அமர்நாத் யாத்திரை
Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter, with Vaishno Devi
- Departures: to be announced
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Srinagar in · Jammu out
- Fitness: moderate, health certificate required
Darshan of the ice lingam, without the long trek
Fly by helicopter from Neelgrath near Sonmarg to Panchtarni in about 12 minutes, then continue to the holy cave for darshan of the ice lingams of Lord Shiva, Ganapati and Parvati. Amarnath is also revered as a Shakti Peetham.
The yatra continues to Kheer Bhavani, the hilltop Shiva temple consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya and a shikara ride on the Dal Lake, then by Vande Bharat train to Katra for Mata Vaishno Devi and the Shiv Khori cave temple. Our Tamil cooks serve vegetarian food on the way.
- Amarnath helicopter included
- Food by Tamil cooks
- 4 pilgrims per Innova Crysta
- 1-hour Dal Lake shikara
Day by day · tentative
Itinerary
Where you staySonmarg (1N) → Panchtarni tents (1N) → Sonmarg (1N) → Katra (3N)
| Day | Route & highlights | Night stay |
|---|---|---|
| Eve before | Group flights from Madurai / Chennai to Delhi overnight | On flight |
| Day 1 | Early flight Delhi → Srinagar; drive 100 km to Sonmarg. Helicopter e-KYC with Aadhaar and fingerprint, and RFID card collection at Neelgrath helipad | Sonmarg |
| Day 2 | 5 am helicopter Neelgrath → Panchtarni (about 12 minutes). Palki or walk 6 km to the holy cave and back; darshan of the ice lingams | Panchtarni tents |
| Day 3 | Early helicopter back to Neelgrath; return to Sonmarg to rest. Optional Thajiwas Glacier by horse | Sonmarg |
| Day 4 | Kheer Bhavani; Adi Shankaracharya's hilltop Shiva temple (about 300 steps); 1-hour Dal Lake shikara; Vande Bharat train Srinagar → Katra; Vaishno Devi RFID | Katra |
| Day 5 | Mata Vaishno Devi (Shakti Peetham) by helicopter, pony, palki or on foot; Bhairava temple by cable car | Katra |
| Day 6 | Shiv Khori cave temple (80 km) with its natural swayambu lingam; 4 km uphill each way on foot, horse or palki | Katra |
| Day 7 | Drive to Jammu; fly home via Delhi | — |
What's included
- Amarnath helicopter, Neelgrath–Panchtarni and back
- 6 nights: 2 in a Sonmarg hotel, 1 in Panchtarni tents, 3 in a Katra hotel, usually double rooms
- Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the schedule, cooked by Tamil cooks
- Point-to-point Innova Crysta, four pilgrims per vehicle, from Srinagar airport on Day 1 to Jammu on the last day
- 1-hour shikara ride on the Dal Lake
- Sightseeing as per the schedule
Not included
- Flights from your city to Srinagar and from Jammu back home; Srinagar–Katra Vande Bharat train
- Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter, palki or pony, and the Bhairava cable car
- Palki, pony or other transport beyond our vehicles, including at Amarnath and Shiv Khori
- Entry fees, puja expenses and porterage
- Medical and travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as phone, laundry and mineral water
No surprises
What the whole yatra costs
Based on 2026 rates; 2027 figures to be confirmed.
| Item | Paid to us | Paid by you directly |
|---|---|---|
| Tour cost | ₹72,500 | — |
| Tips for drivers, luggage handling and cooks | ₹1,200 | — |
| Compulsory Health Certificate signature and yatra registration, handled by us | ₹3,600 | — |
| Flights, Chennai → Srinagar and Jammu → Chennai (approx.) | — | ₹35,000 |
| Palki to the Amarnath cave and back (approx., depends on weight and crowd) | — | ₹10,000 |
| Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter, up and down | — | ₹5,750 |
| Shiv Khori by horse and Bhairava cable car | — | ₹800 |
| Total (approx.) | ₹77,300 | ₹51,550 |
Please carry about ₹35,000 in cash for on-the-spot payments.
Before you go
Important for every pilgrim
Questions pilgrims ask
Amarnath yatra FAQs
Do I have to trek?
The helicopter takes you to Panchtarni. From there it is about 6 km to the cave and 6 km back, around 4 hours in all. Most of our pilgrims go by palki, which you arrange at the counter with your Aadhaar.
What if the helicopter doesn't fly?
Mountain weather can delay flights. If the Amarnath helicopter is cancelled, we go by palki or pony and return the same day at extra cost, and refund ₹6,000 for the Amarnath helicopter (₹4,000 for Vaishno Devi).
What food will we get?
Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the schedule, cooked by our Tamil cooks. On darshan and Vaishno Devi days, some meals are packed or bought along the route.
Can I join from Madurai, Coimbatore or Bengaluru?
Yes. We book group flights from Madurai via Chennai, and from Coimbatore, Bengaluru and Chennai to Srinagar. Pilgrims coming from abroad can meet the group in Delhi.
Is it suitable for senior citizens?
Many of our Amarnath pilgrims are seniors. Everyone must pass the Compulsory Health Certificate, so please consult your doctor first. We'll talk you through the palki, weather and packing.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Pay a small advance and the balance in monthly instalments through our travel-finance partner, subject to credit approval.
Our Amarnath groups
Helicopter seats are limited
Book early for July 2027. Speak to us in Tamil or English.