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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Hi,
I forget my password and security question answer of Online booking of Helicopter. Is there is any way to get back my password of my mob. no. or any other way. Plz Suggest.
Rajeev, if you have forgot both the thing , I think you need to create another id
How can i book online helicopter tickets for journey on 17th december?
Try the official website 30 days in advance.
URGENT URGENT
Hello,
Yesterday, by mistake i wrongly entered first name of a passenger. I entered ‘Priya Gupta’ instead of ‘Priyanka Gupta’, while booking Helicopter ticket. But i entered correct Voter-ID number & mobile number.
Please suggest, what i do ? Will there be any issue or i need to book again ?
Nitin, as per the comments above, by some people, there should not be any issue as long as you can present other documentary proofs but still you should confirm from the helpdesk and at least write a mail on the helpdesk id for intimating them which can later also be presented in case any issue arise.
Jai Mata Di !!
They are saying, they can’t change the name.
In the column of ID No. i have just written simply Adhaar card and not the number of adhaar card, and other details are all correct will it work?
I have booked 5 attka on my name and i have 5 passes with the same name can i allow other person to sit in the attka with one of my pass? please reply soon
Sorry Nidhi, though not 100% sure but my gut feeling says it should be fine as long as you can provide the valid details to them.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hi Dheeraj ,
I have lost my debit card and credit card in an unfortunate incident yesterday . Will I be able to Board the helicopter with new cards . What steps I need to follow . My journey is on 28 th September .
Ankit, I do not think so. You might need to report it to the helpdesk and ask for guidance there.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hello,
I am planning to visit maa vahsno devi during Novemeber mid with my 7 month old son and wife. Does anyone have idea about the weather condition durng mid or end of November. Also I am planing to book to and fro helicopter tickets but I am worried if it is fine for the 7 months old baby to travel by helicopter ( any problem due to heavy sound or atmospheric pressure ?). It would be great if someone can provide suggestions. And what is this VIP darshan ticket.. it is a kind of entry without getting into queue?
Jai Mata Di..
Ram
Ram, I think you should consult a doctor for affect due to atmospheric pressure and sound to be 100% sure. Yes, the queue for VIP Darshan is less as compared to queue of normal one. Weather will be quite cold especially at night.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hello Dheeraj,
I am going for darshan on 22nd september and i have already booked roundtrip helicopter tickets for me and my wife. I want to ask that am i allowed to carry my mobile phone with me? and what if while coming back we get late due to some reason, are we still allowed to come back by helicopter.
Dr. Bali, you will be allowed of phone over helicopter but not in Bhawan. You need to take locker and submit that there. Usually people don’t get a chance to get late.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Dheeraj,
First a fall thank you so much for such a great info, it is really commendable on your part. Dheeraj I need to book Helicopter ticket for the date 31st October 2014. When I go to online booking website, it shows me error “Please try later. There may be one of the following possibilities” like this.
Will you please assist me with your expert comments.
Vinit, Jai Mata Di!! I think someone else has already registered from your Internet connection on the website. Try using some private internet connection.
Hi, I am travelling to Vaishno devi on 27th of oct and booked return next day helicopter tickets for 5 people. I did a mistake in selecting the type of identity card for my mom and my son (2 out of 5). Instead of pan card I selected Driving license which was defaut but put the Pan card no for my mom and aadhar card no for my son. Will they allow it.
Also wanted to know do i get VIP pass for the round trip helicopter ticket with next day return.
Vandana, Jai Mata Di!!
It should be fine as long as you can present the valid identity proofs. In case of return ticket for the next day, you get a semi-vip pass not the regular one which has the shortest queue distance to be back in 3 hrs.
Thanks Dheeraj ji for the info. I have one more question one of the person in the group of 8 people doesn’t have an identity card, so I couldn’t get online yatra slip. Is it possible to get Yatra parchi for him at the counter.
Aah, sorry Vandana, no idea about this one. I think he has to have some identity card for sure. Jai Mata Di !!
Hi Dheeraj
I know its a very old thread.. still I am trying. me my mother and my brother are planning to visit Vaishno devi. we ll be reaching katra by train on 14 sept. we were planning to go for darshan via helicopter stay in a room in bhawan and return back next day via helicopter but there are no more seats available online… so i just wanted to know if there is another way to book helicopter. and also if u have any knowledge, are the palanqins available for one way??
it would be great if i get a reply soon.
regards.
Deepak Chhabra
DEEPAK JI
WITH BLESSING OF MATA RANI IF SHE WISH U MUST GO BY HELICOPTOR AFTER REACH KATRA U GO TO HELIPAD COUNTER N GET THRE COUTER TICKETS WHICH AVAILABLE IN 60-80% CASES,IF SOME PROB THRE PONNIES IS ANOTHR WAY TO GO IN SAME COST & EASIER AVAILBILTY.
JAI MATA DI
hi… i booked a ticket for helicopter online, and in ID proof details, i just filled one “charater” of PAN card incorrected.. “T” instead of “P”.. I have other proofs also, which i can carry, should this be any problem, please suggest?
I think should be OK but I will advice you to drop an email to them and carry print out of it with you.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi.WE are party of 4 going to devis darshan on oct 27 ,can i get hilicopter ticket by agent or hotel on arrival,Please let me know thankssss
No Idea Arvind, you can check with them.
Jai Mata Di!
Hello Dheeraj ji,
I herd in today’s news about bad weather and landslide at mata’s darbaar.Also,many of the pilgrims are stopped at katra itself because of bad weather..I am worried as i have a plan on 25th Aug with my grandmother,wife,mother and 1 year old baby..can you please advice here whether i need to cancel my trip due to bad weather.
Ankit, Please keep an eye on the weather updates and try getting connected with hotels in Katra who can give you updated weather conditions. Cancelation can even be done on last day. If Mata has invited you, I am sure you will make it through without any hassles.
Jai Mata Di!!
Dear Dheeraj:
I am visiting Darbar on 23rd Oct with family, I have following questions:
1) what will be weather.
2) Have booked someday return helicopter tickets, Is 3 hours time enough?
3) How to get VIP tickets, is it necessary for me?
4) How much walking from Helipad to Darbar?
Thanks in advance. Jai Mata Di.
Jai Mata Di, Nandan !!
1. Weather will be fine, a bit on cool side.
2. Once you reach there at Sanjichatt, they will tell you the time to report back. That time should be enough. If you doubt then request them to arrange.
3. If you have Helicopter tickets of same day, they will give you VIP entry pass.
4. Around 2 KMs.
Regards
Dheeraj
Dear Nandan ,
VIP pass will be available only if you have a combined to and fro ticket for Helicopter not 2 different ticket ( even for the same day ).
In such tickets they give the reporting time of around 3 hrs when you are just about to sit in helicopter from katra.
So enjoy and say jai mata di
Sir,
I made the same mistake by entering the wrong gender while booking the ticket.
Do i need to cancel the ticket and book again? Or as you said it wont create any hurdle?
Sheetu, it should not create much issues and you can get that corrected by going to Niharika counter. But, still to double check, call up the helpdesk and confirm from them. Jai Mata Di!!
Thanks Dheeraj.
However helpdesk call is always on waiting.
Hope mata rani will make our yatra smooth.
Jai Mata Di!!
Did they cross checked your pass from some computer or u just showed the pass and proof and you were in…
Dheeraj,
Will ticket for 3 yr old be required?
–Sheetu
Sheetu, from the official website it states “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”
Jai mata di,
Dheeraj, so shall I buy a separate ticket for 3 yr old online or would they allow the kid on request?
I will pay the amount at there only if they asked for; since the child will not take a separate seat. She will sit in the lap.
Sheetu, I think we should not go here bu guesses, please as the helpdesk there if such a thing can be arranged for you. Else you will need to get a ticket. Regarding other queries,
1. On request they may allow but nothing certain.
2. I do not think so that can change even on request.
3. It is normal, not really steep at places almost flat.
Jai Mata Di!!
Jai Mata di,
Thanks Dheeraj, for all your responses.
We have visited Vaishno devi last weekend 30/8 – 31/8.
Our yatra was smooth.
No issues for invalid gender in the ticket. All the six members got clubbed in the same flight.
I got an extra ticket on the spot for my 3 yr old.
Also, we got return tickets for 14 members on the spot from bhawan to Katra.
All members of shrine board are very cooperative.
Mata rani did all well.
Jai mata di!!
So good to know that Sheetu, blessings from the mata rani, helped alot. Thank you for updating all here as well
Jai Mata Di!!
Hey Dheeraj
I am planning for Katra – Sanjhchat – Katra helicopter booking.
But there is only 3 hours window between arrival and departure of the helicopter.
I want to know is this sufficient amount of time for visiting shrine.
Please reply fast I have to book tickets.
Thanks.
Aditya, in general there isn’t much issues with the timings because they provide you the reporting time once you reach there.
Jai Mata Di!!
hey i got next day return ticket from sanjhichat by helicopter.
Is there any accomodation at sanjhichat for night stay
Aditya, there will be some accommodation options there or you can look out for bhawan too.
Hi all,
I have bookd return helicopter tickets for 3 adults ..i have my 18 month old nephew alongwith me..i need to know if i will have to book his tickets as well??
And i also have his pram alongwith, is pram allowed in chopper? what are the weight restrictions?
Sid, I do not think you need to book tickets for children less than 2 years of age. Not sure if the pram will be allowed or not.
Jai Mata Di!
Dear All,
I will be booking a helicopter ride (katra – sanjhichat – katra) for 4 adults and 1 infant. Can anyone please guide me whether I need to fill up the details of the infant in the form prescribed as per the official website. Or should I just book for 4 adults and carry the ID of my child and the Helicopter services will allow me to take my infant with me.
Also, can some one please also advise me if September (mid) is a good time to go for Devi darshan. How is the weather like?
Any information will be greatly appreciated folks.
Cheers – Sahil
Sahil, from the official website “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”
Hii i have booked ticket for my brother family i am unable to send my debit card to him as he is in other town is it mandatory to show original card at time of travel or scan copy of the card is valid
Yes Mohit, it is very much mandatory and without it they may deny the boarding. Jai Mata Di!!
i made a slight spelling mistake in my mothers name in Helicopter booking while her voter id card no is correct will that be a problem
Dear Dheeraj,
I will be travelling to Vaishno devi on 18th July .I have booked one way helicopter from katra to sanjichat.Request pls adv
1. I have a small baby 12 months old.Can I carry water bottle & milk .I have been informed that once you are in que , nothing is allowed.
2. After deboarding from the helicopter at sanjichat , Will I get a Semi VIP Pass.Pls explain what do we mean by semi VIP Pass.
3.Is the Cloaks easy available .Or any special arrangement done for people going by helicopter .Though I understand it is one way , not sure what is included.
Hi sumit,
1. Never encountered such a thing. AFAIK, they do not allow anything inside in the queue it should be OK and talk to people there. Someone with similar experience can shed more light.
2. Semi VIP Pass is nothing but a token which will allow you to join the queue at a later point than usual one.
3. Cloak should not be an issue unless it is Navratri time.
Jai mata Di!!
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
Thanks for the info.
Jai Mata Di !!!
Abhishek, I do not think so it should be a problem but please confirm it from the helpdesk. I think when alloting ticket you can ask them for correction at Niharika Center. Jai Mata Di!!
Sir,
JAI MATA DI
CAN I GET RECORDINGS OF ATTKA ARTI THRE IN DARBAR FOR SPECIFIED DATE.IS U KNOW NY CONCERNED PERSONS OR NY LINK ABUT THT PLZ TELL ME MUST.
Sorry Manish, no idea about it.
Manish Ji ,
SHRADDHA MH ONE has the unique privilege of broadcasting LIVE ATTKA AARTI’S from the holy Cave of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Darbar every day. These AARTI’S are being telecast every single day in the morning and evening directly from the Bhawan.
Our Daily Programmes include
LIVE ATTKA Aarti from MAA VAISHNO DEVI
Bhajans
Kirtans and Aartis.
so u can get the cd/dvd of recording at there address
you can contact for “RECORDINGS OF ATTKA ARTI THRE IN DARBAR FOR SPECIFIED DATE”. on the following address.
M.H One TV Network Ltd
2, S.S.I. Industrial Area, G.T. Karnal Road,
New Delhi – 110033 India.
Tel: +91-11-27691009
Fax: +91-11-27229373
Email: mh1@musichitsonline.com
Dheeraj Ji,
Jai Matadi
Can u tell me,from where can i get JKSRTC bus for katra from Jammu Rly stn. and.. can i get cheap budget room for single traveler ? if so can u suggest any hotel or guest ?
thanks,
Anand.
u can caught bus for katra from jammutavi railway station easily in walking distance just out side station.they charge rs. 40/- to 60 in general bus & 120/- for AC.FOR ROOM U CAN BOOK ONLINE OR AFTER PERSONAL VISIT VAISHNVI DHAM/SARASVATI DHAM ALSO NEAREST TO STATION N CHEEPEST IN ALL WAY.
Sorry Anand about names of any hotel or guest houses but you can surely get JKSRTC bus from Jammu near the railway station or from bus stand near Raghunath mandir, if I am not wrong.
Jai Mata Di!!
hi anand , you may approach shrine board dormetories which will suite your need and better book it online. there are two advantages 1. they charge only 90/- for 24 hrs which is cheap enough
2. place to bath and use toilets ( fairly clean )
3. facility of cloak room to deposit your luggage.
Dear Dheeraj Ji, i have a plan to visit Vaishnodevi on 15th july2014, so is it right time to visit there.? and.. 2nd is, as i want to do pony from base camp up to bhavan, so from where can i get pony, and what will be one way rates upto bhavan. Do i need to bargain with pony walls.?
Time wise it should be fine. There might be rains, so carry rain gear with you. You will get ponnies near Ban Ganga. Sorry no idea about rates.
Jai Mata Di !!
PONIES CHARGED 700/- TO 850/- PER PERSONS BASE ON BARGAIN
Hello Dheeraj ji,
I am looking forward for Mata Darshan in the last week of August along with my wife and 10 months old daughter.
few points i need to understand & i guess i reached to a proper forum.
1)Climate Conditions during August last week.
2)I am reading and coming across some parchi darshan system.Can you tell me exactly how this is working out.As well,i tried to register my ID over http://www.maavaishnodevi.org but getting Details already exists in our database. I tried by using different details but getting same message. Even my colleagues are getting the same message. Please help. Is there any issue with the website
3)What is the good time to start for MATA Darshan since i am accompanied with 10mths baby…i need to understand all do’s and do’nts during this yatra.
Appreciate your response here.
Ankit, Jai Mata Di!!
1. There will be rains and chances of cancellations of helicopter
2. You need to register from an internet connection from where no id has ever been registered before.
3. That is a bit tricky one. It depends upon time on hand, usually I started in the evening and return by morning. But, little baby you might need to think about it. I may not be the best person to provide tips on this one.
Any other person here who did a similar trip?
hi ankit , jai mata di ..
The advantage with night yatra is that climate will be less hot and more comfortable . So if you start by late evening you shoud reach there ealry morning and try to get darshan before morning aarti as during that time regular devotees are stopped and after aarti there is huge rush . you have kid with you so it is better that you hire a pony for mother and kid and let them reach . also points to consider that there are no prepaid connections allowed in J & K so for a better communication arrange post paid connections to be in touch with your family in case you let them go on pony and decide to walk yourself.
getting down is bit easier and can be done easily so bolo jai mata di and start your yatra
jai mata di
Hi Dheeraj,
How can we ensure that we are using internet connection from where no id has ever been registered before.?
Regards,
Raunak
Raunak, tough luck brother. Cannot really say this as I am also looking for this answer but in general private internet which are not shared works or ask someone outside country to create an ID for you (just a random thought ;))
Jai Mata Di!!
i have booked helicopter services for my parents for katra-sanjichat-katra and made the payment through my credit card. i stay in a different city due to job requirement and my parents stay in different city. it is not possible to hand over my credit card to them through which booking has been made. is there any mandatory to carry the credit card or a xerox of the credit card with my authorization will be sufficient for a hassle free journey. Please advice
Ankit, although it is mandatory to carry the card as it is checked over there. But, you can call and check with customer care if authorization letter with proper consent will be sufficient or not.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Dheeraj–can u plz tell me if VIP darshan would be available for return helicopter tickets on next day–not return on same day–If yes when would be the time of darshan on reaching or on next day becoz we have to book aarti tickets—
and also which aarti time is better morning or evening?
Pradeep, for one way ticket on single day, you get a semi VIP pass. I am not sure about Arti time.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Dheeraj,
I tried to register on official website of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine board But each time i m getting the same message :Details already exists in our database. I tried by using different details but getting same message. Even my colleagues are getting the same message. Please help. Is there any issue with the website? I want to book helicopter tickets and for that i have to register first.
Thanks & Regards,
Pankaj
Dear Pankaj,
I also faced the same problem, because IP address is same for all your office systems. ( Even details are different )You try same from outside system or some different cyber cafe.( Normally one IP address one ID is opened ) Jai Mata di.
Hi Sunil,
Jai Mata Di
Thanks for your prompt reply.
ok…I ll try from some cafe and get back to you in case of any issue.
Jai Mata Di.
I have booked 6 tickets 3 at a time from the same credit card in 2 transactions. I have not used multiple ids nor multiple cards yes system didn;t stop me from booking 3 tickets for onwards journey and 3 one way ticktes for retunr journey.Will thi create any problem.
No idea Geetesh, Ideally it should not have been allowed.
Dear Dhiraj ji
We, a group of 5/6 friends,all male are planning to visit Mata Vaishno Devi en-route Srinagar-Leh on Aug.3,2014.I want to know that is there any provision of spot booking for helicopter ? If yes, what is the process of spot booking ? What is current fare of one way and both way journey ?
With regards.
Jai Mata Di.
Gautam, please refer the article for fares and process. Regarding on the spot booking, you can get cancelled tickets if there are any for the day at Niharika Counter.
i plan to visit itanagar on the 13th & 14th of August 2014
from kolkatta
pl do guide accordingly
thanks
varghese
Sorry wrong forum 🙂
we are group of 15 and want to book helicopter from katra to vaishnodevi for 2/6/2014 and oneway.please help.
Create three Ids and book 5 tickets each from them. Jai Mata Di!!
Jai Mata Di Dheeraj ji,
We are planning Mataji’S Darshan on 16th, July with my family ( Mother and Mausi ji, total 6 members . Please guide 1) For Helicopter booking Aadhar card is valid ID proof for kids.
2) Can we six persons accommodate in one flight as i am the only male member of family. If not should I take next flight?
Jai Mata di.
1. It is GOVT. issued card should be valid IMO.
2. I think it can be managed depending on weight or permissible safe limits. This can be sorted out once you reach there. You can only book 5 tickets with one ID though. So, need two IDs.
Jai Mata Di!!
I booked yatra parchi in past for me and my family..Yesterday i again booked heli tickets on same user id for my relatives.On the booking page it ask me for filling details like passport id pan card etc i filled the same and paid the amount.But after genrating tickets it is showing my address and not of my relative.Website never ask me to fill the address detail as it is old id.
Now i have booked tickets in which address is diffrent from id proof address.What should i do now??Is it there any chance of changes the address.City in the address is only thing which is same as address.House number etc are diffrent.
Is there any difficulty if my relative board the helicopter?
Id proof number and name ,debit card number,city name in address all ok, except address house number locality.
Please guide me.
THANKYOU.
Sorry Gaurav though not 100% but if you can carry your IDs and other proofs, I feel there should not be any issue.
we are group of 15 and want to book helicopter from katra to vaishnodevi for 5/6/2014 and oneway.please help.
You need to create 3 ids and book in set of 5s
observed that on line booking is open 60 days advanced earlier it was 30 days advance. for Helicopter, Rooms, Dormitory
Hello Dheeraj,
We need your suggestion Please.
We are planning to start our trip from Delhi to vaishno devi.Devi darsahan will be over on 30th morning, we want to visit some place in himachal which is near to jammu , We have 30th (half day) till 2nd june. I would appreciate if you can suggest some offbeat location with snow point (if possible)in low cost.
Thanks & Regards
Gaurav Srivastava
Gaurav, in that case I will suggest that you head over to Dalhousie – Khajjair and spend these days relaxing up there. You can include a day trip to Chamba and few temples in Chamba + Chamera Lake in case you feeling bored while relaxing there at Dalhousie/Khajjiar. You can also visit Kalatop as well from Khajjiar. While coming back, you can come to Pathankot and take train back to Delhi.
Thanks a lot for your reply..
I will check the options in dalhousie.
Thanks Again
Dheeraj,
One more query …
Is it possible to cover Saach pass from Dalhousie in one day.(I just want to see snow peak).How much time normally it takes to reach to saach pass and can we get texi from Dalhousie.. any idea about taxi fare to cover this place..?
Thanks in advance
Gaurav Srivastava
I doubt if you will be able to do that brother in one day. You need at least 2 days ex. Chamba for it.
Thanks for your reply Dheeraj.
Do we have buses from Dalhousie to delhi ? unable to find this route in HRTC site..
Well, you should first reach Pathankot and from there there will be buses available for Dalhousie. I do not think there is any direct bus from Delhi to Dalhousie.
Hi, I have booked 2 tickets for helicopter but by mistake I interchanged the two id number, will be it a problem.
Just carry both the IDs with you. It should be good enough. Jai Mata di!!
Hi,
Me and my husband are planning for Vaishno devi on 24th May.
Could you please help us is there any way to get chopper tickets now.
(either 24th,25th or 26th).
Appreciate your help.
Thanks
Neha, the only way I know to get helicopter tickets is online using official website. The other way is to check at Nikarika counter at Katra for the cancelled tickets of that day which depends upon your luck. Jai mata di !!
hi, i have booked helicopter tickets for 2/6 but by mistake in id proof column we mentioned driving license instead of pan card. please help
Sakshi, you can carry both the IDs and it should be good to go !! Else call the helpline number mentioned above to get more details. Jai Mata Di !!
Online booking of helicopter seems very difficult. Can we book tickets directly at Katra? Is there any booking office there? If so, what is the quota & chances of getting tickets?
Only if you are lucky enough to get the cancelled tickets of that day. That’s the only way you can get the tickets on the counter AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di!!
jai mata di
one thing more wnna ask tht is ny othr counter/website/serviceprovider available whre we can book onli9/offli9 helicoptor ticket for yatra
Manish, I do not think so. You can check with travel agents in Katra.
jai mata di
sir i hear from my known persons, tht thre autorickshaw facility also for katra to adhkwari, is they run more thn adhkwari:i mean(katra to bhawan),can u confirm.
m ist try to helicoptor but no chacne me for book due to rush n non-availbilty in 17 june.
reply plz
I have also heard about the auto-rickshaw facility but do not have the complete information. Can someone plz advise as I was not able to book the helicopter.
There are battery operated vehicles that run there.
Thanks for the reply Dheeraj, but plz confirm if the autorikshaw runs from start to Bhawan and how can we book the same
I think they run between Sanjichatt to Bhawan though not 100% sure now.
AFAI remember, there are battery operated vehicles that do run over there.
Hi
I want to book helicopter ride for two to Vaishno Devi. But I can’t get through the login part. It says my details are already registered with them. But I’m sure that’s not the case. To confirm, I tried entering some other details and still got the same error message.
Is it a technical glitch? How can I get helicopter ride and room booked online?
Thanks in advance,
Kanika
Kanika, try to use some other Internet Account, may be private one. IN case, someone else has registered using the Internet you are using, then it gives the same error.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Dheeraj,
Really appreciate your efforts been put in solve the queries.
I have been reaching Katra on 17th May and I would like to book the Helicopter ticket for my Mom, Sister and Niece. However while logging to Mata Vaishnodevi website it shows no availability for that date and I came to know from other passengers comment that all Helicopter booking are done thru above channel only.
Do we have any other option/Vendor for Helicopter booking. Also would like to know will that be fine if we have enough time limit for return journey as we have few in the group who are walking, so 3 hours return time will not be sufficient to accompany the group together.
Appreciate your prompt reply.
Thanks & Regards
Hi,
I have booked Helicopter booking for 5 Adults for 31st May’ 14. I could not book ticket for my kid who is 4 years old, cause till the time I started for re booking for myself and my kid after 5 booking, the tickets were over :(. No issue for me, I will go by walking but my biggest query is for my kid. Will they allow my kid to sit along with my family members (i.e. 5 adult members).
Ashish, in that case, as suggested above, you may also contact 01991-232887 , this is official enquiry number at katra for online booking issues/doubts and they are in a better position to clear your doubts. Seeing your condition, they may allow your kid in place of anyone else in the family. But please confirm on the contact number and also post here too, so that it helps others as well.
AFAIK, I do not think there is any other official channel to get helicopter tickets. Regarding time of return, once you reach there they will tell you the time of return and a bit can be adjusted there on request. Jai Mata Di!!
I have booked helicopter ticket for 7 persons from katra to sanji chhat to katra, through mine and wifes login. 5 booked on my login and 2 booked on my wifes login. I have also bookeery beds at bhavan through my sisters login. The creit card or debit card used were different for all three transacyions but were mine i.e. on my name. Whether there would be any problem as for all the transactions creditcard or debitcard on my name was used. The mobile no which wife uses is on my name and sisters mobile no is on her husbands name. Please let me know whether there would be any problem like cancellation of any tickets. I am worried because I have 4 kids with me.
Thanks in advance
Sandeep
Just to add on myself, wife and sister all are travelling.
Will be helpful if anybody can reply
Sandeep, as long as you can show them the Credit/Debit cards, there should not be any issue.
SANDEEP ,
there is a link on the website which tells about such cancelled PNRs if you can share here i will check and confirm the same to you.
Jai Mata Di
Sandeep, as long as you can carry the cards and valid Photo ID proofs with you, I do not see any issues will be there.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hi Sandeep, I believe you are the only person in the entire page who was able to get the most out of the available facilities for the day. I would be glad if you could let me know the timing you made the booking for yourself or when does the booking open for a particular day.
Jai mata di
Dear Vivek,
You have to be fully ready by 10 am and do the booking. Also have good broadband or 3g connection. If more than 2 people are travelling create ids for each person and try to book tickets for heli and rooms simulatenously using different desktops/laptops/smart phones trough different logins and diffetent credit/ debit cards
Jai Mata di
Hello Dheeraj ji,
While I was booking Helicopter tickets, all the accommodation were already being booked. Also, I have katra-Sanji Chhat-Katra return ticket but for next day. Will they give me VIP tickets? I was not able to get same day return tickets. Also Our tickets is in parts… but major problem is that one of the kids, I was only able to book separately… my mistake it happen in that rush to book tickets, will they allow 8 year old girl to accompany with parents? Also, Is there any possibilities to get accommodation on arrival to Sanji Chhat or elsewhere?
Atharva, you will get semi VIP pass but for adjustment of passengers I am not really sure about it.
Jai Mata Di !!
Atharwa , there are free dormitories available at bhawan as well as sanjhichhat where you can spend night with blankets available free but on nominal refundable security , but as far as i can judge you must be travelling around 25 May so it will be pretty pleasant weather in nights and you will find devotees even sleeping on the roads ( which are very clean and safe ) / roadside benches and also dormitories which are not booked and open to all and available on pick and select basis for devotees ( means you can sleep where ever you find place and it is totally safe..
Jai mata di
Hello Dheeraj ji,
Is there any possibilities to get accommodation on arrival to Sanji Chhat? While I was book Helicopter ticket all the accommodation were already being book. Moreover, I have katra-Sanji Chhat-Katra return ticket but for next day. I was not able to get any same day tickets. Also Our tickets in parts… but only problem is that one kid I was able to book only separately… my mistake but I have rush.. will they all 8 year old girl to accompany with parents?
Amit, not sure. It depends upon the tourist rush. regarding other query, replied above.
i have 5 tickets booked for helicopter. One child of age 5 years is accompanying with us. My agent is saying that the child’s ticket will be booked by going there..i mean by Online facility it will not be booked..
pls let me Know AsaP
Not really sure about this, never heard of such a rule. It only happens when kid is supposed to be carried in the lap of parents, AFAIK
Dear Rosey ,
As per the provisions of Shrine board , children only upto age of 2 don;t need ticket and are carried in Lap.If you have not booked it for the kid you may find yourself in trouble as there are no provisions for providing the tickets at helipad . for the current day bookings which are available against cancellations at Niharika current booking counter. you may also contact 01991-232887 , this is official enquiry number at katra for online booking issues/doubts and they are in a better position to clear your doubts . So don’t trust any agent and rely only on official authentic information
Hi,
Pls confirm me procdure for booking of helicopter for Mata Vaishno Devi.
Please read the article above.
Hello,
I want to know how to book the helicopter ticket after reaching Katra for the same day.
It will be difficult to get tickets on the counter. If lucky, you might get some cancelled tickets.
Jai Mata Di!!
Can we pay by Debit card instead of credit card for Helicopter booking?
Since last two days I am observing the bookings. They get closed at 10:02 am. It seems very difficult to book return tickets in such short period.
Also, if anybody knows, which one of the two should be preferred-Global Vectra or Himalayan?
Thanks.
Pawan, I think you should be able to make payment using Debit Card as well. Jai Mata Di !!
Hi All,
Jai Mata Di
I have booked my ticket on my name as passenger but now I want to send my Father on same ticket. There is no way to change pasenger details on web site . Please tell me if this is allowed on time or what is process ?
Kiran, I do not think so that it is allowed. Please get in touch with support on the official website and get that corrected if possible.
Jai Mata Di!!
Kiran , that is not possible but the alternate method is you cancel your ticket and then book a fresh ticket in your father’s name but it is bit risky and some one else may get it booked before you book it again but anyways it is worth trying as this ticket will be of no use to your father and after cancellation you will get half the amount as refund. In case you are unable to get it booked you can try it at Niharika current booking counter on the day of travel which has seats against cancellations.
Jai Mata Di
kiran g,
ot possible please book fresh ticket in second name or u can try there also but transfering 100% no
JAI MATA DI.I M IN PROBLEM PLAN TO VISIT ON 19 TO BHAWAN WITH PARENTS TOTAL 8 MEMBERS BUT OUT OF 8 I BOOKED 5 TICKETS DUE TO AVILABILITY.IS IT POSSIBLE CAN I BUY FROM KATRA OR WHAT CAN I DO PL SUGGEST
Naresh, all depends upon your luck. If there are any cancellations may be you will get them after reaching Katra. But all depends on luck.
Jai Mata di!!
JAI MATA DI.I VISITED ON 19TH.WITH BLESSING OF MATA I GOT RETURN TICKECT DIRECTLY FROM KATRA AND KHULLA DARSHAN KIYA.ONLY ONE SUGGETION MAXIMUM AVAIL OR 100% ON LINE FACILITY FOR ALL BOOKINGS.
Good, please share any other tips you have for other pilgrims. Jai Mata Di!!
Hi,
I have booked next day return helicopter ticket. Do I need to buy Yatra Parchi separatly? Where can I get VVIP pass for darshan?
Hi, I just finished the yatra on 5th of april 2014, I travelled with wife and two daughters (below 2 yrs).. I had two way tickets katra-sanjichat-katra..
Firstly.. when we reach the helipad they will verify the ID of all passengers and Booking details (Credit card no.) at the entrance and put a seal on the ticket printout… then you will be allowed to counters of two operators (Now: Global vectra and himalayan yeli).. there they will verify and note the weight of each passenger.. depending on weight combinations, they will make a list of 6 passagers to board and give a sequence number…. then you will be allowed to proceed for checkin.. your luggage will be scaned and allowed to wait for your turn… just before boarding you will asked to register for yatra parchi(inside checkin room).. they will take photo and handover a bar-coded parchi.. before boarding you will be informed about reporting time for return journey.. fly time is 6-8 min
On reaching sanjichat, you have to go to yatri counter (inside waiting room) and show your two way ticket… they will give you a yellow slip (VIP pass) that will give you entry through Gate-5 at bhawan (dont forget to collect this)..
You will have all means to travel to bhawan (poni, piddu, palki) it is 2.75kms..
I dont think you can cover bhairon in the time limit…
With us, we were not able to return on time, we were half hour late, but that was not a problem…. because evenafter reaching sanjichat helipad from bhawan, we had to wait for more than one hour for our turn of return journey….when you reach the sanjichat helipad, they will keep the printout ticket and give you the sequence number..and you have to wait …
I wish all a safe yatra…. jai mata di
Thank you so very much for your update here. I am sure it will help loads of people here with us. tThank you again. Jai Mata Di!!
Thanks Sandesh, your reply has cleared my all doubts.
Thanks Again.
Thanks for sharing your valuable experience in detail.
Dear Mr Sandesh Thank you for your valuable information.Could you tell us which helicopter service you availed vectra or himalayan and the vip darshan what is the procedure do u still have to be in queue please inform regards,arvind thakur
Dhaval, I think the reply from Sandesh has given all the clarity you needed.
Jai Mata Di!!
Today i booked helicopter ticket for mata vaishnodevi for my parents but i have not selected there id type. but my entered id no is correct. Is they face problem there during their travel
It should be OK as long as you provide them the valid IDs. You can get that corrected there as well.
Jai Mata Di!!
Mr. Deeraj,
i have booked one way helicopter ticket for Global Vectra for my family, but due to rushed to book the tickets, i have clicked ID type of my wife as passport instead of Pan card. The ID number of Pan Card which i have given is correct but there is mistake in ID type. what should i do..? is there possibility to correct at boarding point..? i can bring pan card as well pass port too.. reply me urgently. please.. thanks in advance
Chetan, carry both of them and you should be good to go. Jai Mata Di !!
thank your very very much Mr. Dheeraj for prompt reply.. you r doing such a wonderful job.. carry on.. Jay Mata Di..
Thank you and Jai Mata Di !! 🙂 🙂
I want to know about the VIP darshan. Is is available only for persons having 2 way tickets or person having 1 way ticket can also avail this?
As we want to go to Kal Bhairav also, can we increase return time to more than 3 hours?
Please reply & help.
Regards,
Pawan Gupta, Indore
Yes, if you have two way tickets then only you will be allotted a VIP Pass. As suggested above, don’t worry much about timings limit. When you reach Sanjichatt they will offer you the time of return that should be the time you be there.
Sir i just wanted yo ask whether Yatra Parchi can be cancelled or not, if we want to cancel it for some reason.
Deepam, I am not realy sure about this. I do not think there is any provision to cancel it, AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di!!
So is there any problem if i book Yatra Parchi again for Correct date & the previous Yatra Parchi being uncancelled (As it was booked for incorrect date by mistake)
AFAIK, I do not think so there should be any problem.
Jai Mata Di!!
There is no such provision but yatra parchi is free of cost and u can get another parchi if you have requirement for it
Hi
I am trying to register at the vaishno devi website for the helicopter booking but i am unable to do so. Each time it gives message that mobile number and email id is already registered with us. I have tried with various different phone numbers and IDs with unique information each time in every field but still the problem persists. Can you please help. Is there any link where I can register and book helicopter tickets
Parag, you need to try a different Internet Connection because it is highly possible that someone else has registered before as well from the Internet Connection you are using.
Jai Mata Di!!
I am planing to visit Vaishno Devi on April 13/14 with my family, I tried booking helicopter through the official site but it says no availability,Apart from this, Can I get some VIP passes for darshan becoz I don’t want to wait so long in the queue which normally takes 4-5 hrs.Is there any online service through which I could book for VIP darshan to avoid long queues.
@Sumit, when you book the helicopter tickets (both way only) then only you will get the VIP pass (free of cost)…….
Jai Mata Di
Please share current Pony and Palki price list Route wise
hi dheeraj,
can u tell me what I the time to book tickets online for helicopter as I m tring at this time 9.30..but service was unavailable.
As per the article updates above, booking starts from 10:00 AM. Could be temporary issue if you are trying in evening.
Jai Mata Di!!
thanx dheeraj for prompt response, can u tell me one more thing..is it compulsory to carry the card from which we make online payment..as I m in delhi and I ll book pawan hans tickets for my parents but they will start their journey from Varanasi.so I ll be not able to give them debit/credit cards….
please help me…..
hi dheeraj. I m waiting for ur response,
please confirm me is it compulsory to carry debit/credit card which was used at the time of booking…my parents will surely carry their IDs.
Aayu, AFAIK, it is compulsory to carry that card with you.
Jai Mata Di!!
dheeraj sharm ji. main apni monther ke sath helicopter se Ma vaisnidevi ja rhi hun. mere mother jiada tej chal nhi sakte.hmere pass 3 hours ka time he.kiy app muje bta sakte ho ke hme bapsi per bi 1 hour early sanjishat per jana perega for helicopter. thanks. Regards. sunita
Sunita, sorry but I am not 100 sure but I think they allow for it as someone stated in comments above.
Jai Mata Di!!
Dear Dheeraj ji
We have booked helicopter tickets on 29 th apr 13 for 5 persons but unfortunately it is booked at different boarding time 8.27 am(2 person) & 11.50 am (3 person)&different operator
But all tickets booked through same debit card
So could they allow us to travel together
Pritam, not really sure. Sorry !! May be you can check with official support of Maa Vaishno Devi OR if someone else here has encountered such an isuse, may be able to help you.
no they won’t . there could be shuffling / change of schedule in consideration of weight of passengers but only in case of same operator. Different operators don’t swap passengers
@Sunita,
Dont worry about three hrs time limit…..just reach sanjhichat then they will issue you the return timming pass…when you come back to sanjhichat (after darshan) then they will ask your ID cards , ticket and the return pass ….you dont need to come 1hr earlier in return jurney…..just come and they will verify all the items then they allow you to travel.
sunita there is easy availability of ponies and palki which will get you from bhawan to helipad in a matter of 20-25 minutes. so there should not be any issues …Jai Mata Di
Hello Dheeraj,
Is there any other website from where we can book helicopter tickets?
Is there tatkal system?
Actually we are 3 people and want tickets on 8th april but website http://www.maavaishnodevi.org is showing no tickets available. so can we get tickets?
Thanks
Praveen, AFAIK, there is no other website to book tickets online for Maa Vaishno Devi unless some private tour operator selling them.
Jai mata Di!!
Jai MATA Di
Please share how is the weather these days as I’m going darbar on 27th March with my 2 years kid.
DOes Helicopter fly during rains.
Dear dheeraj ji. please help me how to book tickets. sir maine bohat try kiya but mujhe koi easi side nhi pta chal rahi Jo main tickets book kr saku. pls help me what I do.
Dear Dheeraj ji
a site books helicaptor tickets on behalf of us,but they want our debit/credit card information like card no.,exp.date,name,cvv
&password at the time of booking.
Is it a fake sight or could we trust on them pl.conform
Pritam, please DO NOT ever disclose such information to anyone. It should be FAKE ONLY… Use Official site ONLY
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Dheeraj,
Can a person (nor senior or physically challenged) avail chopper service?
I am coming from America and don’t have enough time (although I would love to walk).
Do foreigners has to pay higher price for travel?
Regards,
Jatin
Jatinder, I do not think you. Rates are same for all and everyone can avail chopper service, AFAIK. If you get the ticket online, you should be good to go.
Jai Mata Di!!
sir,
can we take pan card/driving licence instead of credit/debit card, while travelling by helicopter?
please reply urgent.
The Credit/Debit Card with which u hv booked online ticket is essentially required along with original ID proofs mentioned at the time of online booking. Without these u will not be allowed.
can we take pan card/driving licence instead of credit/debit card, while travelling by helicopter?
Hello Dheeraj ji,
i am going for Mata vaishno devi next month. I will try to avail helicopter booking. My son will complete 2 year just before 1 week of our visit. Please suggest if i need to book a ticket for him or not.
Thank you,
Mani
Mani, I think it should be OK as long as you can carry him in the lap, 1 week will hardly make any apparent change in appearance. Though I am not 100% sure. As per rules, you should have ticket for child above 2 years ethically 🙂
Jai Mata Di!!
Pan _ABCDF45426______________ this is above coloum
1 passenger pan no ABCDF45426
2 passenger id__________?_
3 psssenger Id __________?
ERROR POPUPS SAME ID NOT ALLOWED. WAT SHOULD BE FILL
Prashant, you can put other ID. Jai Mata Di !! License Number, Passport Number, etc..
wich pan no should enter at top ne helicopter details.
an if same pan no fill to passenger details, eroor pop up same id not allowed. plz tell wat id should be fill for all 3 pasenger
Can a minor child who don’t have a identity proof avail chopper service
Don’t you have school ID or even birth certificate?
can i use, online banking for payment?
my siblings dont have any ID proff, for say school id what should i provide? or is it required??
URGENT
i have to book tickets tomorrow (14 mar 14)
ID is required, you have to provide one. Not sure about Online Banking but you must be having debit card which can be used to book tickets.
Jai Mata Di !!
i sometime wonders if this is the way one seek divine blessing and actually get blessed by one divine; scams running, people ready to cut you and smile at your face … my mother use to tell me, there is no place where men would not go physically to seek holy blessings .. and yet are cursed to core 🙂
I have booked Helicopter service with following detail.
Booking Date :- 17 feb-2014
Travel date 19 mar-2014
No of person travel :- 2 no.
Travel time :- 16:20
I want to cancel one seat. What is the process to cancel one seat.
Can it possible to accommodate the remaining one sheet with the helicopter travel time 13:05 , because 5 seat are booked in that helicopter for my relative.
Please revert.
Anjani, as per the policy, this can be done online using your account only. There should be some option but I could not find anything with Partial Cancellation and cancellation has been introduced few months back only.
Jai mata di!!
thanks
Hello Anjani,
Did you manage to make cancellation for one passenger? what was the process? I am in the same situation 🙁
Thanks for your help.
Hello vikram and anjani.
Were you guys were a le to do partial cancellation. Now I am in same situation. Possibly they might have introduced this facility by now.
Dear Sir,
I want to know the correct time to come to Vaishno devi as I’ll be having less time.
Seema
Seema, all time are correct for Maa Vaishno Devi Darshan !! During festivals, Navratris and holidays the rush is much rest it is much same
I just booked helicopter for 3 persons. while going from katra to sanjhichath I have entered the right ID type and no. But while booking from sanjhichath to Katra, I entered the right ID no. but mistakenly didn’t correct the ID type. So for first passenger it is right (it is pan card)but for 2nd n third passenger ID no. is right but ID type is wrong (for my kid its student’s ID card, but I didn’t change and it is showing driving license). Is it going to be a trouble. Because while going up details are right but coming down ID no. is right but ID type is wrong for 2 passenger.
Anil, please get connected with Official Support because as per comments above, these IDs and Cards are thoroughly checked and verified. Please update us here too so that it help other pilgrims having similar queries.
Jai Mata Di !!
Dear Dheeraj ji,
We 7 are travelling to Vaishno devi on 8th via Helicopter. Due to some issue with the card I was able to book below tickets:
1. 2 one-way ticket having time of 13:20
2. 3 Two-way ticket having time of 16:10 and return time of 10:10 next day
3. 2 two-way ticket having time of 16:20 and return time of 10:20 next day.
I have below questions:
1. Is there any chance 1 passenger of 13:20 flight can swap with that of 16:20 flight. If yes? what is the procedure as we want to keep ladies together.
2. Can we swap tickets with the passengers over there if they agree?
3. Will we get VIP pass on all 7 passengers.If yes from where to collect that?
Thanks in advance.
Jai Mata Di!!!
Harsh, I do not think you get VIP pass for one way ticket passengers. Secondly, regarding swapping, once you land there then please request to the people up there supporting the operations.
Jai Mata Di!!
please tell me what is this id proof number??
Number denotes the ID Card number you are presenting as ID Proof, example you PAN, Passport Number etc..
Jai Mata Di!!
Thanks for the information,but I am a School student and my School id does not have any number,what shld i do??
oops, I am out of idea here 🙂 🙂 … May be mention Roll Number if there is any 🙂 else check with official support of MaaVaishnoDevi shrine.
Dear sir,
I last visited shrine & made my username in 2009 but now its not working & username is available for fresh.
problem is the offcial site is not making any new id and reflects that my mobile or email or system detail is already registered with them.
Pls help me in making new or retriving a fresh Id so that i can book my helicopter bokking
Gagan, in fact I am sailing in same boat and could not find a workaround yet. The only option is to use different network to create using different mobile and username.
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DEAR SIR,
I AM A RESIDENT OF CHANDIGARH. WE ARE 6 PASSENGERS TO VISIT VAISHNO DEVI DARSHAN AVAILING HELICOPTOR ON 30TH OF MARCH AND WILL BE BACK ON 31ST MARCH 2014.PLEASE SUGGEST ME AS I AM NOT ABLE TO BOOK TICKETS ONLINE THROUGH THE WEBSITE. THANKS….
The updates in Vaishnodevi helicopter yatra are as :
1. Fare increased to Rs 1039/- one way and Rs 2078/- to and fro from 01.04.14
2. Pawan Hans will no more operate from 01.04.14 , the contract is given to Himalyan Heli Services . from 01.04.14 Global & Himalyan will operate.
Thanks Raman, I have updated the article 🙂
Fare increased to Rs 1039.
I’ve booked 4 Helicopter ticket for 27-Mar-2014 @ Rs 800.
Please tell me if I need to pay them and how.
Amit, I don’t feel you will need to pay extra since you booked the tickets before the effective date.
Jai Mata Di!!
DEAR SIR,
I AM A RESIDENT OF GURGAON.WE ARE 6 PASSENGERS TO VISIT VAISHNO DEVI DARSHAN AVAILING HELICOPTOR ON 25TH OF MARCH AND WILL BE BACK ON 27TH MARCH 2014.PLEASE SUGGEST ME…THANKS….
Please use the official website of Maa Vaishno Devi, too book tickets.
Jai Mata Di
JAI MATA DI
M WNNA ASKING U,FROM WHN STRT BOOKING OF HELICOPTOR DT.17-6-14 AFTER 1PM & 2ND QUERY ABUT DARSHAN IN “LIVE ARTI” HOW CAN BOOKED
Hi Deeraj, I will be booking helicopter service for April 1 and I have two infants below 2 years. I read that infants below 2 years will be carried free. Now, should I count and mention them in number of passangers while booking…
Sandesh, if there is no place/option to mention them, then don’t do. Just carry them in lap when you travel.
Jai Mata Di
but if possible carry their age proofs like birth certificates just for safe side. Jai Mata Di
Sir,
I am visiting Maa Vaishno Devi on 08 Mar 14. Helicopter tickets are not available online. Is it possible to buy it on reaching Katra
Regards
Mukesh, it is possible but there will not be surety of getting the tickets on the spot or not.
Jai Mata di!!
i think there is scam in helicopter booking i m trying for booking exactly at 10.00am but unable to book, today ie. 27.02.2014 the helicopter booking of 29.03.2014 was opened but i was unable to get tickets for 5 person on same day i was browsing the net despertely but u will surprise to know that at one instant ifound booking for 30.03.2014 was found opened and i book the tickets how it is possible and again after some time i tried to book tickets it again shows the last date of booking as 29.03.2014, which clearly indicate there is some agents working on it
Dear dheeraj ji.
Goodafter noon,I have planed to visit maa veshno devi darshan & i want to attaend mandir aarti mrng or eveg time which ever come IS IT POSSIBLE how? plzzzzzzzzzzzz tell me
with warm regards.
aman sharma(jaipur)
Aman, you can book the tickets of helicopter online using official website of Maa Vaishno Devi listed inthe article above. I am not really sure about the Aarti details but you can find them at official website.
Jai Mata di!!
Dear sir
WE REACH KATRA ON 29.03.2013 AT 8
AM .We are four elder and three childrens.
WE WANT TO TRAVEL IN HOLICOPTER BY both SIDE,WHEN WE BOOK THE TICKET,IS IT POSSIBLE TO TAKE TICKET ON SAME TIME THAT IS AFTER 12 OF NOON.
Thnx.
Sanjay, try to book tickets on 27th and 28th, sharp at 10:00 AM
Jai Mata Di!!
it can happened sir if I click to book ticket when it is available but at payment gateway someone has done the booking fast
at same time of flight
I have to type my pan no same for 4 tickets
when the booking start at midnight pls reply soon
when I start too book helicopter on 20/2/14 at 12 am night the helicopter booking for 22 march 2014 was not their pls help me and tell when the booking start at midnight
Please refer the updates in the article. It starts 10 AM now.
Jai Mata Di !!
I have to book for helicopter for 4 adults for 23rd Mar 2014. For trail I have checked for 22nd Mar 2014 as trial on 20th Feb. No of seats only 3 is appearing. Why? How to book for 4 members. ps: I have never booked tickets for helicopter
Satya, it gets filled very soon. So be ready as soon as the booking opens. Jai Mata Di!!
I have booked two tickets on line with the help of my friend’s credit card.But their is a requirement to carry original credit card at time of boarding. Can i carry the photocopy of the credit card or i should have borrow the credit card from my friend to carry the original one?
Amit, I have not come across this query but I feel carrying the credit card with authorized letter from the owner should be perfectly OK. Though I am not 100% sure.
Jai Mata Di!!
ONLY ORIGINAL. They strictly check it . without which you will not be allowed to enter Helipad
Oops… It seems I need to prepare another article with all these FAQs and replies, to make it more convenient under one place. If possible, Raman, I will send it for your review too, please pour in your suggestions. I will then publish that under one head so that it becomes easy for all devotees.
Jai Mata Di!!
definitely brother … i am always there to share my experiences. Jai Mata Di!!!
Pl booking of helicopter booking of june 7 2014 pl advice the booking of procedure and no agentthrough booking pl online booking pl advice
you can book the ticket for 7 june from 06 th May 10:00 am onwards. But ticket will full within 20 miniutes . So be ready on 06 th May for fast response only with credit card payment and login id you should make before 06 may.
I have booked 10 tickets from same credit card..as the other credit card is not accepted. Will this create any issue? Kindly suggest.
No, but you have to be genuine for the reason when ask. Because the limit is of 05 tickets in a month.
Not really sure if they have allowed to book there should not be any issue.
Jai Mata Di!!
Dheeraj ji Jai Mata di..
5 tickets means 5 from Katra to Sanjhi Chat and 5 from Sanjhi Chat to Katra or only 5 on one side..And can you explain how the helicopter passengers get VIP pass
Harsh, these tickets are return tickets, both ways. If you have a return ticket, you will get the semi-VIP pass while boarding or getting to Sanjichatt
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Dear , if it is a same day return with Katra- Sanjichhat- Katra ticket you will get a VIP pass else it will be a semi VIP pass . Jai Mata Di
Raman, I was under impression that they always give only semi-VIP Pass and for next day return they don’t provide any pass. Please confirm as one of the devotee above was asking the same query few days back.
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Sir , if devotee has katra sanjhichat katra ticket with return journey on same day then he gets VIP pass as he is supposed to return in 3 hours time . if his return is for next day then he gets semi-VIP pass as he has full night to stay there . I had similar situation i October last year as my schdule was 1530 on one day and 8.30 am next day then i was given semi pass ( though they allowed me to board early as my family had 12.30 pm tickets ) but the other devotees who were having same day return they were issuing VIP pass . Then only i came to know this policy. It is 100% sure . Jai Mata Di
If you have one way ticket for katra sanjhichat they issue semi VIP pass but as a backup plan book online yatra parchi before starting as helicoptor yatra is weather dependeant and if there is bad weather and flight is cancelled then you have to get yatra parchi from Katra and only then you can proceed. Every Helicoptor passenger gets Semi VIP pass and passengers with same day return with single to and fro ticket get VIP Pass.
Jai Mata Di
I have booked 8 tickets with two different id for 20th March 2014 @ 2:30 pm by helicopter and the return is next day morning 8:30am .
So will I get VIP Parchi ??
Plz reply
have you used 2 different credit/debit cards?
Yes… I am concerned that will they issue me VIP pass or not?
As return ticket by helicopter is for next day ..
Neha, I doubt they will give the semi-VIP Pass. Please confirm from the Helpdesk and do share the info. with us too.
Jai Mata Di!!
Jai Mata Di
Your helicopter ticket will take you directly for Sanjhichat from Katra and back. You will be provided the Yatra Parchi at the helipad. Helipad is 2km from the Katra bus stand. You can ask the taxi driver at the airport to take you directly towards the helipad.
Don’t forget to take your Slip/Parchi before you board the helicopter
can I use sbi or Jammu Kashmir bank credit card for making my payment for helicopter service on shrine bord website pls reply soon
Anil, Jai Mata Di!!
AFAIK, you can use any credit or debit card of any bank to make payments online.
i have booked my ticket from katra to sanjhichhat in pawan hans.
i have give my pan no for ticket booking.but by mistake i give one wrong character of my pan number.
is it valid..??
for passenger details i have give my driving license as my id.
Hardik, Jai Mata Di!! Please get in touch with Support at official website of Maa Vaishno Devi. I feel it should be OK for them to edit it as long as you can show them. Please do it in advance though as I am not 100% sure.
I need a helicopter service on 18 april..pls advice or call me at my mob # 7838807802
you can book the ticket for 18 april from 18 march10:00 am onwards. But ticket will full within 20 miniutes . So be ready on 18th March for fast response only with credit card payment and login id you should make before 06 may.
maine 23th february[4:55 pm] ko 2ticket katra se sanjhichhat ke liyen book kiyen hain
12 saal ki bachchi ke liyen tatkal ticket mil jayega kya
Umesh, you have to follow the instructions and process mentioned on Maa Vaishno Devi official website. There is no tatkal facility available and you need to take up chance once you reach Katra only. Else, get in touch with some agent or hotel to get you the ticket.
Jai Mata Di!!
I wish to visit the Holy Shrine during the last week of March 2014 and wish to book four bedded room at Main Bhawan Complex to stay overnight and also wish to book Helicopter for 5 persons leaving Katra and wish to stay overnight at Bhawan Complex and wish to be back on the next day by Helicopter. Please guide me as to how should I proceed and book the same with link(s), if possible.
Dear Sanjay, please visit the official website of Maa Vaishno Devi to register and get going. You can do bookings using that website yourself.
Jai Mata Di!!
Please provide complete details on below pasted queries.
1- Pick and drop facilities and prices for the same.
2- Hotel Booking { AC / Deluxe } Tariffs for the same .
3- Helicopter Booking and price.
Praveen, the website is just for information purposes NOT for booking purpose. Check the official website for booking and details.
Jai Mata di!!
On MVDSB home page there is an ‘Important notice’ cancelling many reservations for flouting the booking rules. i have a question: Can I book a room on two consecutive days with different log-in ids, PAN Nos, ID proofs, phone/email ids BUT with same residential address? this is because of personal reasons the old couple has to stay for 2 days at bhavan. I hope such reservation wouldn’t be illegal? please clarify urgently. If it is against rules, please suggest a way out. Thanks. Rohit
i have booked helicopte tkt can by tkts i can avial vip darshan at bhawan
Yes, Robin if you have booked Helicopter Tickets then you will get the semi-VIP passes for the Darshan.
Jai Mata Di!!
i want to visit to mata vaishnodevi on 05/05/2014.two side ticket plz book (four adult+three children all below 12yrs
please book my ticket katra to sanchighat on 05/05/2014 on 3pm onwards
but all members id proof no. are differnt only the problem is the pan no. which is written below tge PNR number is same in all 3 tickets…..
Not really sure brother, may be you should call up and check with helpdesk there.
jay mataji,dear vinit don’t worry keep all document with u who use in registration.
Reply from Rohit Gaur over email to this comment: “no worries with the PAN card, only the relevant credit card and any valid id proof is required”
I hve booked a helicopter ticket for 15 members with 3 differnt ids ….so I forgot to write a full addres in two ids in devotee registration and also have written same pan no. in 3 tickets..so is there any prbm wid dat.plz help….
Hi Vinit,
Regarding address I feel it should not be issue BUT having same PAN may be. Check with their helpdesk numbers.
Jai Mata Di !!
Regards
Dheeraj
i want to book ticket for 5 member for 18 dec plz help to get book you can writ on vanitarathod_vr21@yahoo.com or vanita.rathod@icicilombard.com