace number, user ID, and transaction date.
c. You must send refund requests within 30 days of travel otherwise no refund will be issued. - Take the printout of the Electronic Reservation Slip
Once you make the online reservation, you should take the printout of the Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS). This will need to be presented with other required documents including an original credit card or debit card along with a valid photo ID address proof. Also, you must save the Transaction ID somewhere for all future references. If you cannot take the printout of the ERS, you can send an email to ‘online@maavaishnodevi.org’ within 48 hours of the transaction date.
Important Note – Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets
Please note that www.maavaishnodevi.org is the only official website of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). You should use only this website for any online purchases including the purchase of helicopter tickets and SHOULD NOT use any other unofficial means to purchase the tickets. The above-mentioned rates in this article are official rates and only taxes are extra to be paid with it. SMVDSB does not have authorized any travel agent to sell helicopter tickets. Hence, you should not pay any other charges to an agent as it is not allowed officially to purchase tickets by other means.
Cancellation Policy of Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets
- You can cancel the helicopter tickets booked online using the official website only. You cannot request the cancellations over the counter or other means.
- You will get 70% of the fare in return and 30% gets deducted against processing charges.
- You can cancel your helicopter tickets up to 4 days in advance before the scheduled date of travel.
- The amount will get refunded to the same account through which you did the transaction.
- In case of cancellation of the helicopter flights from Katra to Sanjichhat or Sanjichhat to Katra due to bad weather or other technical reasons, a full refund will be made to you. In such a case, pilgrims should submit their online Helicopter ticket to the respective helicopter operator.
Important Questions – Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets
You should carry the original Credit Card or Debit card with which you have purchased the helicopter tickets for Vaishno Devi yatra. In the absence of the original credit card or debit card, you will be denied boarding without any refund.
In addition, you must carry an original valid Photo ID and Address Proof for yourself and everyone in your group, without which boarding will be denied. The documents which are accepted are Passport, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, Voters ID or PAN card, or any Credit Card with Photo.
The helicopter ride takes just 8-10 minutes from Katra to Sanjichhat and a similar time it takes to return from Sanjichhat to Katra.
Children below two years of age are allowed to ride free provided they are carried in the lap of the parents. In case of a dispute, you may be required to present a copy of your child’s birth certificate. So, do carry it with you.
You should reach at least 1 hr before the departure of your helicopter flight to Katra or Sanjichhat. If you do not reach in time, you may be marked as NO SHOW and no refund will be issued in such a case.
The helipad is about 2 KMs away from the Katra bus stand. You can either walk/hike or take a local auto/taxi to reach the Helipad and board your flight.
Vaishno Devi Bhawan is about 2.5 KMs from the Sanjicchat helipad. The gradient of the walk is low and simple, you will easily reach Bhawan in an hr or so from the Sanjichhat helipad.
The helicopter will carry 5-6 passengers in one flight.
Yes, the Vaishno Devi helicopter flights are subject to weather, visibility, and flying conditions. If it is unsafe to travel or fly, the flights will be canceled. A full refund of tickets will be issued in such a case.
You can send an email to ‘feedback@maavaishnodevi.org’ for any complaints or suggestions on the Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets process.
You can also send your complaints or suggestions by mail post to the following address:
Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
In-Charge Operations Wing,
Office of the Chief Executive Officer,
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board,
Katra District Reasi J&K, PIN – 182301
Read More Below:
Briefing Governor NN Vohra, who is the Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, RK Goyal, CEO of the shrine board, said after pursuing a transparent bidding process the one-way passenger fare for the helicopter travel between Katra and Sanjichhat had come down from Rs 1,225 per passenger to Rs 699 per passenger from April 1 this year.
Expressing satisfaction over the significant reduction in the helicopter fares, the Governor hoped that a large number of senior citizens and physically challenged pilgrims would get an opportunity to avail of this facility, considering that the helicopter service was now available at a reasonable price. He called for effective day-to-day monitoring of the helicopter operations.
Goyal stated that for the convenience of the pilgrims the board had further streamlined the procedure for ticketing of the helicopter services on the Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra sector.
He added that the passengers, who wished to avail of the helicopter services, could log on to the shrine board’s website (www.maavaishnodevi.org) and confirm an e-ticket after making the required payment.
The Yatris could also avail of the online ticketing facility through the website of the two helicopter operators, viz, Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd ( https://www.pawanhans.co.in ) and Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd (http://www.onlineglobalhelicorp.com ).
Dr Mandeep Bhandari, Additional CEO of the board, clarified that a pilgrim possessing an e-ticket must carry a valid proof of his or her identity like a passport, PAN card, voter ID card, driving license etc., which bore the name and other particulars of the pilgrim to secure a hassle-free access to the heliports at Katra and Sanjichhat.
He advised all pilgrims, who intended to avail of the helicopter services, to secure a confirmed ticket before finalizing their travel plans.
Source: e-ticketing for helicopter services to Sanjichhat begins
Conclusion
I am really happy to see how online services by the various departments are getting better every passing year. Similar examples can be seen by both Kullu Administration for launching the mobile app to issue Rohtang Pass permit and Leh Administration to completely make the Ladakh Inner Line Permits process online which helps thousands of tourists every year.
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Dear sir
i am going to darshan in Feb.
but i booked my ticket as for going its 10.00 amm & return ticket is for 3 PM. in that case should i got VIP pass
If you have return ticket then you must get the semi-VIP pass for Darshan.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
is there diff between VIP & semi VIP pass?? IF yen then what?? coz i have with me 75 year old my mother.
Yes, VIP pass is only give to VIP people and for general public traveling with Helicopter service is given semi VIP pass where they have a separate door to bypass the long queue and take less time in Darshan
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Can you please let me know for availing Helicopter services in May 2013 when will the online booking start?
Online helicopter booking requires PAN# which I don’t have as I am from USA. What do I need to put in there to complete my booking? Thanks!
Dinesh, try with your Passport Number and may be provide that at the time of ID Proof when asked.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
What is the possibility of getting ‘No Show’ tickets for the helicopter flight at Katra helipad?
Sometimes you do get such tickets.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
We want to travel from Katra to Saanjhichhat and Saanjhichhat to Katra back on same day by your esteemed Helicopter service in March month. We are totally 5 members (including one children of age 9 years old). When I observed your flight schedule (to and fro), I found that there is approximately 3 Hrs. duration available for darshan of maa vaishnodevi and bhero mandir. I want to know whether this time duration (3 Hrs.) is sufficient for darshan at above mentioned both places or not? Is there any provision of separate queue (line) for darshan at vaishnodevi mandir for Helicopter passengers or not? If there is no separate line how can we return within 3 Hrs. If I book ticket (for 5 persons) for single way, then can I book return flight ticket(in flight which will give more time for darshan according to our requirement) on same day for all 5 candidates from single user id?
Kindly assist me to plan my travel conveniently.
Thanking You.
(T.S. Chauhan)
@T.S. Chauhan says:
1. 3 hrs time is sufficent for darshan becoz from sanjhichat to darbar 2.5 km is far and you will take 30-45 mins to reach darbar from sanjhichat then by Semi VIP Pass (as you have return tickets of helicopter also) you will take only max. 1 hrs for darshan
2. If you comes late then there is no matter of worry becoz when I was there I reach sanjhichat by 2 hrs late frm my schedule time and they allowed me ….
3. and also poney, palki is also available at sanhjichaat
4. no need of worry just book your heli tickets and then reach at helipad abt 2 hrs earlier then when you reach upper(sanhjichat) then they will issue you semi-vip pass + return time
i want to visit vishnodevi in the month of feb or march 1st week. i want to book helicopter ticket, i am trying daily to book my helicopter ticket but every day before my selection of time slot which is suitable to me show already book. so some tell me how to book ticket.
Sapana, please keep trying for the night right from 00:00 hrs and then only you will be able to book them. If you are based in Delhi/NCR then you may also try to check with Pawanhans Office at Safdarjung where I feel they do book tickets.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj,
I have booked helicopter tickets online for 4 passengers, have entered the details of all 4 friends. I did not hv the id proof number of my friends handy. But i put my actual id proof number and mentioned a vague number in their column as it was compulsory, wanted to ask i hope there would be no problem in boarding…
Please advice
Hi Raj,
In that case, at least carry one along with you when you actually travel. I feel shall be fine if you request them when checked and if you can show yours as valid one with respect to bookings.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Mr Dheeraj Sharma we came from Italy n returning on 10th feb pl help us to book helicopterbooking for any date of first week of february 2013 for 2 persons REGARDS
Harsimratpal Singh Walia
Sory Manmohan, I will not be able to help on this front. You must visit the official website for Maa Vaishno Devi for booking your helicopter tickets.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Jai mata Di
Dear Dheeraj ji,
can you please suggest how far is Bhawan from the Sanjichhat helipad and how to take my parents or very young daughter from Sanjichhat to the Bhawan comfortably… they will not be able to walk.
Thanks
Hi Upal,
It is about 2.5 KMs and you may get ponnies there and even palkis for the same.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
sir plz let me know after helicopter accident . helicopter service is still continue or not.
Hi Sapna,
I enquired around a week ago from vaishnodevi board over phone and they said the flights have resumed.
Jai Mata di
We Require to book Eelicopter to and fro from katra to Sanzichat on 5th February 2013 at 8:00 AM for 20 Persons Return samr day 16:00 PM Please let us know how made of Payment Please Reply
I am going on 1st march to vaishno devi with my friends. We are 7 people. Any one know about weather because we like to see slowfall and also we like to do skating so please give me information about that also give me other nearest places on katra which is very nice.
Very slim chances of snowfall in March, if at all. Goto to Patnitop and try your luck with snow there in March.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
jai mata di
sir plz can you tell me that i am want to book attka aarti of 21 jan 2013 in evening so i want to know that can i darshan through old cave of mataji after aarti of mata ji
beause i heard that old cave only open in day hours so plz can you tell me real sitituation thanks in advace>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> jai mata di
Sorry lokesh, I do not have much knowledge on this front.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Dear Dheeraj,
You are doing a great job by so effectively guiding countless yatris to a comfortable darshan of mata raani ji.
Your advise needed as my group is reaching Jammu airport from Mumbai on 02/02/13 at 9.55am. Would it be possible to reach Katra helipad by taxi by 12.00 if we start from airport immediately i.e by 10.15am.
We plan to buy heli tickets for flight starting between 12.45 to 1.30 pm and returning same evening.
Your valued guidance please….
Hi Ashish,
It usually takes about 2-2.25 Hrs to reach Katra from Jammu excluding any breaks or boarding/unboarding from buses/taxis. The distance is about approx 50 KMs. So, you may reach or you may not by bus and chances increase that you reach provided no surprise of a traffic jam if you take private taxi.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj ji, Jai Mata Di.
we are an old couple trying to book room at Vaishnavi bhavan since several nights since the booking begins at midnight 00 hrs only!
unfortunately the rooms get full within few seconds even for end January/beginning February which is supposed to be not a peak period.
please please….. guide how to get confirmed room booking. also any hints/tricks to do booking online fast? Often i find within a minute the availability goes down to even -3 (minus 3) etc. what does that mean?
regards,
Anil
Sorry AK ji, I do not have any other contact with me other than recommending just trials with official website for your bookings. It is just a sorry state how such thing happen and even I am not sure about it. But, yes, this is also true that people do get their bookings from that site too. I will say, please keep trying several times
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
dheeraj sharma
Dear Dheeraj Ji , Thanks for your response. How much I wish the Vaishnodevi Board allocates more rooms to public through online booking, I assume they have just allocated hardly 10% of the rooms online, how rest are done, do not know. Worse, booking by sending them bank drafts has also been stopped. One should ask them how and to whom they allot bulk of the rooms?
Dear Dheeraj Ji,
Jai Mata Di.
Please advise the time of the year when rush of pilgrims is minimum and we can avail rooms at Vaishnavi Bhawan and Helicopter easily. However, please exclude extreme cold/ snowfall/ rainy season.
Thanks and Regards,
AK Mangal
Jai Mata Dee,
Do you have any information on reliable taxi service from Jammu[IXJ] airport to katra and back to jammu which we can book in the airport itself?. what is the approximate charges.
Dear Suby, pre-paid taxi to karta is available at IXJ and one way fare could be approx 1300-1400 Rupees.
You can get a different taxi easily on return form karta.
Jai Mata Dee!
Thank you for the info
Regards
AK Mangal
Can anyone please help me to advise helicopter return ticket charges,since we are planing to visit in mid month of Feb, so please also confirm is their any off season discounts available.
No discounts are available and helicopter tickets can only be booked 30 days in advance.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thanks for the information Dheeraj Ji, if possible can you please advise me tentative cost of return helicopter booking.
Jai Mata Di
Rgds
Davinder
Dear Davinder,
there is no discount available on Helicopter tickets as i have visited Vaishnodevi 03 times and it was a very gud experience in Helicopter. you can mail me your details for further info @ abhishek1012@yahoo.com.
I will let you know the procedure of booking the helicopter tickets.
Jai Mata Di……….
Regards,
Abhishek
Abhishek, why not share with all of us if it does not involve any Travel Agent references. That ways it will be useful to many 🙂
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj sharma
Davinder, one side trip officially cost you Rs 699 if you book through official website of shrine board.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj Sharma
kindly let me know how to obtain the VIP Pass once i book the helicopter Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra sector. trip to mata vaishno devi?
Dear Suby,
Your helicopter tickets will be treated as VIP darshan.
Jai Mata Di….
Regards,
Abhishek
Do you need darshan tickets if you book the helicopter service both way?
Nopes, you do not need any tickets/yatra purchi in such a case.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
JAI MATA DI SIR G PLZ AAP KISI TREVAL AGENT KA NUMBER DE DEJEY HAME 30 JANVERY ME MAIN BHWAN PER ROOM BOOK KARANA H AND HELICOPTER TEKAT AND 31 JAN ME ATTAKA AARTI PLZ SIR
Sorry Pankaj, I do not have any contact for Travel Agent and neither I recommend any from this blog.
sir
let me know, is helicopter booking possible through any agent. if yes plz send me any ones contact no. because i want to visit maa vishnodevi yatra with my old age parents.
jai mata dee!!
mail me ur email/mobile no i shall try for you, my email add is jitendratra@gmail.com
pls mail your contact details @ amit.verma08@yahoo.com
i will send you the concern person detail, as i have already visited maa vaishnodevi.
pl give details how to book helicopter tkt for maavaishnodevi pl reply
जय माता दी
सभी भक्तजन यह अवश्य ध्यान रखे कि ” माता के दरबार में केवल वही जा सकता हे जिसका बुलावा आता है, जिसे माता बुलाती हे.” मै अब तक २ बार गया हु और २ बार मेरे टिकट्स कैंसिल करने पड़े हे.
जय माता दी
Hey i need urgent tickets from katra 4 tickets
Kindly let me know if u can help me
It will be highly appritiated
You can book online only and if there is no availability your better option would be “PONY”.
does the helicopter service operate 24hrs a day or operates in specific time during the day.
8am to 5pm only
Jai mata dee,thank you very much for the info. i am tentatively planning a trip in march for one day.whats the best way to complete the darshan.
Suby, not sure what you mean by best way to complete the darshan?
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
I have booked my one side helicopter ticket at 3:20pm, They have asked to reach min. 1 hr before the journey time. In case i could not reach 1 hr before then, is there any way to keep them informed about my reporting time before which will be before the actual helicopter take off time.
Also, Please tell me, Is there any facility which i can avail like VIP or semi VIP pass. I have not booked any return ticket. Minimum time for darshan required?, and how much time it takes for getting down by stairs.
Thanks in advance.
Arun Agarwal
Hello Arun,
I do not think there is any way to contact them about any delay though not 100% sure and you should reach there at the time mentioned. If you had tickets both ways then only VIP Passes would have been possible but not with one way. It does not takes much time if you use stairs, may be 2-3 Hrs all the way down 🙂
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj sharma
jai mata di
i m coming from goa with my parents my profram has been plan last movement so i didnt get helicopter service also is thr any chances u get on the spot n regarding stay will iget hotel easily in katra
There are plenty of options of stay in Katra. I do not think there should be much of an issue.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find below the screen shot, I am not able to register on the site.
I have not registered before still its giving me this error.
I tried with different credentials, still its showing the same error.
Please do the needful.
I wanted to book, helicopter service for 2nd December 2012 (morning) to and fro from Katra to Sanjichhat and Sanjichhat to Katra for 2 persons.
Please let me know how can I go ahead for the same ?
Have you tried different versions of INternet Explorer. If not then try using IE 6,7,8 may be on WinXP machine.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
jai mata di sir g hame 30 jan 13 me helicopter tiket and main bhaven par roam book karane h sir hamne 1 agent se bat bi ki par vo bol raha h ki server ki problem h pasa kat jata h par book nai hota h sir hamne apne aap b net par kosis ki par nai sir plz help me kyo k sir g hamare train tekat b book ho gye h small child h room to must h plz aap guide kijey ho sake to kisi ka number de dejey plz sir coprate me jai mata di
Soryy Pankaj, mere pass kisi ka contact number nhn hai travel agent ka. Ek – do ka maine fwd kiya tha but 2-3 baar complaints aayi to ab main kisi ka number forward ya promote nhn karne deta unless I do not know him personally or have taken services from him.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
jai mata di pankaj ji, helicopter ticket 30days advance main book hota hai so aap ko 30 jan ka ticket 29th dec. ki raat ko 12.00 bajey mileyga . aap internet per apney aap book kerwa saktey hai it is very easy and smooth. koi bhi agent aap ka helicopter ki booking nahi kerwa sakta cause shrine board is very strict and want actual ppl to take advantage of service.
sir we have 15 people want to go on mata vaishno devi but a single user can make only 5 booking. so can we make more id in same computer or there have any problem in this. plz reply & thanks in advance.
JAI MATA DEE!!
YOU SHOULD USE 3 DIFFERENT USERS ON DIFFERENT SYSTEMS TO BOOK ALL 15 TICKETS FOR A DAY. ONE ID CANNOT BE LOGIN ON DIFFERENT SYSTEM AT SAME TIME.
hi jitendra ji i am mohan i am coming to katra Drcember 17th so i want 8 ticket for helicopter
Yes Lokesh, create more IDs with the name of the people you are traveling with having different PANs and try to book the tickets.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
please tell me the way to book my tickets for one way trip to vaishno devi maa …from katra to sanjhichat ! i have tried almost on all the websites including maavaishnodevi.org.
The official website always show not available !
Plese tell me a way to get 8 tickets booked for 14-12-2012
Jai Mata Dee!
I booked helicopter ticket for katra-sanjhichat-katra. My starting time is 10 am and returning timing is 1.30pm. In case of rush can i visit to both bhero and mata mandir between this period? During rush sometimes it take 6 to 10 hours to reach gufa.
Hi Jitendra,
Well, you will get a semi-vip pass which will allow you to enter just before the cave almost getting you through majority of queue. But, within 3 Hrs it becomes a bit hectic and difficult to manage both Bhairon Baba mandir and Mata Darshan. You need to be quick paced or may need to hire some pony to save time for it.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dheeraj Ji Thanks for your kind reply.
I have booked helicopter services katra-sanjhichat-katra,wondering how time is required to walk up to Bhairon Baba mandir and bach to sanjhichat cosidering we are physically fit.Again do we have to be in helipad 1hour before departure time,if so we have to complete the darshan by 2hours.please comment?.
Jai mata dee
Thanks ®ards
Suby, it will easily take about 20-25 minutes to climb to bhairon mandir as the ascent is quite steep. It will be a tad tight schedule for you.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
sir,jai mata di, how to book the helicop service and when it could be.we are planning for 2nd Jan 2013.kindly guide us.
Hello Bhaskar,
Please go through the comments mentioned above which details out on bookings process of helicopter services. I am sure it will be helpful. If you cannot find it please let us know.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheearj Sharma
Dear Sir,
How to book ticket as i am not register myself on site. When i enter data in userid box than it is navigating to the Home page.
Gaurav, try using IE 6 or IE 7 or IE 8 only and may be try even with Windows XP machine if possible to book the tickets and register or login.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Now the website is working fine. Also, I can view the transaction under ‘Successful Transaction’.
How could one come to know that his ticket is confirmed?
I read somewhere that an email is also sent as confirmation and user has to carry print-out of that email confirmation & ticket on travel date.
Here, I have not received any email yet.
Kindly update.
Hello Milind,
Well, yes there used to be an email as well sent earlier whose print out needs to be carried along. Seems something has gone wrog with it. Did you drop mails to their support ids or contact them over phone if possible.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dheeraj ji,
I contacted on 01991-232887 and they confirmed that no email is sent as confirmation. User has to carry print-out of ticket alongwith relevant documents and report 1hour before the scheduled time of helicopter service.
Lets hope for the best.
All the best Milind, have a nice pilgrimage.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Sir, I book helicopter ticket from katra to sanjichat. Can I board with camera in helicopter.
You can board with still camera but not with Video Camera 🙂
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Deeraj,
Want to know can we book group ticket of helicopter.
near 50 persons.
Please Help.
Regards,
Nikita.
Hi Nikita,
In that case, you have to create multiple IDs and book tickets in batches of 5. No other alternative I believe.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheearj Sharma
I booked 03 helicopter tickets for 28th Nov. The transaction was successful & even I took print-out of ticket on another day. Now, when I login to maavaishnodevi.org, the same transaction is showing under ‘Failed Transaction’. Can anybody help me understanding the problem??
Check, can you take print now ?
did any transaction failed before successful transaction
may be its showing that.
now the website is down till 7pm today. But around 10am today morning when I login website, the only transaction that I made was showing under Failed Transaction link. Whereas, the day on which I booked ticket & the day after when I took the print-out, the transaction was showing under Booked Transaction.
i booked 04 helicoptar tickets for 03december.my pnr no-MVDH265722,THE transactin was successful.now,when i login to maavaishnodevi.org.the same transactin is showing under”failed transaction”.can anybody help me understanding the problem please help me.
Guess, the same problem is reported by someone elese recently. Seems it could be some major issue with their website.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello Dheeraj,
I have booked helicopter tickets, i.e from katra to sanchighat and from sanchighat to katra separetely, but both are on the same day. So am i entitled for the vip pass, if so what is the procedure for obtaining the vip pass
Rajesh Mulani
If you have return ticket ur entitled for priority Darshan slip it will be issued to you when u land at Sanjhi Chatt
Hi Rajesh,
I have the same question on VIP pass. If I book both way tickets separatly, am I eligible to get VIP pass. Kindly let me know based on your experience. Thanks.
Dear Dheeraj,
I was trying to book room as well as helicopter ticket from the 27-oct-12 12:00 am but unable to get.after “proceed to pay” nothing happend. please assist
Dheeraj,
I have completed my online registration but am yet to receive the password.
How can I book online?
Regards
Ravi
Hi All,
Request to answer my below questions:
1. If i book to & fro helicopter tickets on same day of specific time, will it be possible to take darshan of vaishno devi & bhairon baba both?
2. Or should i book to & fro ticket differently in order to take darshan of vaishno devi & bhairon baba?
Hi Milind,
1. If you hire pony or walk briskly and able to get darshan in quick time with the semi VIP Pass, then it may be manageable just.
2. I always feel this is better bet if one wants to have darshan at both temples with much ease.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
thanks Dheeraj.
I booked ticket from Katra to Sanjhichat & wish to come by walking while return.
Just want to know, with one way helicopter ticket (from Katra to Sanjhichat), if I will be eligible for any special darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi? or what are the extra facilities or benefits that I will be eligible of?
Milind
If you book return ticket normally their is 4 hrs gap and on return ticket you will be eligible for Priority Darshan Yatra Parchi which you will get when you land on Sanjhichatt. In 4 hrs you cannot make Bhairo darshan. If you book ticket for Afternoon journey from Katra to Sanjhichatt and back sometimes they give you return ticket for next day. Plan accordingly.
Dear Dheeraj,
I am trying to book the ticket for my mother from last one week i am unable create the login with mentioned website. Error screen gives message as Already registered with system.
Kindly guide to book the ticket as well as i am trying to get connected with your contact numbers against which one is switched off from last 2 days & no one picking the second contact no.
Kindly help to get soltuion.
Darshan
the same thing is happening with me.. dont knw how to get through.plz help
Hi Darshan,
Kindly try different versions of IE Browser and then try the same. I am sure it should work for you.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
can i helicopter tkt book on the spot? it is only online service?
Hello Mamta,
You can book on the spot but rarely you find ticket over there. Better go with online services and try your luck.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
I’ve booked one way helicopter from Kara to sanjhichat for 7:50 am. however I would like to book for for return also. So what time return flight shall I book ?
Also will we be considered for priority darshan if I book to and fro ticket ?
Also I’ve one more query.. I’ve booked onwards with pawan Hans.. If I get return on vectra.. Then still will I get priority darshan ?
Dheeraj ji can I book heli tickets through Google Chromether Internet Explorer,pl.help,because I will book on 14-10-2012 for next 14-11-12
Did you try various versions of Internet Explorer? Use different versions of Internet Explorer like 6,7,8,9 to book your tickets. It should work with one or two atleast.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj,I have booked my helicopter ticket for one way from Katra to sanjichat.
Is it better to book yatri Parchi online or can we get easily when we reach there?
Do my 3 year and 8 year kid also need yatri parchi?
Yatra Parchi is required by every one above 2 years I guess, and you can get the parchi there at Katra itself.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
dear Madhur,
If you want to book your ticket for Helicopter at 11.30 PM you be ready with all details, like name , age, ID No., PAN Card and your debit/credit from which payment to be made.
The mata vasihno devi site has date and time at corner which gives time. so refresh the site at 11.57Pm you get exact time with second, at 11.59PM again refresh, and count second as per website watch.
at 12:00 midnight as per website watch you refresh. Click the date which is exactly one month, you will get all ticket available.Select the “Book now” button immediately, then carefully fill detail.
By this method I booked my tickets for 11 Nov 12, Mata is kind enough to help.
JAI MATA DI
Hello Sir,
Please let me know which type of internet connection you have used and does it require to refresh continuously as the web site clock does not run automatically. Also please suggest a way for minimum time for selection the various drop down menu’s as this also takes some time and I have noticed by the time tickets gets booked.
I have also noticed we have to book within 2/3 mints..hence please suggest best possible combination to be used
Jai Mata di
Best Regards,
Sumon Nathak
I want to come to Vaishno devi I want to book the tickets for 2 persons for helicopters. Howes mach I want to pay. And where to helicopter sand.
I want to book 9 helipad tickets from Katra to Sanjhichat and return tickets from Sanjhichat to Katra for 9 people on 08.11.12…i am not able to book the tickets from the Global Vectra website..so i contacted Kalra tours&hotel Inc. and they said tickets can be booked for Rs. 16,200 for 9 people…is there any other way i can book my tickets from Global Vectra and Pawan Hans as they are not receiving calls also
I do not think you can book the tickets directly unless they sell at their counters available at their offices in Mumbai and Delhi (Pwana Hans)
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi All,
I had booked 4 helicopter tickets, but we could not board the flight due to bad weather conditions. I got the tickets stamped but forgot to submit the cancelled slip / ticket at niharika complex. Any idea, if ther’s any way to still get the money refunded.
Please reply.
Hello RK,
You can write the mail at
Try to drop emails at online@maavaishnodevi.org and admin@maavaishnodevi.org or helpdesk@maavaishnodevi.org and hope they reply something.
Shubham also quotes in above comments:
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
I am unable to get tickets online to Katra- Sanjichath however getting return tickets but I have a heart patient with me, what are the chances of getting tickets on the spot. Need 2 tickets on 12- Oct, 2 way
Hi Nimisha,
I think less chances of getting tickets on the Spot and I guess 12th Oct is when almost the heavy rush might start getting in. You can also try with local hotels in Katra after reaching there if they can arrange them, of course they will ask for more ammount.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
I am coming to india after 6 years and have to visit holy shrine along with my parents on 22nd NOV but not sure how i will get the round trip tickets for the helicopter as my flight to jammu is relying on this decision only.
Anyway to get the confirmed tickets on that day in speciifc?
Thanks!
Sachin
Jai Mata Di
Hello Sachin,
I do not know any confirmed way of getting the tickets because I feel only the online reservation option is there as you see quite a few instances where local Travel agents have cheated people. So, try your luck with official website of shrine board to get the tickets.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj
I manage to get tickets instant from the counter. Though they asked me to come around 2 pm and upon cancellation and notification from helipad they were releasing the tickets. One might have to wait but the moment you get you need to straight head to helipad. Somebody told me that travel agent can give but they will charge 5600 per ticket. So its worth to wait in queue Rest depends on season.
Thank you very much for your help.
Dhirajji,can I book a heli ticket through Debit Card Pl.clarify
Hello Madhur,
I think yes, you can make the payment through Debit card as well, AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
please inform me the actual fare of helicopter ticket from katra to vaishanodevi & back and how to purchase. Please clarify
Dhiraj Ji, Please informed us that 24 hours are enough for Darshan in Navratri. I planned with family in this navratri on 17th Oct’12. Please guide me urgent. We have only 24 hours.
Defense personnel visiting Darbar are entitled for Priority Darshan Slip from gate No. 5
The slip is issued from Banganga
Auto will charge 50/- from Katra to Banganga
One Must carry his Armed Forces Identity card to get Priority Slip
Thanks.Is it possible if we know someone in army to give us a letter recommending us as friends will we get priority darshan. Also now all chopper tickets are unavailabe for the dates of my travel during navratri…what shld I do?luck on the spot lets c
Anju
CRPF officer can help you
Who is this CRPF Officer..thks
Only post paid connection works after Pathankot so no use carrying cell phones with pre-paid connection.
I want to book helicopter tickets on 14/11/2012,I have SBI ATM CUM DEBIT CARD,pl.clarify that can I book tickets through yhis card ,I hav’nt a CREDIT CARD.
thanks , I think credit card will work better than debit card, can I try ICICI debit card as I do not have a credit card. My refund status is showing refunded but money has still not been credited to my account.
How is the rush for a general q how long would it take for darshan as my return would be next day as all the other chopper seats are full.How is the weather out there and any idea how would it be likely in mid Oct during Navratri as my travel is that time. Thank you for your prompt reply.
Hello Anju,
In Navratri season, there will loads of devotees and be ready to get some long long queues even the semi-VIP ones that you get with helicopter, AFAIK. So, try to arrange atleast helicopter tickets to get the semi-VIP queue else at that time of the year, wait could be very very long for the darshan.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Is ‘Yatra Parchi’ required for Helicopter Ticket Holders? I have return ticket, in which return is on next day.
Prakriti
Yatra Parchi is issued for all visitors @ Katra
But chopper passengers its issued @ sanjhi chatt where you land from chopper.
If you are holding return ticket you are entitled for Priority Darshan slip from gate No. 5.
How is the wheather in the first week of Nov
Generally, it gets pretty cold at night in November and day time remains pleasant when sun is out.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj,
1)Can we visit Bhairo Baba Temple if we buy to and fro helicopter ticket.
2) What is the actual price of pony from Katra to Bhawan
Hi S. Adhikari,
1. Well, time between the flights is very limited, may be you will need a pony to make you Bhairon Baba mandir and return back in stipulated time.
2. I am sorry, but I am not sure about the prices for pony but from Sanjichatt to bhawan they charge about Rs 250 as stated above by Kartik.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Jai Mata Di,
Today I returned back after Darshan.
I would like to share my experience and clear the most asked doubt.
The most asked question is about Yatra Parchi and Priority slip for the Chopper passengers.
Devotes travelling by chopper need not to get yatra parchi they will be issued yatra parchi at Sanjhi chatt.
Those who are having one way ticket ( Katra to Sanjhi chatt) will be issued parchi for gate No. 3.
Those who are having return ticket will be issued Priority Slip for entry thru gate No. 5
So they can complete their journey within 3 hrs.
it takes 45 mints one way by walk from sanjhi chatt to Darbar and 30 mint by ponney.
Luggage one has to deposit @ clock room situated below from where the main que starts, devotees carrying Priority slip will get entry from gate no 5 which is very near to the cave and hardly takes much time for darshan.
Thanks you so much Dinesh for sharing such valuable piece of information with all of us. I am sure it will be really helpful for other devotees as well. Thanks as well for answering queries of other devotees. May God Bless you and your family…
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Mr. Dheeraj Sharma,
1)Could you please let me know whether ‘Palkis’ and ‘Ponies’ are available at Sanchijhat Helipad to go to Bhavan.
2) What would be approximate temperatures at Bhavan during the Ist week of November. I am a little apprehensive as I am coming from South where temperatures are usually high.
3) Are there ‘Palkis’ or ‘Ponies’ available at Bhawan to go to Bhairon temple and from there to Sanchijhatt Helipad.
Kindly guide. Regards, sincerely, KAILASNATH, HYDERABAD
Hello A Kailshnath,
1. Yes, they are available and charge about 250 Rs for ponnies.
2. Temperatures should be around 20 deg C roughly in day time and at night could be around 2-5 deg C. Do carry enough woolens with you.
3. Ponnies are available at Bhawan that I am sure get you to Sanjichatt and I am sure they must be taking devotees to Bhairon baba mandir as well.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thank you very much Mr.Dheeraj Sharma for your prompt reply. Regards,sincerely,Kailashnath
Dear Mr.Dheeraj Sharma,
I had a life time experience visiting Vaishnodevi temple and had an excellent darshan of Mataji. Let me at first thank you for your valuable guidance and also efforts taken by you to clear the doubts of many first time visitors. The following is my experience for the benefit of many others who are likely to have darshan of Mataji soon.
1) The saying that unless Mataji calls you, one cannot make it to the temple. It happened exactly the in my case. The whole yatra was undertaken without any problem or difficulty. It appears Mataji has prepared the whole trip for us right from our landing at Jammu and from there proceeding to Katra and temple etc. We never had an atom of thought of visiting the temple and always felt that we cannot visit the temple in the rough terrain, severe chillness etc etc. Also we were scarred of travelling by Ponies for long distances. Fortunately we could get Helicopter tickets up and down. We had kept the time difference of 6 hours between onward and return flights. Yet we had just sufficient time to catch the return Flight. This inspite of the fact that there was not much of waiting for Darshan, since we had VIP Darshan ticket.
2) We took Ponies to go from Sanchijhat to Mandir and there was absolutely no waste of time any where. We went by Ponies again from Mandir to Bhairon temple and from there to the Helipad on our return.
3) So if one keeps a time of 3 hours to go to temple and back, it may not give a satisfying trip as everything will be done in a hurry to catch the return flight. If one plans for a satisfying Darshan and also a trip to Bhairon temple, then one needs to plan for a minimum of 6 to 7 hours gap for onward and return helicopter Flights. Even this gap is possible only if we take a Pony from Sanchijhat to Mandir and from Mandir to Bhairon temple and to Sanchijhat Helipad.
2)Hats off to the Staff and security personnel in and around the temple. They were extremely courteous and helpful. Obiviously this may be because of the divine force felt all round.
3) The Pony charges are not always as fixed by the Board. They charge according to the person. Still no regrets since the poor chaps are straining a lot by walking with the ponies all through the trip up and down.
4) My experience is that even the people and traders in Katra are extremely courteous and friendly excepting of course the autowallahs !!
We stayed in HOTEL BHAWANI International and the staff were very good and helpful. I don’t think we can get such a good service at such a low price any where outside.
On the whole A Divine force is felt all over and one can feel the same all the way from Katra. I can say with confidence that any visitor returns with satisfying trip and wishes to go again for Darshan. Such is the power of Divine Maataji. Jai Maata Di. Thanks to you once again. KAILASNATH.
Hello Kailasnath,
Thank you so very much for putting this up together. I am sure this will help many others too.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
THANK YOU DINESH FOR YOUR VALUABLE INFORMATION. KAILASHNATH,HYDERABAD
Dineshji
At wht time helicopter services start. For december first week how much time it will take to complete yatra with to and fro helicopter katra back to katra. What if i book return helicopter and can not come back after darshan? Plz reply on drskhanna@hotmail.com
Thnx
Sanjay
Hi Sanjay,
I think it starts at 8 AM and runs upto 5 PM but again mostly it is dependent upon the weather conditions. It will take about 4-4.30 Hrs to complete the Yatra. 3 Hrs is what you are given between to-fro journeys of helicopter for the darshan, which is quite achievable, may be leaving Bhairon Nath ji.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Anju
Jai Mata Di
If you select ICICI or HDFC payment gateway your transaction is less likely to get failed.
I tried with SBI and had three failed transaction, but no money was deducted.
From ICICI payment gate way (not Debit or credit card) i got successful in first time.
Hi,
Pls advise I have two failed transactions for 3 of us for the 19th oct 2012 for helicopter,how do I make a successful transaction. I am scared to repeat the booking as more money will be stuck.
What if a person forgets the ID mentioned in the ticket and takes another ID? Do they check it there? Will that create a problem?
Prakriti
Jai Mata Di
I too had same problem I mentioned ID type Driving licence but I typed PAN No. as i wanted to carry PAN No for myself, my wife and my elder son.
and for my son Minor gave his bank a/c no. by mistake I again selected ID type Driving licence
I carried his pass book and school ID card. The clerk when saw his school ID card he pointed out “Dont mention wrong ID type” I gave him a smile prayed to Maa and said it was due to 3 failed transaction panic, I will be careful next time.
He just corrected his ID type school ID instead of Driving licence with pen.
So Pray to Maa that they dont point out, if you are having another photo ID.
I WANT TO BOOK FOR 4 PASSENGER ON 25 OCT 2012 CAN YOU HELP ME FORM KATRA TO MAA SHRINE
I hv planned to go to katra to Vaishnodevi on 29th sept. I wnt to booked 6 adult and 4 child tickets for helicopter @ Vaoshnodevi.what is the total cost?
Dear Dheeraj,
Please guide me that i booked ticket during navratri 18th to 20 october’12 with my family. Can i get Darshan of Matarani? How is the wheather during this month. 28-30 hours are enough to for this journey?
Hi, I am trying to register on website but getting below error. I never registered before!!!
“Sorry!!! Your Email or Mobile or System Details is already Registered with us”
I am planning to visit Vaishnodevi with family of 6 members. I have to travel katra to Vaishnodevi by helicopter. Pl advise where can I reserve my seats. We are planning to come between 16th to 19th October-12.
Hi Pradeep,
Did you try using various versions of IE Browser – IE 6,7,8. May be that will work!!
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Garima
Hi Pradeep,
Try using various versions of IE Browser – IE 6,7,8. that will work as I was getting aslo getting errors!!
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Garima
Please try using different version of Internet Explorer using Windows XP machine. It should work in one of the case. The site does not support all browser and all versions of the browsers. Try using different ones, most likely old versions of IE (Internet Explorer) shall work
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Kindly be advised that we tried several times to register online to book the Helicopter Tickets for one of our client but unfortunately every time system reflects that email id and mobile number is registered with them. Whereas we have never registered the mobile number and email id on the website therefore would appreciate if you can help us to book the tickets for our client
I am planning to visit vaishno mata shrine from 26th-28th september. Can you advise how is the pilgrim rush there and weather also please. Jai Mata Di
Hi Monica,
I just came back from Vaishno Devi. Rush is not too much & the weather is unpredictable as sometimes rain & sometimes not.
Hi
Me wife and kid will reach Jammu airport at 9 AM. Can I do the darshan the same day? What time should I take the helicopter and how much time will it take for me to reach katra from airport and are there taxi’s?. I’m fine to stay in Katra after darshan and return the next day morning. I’m though a bit paranoid if I might be able to reach on time for the helipad…
How much time in advance should I reach the helipad?
Also one more Question to the above please. In case the helicopter doesnt fly due to weather.. can I take pony at 1PM around and what time can I return to katra. I’ve got to reach Jammu the next day by 11 so… Jai Mata di !
Hello Bharath,
You can reach back by night in that case but it depends upon the how much time would be consumed in Darshan. So, you can start early morning by 7 AM from Katra to make it to Jammu in time.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello Bharath,
Same day tickets are issued with a max gap of 4 Hrs with 1-1.25 Hrs reporting time, so it is possible but I feel you shall keep a day to make it less hectic. So, about 6 Hrs in a day and with gut feeling I think you will get free by 5 PM only considering you will reach Jammu by 9 AM.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
dmin Plz check
https://www.pawanhans.co.in
http://www.onlineglobalhelicorp.com
the above mentioned websites dont book tickets for Bhawan
Hi, i have created a account in shrine board but now not able to login in website, even try to create a new account but again its not created, i want to book tickets plz guide how we can do it.
Hi Jyoti,
Please try using Internet Explorer 6,8,9 in Windows 7 or XP machine and it shall work out for you. Otherwise, site may be down and you can try later stage.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
I HAVE DEVELOPED GREATEST REGARD AND RESPECT FOR YOU AT THE WAY YOU HAVE HANDLED AND ANSWERED ALL QUESTIONS SO WELL. YOU HAVE TAKEN LOT OF PAINS AND I AM CONFIDENT MATAJI WILL BLESS YOU ALWAYS. KAILASNATH, HYDERABAD
Thanks alot for such praising words and equally applicable for all others who are sharing their experiences and providing updated status/process with all of us.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thanks alot Dinesh, the above links have been removed. Much Appreciated!!
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards,
Dheeraj Sharma
I m planning for vaishno devi darshan through helicopter. i was trying to book my ticket online. my problem is i don’t have pan card please advice whether i can book my ticket without pan card number or not. waiting for ur prompt reply.
thnx
PAN card is not necessary just check online ticket booking procedure (give a try) there are other ID proofs also which are acceptable,
the ticket online you need to carry a valid identity proof such as PAN card, voter ID card, driving license, passport etc.
Hi Vivek,
I am not sure about this one, may be someone else can throw some light on this one.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
i’m planning for vaishno devi darshan through helicopter.my problem is that i’ve a maid and she dosnt have any id/dob/ration card etc.how she can travel with us in helicopter.i’ve a small kid of 5 months.
abhay
In ID nature Govt issued Passes are also accepted.
I think you must have got police verification done for your maid. SHO can also issue her a Identity card.
and a bank passbook is also accepted by shrine board as valid proof.
You will surely need an ID proof to travel via helicopter. I do not think they will allow anyone without any proof except children, rather they should not allow at all.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
sir actually thanks for guide
Dheeraj,
Thanks for such a nice blog. I have a query, actually me and my parents are planning to visit vaisno devi on 29th Sept. We are 8 peoples [6 audults 2 childrens [>2 yr of age] by using of helicopter service.
By mistake for one of the slot insted [katra-sanjichat] return tickets get booked for 5 peoples. I want to cancel them. How can I proceed for same.
Also we have 3 tickets for katra-sanjhichat, in name of me and mu brother and her daughter, can we send our parents on our tickets?
Vishal choudhary
Youe parents can not travel on your tickets as per rule and you cannot cancel, prepone and postpone the booked tickets. You can drop an email to tarunkumar.pawanhansvd@gmail.com. I think you will definitely get a reply from him.
Thanks for the response sunita..I’ll mail them lets see what they reply. I’ll share feedback from him.
Hi Vishal,
I think you cannot cancel the tickets AFAIK as there is no process to cancel them. May be you can write to Shrine board to give it a try. The later part will only be feasible after checking with the guys and I believe their mood that day because they do check the IDs thoroughly with the names at which tickets are booked. So, depends upon your luck
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Thanks for the update Dheeraj! I’ll try one day before our plan for darshan if they can issue tickets in name of our parents insted of us as parents tickets were booked for wrong route. I hope they understand the problem and cooperate.
If a person is not travelling they cancel his ticket at spot and refund is given,
One person was not travelling from a group who was inform of me in que. The clerk told him his refund case will be taken up
If I take a flight on morning of 9th october, will I be able to get darshan the same day and return by the evening flight? I have a train booking on 9th itself from Jammu Tawi station, in Sealdah Express, which leaves at 7 pm. Will I be able to catch it? Or should I replan and return the next day? I mean, do the passengers going by helicopter get darshan faster? Is there any special queue for them or do they have to queue in the same common line?
Hi Prakriti,
Yes, there is a special queue or say semi-VIP pass for the people going via Helicopter and returning the same day. But, even in that case it is better that you plan the return the next day as it seems difficult to do it in a single day ex. Jammu.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Prakriti
You should replan the return next day as it will be too hectic. it may also be possible that on that day there may be any weather problem and helicopter will not run and you have to go on foot or palki or poni. In that case, you will be in trouble. So keep all these in your mind and replan your return…Jai Mata Di
Prakriti
Yes the return ticket is issued with a difference of 4 hrs for darsahn and a Priority pass so you can have darsahn within 4 hrs.
Thanks for your replies and suggestions. I shall try to replan.
But I want to know, are these special semi-VIP passes/priority passes for going in the separate/faster queue automatically valid for the helicopter ticket booked through internet, or, something has to be done to separately avail them? Do all the helicopter passengers get this privilege? Or, there is some other criteria for coming under “semi-VIP” ?
Prakriti
Yes, there is priority pass faciltiy for all the helicopter passenger who have bothway journey tickets on the same day. You have to collect them from the helicopter service office at the Sanjhi Chhat…Jai Mata Di
Thanks 🙂
Hello Prakriti,
Yes, all people who avail the return helicopter tickets for the same day are eligible for semi-VIP pass and they do have separate queue for them which is much much shorter than the regular one.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Thanks for the information 🙂
i want 2 helicopter tickets for 13 sep with hotel. pls book dat for me and also call me for other thngs.
Always try windows 7 system to get the Shrine website.First register with a user name.the password aotomatically comes to you from the Board to your e-mail.This password use for all transanctions.Book helicopter/room/YRC exactly 30 days in advance at night 12.00.Initially you may get the answer as not avilable.Do not close thereby, but keep trying till 3.00 clock or 5.00 clock.Once or the other time you will find the answer as avilable either for helicopter or rooms.Click on BOOK NOW and proceed further.Once you click,it is all yours till you complete all the formalities such as PANCARD No,name,age etc and your payment ofcourse.I got all the reservations of helicopter/room at Bhavan/YRC by 1.30 night of 2/10 on 2/9 itself.Only thing is keep trying and trying till you you succeed.For this you need to be awake whole night but it is worth keeping awake than not getting any fruitful results.But at no cost,do not depend upon travel agents as most of them are fake/bogus as I myself have lost Rs 5400/- through Kalra tours.Many agents loot the public in the name of JAIMAATADI.Let Goddess Maatadi bless them with rigorous punishments.I studies the Board website for more than 3 months and got the fruits.So,do not depend upon flimsy agents but depend on good travel agencies like makemytrip.com/yatra.com/cleartrip.com etc.
Very true and thanks alot for sharing such an experience with us.Guys, please avoid such bogus Travel agents and if at all required book the tickets in person with travel agencies in Katra rather online or over phone.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
jai mata di
I contacted one Kalra Tours @ Travels,Delhi& Jammu for booking of helicopter services.They told me to send Rs 5400/- which I complied.Inspite of many days passed and various e-mails,no response from they.Their phones are mostly switched off and whenever I get connected especially one madam Sunita,the reply is very curt with replies such as” we shall see”,wait for some more time” or email from Katra not received”.Now I am sure that the firm is bogus and they are cheating the public in the name of matadi.I reuest the public to be cautious whenever they appraoch such travel companies in Katra/Jammu
sir, abhi helicopter service chal rahi hai ya nahi meri 4 tickets book hai 11th and 12th sep ki kya tab tak weather kesa hoga aur helicopter service chale gi ya nahi.
Rahul
helicopters are running there in the suitable weather conditions. Yesterday, they flied between 8 to 11 and day before yesterday between 9 to 1 O’ Clock.(Source : A conversation with a travel agent in Katra). I am also going to Mata Vaishno Devi on 5th of September by Helicopter. Jai Mata Di
sunita, my tickets timing is 3:15
sep mai weather kesa hota hai katra mai
It is pleasant, sometimes rainy, sometimes clear and a bit cold by the end though not too much cold.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
It does not matter Rahul, as Sunita said, Helicopter will surely fly in suitable weather conditions, no matter what time it is.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Sunita,
Pls guide me how you booked the Helicopter tickets as unable to do so from the Vaishno Devi web-site. Also are you going from Delhi to Vaishno Devi. If yes, Can you please share your number with me at garima852003@yahoo.co.in so that I can have a word with you regarding it as I am going on 14th Sept night.
You can also try local office of Pawanhans at Safdarjung to inquire about tickets available with them.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Rahul, weather prediction is not possible but still tab tak shayad rains thodi kam ho jaye and Helicopter service start ho jaye. Agar weather kharab rahega to Helicopter nahi chalenge.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards,
Dheeraj Sharma
My daughter is 3 yrs 3 months old.Would we need to buy her helicopter ticket also?Plz suggest
yes mam….
Children below 2 years of age will be carried free of cost. However, such children shall be carried in the lap of the accompanying adult. In case of dispute regarding age of infant, valid proof of age shall be the deciding factor
do we helicopter service from jammu to sanjhichat and back
I do not think so that any such service exist. You have to reach Katra for the same.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
I tried soo many times to book vaishno devi helicopter tickets for 15th Sept, 2012 but everytime it says “Email address or phone details are already registered” while signing-up for the first time. Please suggest any other way to book the tickets or how to book the tickets?
Hi Garima,
Did you try using various versions of IE Browser – IE 6,7,8. May be that will work!!
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
We are three families (16 members including 4 kids and one infant). We all are booking separate tickets from our ids, as we can book only 6 ticket from an id in a month. But my worry is that every morning most of the tickets for helicopter are already booked.
Also if I am booking heli. ticket for 4 people, everyone will have to carry the id proof or if proof any one passenger from the list will do.
How about the kids as they don’t have any valid id proof.
We are planning for 29th Sep 2012 Darshan. Please suggest and help.
Hi Nitin,
1. Try mid-night for bookings and keep tryi every other hour upto morning:(
2. Yes, it is always better to carry identity proofs for everyone while traveling anywhere not just Mata Darshan where you will need them for sure.
3. They might not be needed for them but still carry some school id or report card or birth certificate that depicts the DOB for them
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thanks Dheeraj ji for Reply, but unfortunately we could not book the tickets. I opened at 12 midniht sharp but 80% tickets were booked.
Most of us can do by foot, but my bro-in-law had open heart surgery a year back and is not feasible for him to climb that much. Doctors not even allow him for pony or palki as they put pressure on heart.
Do we have provision, that on a special request we can get to and fro helicopter tickets by talking of this genuine issue.
Please suggest.
Hi Nitin,
I do not think so friend and like posted above by one of the devotee that you may try some reputed travel agent who can help you with it. If you live in Delhi, you may try to contact the Pawan Hans Office near Safdarjung to get the tickets.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi, Deeraj
1. How i get transportation from katra to helipad which takes me to sanjichhat.
2. i have both way heli ticket,so i need yatra parchi or get VIP Pass,if yes then from where i get.
3. in both way ticket i got 3 hr to go maata darshan & vairo baba darsan,so it will possible to reach at time to helipad.
4. if i fail to reach on time in that case they will take me or that ticket will be cancelled.
Hi Raju,
1. You will get some auto-rickshaw to reach there otherwise it is walkable.
2. You will get the semi-VIP pass which will be handed over to you at Sanjichatt
3. You will make just in time excluding Darshan to Bhairon Mandir.
4. Though times are not applicable but they might be creating fuss on not reaching on time of reporting. Do check for this one with the staff over there while going for Darshan.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
no reply from you.Please let me know whether YRC/VIP pass required to be taken online when both way helicopter tickets obtained but the return by helicopter is on next day.
Hi Shashank,
I guess, the Sunita reply is applicable for you and I feel the same too. But, I have also replied to the other comment.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
We have registered for only one way journey that is for going only
Do we need to obtain Yatra Parchi also or it will be issued at Sanjhichhatt
their reply
The same will be provided at Sanjichatt.
Jai Mata Di
Visiting on 26 Sep 2012 by Helicopter
Devotes visiting on 26 Sep Plz contact
in case of the two-way tickets by helicopter,but the return is on next day morning,will i get VIP paesses and whether to obtain Yatra Parchi in such cas
Hi Shashank,
Yes, all likely you will not need a YatraPurchi since you will not get the semi-VIP pass because only same day return is applicable for semi-VIP pass.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
I think you will get the Yatra Purchi in this case but not the VIP Pass.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hello,
We (2 members) are planning to visit Mata devi mandir starting 18 november. These are certain doubts i have got
1. will one way helicopter fetch us semi VIP pass. If yes how much time it is likely to save over the VIP pass during that period.
2. with the helicopter tickets is it required to make a YRC passes also?
3. Someyears when i had visited we had collected special passes for defence officers at katra. Does this scheme still exist? If yes how advantageous (by time) is it over the VIP or semi VIP pass
@Siddhartha
1. No, you can enjoy the VIP only if you have bothways helicopter tickets of the same day only.
2. If you have both ways helicopter tickets, you do not need a YRC. But if you have one way ticket only , you definitely need YRC.
3. Special passes for Defence officers works like VIP passes. It really works(saves no. of hours) at the time of heavy rush…..Jai Mata Di.
we 3 adults are coming to matadi darshan on 2nd oct and have booked rooms with vandurga vilas resorts.How is the hotel.whether helicopters will be flying on that time.how will be the climate and whether there will be rush at the time.
Hi Shashank,
Weather shall be fine by that time and helicopter services might be operating in clear weather. Rains would reside by third week of September most likely. Rush would be average as well considering the holidays start about a week later this year.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj,
Do 4 year kid needs helicopter ticker
Hi S.Adhikari,
You will need ticket for a 4 year child, AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi dheeraj,
I have made both way-helicopter booking in which the return is next day. I checked the hotels but couldn’t find any rooms & dormatry available in bhawan and sanjichat. We r 3 people and 1child…. How will we spend thecnight.
thanks
arun
Arun, I do not think there is any way out then in that case. Do not think there are any private hotels up there and I have seen people staying outside only with blankets.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello dheeraj..
We (4 members) are planning to visit Mata devi mandir starting 31 aug-2012. These are certain doubts i have got
1. I have made both way-helicopter booking in which the return is next day.
2. with the helicopter tickets is it required to make a YRC passes or vip passes?
3. How is the bhawan or katra .whether. helicopters will be flying on that time.how will be the climate and whether there will be rush at the time.
Hi Arun,
Well, not sure if helicopter will be flying or not due to inclement weather up there now a days. If the return is next day then you do not get the semi-VIP pass but you do not need Yatra Purchi in this case.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
pls let me know abt the timing of helicopter take off
@bejoy gopal das
Helicopter”s timming is not the exact as written in the tickets , it vary
you have to reach abt 1.30 hrs earlier at helipad then they will checked your ticket and ID after that they will note down your hight and weight then you have to wait for some time then they will issue a boarding card then you have to again wait till your chance , and helicopter will take only 5 minutes to reach upper and also in return jurney they will give you 3.30 hours difference but this time again not exact, if you come late then dont worry they will take you back
Thanks alot brother, really appreciate from the bottom of the heart your efforts.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
I am planning to visit Jai Mata Vaishnodevi Temple by Helecopter on 3rd November, 2012. I have P.C. in my house but have no printer. Can I print my booked ticket (if available) afterwards or from else where later. If yes HOW?
@ Supriya Kanjilal
Yes, you can take printout of the helicopter tickets anytime after booking. For this, you have to enter in the office Website of Mata Vaishno Devi online@maavaishnodevi.org using your login id and password. Then you have to click on sucessful transaction, then click on helicopter services, you will see the your booked ticket. You can take print of it anytime and from any computer….Jai Mata Di
Thanks for sharing the details. Would be helpful with other devotees as well!!
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Supriya,
Well, even if there is no process to get it back you can PRINT the copy of the page/ticket once booked at your computer only as PDF. Later you can print it anywhere you like. When you click Print, it shows list of Printers as well as an option to “Save as PDF”. Choose that option and you will able to save it as PDF.
Jai Mata Di!!
Sorry for the delayed reply.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
i need 2 helicopter tickets in october ,, can i done reservation
@ Anjali
online heli tickets will be available only 30 or 31 days before …. and all the tickets will be booked within 3 to 4 mins at mid night 12 …. so keep all the ids and your credit card ready before applying, and for apply this please read the comment above…
Thanks alot Tarun, for constantly sharing the valuable inputs with other devotees.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
You can book online helicopter ticket only before 30 days of the jouney. So you have to wait for some more days.
You can book tickets only 30 days in advance.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi,
Last year I had booked the helicopter tickets using Shrine Board’s site. I had already registered with them. But when I am trying to login, it is showing that I am not registered and when I am doing the fresh registration, it is displaying error that my email id/phone number/details are already registered. I asked couple of my friends to try with their crendentials to register with the shrine board, its displaying the same error to them. And to my surprise my friends had never ever visited to this site. There is a serious issue with devotee zone registration.
Note: I am using Internet Explore 8.
Please help.
Thanks in advance.
Jai mata di,
Hemant
Hi Hemant,
Not sure friend, but I was able to login with my old ID with them by using IE8. May be try using IE7 or IE6 versions. Yes, it is true that the wesbite is in bad shape as far as migrating the data and its functionality.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi,
We are facing the same issue while trying to register on the website. We have tried using different mobile numbers and email id’s but are getting the error that all of them are already registered. Any way out??
Well, very strange issue. Did you try using different version of Internet Explorer?
Regards
Dheeraj
Tarun/ Dheeraj,
Any luck with the issue, I am also getting the same error, not able to re-register on the website, it says the mobile, email or system details are already registered, please help
i need one side katra to sancji chat on 26th aug
sir
thanks redgs!
@ Rajni
please book the ticket yourself or by some good travel agent….
for online read the above comment
we are planning to visit maa vaishno devi shrine on 9 oct 2012 before navratri, is it a good time??? according to heavy rush??? please reply
Seems, before Navratri could be fine and you do not get any dorms with lockers. The rooms are available separately.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Do We get lockers with dormitory in bhawan at vaishno devi
Sir, please suggest
1. If I takes return ticket for next day of Helicopter then can I do the darshan any time in between.
Example: taken ticket from Katra to Sanjhichat for 18th Sept 4:00pm with return on next day 19th Sept 9:30 am then Can I do the darshan anytime in between 18th Sept 4:00pm and 19th Sept 9:30 am
2. On purchasing return ticket, will I get any VIP pass for the entry. In case yes then from where I can collect it.
3. In case I gets two separate tickets i.e. from Katra to Sanjhichatt and Sanjhichatt to Katra then also will I get the VIP pass for the entry.
4. There are 6 persons along with me who are travelling. So I have created 2 id’s one of mine another of brother. Is it possible to buy tickets with second id with brother’s PAN number and mine credit card.
Hi Deep,
1. I think yes you can do that anytime.
2. Yes, return tickets do accompany with a VIP pass that you get from Sanjichatt
3. Though answer should be Yes but I am not 100% sure about it.
4. Yes, that is also possible AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj Sharma ji,
Kya Helicopter se jaane par maa ki arti ke darshan ho payenge, What is charge per head, I will be booking for four people on 29/08/2012, please reply
Hi Ashutosh,
I am not sure about the aarti, guess you need to be on some specific time when that happens. Charges for helicopter on official website is Rs 699 one way.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
hii me 28 sep 2012 ko mata ke darshan ke liye jana chati hu kya us din helocpter ka ticket mil payga plz reply
Hi Monu,
If you live in Delhi or Mumbai contact the local Pawan Office and ask if they sell tickets. If yes, then go and buy from the local office. Otherwise, you can book the tickets online through official website of Maa Vaishno Devi. Use only Internet Explorer 7 or 8, otherwise site will not work as required.
For online ticket bookings: You can register at the official website of Vaishno Devi linked here and then after login to Devotee account, you can book tickets using the link to helicopter services and make the payment using any Credit/Debit card of any bank on the official website. You can book tickets only 30 days in advance of your travel date. The cost of the ticket is Rs 699 for one way. You can check the current price. You can book your tickets and check more details regarding helicopter services to Maa Vaishno Devi at the link here as well.
As soon as you book the tickets, first your status on the page for transaction should be Successful (check link-’Check transaction status’) and there will be one more status in devotee zone which could be “In Process”. Then wait for 48-72 hrs for this status to change to “confirmed”. Once, the status is changed to “confirmed” there will be a confirmation by e-mail from the Helicopter Service Provider which ever you booked. After that you need to take the print out of this page with you at the time of Yatra and the print out of confirmation email. You will be required to show these print out along with the photo identity proofs at the time of boarding the helicopter.
Please note that, the process of getting the return in case of any transaction failure is pretty painstaking and slow. Hence, do not book in case you are not sure about the travel dates or your plan is tentative or your first transaction is failed (it is likely that second will also fail. So, more amount will be stuck) etc.
Also, note that no refund is made for cancellations and no pre-postponement of the timings will be entertained. Hence, book with extreme caution with respect to details.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards,
Dheeraj Sharma
dear Dhiraj, if i make my heli ticket from katra to sachhi chhat in morning and return at evening by heli in that case can i get VIP pass for queue less intry.
Hi Raju,
If you have helicopter tickets both ways i.e. Katra to Sanjichatt and Sanjichatt to Katra, then you will get the VIP pass.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
from were i get VIP Pass?? if i have both way hali ticket
You get the VIP pass from Sanjichatt counter where you land.
Jai Mata Di !!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
I have booked helicopter tickets for my parents but by mistake i put MALE as gender in front of my mother name.so what will do now?
Hi Jatin,
It is something trivial and should not be much of an issue. If you read above in comments, someone else also had similar issue but he did not face any problem with that.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thnaks for information Dheeraj and one more information i required that I book return ticket for next day ,so will they get vip pass?
This one I am not too sure but I guess you may not get and above all you have to book tickets separately as you will not get return for two separate days AFAIK in single transaction.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
I called katra for hotel reservation and they told me that helicopter is not operating from last 15 days ,but i booked ticket for 21 aug 2012,so can u confirm me whehter helicopter service is operating or not.Thanks in advance.
Really sorry, I was away could not reply.
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi dheeraj,
I put wrong pan number while booking ticket,as there is one character wrong displaying.eg.instead of filing ‘3’ in put ‘c’ in pan numb.pls gve me sme solution.
Jai mata di
Hi Jatin,
You need to consult the guys at the counter at helipad only. Just drop emails at online@maavaishnodevi.org and admin@maavaishnodevi.org or helpdesk@maavaishnodevi.org and hope they reply something.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
As our flight got canceled due to bad weather,so any idea that when will they refund the money.Also when i login to account and click on refund status,it display nothing.
Hi Jatin,
All I can say and remember from the previous comments by others, refund usually takes about 6 weeks to 8 weeks. Try to drop emails at online@maavaishnodevi.org and admin@maavaishnodevi.org or helpdesk@maavaishnodevi.org and hope they reply something.
Shubham also quotes in above comments:
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear,
Actually i have visited many times to Mata Vaishno Devi But this time we are planning to visit it by Helicopter Service. Could you suggest that how we can take tickets
Hi Jyoti,
If you live in Delhi or Mumbai contact the local Pawan Office and ask if they sell tickets. If yes, then go and buy from the local office. Otherwise, you can book the tickets online through official website of Maa Vaishno Devi. Use only Internet Explorer 7 or 8, otherwise site will not work as required.
For online ticket bookings: You can register at the official website of Vaishno Devi linked here and then after login to Devotee account, you can book tickets using the link to helicopter services and make the payment using any Credit/Debit card of any bank on the official website. You can book tickets only 30 days in advance of your travel date. The cost of the ticket is Rs 699 for one way. You can check the current price. You can book your tickets and check more details regarding helicopter services to Maa Vaishno Devi at the link here as well.
As soon as you book the tickets, first your status on the page for transaction should be Successful (check link-’Check transaction status’) and there will be one more status in devotee zone which could be “In Process”. Then wait for 48-72 hrs for this status to change to “confirmed”. Once, the status is changed to “confirmed” there will be a confirmation by e-mail from the Helicopter Service Provider which ever you booked. After that you need to take the print out of this page with you at the time of Yatra and the print out of confirmation email. You will be required to show these print out along with the photo identity proofs at the time of boarding the helicopter.
Please note that, the process of getting the return in case of any transaction failure is pretty painstaking and slow. Hence, do not book in case you are not sure about the travel dates or your plan is tentative or your first transaction is failed (it is likely that second will also fail. So, more amount will be stuck) etc.
Also, note that no refund is made for cancellations and no pre-postponement of the timings will be entertained. Hence, book with extreme caution with respect to details.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards,
Dheeraj Sharma
thanks for giving me a detailed information
jai mata di
Very helpful and useful information. Thank you Dheeraj. Keep continuing to guide. Regards, sincerely,Kailasnath,Hyderabad
Only on line booking is possible before one month , best way is to book at the start of new day imean to say 12:00 am because in a short while all seats will booked
if there is palki facility also available after sanjhi chhat
Hi There,
We are planning for MATAJI darshan on 30th and 31st from Bangalore (5 Peoples).
1. Is this rite time to visit?
2. From katra only this helicopter facility to Temple right?
3. Is hotels to stay and all affordable and good?
4. Wat’s the fare of copter?
5. 31st Aug morning at wat time copter facility starts coz i have booked a return ticket at 2.00pm from Jammu?
6. And finally Mataji temple open at all the time (Pls specify the timing)
Awaiting your valuable reply.
Thanks,
Venki
Hello Venkatesh,
1. Well, it might be still raining at that time as well.
2. Nopes, there are other facilities like ponnies, paalkis etc. as well.
3. Yes, mostly they are good and affordable as there is variety of them.
4. One side fare is Rs 699 if you get the tickets through Shrine Board Website or Helicopter Service Provider.
5. Yes, its open always.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
i want to know that is it possible to book helicopter at a time in katra or not?
or it is compulsory to book helicopter in advance for yatra for my dad who is 62 years old
Hello Jyoti,
Yes, you can get the tickets from the counter in Katra but most likely it will not have tickets. Better try some travel agents, they will have the tickets most likely but at higher prices.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
i need helicpter for 4 person on 9th august
Hi
I want to confirm 3 things:
1) Is helicopter is working now a days?
2) What is the charges of Helicopter from both sides?
3) How is the weather in katra and bhawan to visit in aug/Sep with small kid.
Thanks
Avi.
Hello Avi,
1. Yes, it is working
2. Rs 699 for one side
3. Weather would be rainy at that time and helicopter may/may not work depending on the weather conditions.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
I have Helicopter Booking for 6 Pax (5+1)on 14 Aug. Last Person(Male)whose ticket Booked separately is not coming. Can we change/Transfer the Helicopter Ticket to other family Member by providing Written Request along with Original ID proofs.
How can i Approach for the same.
Hi Pawan,
There is no provision for the same. Tickets cannot be transferred or cancelled. May be you can check with local travel agents if they can be of some help.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Dhheraj ji,
Could you please provide me information about following queries
1. MY father is travelling to Vishno devi temple for dharsan. Is it possible to get ticket for helicoptor directly there? If so what is the price?
2. Can we get dharsan/entrance ticket directly there at Katra?
3. If weather is not good, will the temple open and allow for dharsan?
Hi Sridhar,
1. Well, highly likely tickets might not be available directly in Katra. You should try the hotel agents or travel agents based in Katra who have their own quota and can get you the tickets. Of course they usually charge higher than the normal rates of Rs 699 one way.
2. You need to get Yatra Purchi, which you can get online as well as from post near Banganga directly. If you get a return helicopter ticket, then you do not need any Yatra Purchi and you will be provided with a VIP pass for the darshan to avoid the queue.
3. Temple remains open all the time, AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj sharma
Thanks Dheeraj, for your prompt reply. You have helped us travellers a lot with so much of suggestions and good advice. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.
JAI MATA DI!
Dear Dheeraj Sir, I would be glad if you could kindly advise me on where to collect the Yatri Parchi in Katra if I am traveling only one-way by helicopter from Katra to Sanjichhat. Can the Yatri Parchi in this case be bought online and if yes, are we given a Pass for the Darshan (not the Vip Darshan Pass)? Please do reply at your earliest.
Hello Tvisha,
Yes, you can buy the Yatra Purchi online which will be equivalent be same as you get it by hand else, you can get it near Banganaga post from where the hike to Mata Temple starts.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hey Dheeraj ,
Looking at the chain of comments on your blog i figured out that you are pretty well versed with the whole Vaishno devi yatra proceure . I am kind of in a soup , well i tried booking the helicopter using the vaishno devi website but its kept failing and now I have 4 failed transactions and no ticket issued . I stay in Vancouver so was planning to book everythign in advance and now im so totally freaked out . I have mailed them for a refund but totally going paranoid , thinking whether the money would actually come back and when . To top it everything was paid in dollars so yes i did pay the conversion fee . Please any advice would be appreciated …anything to calm me down right now .
Thanks a ton in advance
Swati
Hello Swati,
I hope you might have mailed to all the email IDs provided in the chain of threads above. But, yes they would be sending you the money in a while, I think and yes it may take time.
Regards
Dheeraj
Hie , we are 9 persons travelling for 24th August we need to book the helicopter tickets but we can book 5 persons tickets then its shown you have complete your quota for this month ,please help me out how can i book the remain 4 persons tickets
Hello Mani,
Create another ID with the name of the person traveling with you. Book tickets using that ID then.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
helicopter service suspended from last three days as my parents has stucked thier for heli service. so dont get dependent on service. believe on your own feet
Hi Dheeraj,
My parents are going for Vaishnodevi and this is their first visit. We dont know much about the yatra apart from what our friends advised. I would like to book helicopter’s ticket and also they wish to stay in Main Bhawan. Can the return trip by helicopter be scheduled for a day later, or taken from Bhawan itself?
@Mudgha
For Helicpoter — charge is Rs 699 for one way and booking start 30 days before in the night 12.00 and also all the seats for helicopters will be full within 2 to 3 minutes so be careful and also keep ready your all the items (ID cards and Credit cards) before booking , it is better or advisable that book your tickets from some good travel agents .
helicopter will take only 8 minutes to reach Sanjichat from katra, from Sanjhichat ,Bhawan almost 2.5 km away (nearly 45 min run/ and 15 run via pony) then if you have return ticket of helicopter then you will get the VIP Pass at Sanjhichat then within 1 hour with all formalities you will do the darshan .
Hello All
i am booking online helicoper ticket from Katra to Sanjichhat but there is a mandatory field PAN NUMBER. can anyone suggest me if passengers do’nt have PAN NUMBER then they will eligible for journey? or can i use others PAN NUMBER i have other ID like Voter-id, DL etc. please help me
Hi Amit …dnt get tensed…Voter-id, DL etc will also be eligible documents for substantiating your ID for the journey…be sure..dnt forget to take the original ID with you…coz…they verify it…!! all the best…!!
We are a family of 11 members (8 adults and 3 children). We did our tour booking through IRCTC as was finding it difficult to get confirmed tickets on the trains to jammu and they offer confirm rail tickets. We are leaving on the 19th august.
On the online site of the shrine board, you are allowed to book 5 tickets max at a time, so had to book tickets in two batched. Booked tickets for the first batch having 5 tickets depart @ 12.16 pm and return time @ 15.40 pm and for the second batch depart @ 13:00 and return @ 16.25
1. Now, we all want to do the darshan of shri vaishno mataji together at the same time. So, is it possible as our time period differ by 45 mins? Do they write time on the VIP passes?
2. We also wanted to visit bhairo mandir. I was wondering, how much time it will take (by pony and by foot) to go from bhawan to bhario mandir and then back to sahajii chhat helipad? can it be done in 1 hour?
3. Do you find rush at the bhario mandir temple to do the darshan?
Regards & Thanks
Jai Mata Di
Vipin
1.better have seprated in two groups
2.it does not matter the timings of flights,early come early you go generally works.they accomodate a family
3.bhairon darshan not possible in 3 hours after mataji darshan
Hello Vipin,
This could be difficult as you guys have about 3 Hrs of time in between only. The other batch would delay the first one by 1.25 Hrs I assume and they will have about 2 hrs to go back and board the helicopter. I do not think you shall wait and do it together which you might do it but there is a chance that you may not. So, better not take any chance. The VIP pass will allow you to do darshan at ease not with too much rush or delay.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
actually i hav a big problem …. my online booking side r n’t open .its show me some error … sooo how can i solve my problem .. and how i m book my online ticket of helicoptor (pawanhans)???
If you live in Delhi or Mumbai contact the local Pawan Office and ask if they sell tickets. If yes, then go and buy from the local office. Otherwise, you can book the tickets online through official website of Maa Vaishno Devi. Use only Internet Explorer 7 or 8, otherwise site will not work as required.
For online ticket bookings: You can register at the official website of Vaishno Devi linked here and then after login to Devotee account, you can book tickets using the link to helicopter services and make the payment using any Credit/Debit card of any bank on the official website. You can book tickets only 30 days in advance of your travel date. The cost of the ticket is Rs 699 for one way. You can check the current price. You can book your tickets and check more details regarding helicopter services to Maa Vaishno Devi at the link here as well.
As soon as you book the tickets, first your status on the page for transaction should be Successful (check link-’Check transaction status’) and there will be one more status in devotee zone which could be “In Process”. Then wait for 48-72 hrs for this status to change to “confirmed”. Once, the status is changed to “confirmed” there will be a confirmation by e-mail from the Helicopter Service Provider which ever you booked. After that you need to take the print out of this page with you at the time of Yatra and the print out of confirmation email. You will be required to show these print out along with the photo identity proofs at the time of boarding the helicopter.
Please note that, the process of getting the return in case of any transaction failure is pretty painstaking and slow. Hence, do not book in case you are not sure about the travel dates or your plan is tentative or your first transaction is failed (it is likely that second will also fail. So, more amount will be stuck) etc.
Also, note that no refund is made for cancellations and no pre-postponement of the timings will be entertained. Hence, book with extreme caution with respect to details.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards,
Dheeraj Sharma