Ride Duration: 1 Days
Ride Duration: 3 Days
Ride Duration: 3 Days
Ride Duration: 3 Days
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine sits at an altitude of 5,200 feet in the Trikuta Hills, and the traditional yatra involves a 12 km uphill trek from Katra that takes most pilgrims 5 to 7 hours one way. Accretion Aviation's Vaishno Devi helicopter package removes this physical challenge entirely. We offer two options for your darshan. A private charter helicopter from Jammu Airport to Panchi Helipad and back, completing the entire Vaishno Devi Yatra by helicopter in a single day for groups of up to six. Or a 2-night, 3-day Vaishno Devi helicopter booking package with hotel stay in Katra, helicopter ride from Katra to Sanjichhat and back, car transfers, meals, and VIP darshan, available in 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotel options. Both packages include VIP darshan at the Bhawan, so you can skip the regular queue and focus on your prayers.
The experience differs depending on which package you choose. Here is a walkthrough of both.
You arrive at Jammu Airport, where our representative receives you and handles all formalities. You then board a private charter helicopter that flies you directly to Panchi Helipad near the Bhawan. On arrival, a battery car takes you from the helipad to the Bhawan complex. You proceed for VIP darshan at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, bypassing the regular queue. After darshan, you take the ropeway to Bhaironath Ji temple for priority darshan, then return to Bhawan by ropeway. You collect your prasad box, and the battery car takes you back to Panchi Helipad. You fly back to Jammu Airport the same day. The entire experience is completed within a few hours.
On day one, our team receives you at Jammu Airport and transfers you by car to your hotel in Katra. After checking in, you enjoy dinner and rest for the night. On day two, after breakfast, you are driven to the Katra helipad and board the helicopter to Sanjichhat. From the Sanjichhat helipad, it is a 2.5 km walk to the Bhawan, where you proceed for VIP darshan. After darshan, you return to Sanjichhat by the same route, then fly back to Katra and transfer to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. On day three, after breakfast, you check out, and our driver drops you at Jammu Airport, Helipad, or Banganga for your onward journey.
This Maa Vaishno Devi helicopter booking is a complete same-day charter for groups of up to 6 passengers. The helicopter flies from Jammu Airport to Panchi Helipad and back. The package includes a private charter helicopter (round trip), battery car at Panchi Helipad, VIP darshan at Bhawan, ropeway to Bhaironath Ji temple and back, priority darshan at Bhaironath Ji, a prasad box from Bhawan, and on-ground assistance throughout. Personal expenses and meals are not included.
This Shri Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter booking package is available in 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotel options in Katra. All three options include the same helicopter service and darshan experience; the difference is only in the hotel category. The package includes hotel accommodation in Katra for 2 nights with breakfast and dinner, a helicopter ride from Katra to Sanjichhat and back, VIP darshan at the Bhawan, a dedicated car with driver for all transfers from Jammu Airport to Katra and back, all tolls, parking, and service charges, and GST. Personal expenses and anything not mentioned in the inclusions are not covered.
All helicopter operations for our Vaishno Devi packages are conducted under DGCA regulations. The aircraft operating from Jammu Airport and the Katra to Sanjichhat route are both operated by experienced pilots familiar with the Trikuta Hills terrain. Weather conditions are monitored before every flight, and if visibility or wind conditions are not suitable, the flight is held until it is safe to proceed. Every passenger receives a safety briefing before boarding.
Accretion Aviation is one of the few charter companies offering both a private helicopter from Jammu and hotel based yatra packages from Katra for Vaishno Devi on the same platform. Whether you want to complete your Mata Vaishno Devi darshan in a single day or prefer a relaxed 3 day trip with a hotel stay, you get both options without dealing with multiple operators. Our team handles everything on the ground, from airport pickup to battery car at Panchi to ropeway tickets at Bhaironath Ji. We also operate pilgrimage charters to Char Dham, Do Dham, Kedarnath, Shirdi, Ujjain, and Omkareshwar, so helicopter pilgrimages are a core part of what we do. Booking is simple. Call us or send a WhatsApp message with your preferred date and group size, and our team will confirm availability and walk you through the details.
The charter package is a same-day return trip. The helicopter flies directly from Jammu Airport to Panchi Helipad and back, and the entire darshan is completed in a few hours. The hotel package is a 2-night, 3-day trip with a stay in Katra and a helicopter ride from Katra to Sanjichhat for darshan.
The private charter helicopter seats up to 6 passengers.
The Vaishno Devi helicopter package with hotel stay is available in 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotel categories in Katra. All three include the same helicopter service, car transfers, meals, and VIP darshan. The difference is only in the hotel.
Yes. Both packages include VIP darshan at the Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, allowing you to bypass the regular queue.
The charter package includes a private helicopter from Jammu Airport to Panchi Helipad and back, a battery car at Panchi, VIP darshan at Bhawan, ropeway to Bhaironath Ji temple and back, priority darshan at Bhaironath Ji, a prasad box from Bhawan, and on-ground assistance throughout. Meals and personal expenses are not included.
The hotel package includes hotel accommodation in Katra for 2 nights with breakfast and dinner, helicopter ride from Katra to Sanjichhat and back, VIP darshan at Bhawan, dedicated car with driver for all transfers from Jammu Airport to Katra and back, all tolls, parking, service charges, and GST. Personal expenses and anything not mentioned in inclusions are not covered.
Yes. Both packages are designed to make the pilgrimage accessible for elderly devotees. The charter package uses a battery car at Panchi Helipad and ropeway for Bhaironath Ji, so there is minimal walking. Our ground team provides dedicated assistance for senior citizens throughout the journey.
In the charter package, Panchi Helipad is closer to the Bhawan and a battery car takes you directly. In the hotel package, Sanjichhat helipad is approximately 2.5 km from the Bhawan, which is a walk of about 45 minutes to 1 hour on a paved path.
Carry a valid government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport, or PAN card. All passengers need the same ID that was provided at the time of booking.
Call us at +91 9575340786 or send a WhatsApp message with your preferred date, group size, and package choice. Our team will confirm availability and guide you through the booking.
