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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I understand that pre-paid mobile service is not allowed in katra/bhavan. Is postpaid allowed for all operators or only MTNL/ BSNL? thanks for quick reply. AK mangal
Ask your service provider idea/voda/airtel postpaid to activate jammu roaming.
I had idea postpaid which work in jammu but other number of voda postpaid not worked.
Gaurav, AFAIK, there is no need to activate the roaming for any specific state. It is by default activated nationally. In JK, only post paid numbers of outside states can be used. Prepaid of JK only works. Vodafone is kind of seasonal, sometimes it works with roaming of Idea/Aircel and sometimes it don’t. I think they buy talktime and when they don;t, it does not work. This is what I have experienced so far in Ladakh.
I have booked three helicopter ticket on 4th dec, but during booking I did not know that only below 2 years children is allowed. but my 4 years old boy is coming with us. Kindly suggest what can we do now as we don’t have helicopter ticket for him.
Mayank, Jai Mata Di!! Well, in that case you are supposed to get a ticket for him, I feel.
Hello
Can anyone tell how much luggage can we carry in helicopter?
maxmimum 10 kgs
hello
I have booked rooms and helicopter for my parents from my account.
however i am not travvelling with them.so is it valid for them to travel? i have mention their pancard during registration
first of all they need to carry the debit card / credit card by which transaction is made . also the id proof of the person in original in which name the room is booked
Also their ID proofs in original . it will be more than enough .
Dheeraji, what actually they check while giving boarding pass at Helipad? Suppose if have mentioned PAN card, that is the only thing they will check or some adress prof is also required? Pls Help me
JAI MATA DI !!!
1. Debit card / Credit card by which transaction is made.
2. id proof in original which was given at the time of booking.
They have all the data available at helipad and check it very strictly at three different counters .
1.at gate by guard
2. shrine board officer
3. airlines officer
also book online free yatra parchi as if due to bad weather if helicoptor is postponed / cancelled then you have to go to katra yatra parchi counter and get it again . if you will have online parchi you can go directly to Banganga in case helicopter is cancelled…
Jai Mata Di
Thanks for your reply !!
so is it necessary that debit card holder must be one of the passenger travelling in helicopter?
jai mata di dheeraj,
I visit Vaishno Devi every month and book helicopter tickets every time from my account. But this time i am getting a message “You have used up your quota of the alloted seats for this month.
Please try again after 30 days of the booking date”. What does that mean? I have not booked any ticket after the month of september. Please help. Jai Mata Di
Deepanker, not sure about this but you can try using some other private network from where the tickets have not been booked.
Jai Mata Di
Dheeraj,
arriving in Katra on Nov 27th and flying at 4 PM via helicopter to Bhawan do I need YATRA PARCHI? my flight is book by my nephew in India and I will take his CC with me.
If u r travelling by helicoptor you don’t need yatra parchi but if due to bad weather your flight gets cancelled you will need it to start your yatra. So better get it online now as backup. it is free of cost..Jai Mata Di
i have need 2 ticket of helicopter. but whenever i ll book by online it always show current day ticket is not available. please regarding me help.
Hi Dheeraj ji,
I registered a wrong address in vaishnodevi site as a part of registration process. So while doing Heli booking I gave PAN card number as proof, but in my ticket wrong address is written. Will that matter?
What are the timings to visit bhairon mandir? Is it open for darshan at midnight also?
Raj, I do not think there are any timings for it.
i want to book a ticket for 4 people but unable to create login
as its says my login already exist
this is first time i am creating account on their site. i don’t have any idea with whom to contact
Please guide how to get it done.
Vishal, Jai Mata Di!!
Try to use a private network where you are sure that no one else has created the ID. They have network checks too.
Thank you Dheeraj,
I will try from my personal computer
Hope for the best….
!! Jai Mata Di !!
i tried creating register id using wlan and friends wifi but it say the id or the number or network already register what should i do
Rani, you need to register from some network and machine from where no one has registered before.
Jai Mata di!!
Hi,
I am traveling on 19th Nov 2013 with total 12 people, including 6 children. Youngest one is one year old, next one is 3 years old and other children are about 10 years old. How do I book heli ticket for all as they allow only 5 at one time. I guess I do not need ticket for one year old, so we need 11 tickets. Do I need to do it with 3 different IDs? Also for 2-way tickets, they are allowing about 3 hours, I would like to stay a bit longer. Should I book one way at a time or they are flexible with time? Thanks. Dhananjay.
@Dhananjay Kumar,
1. children below 2 years donot need any ticket.
2. you have to make two or three Ids on the site for booking the tickets as at a time only 05 tickets can be book on a ID.
3. 3 Hours time is enough but if you come late then dont worry they will allow you as in my case we reached the sanjhi chat after 4.30 hrs and they allowed us without any tension.
Can anybody tell me about room reservations at bhawan? Like what are the timings of stay? I want to stay from 8pm on 13 november to 8am on 14 nov. So for which date should i book the hotel? 13 or 14?
my questions are
1. i need to stay for 2nights in katra but the website allows to book for the 30th day only, so i again need to book on other day for 31st day?
2. what is the check in and check out time time for the rooms in katra offered by shrine board.
1. Yes, in that case book them on 30 and 29th day or risk the second day booking.
2. Not sure, sorry
Jai Mata Di!!
i tried but they dont allow to stay at katra for 2 nights.. it says try after 30 days.. while at the same time i tried to book at jammu,it is allowing to book the rooms….
it is good information for those who are planning to stay for 2nights
DEAR CHECKIN AND CHECK OUT TIME IS 10 00 AM . IF U R REACHING KATRA BEFORE 10 THEY WILL ALLOW ROOM ONLY AFTER 10. SECONDLY IF U WANT TO STAY MORE AT KATRA YOU CAN TRY BOOKING DORMITORY BEDS ALSO IF ROOM BOOKING IS EXHAUSTED. AS PER POLICY U CAN BOOK ONE ROOM PER LOCATION PER MONTH
I want to book a helicopter ticket but I don’t have credit card. Can debit card be used instead?
Ashok ji, guess you can use it.
Jai Mata Di !!
Is carrying the original Credit Card/Debit Card used for the booking of helicopter services mandatory.
mandatory !!!! without checking the card they won’t allow you to even enter helipad. there sits a person on gate of helipad who has the list of passengers and card no and he checks , verifies and puts a stamp only then you can enter the helipad.. JAI MATA DI
i want to travel in helicopter on 5-11-2013 from Katra to Sanjichat so i don’t know about this all so can you reply me now please
You could have booked the ticket from 6th October onward.
Jai Mata Di!!
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Do we get yatra parchi at helipad if we have booked helicopter service?
If you have helicopter tickets, you do not need Yatra Purchi in that case, AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di!!
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Please suggest which one is good for accommodation?
1) Hotel city center(TRC, Katra – by J&K Tourism)
Situated at the main Katra Chowk, bus stand
2) Yatri Niwas, Katra( by J&K Tourism)
Located at SMVDSB counter no. 2
3) Niharika yatri niwas (by shrine board)
Sorry, never stayed at them.
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Jai Mata Di. I want some clarification about exchange of slots on same day. We have booked helicopter service for to and fro for 17th october for 6. As two of us were trying to book as website didnt allow to book for 6 at a time, we have got different time slots, 3 at one time and other 3 separately at different times. One little girl among us got time slot of 11.50am. By that time all of us would have returned back as our time slot is between 8 and 9.30. And we can not send her alone. I want to know whether they will allow me to exchange slot with her so that we can send her with her parents.
@Vinayaka,
dont worry , you can exchange the timming without any tension,
When you will go then you will find that timming is not a big matter,,, and you dont need any yatri parchi, at sanjhichat wait for your family , when your complete family reached the sanjhichat then only book your timming for return tickets…they will give you arounud 3 hrs time to reach again at sanjhichat but again dont worry if you come late then they will allow you wihout any problem, so go there and have a darshan of Mata Rani…
Thank you Tarun…
Thanks Tarun for constantly providing the insight to all devotees on their queries 🙂
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
I want to book ticket of helicopter from katra to sanjichhat but is not happening as it is saying unavailable
i wana e ticket for helicopter
for nov 6 plz tell me
Keep trying and if it persists then it should be unavailable.
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
as the reservation of helicopter gets full very quickly..I want to know about the timmings at which tey open ……before 6 mounths it wal 12 am but not it ha changed .Can you help me in finding the same
Jai mata di, is there any specific timing to book the tickets for helicopter, as I am trying to book for the tickets for November and I am unable as there is no date showing.
Nikhil, booking starts 30 days in advance and at 00.00 Hrs.
Jai Mata Di!!
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear , booking opens @ 10.00 am – 30 calender days in advance. today they would have opened 1 november 2013
Divya, it starts 30 days in advance, 00:00 Hrs. I am not sure if it has changed.
Jai Mata Di!!
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
I have tried to create new user from different networks but unable to create. Every Time website shows your email id/ phone no/ system credentials already registered. Please help
Manoj, please use some private network from where you are sure that no other user would have registered.
Pratibha, it starts 30 days in advance, 00:00 Hrs.
Jai Mata Di!!
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Now the Note at Official website are as under :
Online booking on the official website of SMVDSB can be done maximum 30 days and minimum 04 days in advance from the date of journey/ booking. The online booking opens exactly 30 days in advance at 10 AM hours.
Thanks for the update. Jai Mata Di!!
I think online booking can be done 30 days in advance. I want to know at what time online helicopter booking starts.
Thanx
chhaya and pratibha,daily window are open at 12(morning).daily chek and wait ur date.
Chhaya, it starts 30 days in advance, 00:00 Hrs.
Jai Mata Di!!
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi,
I want to book helicopter online for two people for 10th Nov 2013. From when and at what time I will be able to do so.
Please also let me know the date and timing when the online booking window will open for yatra parchi and hotel booking.
pls try on 11 october 10 am sharp . jai mata di
Raman, did the time change recently?? AFAIK, it was used to be 00:00 Hrs, 30 days in advance.
yes sir , it has been changed since may 2013. They have introduced a few changes .
1. For a new date reservation starts @ 10.00 AM sharp instead of 00.00 hrs
2. Cancellation of helicopter tickets is allowed now and it can be done till 7 days in advance and 50% amount is refunded.
3. Online Yatra parchi is now free of cost ( earlier it was @ Rs 50/-) and about 15000 parchies are open for booking everyday.
Thank you for the update Raman.
Jai Mata Di!!
Pratibha, it starts 30 days in advance, 00:00 Hrs.
Jai Mata Di!!
PS: Sorry for delayed reply as I was traveling Ladakh for last couple of weeks.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
whether daily ticket is available for the day of visit?
I could not understand your query?
Jai Mata Di!!
yes they are but the number is not sure. they are purely against last minutes cancellations. for that you can visit counter @ Niharika Complex. Jai mata di
Dear Dheeraj
I have planned an on the spur and going on the yatra on the 23rd. I cannot find available tickets online for the chopper ride and Need them for my Family . Is there any option of tatkal or cancelled tickets being disclosed
Thanks in advance
Rohit Gaur
No tatkal tickets are option, what you can do is reach there and check with local hotels/travel agent in Katra.
Jai Mata Di!!
Can I make payment using SBI Maestro debit card. Is there anyone who have made successful transaction using it?
I think you can make the payment.
Thank you Dheeraj. It worked.
Great, Jai Mata Di!!
Hello,
I want to book helicopter ticket for my parents and in laws for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan for 27th October.When I can do this booking.
When I tried creat a user id for booking it is not allowing me to creat any user id. It says that “either email id or mobile no or sysdetails already registered with us” I tried using so many different combination of email id, mobile number and user details but none of them worked please help me.
Chandra, try to register from a network from where non have registered, may be personal home network or some other relative home network. in case you are using office or other public network you might not be able to create the account. Secondly, you can book the tickets only 30 days in advance and prices have been revised now, guess 800 it is.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Dear Dheeraj,
Thank you so much for your suggestion.I will give a try to this.
Regards
Chandra
Hi Dheeraj, Jai Mata Di!
This is my first time to go to Vaishno Devi using Heli. We are 4 adults and 2 children planning to use Heli, but system doesn’t have any facility to book more than 5 tickets. Can I ignore children for booking as they are both under 4 and book only for adults?
My second question is the exact time at which booking opens for room booking and Heli booking, can you please advise.
Thanks and may Mata Rani bless you. Regards.
Hi Robin,
Jai Mata Di !!
No you have to include all people in it. In that case book from 2 different users. If child is below 2 year, than no ticket is required.
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj, Jai Mata Di!
Thanks for the prompt response. Does it mean that my 7 month old infant needs to be booked as well even though no ticket is required?
Also, Does the helicopter booking for current date opens at 8 AM India time, reason to ask because I am currently based in a different time zone? Thanks & regards.Robin
Robin, as I said, there is no need to book ticket for kids less than 2 years old. Booking remains open 24 Hrs a day and you can book only 30 days in advance from 00:00 Hrs.
dear friends,jai mata di
my self jay patel I will start my journey form Ahmedabad on 13th sep I want to buy pavan hans tickit on 15th but all tickit are reserved how can get tickit of pavan hans plz advice me.
Jay Patel, Jai Mata Di!!
Please check the official website for Maa Vaishno Devi and book your tickets.
Regards
Dheeraj
Dear Dhiraj,Jai Matadi.
Thanks for support.
sir please give charge information and please talk ticket booking same day visit
Joginder, Jai Mata Di!! Guess the charges have been revised now and one side ticket cost about 800 per person and they cann be booked from official Maa Vaishno Devi website linked in the article above.
hii,
i am travelling to vaishnodevi on 28september2013.i need to book the helicopter ticket for my self but i am having “adhaar card” form which is showing in the website under genration but i am the proof of adhaar form showing my photo, my addressproof, my date of birth. also, i am not having other proof accept from my college id and 12th passout marksheet. kindly please let me know that ifthese are useful for making the booking.
waiting for your reply
karanveer
Karanveer, may be you can check with the support center of Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine board if it is OK to show some ID proof other than mentioned while booking the tickets. I guess it should be fine but not 100% sure.
Jai Mata Di
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Jai maata di,
Kindly guide me that my travel date is 5th sep del to jammu.how can i book hellicopter katra to shanjhihatt.
@ POONAM Sahni,
the heli tickets are available on-line ,and the reservation is start before 30 days (means in your case the reservation starts on 4 August),and all the tickets will be full within 2 to 3 minutes , so at this stage I think there will no availability of the tickets but you can try , and also in Katra many hotels sell the tickets , you can try that also but after reaching the Katra
Hi,
We are group of 6 including 2 childrens below 2 years and will be using one sided helicopter service to reach bhawan on 24th september 2013. My queries are:
1. Do we need to bring birth certificates of childrens, and what if we don’t have.
2. Are we entitled to have any kind of VIP pass, if so, what’s the proceduce to get it.
3. And please confirm if yatra slip is required or not.
Any help would be very much appriciated.
Hello Gaurav,
Jai Mata Di!!
1. If you had and carried then it would have been much safer but if not then test your luck and mostly for children it is avoided.
2. No, only round trip people gets the VIP pass
3. I think not required since you have the ticket, though for one way ticket I am not 100% sure.
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
Thanks for providing useful information to devotees. I have some queries.
I am traveling with my family members 4 Adults + 2 children on 13th October 2013. I will reach Jammu by morning. As it is Navratra time, I may expect heavy rush. So, I am planning online Yatra Parchi Booking. As the site allows 5 members Max, how can I book 6 people (2 children included). Again what documents can be used for Valid ID proof for the children.
My Return Train is on 14th October evening from Jammu. Will be the time sufficient to catch the train?
Is digital camera is allowed while tracking from katra?
As, I am traveling for 1st time, your inputs will be helpful.
Waiting for your response.
Regards,
Manas
Manas, Jai Mata Di!!
IN case, book from two ids. Children can show their School IDs of Birth Certificate will do if they do not have passports. I doubt if the time will be sufficient considering there are Navratras there will be huge rush. May be a day buffer could be added here. Though you might make it in this time as well if rush is not there and you do darshan with less time. Yes, cameras are allowed on track AFAIK.
Regards
Dheeraj
JAI MATA DI
Hi dheeraj , I want to book heli ticket for my mother but problem is that she has only voter id as id proof and that too is very old (issued in 1994).she has aadhar card but no option of aadhar card is available on booking site. so would the voter id card be sufficient for booking or suggest any other way.
Karan, I feel it shall do work out.
Jai Mata di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Dear Dheeraj , this website is certainly a help to a lot of devotees. i have seen a common query regarding ADHAAR CARD. it is a valid document and while booking helicoptor tickets , though there is no option for ADHAR CARD , you can use the option Govt Issued ID card. and secondly now yatris need to carry the Debit card / Credit card through which the transaction is made otherwise they don’t allow to board.
JAI MATA DI
Raman, thank you so much for the update. This will help others too. Jai Mata Di !!
Sir, I have booked helicopter for my family(4 members) from Katra – Sanji Chhat – Katra but the return is next day. I am not able to find any accomodation there. Is it possible to find some accomodation ? Can you let me know who to contact regarding this. I have small kids travelling with me and I wanted a room. Please advise.
Amarnath ji, Jai Mata Di!! Please contact someone at official website of MaaVaishnoDevi. May be they will be able to suggest something. I have never stayed so do not have much idea about it.
Regards
Dheeraj
Amarnath Ji,
Plz check official website of shrine board, you will be able to find accommodation at Vaishnovi bahavan cost Rs.750. Plz be informed the bookings start sharp every day at 10 AM 30 days in avance and get filled wih in minutes.
sir, I want to book aarti for 30 people. so i made different i.d. with different name, so is that ok or any problem here beause shrine board’s website show that multiple i.d. made by any person they deactivte the all i.d.
so sir plz tell about thi
please help me…i am from Siliguri…i want to travel vaishno devi,kashmir,golden temple and some parts of rajasthan…please let me know the route…i also want to travel from katra to vaishno devi in helicopter
Yash, how many days do you have in hand?
Hi,
We are reaching katra on 17/7/13 by 9AM, as we would be getting Jammu by early morning train (6:30AM) from Delhi. Taking 1:40PM helicopter reaching room at bhavan by 4:PM. Freshen up and report to room no.8 by 6:00PM to attend evening Attka aarti. Stay overnight and do early check out by 5:45AM to reach Sanjhichat to catch 8:05AM chopper for Katra. Later catch train from Jammu to Delhi at 8:35PM.
Now i need suggestion on 2 points:
1) Does hotels at Katra do early check-in (9AM)and late check-outs (5PM).
2) What late & safe suggested time one should move from Katra to Jammu railway station.
I am moving by private taxi to Jammu.
Regards
Sanjay
Hi Sanjay,
1. I doubt over it.
2. Better leave by 4-4.30 PM to be in time to catch the train back.
Regards
dheeraj
Thanks Dheeraj,
My return train is of 8:35PM, and I am just thinking to do Khol Kandoli darshan while returning back to Jammu station.
Keeping this in consideration, what is your advice, what time I should be start from Katra?
Also help me with good and neat hotel at katra.Last year I have stayed with Hotel Asia Vaishno Devi, but I was not that satisfied.
Regards
Sanjay
Not sure Sanjay how much time it will take but better keep a buffer of about 1-1.5 Hrs for reaching station.
My father is trying yo book helicopter tickets since last 4 months,but after filling appropriate information required,but after choosing payment gateway using SBI maestro card,the transaction shows failure,so pl,tell me how can we make successful transaction.
hello tushaar,
I would suggest keep trying. I did the same and finally got tickets and just today my parents had mata ji darshan and they went through helicoptor. If you get stuck, try again immediately. Availability keep fluctuating from 00:00 till 01:00
Just make sure you have all required information available to copy paste.
May The Blessings of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji be always with us. Free online yatra parchi available on our official website http://www.maavaishnodevi.org between 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM everyday. The online facilities on this website shall be available starting 30 days in advance for any given day with opening at 1000 hours (10:00 am) instead of earlier 00 hours (12:00 midnight), this shall become effective from 14th of May, 2013.
Jai Mata Dee,
Dear use VISA card instead of maestro card for quick payment…
We want our ride on 13 june
i want to visit to mata vaishnodevi on 29/07/2013.one side ticket is available for my family (three adult)
Reply
I am Pack age tour Manger i need to take my customer to Yatra by helicopter how to do it pls send the details
Please read the article above.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheraj
Ha Ha Ha 🙂
PACK AGE….. ?
inform me about katra to bhawan hel icopter. jai mata di.
Hey Dheeraj,
you are really providing great help to everyone, i was looking for the answer, if anyone has entered a wrong ID proof number, will there be any problem. i have spent 4000RS in booking tickets for my mom, dad,mausa ji and mausiji.. i was not aware that ID number was required and at midnight while booking i put in random numbers there… plz suggest wat to do????
if possible mail me the solution on shubham.gt@gmail.com
it’s a humble request plz help me asap.
@Subham
Yes this is a very big problem, you have to put a valid ID card no. on booking and they will see that id card in original at the boarding , if you have photo copy then they will create problem but you mention random no. so they will create a very big problem,
In my view they will not allow you, because there is a huge rush and they will not listen to you so please call them earlier before going
whether it will be possible to do bhairon darshan after devi darshan as i have booked helicoptr package and it is having just 3.30 hr gap between two flight
Would be difficult but shall be manageable if you do it in a hurry. Also depends upon how much is the rush for darshan. Sometimes they do allow for delayed boarding though since as per comments by other above the rush from Sanjichatt is not that much so they tend to accommodate people even after time. But, please confirm it before when you land there from Katra
MY DEBIT CARD IS DAMAGED THROUGH WHICH I MADE HELICOPTER PARCHI AND DORMITORY BOOKINGS. AND NOW I GOT NEW DEBIT CARD BY REPLACING DAMAGED ONE., Please tell what should I do now? Its clearly mentioned that One has to carry the card in original?
IS DEBIT CARD IS CUMPULSORY CHECKED FOR BOARDING HELICOPTER???PLZ DO NEEDFUL HELP
JAI MATA DI
Jai Mata Di,
Anil, don’t worry about it. I recently went to Vaishno Devi with my parents and in laws 4 of them went in to Helicopter, The helicopter guys will only check your tickets and original identity proof. That’s all. Don’t worry about the debit card.
Jai Mata Di…
Jai Mata Di!!! and to be honest you really provide an excellent advise to all the devotees!!!
a quick check, is failed transaction while booking is treated as part of “5 booking in a month quota”…..or I can book afresh for 5 persons with in a day or so to try my luck…
thank you and may GOD bless you!!!
Sanjay, I think you will be able to book it in case of failed transaction, though not 100% sure.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
PS: Sorry for the delayed response, I was traveling to Spiti Valley for past 10 days
Hi Guys,
I really need your help. I booked helicopter service for 6 passengers 4 of which are elders. While booking, i did add some valid Ids, which I can produce in original but others I just made up. We all are genuine passengers and going for Darshan first time. I can produce other valid Id proofs (PAN CARD, Passport) in original but not what I’ve mentioned in ticket booking. Will it be a problem? If it is then what could be a possible solutions? Last thing I want is the trouble while on the way. I’ve very tight schedule and elder parents.
Your suggestion will be highly appreciated.
Regards,
Manish
I need guidance on the following issues:
1)I have got one way (only return) helicopter booking at 1.15 PM . In this case what time should trekking from Katra so that I can complete darshan and reach the helipad in time?
2) does one way return booking on helicopter entitle me for priority darshan?
3)two passengers in our group have got return helicopter booking at 3.30 PM and the remaining at 1.15 PM. The problem is that all tickets have been booked using the same credit card. Is it compulsory to show the cards with which booking is to be done in both instances, how can it be managed?
2)I understand online yatraslip is valid for the whole day .. Can you confirm?
Thanks for the help in advance
Hello snvora,
1. Not sure which dates have you planned, but it will take you about 7-8 Hrs at easy pace to have darshan and be back.
2. No, you will not get the pass
3. Not sure about this one.
4. AFAIK, yes.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hello Dheeraj,
Need advice. I have been trying to book helicoptor tickets for Vaishnu devi darshan for my family. Having hard time to book tickets. Its almost impossible to book tickets. Agent are chargin almost 1000 extra. Is there any other way to get a confirm booking with the same price which official website is offering.
If in Delhi/NCR, may be you can try Pawan Hans office near Safdarjung Airport else no other option than to try the luck 🙁
Jai Mata Di!!
Regard
Dheeraj
Hello Dheeraj,
Finally I got tickets book for Mata ke darshan through helicoptor. Accidently or human error but i have selected Id type for mother in laws as driving Lic however i have entered PAN card details and she would be carrying PAN card only. She does not have Driving Lic. You think officials there will create a problem.
I have dropped email to them for help however did anyone came across situation, if yes, do they listen to us and allow entry in helicoptor.
Nilesh, I hope they reply back exactly. Though I do not think there should be any issue unless you carry a valid ID card but you never know.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Yes , this is a very big problem , because according to my knowledge they only allow the person having the valid ID proof as mention in tickets else thy will not allow you , kindly check this thing before going
Hello Tarun,
I got tickets booked for Mata ke darshan through helicoptor. Accidently or human error but i have selected Id type for mother in laws as driving Lic however i have entered PAN card details and she would be carrying PAN card only. She does not have Driving Lic. You think officials there will create a problem.
I have dropped email to them for help however did anyone came across situation, if yes, do they listen to us and allow entry in helicoptor.
Jai Mata Di,
Manish,
You need valid tickets and a Valid ID proof even if that ID proof is different than one you mentioned on the ticket. Don’t worry about anythings else.
First of all, thanks to the members for sharing useful information. Really appreciate efforts of Mr. Dheeraj Sharma.
I have booked Attka Arti darshan on 5th May (Evening) for which reporting time is at 6:00 PM at Kalika Bhawan. Can any one tell, if we start at 12:00PM from Katra, can be reach well on time?. Will the ponies will be easily available from Katra to Ardhkuari or try the luck to get the Ponies..?
Thanks in Advance…
Jai Mata Di…
Hemant, I think if you are hiring ponies which are more or less available without much difficulty, then you shall be able to reach by 6 PM. The problem might be rush there after reaching Bhawan.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Urgent
want to book helicopter katra to sanjichat // 20 June for 5 adullt pls let me know
@Priya
Helicopter tickets booking start before 1 month, and all the tickets will be full within 2 to 3 minutes in night 12.00, so before (exact) 1 months in night try to bookyour tickets you will have only 2 to 3 minutes for this so keep your ID proof ready and if possible pl open the internet site before and take all knowledge
Jai Mata Di,
I am going to Mata on 5th May, 2013. Can anyone tell me abot the rush at that day. How much hours it will take in que..?
Hemant, usually there is lot of rush in the month of May and June. Be ready to spend some 5-6 hrs in the queue, likely.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi,
I have booked return tickets for same day but I have booked katra-sanjichath independently and Sanjichath-katra independently, Will I get Semi VIP or any other kind of pass????? There is time gap of only 3.35 hrs between 2 flights and I am travelling with a 6 year old daughter and 1.5 year old son, please confirm.
@Gaurav Puri,
Yes , you will get the semi VIP pass.
and 3.35 time is enough and also when you will reach at Sanjichath then they will issue SEMI-VIP passes along with the return ticket time , if you come late then dont worry they wil allow you to take the helicopter from Sanjhichath to Katra , because there is only rush from katra-sanjichath and return you will see that there is so much of rush,
hello
i have made booking of yatra parchi, helicopter and dormitory bed
Q:1)i have booked for my son (2.5 yrs old)for helicopter what id proof is required for him bcoz he is not admitted to school i have only birth certificate???
Q2)i start yatra on 10 may 13 on 9.00 p.m(night) but booked yatra slip of date 11 may 2013 is yatra slip is valid???
Q:3)i have booked dormitory on 11 may 2013 and i will reach at 2.00 a.m.(in night) on 11 may 13 but they(help desk) said chekin and checkout is 10.00 a.m what it means???
Q:4)debit card through which all booking is made is broken and submitted to bank they issued new one. is debit card is required cumpulsory
Hello Vijay,
1. Birth certificate should suffice.
2. Should be valid considering days will change by the time you reach there, though not 100% sure.
3. You will not be allowed to enter rooms before 10 AM 🙁 … I am not sure how they do it but generally this is how it works that you cannot checkin before the checkin time.
4. Yes, I think so it might be compulsary. Get the broken one if you can else contact the support center of bhawan. they might ask you to have some letter from the bank which you might have got with new card.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj
I want to know is there any direct track from Bhairon Nath Mandir to Helipad and what is the length.
AFAIK, there is no other route. You have to come back the same route. Try using stairs for quick step down
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj
I am sorry to bother you again as I have very less time to reach Helipad. Can you tell me approximately how much tile it takes walking down from Bhairon Nath Temple to Helipad if I use stairs or otherwise.
Ayush, I guess you should spare about 40 minutes at least for up and down.
We have booked package tour to char dham and vaishnodevi. We will be vaishnodevi on 11.05.2013. We had gone through all the procedure of shrine board to booke helicopter. But at the moment 10th May midnigth within a fraction of a second the seats have already booked. How is it possible? Are their any agents who book the tickets? we are 19 members atleast we want 8 tickets for senior citizen. please guide us. I have learnt that it is not possible to get ticket through agents is it true?
yes you are apsulutli right
hi i have booked ticket as
Katra – Sanjichhat – Katra.
but i am returning on next day so should i get VIP Pass.
@Deepali
You will not get VIP Pass as you are not coming back same day.
Hello
i want a distance from Sanjichhat Helipad to Mangala Bhavan located at Sanjichhat plz reply me today as want to book room 2maroow
Plz tell me the distance of mangla bhavan from helipad.
also is there street light provision in night??
Not sure what is Mangla bhawan, if it is main bhawan you talking about then distance is 2.5 KMs. And yes there are street lights.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
i have book room at mangla bhavan from http://www.maavaishnodevi.org site where they show location at sanchichat only.
we have to book two seats from katra to Mata Vaishno Devi by Helicopter. We r trying about that. But we r not getting any response from their. What is the prosedure to prceed further ? Please advice us.
Hi Dheeraj,
I am planning to travel 0n 10 May 13 . I have booked helicopter for 10th and returning on 11. But i understand they do not give VIP pass if the return is next day. I have one kid 5 yrs and another one 1.5 yrs only. Going thru general entry would it be crowded how much i have to wait as my daughter start crying in crowd.
katra to vasnodevi by helicopter 02 may ko jaana hai 13 yatri hai to booking kaise hogi
Dear All,
Please tell is there any provision of Mata Darshan without long que, I mean some VIP pass or something. What the prices for the same…?
Request for earlier response…
VIP passes are only available in case you get the return Helicopter tickets or yeah, perhaps if you are a VIP 😉
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
VIP passes are only available in case you get the return Helicopter tickets or yeah, perhaps if you are a VIP 😉
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
I booked one way ticket Katra – Sanjichhat and we will return by own. Kindly clarify that
1. Is there requirent of Yatra Parchi?
2. Can we get VIP pass for durshan (frm Gate No 5.
Thanks
Vikram,
1. I do not think Yatra Purchi will be required.
2. I do not think you will get the semi VIP pass in this case.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj ji,
Thanks a lot for being so helpful by answering so many quaries of people, its really helpfull and informative:
I am planning to visit Maa Vaishno Devi with my family and 2 small kids aged 1.5 and 6 via helicopter on 7th May, 2013; In case I book a return ticket, I get Semi VIP pass, which I guess is kind of necessity considering its May, so it would be crowded and I will be with 2 small kids but the time gap between return flights is only 3hrs and 25 Minutes and since we have to report earlier thus it gives only 2.25 hours to cover journey Sanjichath-bhawan-darshan-sanjichath also we need to deposit stuff in locker room and take bath in this time only which looks very tight; Do you feel one can cover this in this time and do we need to report 1 hour before at sanjichat as well?
Secondly, In case I book tickets seprately for going to Sanjichat and returning to Katra for same day, will I still get Semi VIP Pass but in this case there is a risk that I might end up booking only one side ticket as tickets quota fills up in minutes;
Thirdly, As Mobile Phones are not allowed to be carried on tracks, Is there any locker Facility at Helipad at Katra to keep Mobile Phones and also can we keep our luggage there, In case we reach directly there from Railway Station?
Further, Is there any Weight restriction for boarding the flight?
Thanks in Advance, I need to book ticket tonight at 00:00 hrs pls try to answer at the earliest
Also, please confirm in case I book just one way ticket i.e. from Katra to Sanjichat, I will be provided with Gate No. 3 entry ticket? Is this GATE separate from General Public Gate and will it be less crowded?
Gaurav, many people have managed the darshan in the stipulated time window and you can always request them once you reach Katra. I feel they should be OK with some delay but not 100% sure. Just that do not waste time here and there, rather make darshan and get back to helipad.
2. Not sure in that case yo will get the semi-vip pass or not.
3. I do not think there is any restrictions of mobile phones on track, we have used them all over. You cannot keep the luggage, you will need some dharamshala or hotel. not sure about weight restrictions.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Thanks a lot Dheeraj, However, I am in another trouble now; I managed to book return tickets separately but still the time gap is 3.35hrs only, so it was not worth it, However the bigger trouble is:
I HAVE LOST THE DEBIT CARD I USED TO BOOK THE TICKETS, Please tell what should I do now? Its clearly mentioned that One has to carry the card in original??????
Thanks in Advance
Gaurav, perhaps please call up in the helpdesk of shrine board and let them know about the situation. I am sure they will be able to suggest some solution.
Jai Mata di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
@Gauravpuri
Debit Card is not required now. The only thing required is Identity Proof (given by you while booking the tickets) of your and the persons travelling with you like PAN, Driving Licence,Voter ID etc. So no need to wor
Thanks a lot Dheerajji and Sunitaji, I called up Shrine Board they have advised me to carry F.I.R, New Debit Card and a bank statement signed by Banker; I have arranged the documents however, I have found debit card as well now…lol, All’s well that ends well.
really sunita ji kya app sure hai k debit card is not cumpulsory for boarding to helicopter in vaishnodevi yatra
we need five tickets from Katra to Vaishnav Devi dated 30/05/13 pls confirm me so that i have deposit the amount.
JAI MATA DEE
Narender Pal Singh Bisht
Rudrapur, U.S.Nagar, Uttarakhand.
we need two tickets from Katra to Vaishnav Devi and Vaishnav Devi to Katra dated 15/04/13 pls confirm me so that i have deposit the amount.
JAI MATA DEE
Kulwant Singh
Jharkhand.
We require 10 tickets (3 kids(age-7 yrs,10yrs & 13 yrs)+ 7 Elder from katra to maa vaisnodevi on dtd. 24.04.2013 .
pl book & confirm for charges paying term.
plz book my tckt 20 may
mai is site pe regester nahi kar pa raha hoo, plz help
Nitesh, try using a network from where you think registration has not taken places (like you home network) and try using Internet Explorer 7 or 8 version only to work on the official website of maa vaishno devi.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
By Mistake while booking helicopter ticket for my Parents and My In-Laws Instead of making it Female it is Male as default and instead of Passport, it is Driving Licence but I have put Passport numbers
I read your other comments regarding typo error as it is not much big issue they modify it at counter before boarding
Just wanna confirm
Thanks in Advance !!!!
Yeah, should not be much of an issue. They might correct it when you go there and request them.
Jai Mata Di!
Regards
Dheeraj
I have made a similar mistake I have booked for a helicopter ticket with global vectra on 18th august . I have filled my ID number for driving license but in between instead of a ‘space’ a letter ‘V’ has been printed will this be a problem , someone please reply.
Many time try to book ticket from 12.1am last night to 6pm but every time auto logout and come to home page, so how can i book ticket???? any other option????
Dear
We are trying to book Helicopter ticker for 22 april booking start today, but we many time try but not book the ticket, now how can book we ticket??? Prob is auto logout from online services when availiblity.
Rahul, one of my friend was also facing the same issue but then he tried with Internet Explorer version 7,8.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Guys Please help me. I’ve filled the wrong gender while booking i.e I’ve selected male instead of female. Will that create a problem?
Piyush, I do not think there should be any issue. Just talk to them once you reach the place and they will edit it for you.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dheeraj ji… Please answer my previous query…
I have booked Katra-Sanjichhat on 20 April 2013… But I could not get the return ticket so I am going to walk downhill… So do I need a Yatra Parchi???
No, I do not think you need Yatra Purchi in this case.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj
I’m planning to start my yatra at 5:00 a.m. on 22nd April Few questions:
1. If i take a Yatra Parchi online which date should i take 22nd or 21st. How is the quota allotted.
2. Does taking Yatra Parchi gurantee that i will be able to start my Yatra anytime on 22nd. As many places its said the parchi is valid of 6 hours only.
3. How much time does it take from Bhavan to Bhairo Mandir.
4. Based on the time in point 3, what time should i book the helicopter if i want to come back on 22nd night back to Katra
Would appreciate your help!!
Thanks in advance
Maneesh
Hello Maneesh.
1. I think 22nd should be the date. But, if you have helicopter tickets then you do not need Yatra Purchi.
2. Yes, you can start it anytime.
3. About 30-40 minutes of hike.
4. Have at least 4 hrs of gap bare minimum.
Thanks for the tips on other comment.
jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thanks a lot Dheeraj for your valuable inputs.
Do you mean if i have a one way helicopter ticket from Sanji Chhat To Katra even in that case i don’t need a Yatra Parchi.
Regards
Maneesh
Sorry Manish, it seems a it tricky 🙂 … I feel they should maintain the records for the people coming back as well but not sure in case that Yatra Purchi is exempted or not in case of return ticket only.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello Mr.Dheeraj, Is it possible to book Auto/ Three Wheeler online.
No aakash it is not possible to book them online.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj ji,
I have booked return helicopter tickets for my parents and I will walk up with my wife and 2 children. We all have helicopter tickets while coming down. I have also booked few dormatory beds in the bhavan. My question is can we do the darshan together (all 6 of us)? I was thinking that my parents can wait in the dormatory in the bhavan while we are waling up, and then we can do the darshan together. Is there anything in particular I need to do for this? Please advise.
Jai Mata Di
Joydip, I do not thing there should be any issue with this.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj sir Jai Mata Di
I have tried many tym for helecopter ticket bt no option is comeing after clicking availability check. As my partner can’t go by road now tell me what should I do sir pls help me
JAI MATA DI
Sorry Naveen, only thing I can say is try using Internet Explorer older versions may be on Windows XP machine or check at office of Pawan Hans at Safdarjung Enclave in Delhi.
Jai mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello,Dheeraj I have planned to go to vaishnodevi from katra on dt 19/4/2013 by helcopter so please guide me as i had hospitalise for my right shoulder operation due to road accident (05/03/2013).
Hello Ravindra,
You can book the helicopter tickets from official website starting 19th March
Jai Mata Di!! and Take Care
Regards
Dheeraj
Whether it is possible (by walk) to visit Bhawan & Bhairon Temple & return to helipad at sanchichaat within the same day return time given by Helicopter service (for same day return)
It might be possible if you do not get stuck in queue and do it at quick pace.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hello Dheeraj jee,
I will reach Jammu at 6:40 AM and my helicopter booking is at 9:59 AM. I got to know that i have to report to helipad one hour before that means 9:00 AM. So what i have to do so that i will not miss my helicopter.
Do you think if i travel in private taxi from Jammu and start at 7:00AM then i will reach Katra helipad at 9:00.
Hello Dheeraj jee,
Please answer my question above.
Hello Amit,
Yes, please make sure that you take the taxi and reach Katra on time. By the time you have in hand, you should be able to reach Katra from Jammu in 2 Hrs of time easily.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
hello sir,
i have booked 9 tickets of helicopter to and fro.
5 tickets in global at 11:20 by global and 4 by pawan at 12:10
the thing is that my 2.5 yrs old son’s ticket is at 12:10 with my freinds family and mine is at 11:10 with my wife.
can the seats be exchanged at that time.
and one more thing do we get passes for darshan as the return time of helicopter is 4:46. and also do we require any yatra parchi
my travelling date is 4th april
Hi Manoj,
1. You do not require any Yatra Purchi as you have helicopter tickets
2. I think that people there would accommodate you with your family.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello sir i am going to darshan in may. is there any chances of cancellation of helicopter due to bad whether.
During Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan, i wanted to book 2 adults and 2 children helicopter tickets in the month of april 17 2013 kindly give me the latest rate details of the abovementioned helicopter services.
On the pilgrimage of Mata Vaishno Devi i wanted to book 2 adults tickets in the abovementioned helicopter services kindly give me the latest rate details to book the tickets on dated 03 April 2013 Thank you
Shubh, please book the tickets from the official website of Maa Vaishno Devi
Jai Mata Di!!
Ajay, please book the tickets starting from 17th March from the official website of Maa Vaishno Devi
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Deepali, it depends on the weather which generally no one can easily predict. However, in general weather remains clear in May
hi
i am not able to book ticket of helicopter.As i have to make myself register but the system is not registering me ,its showing your details are already with us ,when i enter other details still its showing the same error.
plz help
Aman, try using IE 6,7,8 browser and then check again.
Jai Mata Di
hi aman
i too faced the same problem and consulted the website helpdesk.. it came out to be that they have a validation based on the network you are booking from i.e. if you are booking from your company internet/network and someone already have booked through it you will get this error. try booking from your home internet..it worked for me (with same details).. i know the validation is silly 🙂
Hi Dheeraj jee,
I could not get ticket for Katra – Sanjichhat – Katra.
So i booked one way ticket Katra – Sanjichhat and return ticket Sanjichhat – Katra on the same day. Will i get semi-VIP pass.
Hi Dheeraj jee,
Can you please clarify my above doubt
Amit, I feel you should get the semi-VIP pass as you have the ticket on the same day, though I am not sure,
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj ji,
I have booked Attka Aarti darshan in the morning and have a return helicopter flight to Katra at 12 noon (reporting time is 11 am). Are there chances of missing the helicopter if I want to see the complete aarti in the morning? Please let me know.
Regards
Joydip Sengupta
Joydip, I think so that you will not be able to make the journey back with full aarti in 2 Hrs or so. Once you get down there at Sanjichatt, ask the officials there, they will better suggest in terms of being late after seeing the aarti.
Jai Mata Di!!
Dheeraj
Thanks, Dheeraj. I called up the Shrine Board and they said that the Aarti starts at 6am and ends at 8am. So even if we start at 9am for Sanjichet from the Bhavan don’t you think we can make it in 2 hours to reach to the helipad at 11 am?
Jai Mata Di
Joydip
Thanks for updating the info. here too. I feel with 2-2.5 Hrs of time window, you will be able to reach it in time.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
I have tiried several time to book helicopter service through official site,but every time ahter all processing was done it shows that booking unsuccessful.Ihave used SBI ,ICICI debits cards but it does’nt works.Plz inform me how to book for helicopter service
Try using the older versions of Internet Explorer.
Hello Dheeraj ji,
how much in advance do we need to book this ticket?
thanks
I an trying to book for this week and I an not getting any availability.
Preti, it is not that easy to get tickets as booking starts 30 days prior and mostly all tickets get sold out very quickly. So, try your luck with at least 30 days in advance 🙂
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
HELLO DHEERAJ JI
I am planning darshan on 27 Mar 2013. I am a defence employee. I wish to know from where(if possible phone no.) can I get special passes for me and my family.Is it required to get yatra parchi again alongwith defence pass?
Sorry sir, no idea on this front.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
I want suggest howmuch we can book online ticket catra to Sanichatt
I think it is restricted to 5
When I go to book ticket after 12:00AM (30 days advance date) the website return to home
page, how I book ticket.
Try using Internet Explorer 7,8,9 or may be 6 on Windows XP machine
Hi Dheeraj,
I want to book 16 helicopter tickets (most of senior citizens) on 29th March from katra to Sanjichat.. While I try to test on http://www.vaishnodevi.org I experience disconnection and so on.. and also I am getting ticket for all at once and on same day.. Could you please help to get tickets for all and for the same day
Kiran, if you live in Delhi then try the office of Pawan Hans at Safdarjung.
I dont what actually the problem is but i getting error –Sorry!!! Your Email or Mobile or System Details is already Registered with us..
and neither my mobile no. or emai-id is registered.
I dont what to do. i want to book tickets for 22 may.
Ankit, try with Internet Explorer 7,8 or perhaps even 6 if you can get that over Windows XP machine.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Ankit,
Try NOT to register from any office computer but your own or some one else’s personal computer. I have expeienced it myself!
i am try to come on 13may 2012 any auto services from bus station to ardhkuwari
Guess, there are some electric autos which run there but not sure.
I am planning to visit Vaishnodevi in may 2013. I plan to use helicopter services. When I should book for it
You should book them 30 days before.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj
thanks
What is timmings of first and last available helicopter. what is the frequency(i.e. how many flights a day) what is the possibility of getting tickets one way onwards to Sanjichatt.
Chetan, timings are I think from 8.00 to 4.20 PM with 30 minutes frequency as far as I remember. Buying tickets depend on your luck 🙂
Dear Dheeraj sharma !
I with my family 2 kids coming on 9th March to katra . Can you suggest us where to purchase helicopter ticket .? any phone nos?
You can try at Safdarjung office in New Delhi for Pawan Hans or the official website above is the only other source to book in advance.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
ello Dinesh ji Jai Mata Di,
I am coming for Mata Rani Darshan along with my 9 months baby in march via helicopter. I have two queries.
1.In website they have mentioned infants must be above 1 year. As my baby would complete 9 months on march will they allow her to board the helicopter?
2.And at the time of helicopter booking , do i need to pay for 2 one for my 9 month baby and one for me or just one for myself and baby ticket would be free a she is 9 month old?
Hello Deepak,
1. Not sure about this one.
2. Baby of that age shall be free as he/she will not occupy any seat.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
I am planning for vaishnodevi tour with my family (Appx. 8 adult and 2 child)in May 13, is this correct time for to plan it. How many day it will take from Nagour to Vaishnodevi and which is the best serice to reach there. Can you please help me to know the appx. cost required for all 8 ppl including all fair and taxes.
Sachin, May is season time owing to vacations in schools. There will be good rush up there otherwise OK time to travel. Ex Delhi it can be done in about 3 – 4 days only, even less if you want to do it quickly.
We are planning to travel by helicopter (one side only, i.e.Katra to Sanjhichat). Is there any pass facility available for one side travelers? And secondly Do we have to buy darshan ticket from katra also?
Hi Sunny,
Nopes you will not get any pass in case you ride one way. Also, I do not feel you need yatar purchi in case traveling with helicopter even if it is one way.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regardss
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj ji,
I have read lot of comments from above but I am not looking answer of my queries.
I have planned to come mata veshno devi with my kid in last week of Feb month and have booked helipad ticket from Katra to sanjhichhat. My queries are
1. How much time (tantative) I will be needed in queue to get Mata Dharshan as my 3 years kid with me.
2. Can I carry digital cemra in helicopter
3. I have UID card as a ID proof for my kid so will it work
your valueable response is early awaited.
Thanks,
Yogesh Gupta
Hello Yogesh,
1. It depends on the lenght of the queue. Sometime it takes even 8-12 hrs to get in and even more when there is peak season. In February, I do not see any specific reason for such a long queue and in case you are going by helicopter then that 3 Hr window between two flights is sufficient. Usually the whole process takes about 40-50 minutes if there is no such rush.
2. Yes, you can carry it but I guess you might have to stay away from creating video as it is not allowed.
3. Yes, it should work now. On the safer side, carry a school ID card with photo on it too, just in that worst case.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
My parents are planning to visit, Is there any Auto(Rickshaw) service between Sanjhichatt to Bhavan ?
Thanks
Ravi
Hello Ravi,
I do not think so you will get any auto there, haven’t seen any. You might get palkis though. If I remember correctly, I did see a battery operated car but not sure about it, sorry.
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
@ Ravi
yes some bettary auto is there at ardhkuwari to darbar , but you have to take the tickets earlier
Dear Dheeraj Ji,
I am from Nepal and want to book helicopter online for Ma Vaisnodevi darshan but i am unable to book due to no PAN no with us so could you please suggest me how can i book online without PAN no or what i can put in place of PAN for online booking.
With thanks Raj
Hi Raj,
May be try with your Passport number and when asked to show the identity proof, you can show it in such a case. I feel it should work
Jai Mata Di!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma