You can now make online booking of tickets for the helicopter services running on the Katra – Sanjichhat – Katra section for Mata Vaishno Devi. The return fare from Katra – Sanjichhat – Katra is Rs 2,010 and the one-way fare is Rs 1,005 (as of September 2018). After confirming the ticket online, you need to carry valid identity proof such as a PAN card, voter ID card, driving license, passport, etc.
I believe this will certainly help a lot more people (mainly physically challenged / unfit or old aged) to visit the holy place and surely is a welcome step by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). Thanks to them for the same as perhaps now my parents can also try to attempt this divine pilgrimage.
You can use the official website to book your online tickets for Helicopter services of Mata Vaishno Devi – http://www.maavaishnodevi.org
Let's quickly dive into the details:
Updates – January 2022
- The Vaishno Devi ticket fare is increased to Rs 1005/- one way and Rs 2010 return as of September 2018.
- Cancellation of helicopter tickets is allowed now and it can be done till 7 days in advance and a 50% amount is refunded.
- The reservation starts at 10.00 AM now instead of 00.00 hrs earlier.
- Online Yatra parchi is now free of cost ( earlier it was at Rs 50/-) and about 15000 parchies are open for booking every day.
- Online booking of helicopter services for Vaishno Devi opens up 60 days in advance at 10 AM and it can be done a minimum of 4 days in advance of the journey.
- Pawan Hans will no more operate from 01.04.14, the contract is given to Himalayan Heli Services from 01.04.14 Global & Himalayan Heli Services will operate only.
Can I get current Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets at the counter?
Yes, you can purchase the current helicopter tickets of Vaishno Devi from the ticket counter at Katra. You need to have a valid photo ID proof for yourself and all members of your group to avail the current tickets.
Now, Yatra’s registration slip (parchi) is mandatory to purchase the current Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets at the counter. Please do not fall for any touts or agents and note that the charges of helicopter tickets are Rs 1005 for one way and Rs 2010 for a return ticket. The rates are exclusive of any taxes which will be charged in addition to it.
You may encounter a lot of touts or agents trying to cheat you by charging more money for the Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets. DO NOT purchase such tickets as it is not allowed officially.
Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets – Online Booking Process
Time needed: 1 hour
Below is the detailed step-by-step process of booking the Maa Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets online.
- User Registration on Maa Vaishno Devi Official Website
Register by clicking the ‘New User Registration’ and provide all the details.
Only one user registration is allowed. It is best to register from a network from which you are sure that no one else would have registered before. Otherwise, the website will not allow you to register. Use your mobile network maybe if nothing works.
- Select flight DateTime and check availability
After successful registration, select the date, route details, flight, and several passengers. Check the availability and start entering passenger details. One user can only book a maximum of 5 helicopter tickets from one credit card or debit card in a month.
- Enter passenger details carefully
Make sure you submit the correct details, double-check before submitting the final step. Once, you submit the details they cannot be changed. Many people make mistakes, so I will recommend that you check all the details twice.
- Make the payment
Enter the credit card or debit card details for processing the payment. On successful payment, you must take the printout of the reservation slip and note down the transaction ID. The transaction will start showing in the Successful transaction history of the home page.
- Check transaction status for any errors
When you are making a reservation and a technical problem happens, make sure that you check the transaction status.
a. If the transaction status is successful, then you do not need to do anything. Now, you can take the printout of your reservation using the re-print option.
b. In the case of a failed transaction, you can retry a new reservation. If the amount has been deducted, you can send the email to ‘online@maavaishnodevi.org’ for the processing of a refund. You should provide the transaction details including tracking ID number / Trace number, user ID, and transaction date.
c. You must send refund requests within 30 days of travel otherwise no refund will be issued. - Take the printout of the Electronic Reservation Slip
Once you make the online reservation, you should take the printout of the Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS). This will need to be presented with other required documents including an original credit card or debit card along with a valid photo ID address proof. Also, you must save the Transaction ID somewhere for all future references. If you cannot take the printout of the ERS, you can send an email to ‘online@maavaishnodevi.org’ within 48 hours of the transaction date.
Important Note – Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets
Please note that www.maavaishnodevi.org is the only official website of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). You should use only this website for any online purchases including the purchase of helicopter tickets and SHOULD NOT use any other unofficial means to purchase the tickets. The above-mentioned rates in this article are official rates and only taxes are extra to be paid with it. SMVDSB does not have authorized any travel agent to sell helicopter tickets. Hence, you should not pay any other charges to an agent as it is not allowed officially to purchase tickets by other means.
Cancellation Policy of Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets
- You can cancel the helicopter tickets booked online using the official website only. You cannot request the cancellations over the counter or other means.
- You will get 70% of the fare in return and 30% gets deducted against processing charges.
- You can cancel your helicopter tickets up to 4 days in advance before the scheduled date of travel.
- The amount will get refunded to the same account through which you did the transaction.
- In case of cancellation of the helicopter flights from Katra to Sanjichhat or Sanjichhat to Katra due to bad weather or other technical reasons, a full refund will be made to you. In such a case, pilgrims should submit their online Helicopter ticket to the respective helicopter operator.
Important Questions – Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets
You should carry the original Credit Card or Debit card with which you have purchased the helicopter tickets for Vaishno Devi yatra. In the absence of the original credit card or debit card, you will be denied boarding without any refund.
In addition, you must carry an original valid Photo ID and Address Proof for yourself and everyone in your group, without which boarding will be denied. The documents which are accepted are Passport, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, Voters ID or PAN card, or any Credit Card with Photo.
The helicopter ride takes just 8-10 minutes from Katra to Sanjichhat and a similar time it takes to return from Sanjichhat to Katra.
Children below two years of age are allowed to ride free provided they are carried in the lap of the parents. In case of a dispute, you may be required to present a copy of your child’s birth certificate. So, do carry it with you.
You should reach at least 1 hr before the departure of your helicopter flight to Katra or Sanjichhat. If you do not reach in time, you may be marked as NO SHOW and no refund will be issued in such a case.
The helipad is about 2 KMs away from the Katra bus stand. You can either walk/hike or take a local auto/taxi to reach the Helipad and board your flight.
Vaishno Devi Bhawan is about 2.5 KMs from the Sanjicchat helipad. The gradient of the walk is low and simple, you will easily reach Bhawan in an hr or so from the Sanjichhat helipad.
The helicopter will carry 5-6 passengers in one flight.
Yes, the Vaishno Devi helicopter flights are subject to weather, visibility, and flying conditions. If it is unsafe to travel or fly, the flights will be canceled. A full refund of tickets will be issued in such a case.
You can send an email to ‘feedback@maavaishnodevi.org’ for any complaints or suggestions on the Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets process.
You can also send your complaints or suggestions by mail post to the following address:
Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
In-Charge Operations Wing,
Office of the Chief Executive Officer,
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board,
Katra District Reasi J&K, PIN – 182301
Read More Below:
Briefing Governor NN Vohra, who is the Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, RK Goyal, CEO of the shrine board, said after pursuing a transparent bidding process the one-way passenger fare for the helicopter travel between Katra and Sanjichhat had come down from Rs 1,225 per passenger to Rs 699 per passenger from April 1 this year.
Expressing satisfaction over the significant reduction in the helicopter fares, the Governor hoped that a large number of senior citizens and physically challenged pilgrims would get an opportunity to avail of this facility, considering that the helicopter service was now available at a reasonable price. He called for effective day-to-day monitoring of the helicopter operations.
Goyal stated that for the convenience of the pilgrims the board had further streamlined the procedure for ticketing of the helicopter services on the Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra sector.
He added that the passengers, who wished to avail of the helicopter services, could log on to the shrine board’s website (www.maavaishnodevi.org) and confirm an e-ticket after making the required payment.
The Yatris could also avail of the online ticketing facility through the website of the two helicopter operators, viz, Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd ( https://www.pawanhans.co.in ) and Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd (http://www.onlineglobalhelicorp.com ).
Dr Mandeep Bhandari, Additional CEO of the board, clarified that a pilgrim possessing an e-ticket must carry a valid proof of his or her identity like a passport, PAN card, voter ID card, driving license etc., which bore the name and other particulars of the pilgrim to secure a hassle-free access to the heliports at Katra and Sanjichhat.
He advised all pilgrims, who intended to avail of the helicopter services, to secure a confirmed ticket before finalizing their travel plans.
Source: e-ticketing for helicopter services to Sanjichhat begins
Conclusion
I am really happy to see how online services by the various departments are getting better every passing year. Similar examples can be seen by both Kullu Administration for launching the mobile app to issue Rohtang Pass permit and Leh Administration to completely make the Ladakh Inner Line Permits process online which helps thousands of tourists every year.
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Dear Sir
I am trying my best to create a login facility for me so that I can do the booking. The web site did not send me a password and hence I tried to retrieve password, but the website throws error. My wife also tried with the same fate. Could you give me approximately how long it will take after getting to the top by helicopter to have darshan on June 22, 2017. Is there any big rush and is there any paid darshan please
Please try from some other system where the site was never used. It will take about 3 hrs to return to the base as you also get VIP pass as well with return ticket so the queue is smaller.
Dear Sir,
I wanted to check on how many trips the helicopter makes a day. Is it possible to catch the morning helicopter and come back the same day through helicopter? Is there any ticket for special darshan (avoid queue) and what is the cost of this ticket per head please?
Yes, if you are able to book the return ticket of the helicopter, you will be able to fly in morning and return on the same day. Please visit Maa Vaishno Devi official website for updates rates and process.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hi my kid is 10 months old. Do I need to buy helicopter ticket for her? Please suggest?
You can carry the kid in the lap as far as I know.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hi Dheeraj,just wanted to know we have booked 5 tickets of helicopter will be travel on 14th June 17 and we are my father mother my father in law and we couple and we have 2 kids one is 1year and elder one is 5 yrs but we haven’t booked ticket elder one coz we can book only 5 tckts.. so they allowed elder one to travel us or not.. or they provide us window ticket..
Charu, window ticket might be difficult. You could have used a different account for it. If the age of kid if 5 or less, then, take him else I will suggest to buy the ticket to avoid any hassles at last minute or try luck on window or through an agent.
Jai Mata Di !!
Actually I had already tried with different account but no tckts available.. if kid is less than 5years than they allow???
Thank you so much
Jai Mata Di!!
Sorry Charu, I got confused, it is less than 2 yr child. You will have to get the ticket for him at Katra or check with some travel agents in Katra who can arrange one ticket for you.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hii Dheeraj ji,
You are doing a wonderful job to make people aware of the necessary things about Maa Vaishno Devi.
My query is that while booking the Helicopter tickets i read one of the guidelines that YOU HAVE TO CARRY DEBIT/CREDIT CARD THROUGH WHICH THE TRANSACTION HAS BEEN MADE, but my parents only are going for the Darshan and i have booked their tickets online through my Card. Is it necessary that they have to carry my card since i work in Pune and they live in Jaipur.
Regards
Anshul
Hi Anshul,
I guess better to provide them a copy of it mentioning they are your parents and you booked the tickets with a copy of your passport/DL. This will make it evident even in case of any confrontation.
Jai Mat Di !!
Dheeraj jee,
What is the luggage limit allowed in helicopter. IS 1 bag pack ok per person. Appreciate if you can confirm.
Regards,
Rajiv
If it is a small bag, it should be OK I believe
Hi I want to book tickets for 21 april. Site is not working from many days as it was showing will open on 26th march but now its not working today as its not loading. How to do booking now.. As all my tickets are done for jammu for that date.
yesterday due to heavy traffic the site was dam slow which is in normal speed from 8pm yest till now …u can book your tickets ,,,there is enough room for may month …..
Thank you so much for sharing it with all, I am sure this will be helpful.
Mukesh, just replied, please try your luck. Jai Mata Di !!
Dheeraj, I have booked helicopter tickets for Sanjhichhat – Katra, am I entitled to VIP pass
Amit, AFAIK, yes a semi-VIP pass.
Jai Mat Di !!
Hi Dheeraj,
I heard helicopter booking is on hold, is this true???
Am looking for booking on May,2017.
Thanks
Jyoti
Yes, it is on hold as they are looking for new providers. I believe the announcement is there on the official website.
WHILE DOING ONLINE BOOKING IS THEY REQUIRE ID CARD NO. OF KIDS OF 10 & 5 & 2 YRS .IF THE KIDS DON’T HAVE ID CARD & THEIR MOTHER HAS IT THAN WILL IT WORK …….CAN ANY ONE CLARIFY WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO DO ONLINE BOOKING OF HELICOPTER FOR DARSHAN ON THE OFFICIAL SITE …
Mukesh, please dont use CAPS while posting comments. For small kids, their copy of birth certificate or school ID is good enough. Also, helicopter booking is temporarily not available as they are looking for other operators, AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di !!
Thank u afaik
Caps was not intentional……
Dear Dheeraj:
Thanks for creating and sharing your insights via blog. I am wondering why more information is made available in public domain. As no where I could find the Ma Vaishno Devi helicopter’s schedule of service. I would be coming from USA, and would like to travel to Katra with my family via train from Delhi, yet due to lack of information, I am not sure if I can do the to and from trip to darbar the same day by chopper and tally it with train timings? Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
Jai Mata Di Sirish !!
Do you happen to know which train you will be taking and what time it will reach? Well, with trains being late is usual, I will say there is a risk in it. Generally, you will be able to reach by early noon to Katra from Jammu station if train drops you early morning at Jammu tawi station. Then, if you have 4 hrs of day light you should be able to do the trip by chopper and return back to Katra. But, as I said it will be touch and go and depend upon train timings or any road blocks on the way 🙂
Thanks
Manish
Hi,
i was trying to book online helicopter services for may 4, 5 from last 2-3 days; but it shows: only 1 message. “No flights available”.
i checked each dates for the same but no availability. I doubt on this booking service.
can you pls tell me the solution, WHOM TO CONTACT FOR THIS ?
Thanks,
Deepesh Rathi
8447832229
Sorry on that front, I can only suggest on the process that I may know about. Else you may need to search over internet for travel agents based in Katra
Jai Mata Di !!
pl read message on main site it says helicopter booking for 01.04.17 onwards will start from 15.03.17. It is due to the fact that fresh tender has been floated for helicopter service
Thank you for the update Upender
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Dear Dheeraj i am planning for darshan at 13th of may 2017 with my spouse but i am unable to book the chopper tickets kindly let me know the easiest path from where i can get that because we have the short tenure for stay, releasing 15th of May 2017.
Amitaj, AFAIK, you can book tickets 60 days in advance only from maa vaishno devi official website.
Hi,
My family and I, from South Africa (9 adults, 4 children) are visiting Maha Vaishno Devi this week. We have been trying to secure helicopter tickets for 4th march since January however the online system says its unavailable (sold out).
Please could someone advise us how else we can acquire helicopter tickets for 4 march.
It would be highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Hi,
In that case, you only have to rely on the travel agents in Katra for the helicopter tickets.
Jai Mata Di !!
Thank you for your response.
Do you have contact details of any travel agent that can help us?
Thank you.
Sorry on that front 🙁
Hi dheeraj,
I have plans on Amarnath yatra and leh ladakh trip as below , plz suggest ..
Fly from Bangalore to jammu (a day before).
Day 1: visit katra vaishnodevi temple by helicopter from sanjichit and few kms walk to reach Bhawan, and return by walk / pony. katra Halt.
Day 2: leave katra to srinagar by bus/ shared taxi early. Reach srinagar max by 6.00 pm. Halt.
Day 3: srinagar sightseeing and rent bike, leaving to sonmarg/ Baltal and reach by 5-6 pm and stay.
Day 4: take a piligrimage on Amarnath Yatra by helicopter from baltal helipad. Later need to walk atleast 6kms to reach holy cave. Return to baltal by pony / horse. Rest/ halt/ if possible leav to drass.
Else on Day 5, Day 6 & so on : baltal to drass, kargil, batalik, leh ……. Etc
My query is : plz suggest me on acclimatisation matters till/on day 4.
Can I go ahead with Amarnath yatra on this itinerary planned ?
And Precautions that I can take as there is steep increase in altitude suddenly?
Awaiting your reply
Just replied to your other comment.
Hi Deepak,
Sorry for the delay so much in reply.
Outside rented bikes are not allowed for sightseeing in Ladakh, so better reach Leh and then hire a bike on rent in Leh. Till Day 4, it is fine but then you will be walking to holy cave in high altitude region after landing from helicopter which can cause AMS issues. But, since you might not be sleeping at high altitude and come down to sleep at either Baltal or Sonamarg, it should still be OK.
Sir,
I am planning to visit Vaishnodevi Mandir in third week of March 2017. Kindly let me know timings, frequency of helicoptor service to Mandir and back to Katra.
Thanks and regards
Srikrishna Chervu
Please read the article above and also refer the Maa Vaishno Devi Official website. Jai Mata Di !!
Hi I have booked the helicopter ticket online from katra but I have lost the debit card through which it was booked. Kindly suggest what should be done as carrying original debit card is a mandatory condition.
Puja, I will suggest that you contact the Helpdesk center through official website of Maa Vaishno Devi.
Jai Mata Di !!
Can you help me with the helpdesk number or email id from where I can get a prompt reply.
You can check online@maavaishnodevi.org and feedback@maavaishnodevi.org or helpdesk@maavaishnodevi.org
Officer Incharge,
Niharika Complex, Shakti Bhawan,
Bus Stand, Katra.
Phone: +91-1991-232125, 232281
E-mail: icniharika@maavaishnodevi.net
Officer Incharge (Enquiry & Reservations),
Shakti Bhawan, Niharika Complex (Near Bus Stand),
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board,
Katra – 182301
Phone : +91-1991- 234053
Online: 01991-232887 (contact at office hours from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m)
E-mail: dm_enquiry@maavaishnodevi.net
Thanks a lot Dheeraj.
Best wishes for your trip 🙂
Dear Dheeraj, Jai Mata Di, Me with my wife, daughter and aging parents are going to reach Karta on 5th September, 2016 from sri shakti experess and will return on 6th from the same train. Can you make a plan for this journey as I will try helicopter services for my parents and rest of three will go by foot.
Pl help me in making this trip comfortable for my parents and my family.
Rohit you just have like 1 day? Well, in that case as soon as you reach you have to climb up and climb down next day reach station and catch the train.
hi
is it possible to get helicopter booking after reaching katra in person……
Sometimes it may be available
Thank you so much for your reply sir…
Can we edit the particulars given while booking the helicopter tickets? I want to edit the gender which is by mistake given wrong. the eticket is showing the mistake. Is there any way to correct it?
Can I book more tickets from the same debit card?
I think editing is only done from the customer care center up there. They should be able to correct it there only.
Is there any number for customer care support?
Hii dhiraj.. I have planned to come on 31 st dec 2016 and i tried to login on official website for helicopter booking but not able to login and after some time all the tickets are sold out.. In himalayan it is showing that 12 slots are avaikable but when i open it all are boked can u pls help me in that.. I want 8 tickets for one way
Arti, Well, please keep trying. May be try from a different system and yes it happens at time as many people are in watch of these tickets.
Jai Mata Di !!
I want to book the service for my parents but the website states that you need to carry the debit card in original through which booking has been made. Do they really check the debit card? Is there any other possible way?
I am not able to register on “https://www.maavaishnodevi.org/OnlineServices/register.aspx” as I am getting the below error:- “Sorry!!! Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) IP Address is already Registered with us.”
I have to book Online Yatra tickets. Can someone please help me out over here. Many thanks in advance.
You have to book from an Internet connection from where this site has not been opened for registration.
Jai Mata Di !!
SIR ….I Want to know cancellation procedure of ticket…i have booked one ticket for 5 passenger…and i want to cancel only two passenger…what can i do ?
Kartik, this is what the cancellation policy suggests
Online Booking once done, shall not be cancelled, Postponed or Pre-poned. However, in respect of online booked helicopter tickets for travel on Katra – Sanjichatt- Katra sector, the following policy for the cancellation and refund of helicopter ticket shall apply:
Online Helicopter tickets booked through Shrine Board’s website shall be cancelled through Online Mode only, which facility is available on Shrine Board’s official website. No request for cancellation of Online helicopter tickets shall be entertained through any mode other than Online cancellation. Request for such cancellation by approaching any of counters of SMVDSB through physical production of tickets etc. shall not be entertained under any circumstance.
Yatris who have booked their helicopter tickets through Shrine Board’s official website can cancel their helicopter tickets online by logging on the website with their username and password.
50% of the Fare (Excluding taxes) shall be refunded to the Yatris who have booked their helicopter tickets through Shrine Board’s official website, and have subsequently cancelled their tickets online for whatever reasons. Remaining 50% of the amount for the booked ticket shall accrue to the Shrine Board as processing charges.
The cancellation can be made upto (and not after) 04 days before the scheduled date of travel.
The refund shall be made ordinarily by the Shrine Board within 15 days from the date of cancellation of the tickets.
The amount of refund shall be reimbursed online into the same account of the Debit/Credit Card through which the transaction was made for booking of the tickets.
Jai Mata Di !!
I HAVE BOOKED TICKET FROM Sanjhichhat‐Katra(GLOBAL-VETRA) ….FOR 5 PERSON …NOW I WANT TO CANCELL ONLY TWO PERSON THEN WHAT CAN I DO…..IF I WILL CANCELL TICKET THAN WHAT HAPPEN…WHOLE TICKET CANCELL OR IS THEIR ANY OPTION TO CANCELL TWO PERSON……..
PLEASE
Replied to the other comment. I see, I think if there is no option to select only two person cancellation well yes, the whole ticket may get cancelled.
Hey Kartik, Did you try to cancel 2? Was it possible or the whole ticket gets cancelled?
3 yrs and 6 month old daughter so what is the fare charges for that
Waiting for your positive reply
6 month wont be charged but for 3 yrs, you need to pay full ticket.
If I have online yatra parchi for 12th March, can I start my trek at around 3 in the morning of 12th March?
Yes you can do so.
Jai Mata Di !!
I have booked Helicopter on 20th February 2016 for 20th April 2016.
By mistake I have entered Dipak whereas my father name on PAN Card is Deepak.
Is it allowable or what will be the consequences and if there is any then what should I do?
Is it there any Edit option available?
Deepali, it shall be OK as a typo. Jai Mata Di !!
Dear Sir, i have already booked Helicopter ticket for 3rd April 2016, for 6 people of my family members through my credit card , 5 from my ID and 1 from my Friend’s ID But i used same credit card for this Both transactions. hope there will not be any issue as i also be giving them my credit card authorization letter along with original credit card
Appreciate assistance as earliest
Vinayak ji, there should not be any issues.
Jai Mata Di !!
I already booked helicopter booking dated 28th March,2016 now I have two question
1) now I want booked yatra parchi or not ..???? and when we got
2) for Arti (PUJA) whether we can able to done between three hours of hour time…?????
Avnish, Jai Mata Di !!
1. You will get the semi VIP pass, so as far as i remember, you dont need it.
2. This one I am not sure, sorry on that front.
Dear Avnish
there are two types of Arties performed at Bhawan . One in morning( 6-8) and other n evening (6.30 -8.30) which are booked online or can be booked same day ( if available) from Room No 8. Noother Atri is performed apart from these two. So if your flight timings don’t match you won’t be able to attend the Arti. Rest You can easily do dashan within 3 Hours.
Jai Mata Di
Thank you Raman ji, this will help many others. Jai Mata Di !!
We (Two) are planning to visit Vashnodevi in first week of march 2016. We will reach Ktra by road at 3 PM.
Can we book Helicopter ticket of 4:00PM?
Can we stay over night at bhavan in a rented accomodation and return Next day morning by Helicopter?
What is the last helicopter from Katra?
What is the First helicopter schedule time from Sanjichhat Helipad?
Howfar is CanjiChhat helipad from Vaishnodevi? is this a new Helipad location?
Jai Mata Di!!
It all depends upon the luck if you will get on the spot ticket or not but for 4PM do not think at all
one more thing Dheeraj Ji…
Is it possible to go to Bhairon Baba also if u have same day return ticket form heli (i.e. within 3 hrs) . Are the going to give some leverage for one or two hours.
Vikas, as I said, there is timewritten at the counter, you can request your time to be more in case the availability is there, they should be able to stamp the requested time for you.
Dheere ji…
please advise me ..vip passes are issued for only same day return tickets?? or it can be for next day also.
Is there any time limit for return flights or we can choose ourselves?
Approximate how much time it takes from Sanjhi chhat helipad to Mata darshan and Bhairon Darshan and to return to helipad with elderly person? Can we make it in same day.
In the site there is no option for return tickets instead we can book onward and return journey sepearately, will it still be considered return ticket…i know it sounds funny but plss..doubt hai tholda..
Jai Mata Di !!
Jai Mata DI !!
Yes, VIP passes are only issued for the same day tickets only and for rest there is a semi VIP pass where line is in comparison small. Ideally it is 4 Hrs you need to be back but usually you can ask at the counter to give some more time. I am not sure if things have changed but earlier it used to be return
What are the valid id proof for children for booking helicopter service as children don’t have driving licence , voter I’d or PAN and in my case I don’t have passport of my child. Kindly guide me in this matter
Ashit, any school ID will do for you.
Hi Dheeraj,
I am getting error as your computer ISP is already registered with us. I have tried on 2 odd PC from my office but still getting the same issue. Please advice.
Also advice at what time booking of Helicopter starts as some said morning 4 AM but in website it is mentioned as 10 AM.
Mayus, since office has the same ISP, the validation work on that. Hence, you have to make an attempt froma network from where no other user has ever registered.
Thanks for the reply Dheeraj…
One more question.. at what time online ticket booking opens & till when we can book..? Secondly, while doing online booking just above passenger details window there is Pan number or passport no is mentioned what is that..?
Mayur, earlier it used to open at mid night 12 AM 30 days in advance only. AFAI remember, someone mentioned in the comments above that it might have changed to 4 AM or 10 AM. 30 days in advance is still the case.
You need to mention the correct ID number for booking the tickets which will be verified there.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi I want tickets for katra to sanjhichhat for one way.I am with my 8 years old daughter and my wife .plz confirm me tickets for 28 DEC 2015 and the price of tickets.also any discount if possible
Navin, please read the article above.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Dheeraj,
Can you please help me with below query?
We are 12 family member and wanted to book helicopter, 12 tickets to going and 12 for return.
1. Do I need to create 6 user ID or 3 will suffice for booking return ticket as well ?
2. I created one userID and wanted to create 5 more users but it’s not allowing me to do saying “Sorry!!! Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) IP Address is already Registered with us.” , can you please help ?
3.Suppose, even if I create 6 userID from 6 different PC with 6 different internet service provider , does it allow me to book ticket from single PC at the time of booking or I have to use same PC and same ISP for booking ?
Thanks,
Sachin
Hi Sachin,
AFAIK, you will be able to make it with 3 but in worst case it will be like 5 not 6 as total tickets is coming to be 24. No one can help in the case or problem you are into 🙂 You have to find different internet connections with different ISPs. It might allow you to book the same because AFAIK the rules are only on registration and ticket issuance is on User ID
Hi Dheeraj,
You are doing a good job dear by answering people question via your blog.. Dheeraj i m planning to come to Vaishno Devi in 25-26Jan 2016. As i used crutches to walk and never visited vaishno devi before. So just wana ask you how can i plan my travel to mandir as i searched a lot but condnt gt my picture clear. Please tell me how to reach there from delhi. I can take helicopter palki electric car or any other alternative. Suggest me the best thing. Thankyou in advance..
I am planning to visit on 05th feb 2016 with my family, is that time is convient to darshan rush and helicopter service and weather condition. can any one guide me please
Ranakar, there might be snow, in case weather is clear the chopper will fly else not.
Jai Mata Di!!
we are 5 members. we want the one way helicopter fare from katra to vaishno devi….
Please read the article above and book the tickets from Maa Vaishno Devi Official Website linked above.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hi
Are we eligible for VIP or semi-vip pass if we have only return ticket? (Sanjhichhat-Katra)
There was no tickets available for (Katra-Sanjhichhat) so i booked return ticket 5:00 PM timing, but wanted to make sure that i don’t stuck in long queue otherwise return helicopter will be missed
Can you conform anything on this?
Thanks
Hi Manish,
I doubt in that case but do not remember now 100% about this.
Jai Mata Di !!
We are 7 of us can ………I get the helicopter booking for 14 th Nov 2015 Katra Sanjichat Katra….is there any Sr. citizen quota….
No Ajay ji, there is no quota.
Jai Mata Di !!
We are 7 of us can ………I get the helicopter booking for 14 th October 2015 Katra Sanjichat Katra….is there any sr. citizen quota….
I with my family consisting 2 sr.Citizen+8 adults+3childern in all 11 members visiting V.devi on 21/12/15. I want to book Helicopter Ticket. I am reaching at Katra at 8.30 Hrs, morning & wish to book ticket at 11.00 hrs to 13.hrs, What will be the time to be calculate for darshan at V.Devi & Bhairovnath to enable me to book return ticket.Can we will get priority in darsan on production of return ticket?
Laxman ji, you have a fixed time slot for darshan when booking return ticket. But, the time of coming back can be stamped there only at counter while boarding the flight. So, book the max. slot you get and you should be able to do fine.
We require one way chopper facility from KATRA to VAISHNODEVI for our 8 members on 13/11/2015 and return for 3 members.What is the total fare and are the tickets available ?
Deepak, please check the official website for booking of tickets and article above for pricing details and process.
Jai Mata Di
We are 2 of us can I get the helicopter booking for 13 th October 2015 Katra Sanjichat Katra.
Anisha, you can try your luck on the spot in this case.
Jai Mata Di!!
Dear I am planning to visit on 15 Jan. Please inform about weather and helicopter services in Jan
we are 2 adults and one kid of 8 yr and other of 4 yr
In Jan, weather is for sure cold. And in case it snows or weather gets cloudy, it will not be in service.
Jai Mata Di!!
HI Dheeraj
can you tell me, it is possible to book helicopter tickets on spot for medical issue pilgrims.
All depends upon luck Gourav, Jai Mata Di!!
Helecopter booking on dt.24/09/15
When we book Helicopter tickets, after successful payment we get a static page displaying PNR No, timing, date, number of people etc!.. we take print out of that page and take it with us on yatra but can you tell how they check at the time of boarding in morning? i mean they check those print outs manually and allow us to board or they check in their computers etc and then allow us to go next?
Also is it easy to get tickets right on spot? because i saw some people live nearby me they don’t know much about computer, internet etc! they directly get tickets from place! so is it normal or messy to get?
For the first question, I did not took notice of such a thing and would wait for others here to comment. However, for the second it all depends on luck on the availability of the seats. In case you are lucky, you will get it especially high chances in low season time.
Jai Mata Di !!
For first question, can you share what was happen in your case when you traveled in Helicopter? while booking tickets from their online platform
To whom you shown your ticket print out there?
Hi want to go katra to sanjhichat by helicopter with my 4 years old son and below 2 years doughter and my wife and me too please confirm the fare and can u provide any discount if i will book for same on 2 nd oct 2015
Reply soon
Hello Dheeraj!
Hope you doing good!
Wanted to ask something i have read somewhere that we can book only 5 tickets per user ID, and we are 10 people so using 2 user ID’s i will book 10 tickets!
But what will happen in case of return tickets? is it allowed to book 10 return tickets as well though those 2 user ID’s or i will have to make another new user ID’s means total 4 usernames for booking 20 tickets?
There are those pre-made timing as well in which they include both side tickets but 3 hour gap is very less that’s why want to take customized timing of 10:00 morning to 17:00 return
Also you think they will track IP’s while booking with 4 usernames? otherwise will need 4 PC, 4 different Internet connections 😀 strange system
Thanks
No Shakti, only 5 tickets can be booked as return tickets.
Actually, you can book 5 return tickets for 5 people from one connection and 5 from different connection. The gap between the journey is manageable as in case of return ticket you get a semi vip pass which helps cut the queue.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hello,
I also wants to book 8-10 heli tickets. Please tell me the procedure if u have done .
Please read the article above and book the tickets from Maa Vaishno Devi Official Website linked above. You need to create two accounts to book more than 5 tickets.
Jai Mata Di !!
Can I book 10 tickets with 2 user ID with same PC and Internet connections.
No Deepika, you will need to different Internet Connection and PC for it.
Sir, please confirmation of helicopter service urgent booking 2or 3days before may be possible.
Jai Mata Di !!
It is not possible in couple of days before.
Hi Dheeraj
Thank You for creating a nice Blog with updated info. I am planning for Mata Temple on mid of Oct with my family, wanted the below info. Appreciate for your help
–> We are planning in Mid of October, How is the Weather and rush there ?
–>I am planning from Srinagar, Can you please suggest how to book a bus from Srinagar to Jammu/Katra, and Generally, What is the timing of the buses and how is the Roads, what will be the price if i book a car from Srinagar.
–> I can book only 5 ticket in one registered id as per the info, Is there any other way i can book to and from Helipad for more then 5 members as there are 3 kids traveling
Thank You.
Hello Giri,
Thanks a lot 🙂
1. Just check in case it is vacation time for schools or navratra time. In case any is true, there will be quite rush. Weather will be pleasant
2. Are you traveling to Srinagar? Any specific reason to travel 8-9 Hrs of hill roads
3. You need two Ids with different computer and diffrent connections of INternet to book more than 5.
Jai Mata Di !!
Sir we are reaching on 25/6/16 in katra kindly inform me what is one person fare katra to veshno devi with return
Dipak, please check the official website of MaaVaishnoDevi for updated rates.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi,
I booked 5 ticket of Helicopter Sanjhichhat to katra. By mistake I selected Driving licence and insert voter Id card number for 2 passengers. Will there any problem by this and how can I correct this. My flight is on 18-08-2015. Please guide me.
Thanks in advance.
Gaurav as mentioned above in the comments, it should be fine just show the right id proof.
Hi gaurav ; same problem happened with me too ; i called the shrine helpline no. The person incharged there told me on phone that it will be ok ……….
Then to plz share your experience regarding this as when u board at boarding pass counter as u are travelling within next few days. I will b travelling in october.
My email id is – panky_2001@yahoo.com
Is chidren’ss Pram(foldable chair) allowed in helicopter to take with us ?.Children below 4 yrs age ?
request prompt response.
Sorry Tushar, dont know by conformity but it should be allowed. You can conform with above mentioned numbers of the customer care.
Thanks for your Information.
i had booked tickets for my parents but by mistake i have given my pan no wrong.but all id of my parents are correct. Any problem will occur?
You can get it corrected at the time of boarding AFAIK if other details are fine and matching your details. Jai Mata Di!!
May I get the helicopter tickets on the spot at katra on 2nd august 2015 for 04 person (My self – 44yrs, spouse – 40yrs, son – 13yrs and daughter – 10yrs.)??
Regards,
Vipin
Vipin, it will be difficult to get on the spot mostly.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hello Sir,
I am trying to get online helicopter tickets for tomorrow (2nd August) but some error is occurring again and again. why is it so??
Actually V (my family – 04Person) are reaching Katra on 2nd August 2015 so please let me know that Mai I get the helicopter tickets at Katra ??
You will not get the tickets from online portal for that quick a duration
Sir,
My Name is Sanjoy Saha, My Group is 8 Person, 55 to 60 years 4 Person, 3 Years My Son, 26 Years my Wife & i am 34 years old, How Many Ticket is Buy in helicopter?
Sanjoy, you need to get 8 tickets if there are 8 person.
Jai Mata Di !!
Sir,
I want to know what is the online booking timing for helicopter service.
It has been mentioned in the article above.
Jai Mata Di!!
I have tried registering for helicopter service but I got the error of ISP already registered!
Anshul, you need to try using different Internet Network as someone would have already got registered from the Internet you are using.
Jai Mata Di!!
Dear Dheeraj,
First of all great to see your commitment in resolving people’s queries patiently. God bless.
Can you advice that with helicopter booking we also get VIP lockers, if there is any? Just want to make sure we don’t waste time in queue for the lockers as we have same day return helicopter.
Jai Mata Di
Jai Mata Di !!
Roopa, I have not heard of VIP Lockers, you get a VIP pass in case you are traveling there by helicopter on the same day travel.
Hi,
I have booked helicopter ticket for me and my parents for 4th Sep 2015, My mother is a heart patient and weigh over 100 kgs. Just wanted to know will I get support for her to board the helicopter as she will have difficulty in doing that and we have returned ticket booked for 5 PM same day so will I get the VIP pass?
Sorry Sumit, no idea on that front. Please check with help center.
Do you have any email ID or Phone number where I can confirm this?
Sumit, try the number: +91-1991-232367, 232238, 234053 OR online@maavaishnodevi.org
For enquiry regarding Online Services, please contact at 01991-232887, Email: online@maavaishnodevi.org
Yes, you will get the VIP pass as you have same day return tickets.
Jai Mata Di !!
Thanks Dheeraj for the information!!!
Sir, My Debit Card through which transaction has done for the Helicopter Service of Vaishno Devi is expired…and a new Debit Card of the same Account has been issued from the Bank.
Will there be any problem in our journey??
Please let me know…
SK Sharma, I do not think so. Carry the old card with you too.
Jai Mata Di!!
But my old card was destroyed by the bank
Sir..I have booked 4 return tickets of Katra-Sanjichat-Katra (Global Vectra) helicopter service which is for dated 29-06-2015 and return on dated 30-06-2015. Now,there being no accomodation available at Sanjichat and at Bhawan on 29-06-2015 for my family ……in the circumstances,I want to cancel my return one side journey ticket for the convenience of my family………Please advice
Anil, I think you can cancel the ticket using the official website
Jai Mata Di
Sir,
I Want to register online tickets for helicopter service for 2 persons on 26 june 2015 after 2 pm. Could you tell me plz. Is service available for 26 june 2015.
Thank u
Sahil, please check the official website of Maa Vaishno Devi for the availability linked in the article above.
Jai Mata Di!!
Is the helicopter service available for the first week of July 2015 for vaishnav Devi
Smeet, not sure but only when weather is bad it does not work AFAIK.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Dheeraj,
I have been trying to register myself to buy helicopter tickets but m not able to so please help me out how i can get myself registered and if there is another site from where i can get my bookings done?
Vivek, please try some private internet connection from where no one would have ever registered.
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Dheeraj,
Actually i have booked the helicopter tickets for four members including myself in that, there is one female also but unfortunatily it has been booked as Male instead of female so please can you tell me that this can be managealbe there. All tickets are booked on my name and my details are right.
This shall be corected by them at the counter. No worries on that front AFAIK
Jai Mata Di!!
Hi Deeraj,
Thanks for all the above info, you are really doing good job. Jai Mata Di !!
I am planning for my 1st trip with my family (10 persons) including my OLD parents.
We are reaching around 6AM in Katra ( 30th sep)
Like to know about weather around that time and what it the best way to start yatra (morning around 11 is good time?). Parents will go by helicopter (if weather permits) or horse and other members by walk.
Also like to have any suggestion for this Yatra from you, this is my 1st Yatra.
Thanks
Sachin.
!! Jay Mata Di!!
Sachin during that time weather will be pleasant mostly with cool breeze in evening and morning. It will be fine to start in day as well though in case of sun it might feel hot too.
Is there any chance of editing the ticket. like change of ID number.
AFAIK, no.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hi Dheeraj,
I have booked helicopyer seva for my family incl. elderly mother and 3 yrs old with same day return. Now my questions are:
1) How to get VIP darshan pass and from where
2) is 3 hours sufficient time to complete our darshan at Maa and bhairon baba and come back .
Your reply would help to plan better..
Amit, along with ticket you will be alloted the VIP Darshan pass where queue will be short. Mostly it is sufficient but do not take more time for stops. Also, request the people who will alot you the return time slot if you can get an hour or so more for return.
Jai Mata Di !!
We have booked online and along with the ticket receipt have not received any VIP Pass. Will it be given at the time of boarding the helipcopter.
Yes, it will be provided at the time of boarding or guess when you get down at Sanjichatt if I remember correctly. Jai Mata Di!!
sir, i booked helicopter ticket for my parent, myself and wife. as i have a doughter of 4 month old, is the ticket required for herself, will they permit to travel along with her
Amresh, no, ticket is not required for her
Jai Mata Di!!
I want book helicopter tickets for 2 people from on 26/5/2015.
please help me…
Hi Dheeraj,
I have booked the helicopter tickets for my uncle and his family for June 2015, the tickets are booked through my credit card. Is it compulsory to carry the original Credit card as I am in Bangalore and my Uncle family is in other part of the country, it is practically impossible for me to hand over the Credit card to them. Awaiting your early response.
Regards
Sunny
Sunny, though it is required but not sure what happens if they ask for the card. I feel you can at least send a scanned copy of the card front with some NOC or application letter about its usage for purchasing tickets for them. Else get in touch with Help center in order to have surety on this one.
Jai Mata Di !!
Sir,
My daughter will become 2 years 04 months when we are planing to book helicopter ticket, in this case should I have to book her helicopter ticket also ? Please confirm
Regards
Tarun Bharti
Tarun as per the rules you should book a ticket I believe 🙂 Jai Mata Di
we want to helicopter ticket for four member from katra to sanjichhat on 24/04/2015. This is very urgent please help us. jai mata di
Friends – I have got Electronic Reservation Slip online for my family (wife with2 kids). Do I still need to get Yatra Parchi from Katra Yatra Parchi stand?
TIA
Thanks
Rohit
I want 5 TICKET ON DATE 24JUNE 2015
Jai Mata Di
I would like to take my Parents for Darshan at Vshno Devi.
If any body can help and tell me that Is there any facility like paid service so that my parents can go for darshan without standing in que.
AFAIK, there isn’t such service 🙂
I am booking a trip for my family members and i want total 12 helicopters ticket. how to book? any suggestion..?
Sorry Rajesh, no idea how you can make a bulk booking using Official Website of Maa Vaishno Devi.
Jai Mata Di !!
Can u Pls provide me with the current fare (April 2015) of helicopter from katra to sanjhichat?
Sonia, One way fare from Katra to Sanjichhat or Sanjichhat to Katra Rs.1039/-per passenger w.e.f. 01-04-2014.
Jai Mata Di !!
Hi Dheeraj,
Will there be snow in Gulmarg in the second week of April?
Raj, in the higher reaches there might be some snow present.
Please can I get 3 tickets for 28th April (one way or return). I tried using website but it says your request is in queue and then no response.
Please try again with some other network. We do not book any tickets. Jai Mata Di !!
I am registering for user id and password but Its showing IP ADDRESS already registered .i even tried from some other laptop but still same problem is there .plz help
Swati, please try with some network which is not common, like something like dongle or ur phone only so that you have unique address. Someone might have registered with same Internet before.
Jai Mata Di!!
Is it possible to edit details of the members for the booked ticket.
Gaurav, I do not feel so. You can get it edited at the Niharika Counter at Katra I think if possible.
Jai Mata Di !!
Plz help me, l need 4 ticket in 18-5-2015 2 adult and 2 child 1 child age 3.5month , and 1 child age 6.5 month pleace ticket fare is send plz reply to me its v v urgent sir. Katra to sanjhichat. One Side fare.
Sujit, you can book the tickets from official website of Maa Vaishno Devi whose link is provided in the article above, 60 days in advance.
Jai Mata Di !!
I want to book tickets of helicopter in karta for 3 adults nd1 child
Sarika, you can book the tickets from official website of Maa Vaishno Devi, 60 days in advance.
Jai Mata Di !!
I want two tickets from svdk to mandir date 19.03.2015 & my dauther age 4year 9 month pls cof the ticket jai mata di
i book2 tickit for katra sansichat on18/03/2015 if it is available
is there any tikt available on 2nd april 2015 from lkatra to sanjhichat? plzz reply
Seema, please check on the official website. Tickets open only 30 days in advance, so you need to check the official website for booking in March for tickets of April.
Jai Mata Di !!
jai mata di….
Mr. sharma you are providing very good information, but i want to correct you that all types of tickets relating to shri mata vaishno devi shrine board are now open for 60 days in advance.
jai mata di
abhi thank you for the update, I was not aware of this. I will update that in the article. Thanks again for the update.
Jai Mata Di !!
Sir I want 4 tickets 2 adult 2 children pls tell me procedure on 9th mar 2015
Vipul, please refer the article above and book your tickets from official website of Maa Vaishno Devi 30 days in advance.
Pls some one confirm is there ticket for 2 yr child accompanying parents in Helicopter from Katra to Sanjhi Chat
Prince, children less than 2 yrs can travel without ticket in the lap of parents. Jai Mata Di !!
Hi Dheeraj,
I booked heli tickets for me and my parents, but I got it as next day return. Do I still get VIP Pass? If no, is there any provision to pay extra and get VIP pass for my parents ?
Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work.
Jeet, the VIP pass if given only for same day return tickets. Jai Mata Di !!
Hi Dheeraj, I have return by helicopter next day. Will I get VIP darshan pass still? If not then can I make special request for the same to authorities as senior citizen is travelling with me.
No Vikas, VIP pass is only applicable for tickets with same day return. Jai Mata Di !!
If i have booked tickets on different time slots for 5 members…would that be possible to visit all together by adjustment with others
I feel they might allow you once you reach up there and request them. Jai Mata Di !!
We want book tickets from katra to mandir total 10 berths is it available for 8/2/2015
Pradeep, seems too late now, you need to get the tickets done 30 days in advance.
Jai Mata Di !!
Want book helicopter tickets dated 27 feb 2015 plz help me
Jai Mata Di, Ankush. You can access and register on Official Website of Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and book tickets 30 days in advance on you own.
i want to see your official website
Rajendra, it is not mine official website, it is of Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Please read the article above. This article and website is my official website and here I only provide information related to traveling to Himalayas. There is no booking or tours that happen on this website of mine. It is just an information sharing travel portal / community for all the lovers of Himalayas. 🙂 🙂
Jai Mata Di !!
4,Person tikits req.for helicoptar seva.
Mitesh, please book that from official website of Maa Vaishno Devi 30 days advance of your flight.
Sir I try many times to book my Helicopter ticket online but i am facing many problem in online book . they are give me some issue. Please solve this problem and revert me, how to book my helli. ticket.. Thanks
Ajay, only official website is the way to go. Please use some internet connection from which it has not been booked or registered a user before. Jai Mata Di!!
sir i want to book 2 tikect for 28.12.2014.
plz tell is this possible now
pradeep, you are late now. You should check the tickets surrendered at Niharika counter up there in Katra and try your luck… Jai Mata Di!!
We 4 person &1senior citizen&1 physically unable to go by feet want to book helicopter ticikets for 14th march 2015.plz let us know when & how we will book the tickets & fare in INR.
Sunanda ji, you should book your tickets 30 days in advance on official website of Maa Vaishno Devi
Sir 10 member 4dec 2014 booking one side
Please check the official website of Maa Vaishno Devi !! Jai Mata Di
Want to know the charge of return journey of helicopter for 2 adults & 1 kid @ 7 years + 1kid @ 1 year
plzzzz help
I want book helicopter tickets from katra to veshnodevi temple on 13|11|2014
plzzzz help me….
it’s very urgent
Ankit, it is too late to book. You need to book it 30 days in advance.