Kedarnath Dham, one of the four Dhams of Uttarakhand, can be visited from this month. The doors of Kedarnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, are opening on 10 May 2024. Registration for the visit to Kedarnath temple has started from 15 March 2024. Travelers can register by visiting the official website of the Uttarakhand government or the official website of Kedarnath Dham.

Kedarnath Dham is located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. To reach here one has to trek 16 km from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. If you cannot climb on foot, you can reach the temple by riding a horse or palanquin. Apart from this, helicopter service is available in Kedarnath. One can reach Kedarnath temple via helicopter from Gaurikund or Phata. However, to avail of helicopter service, booking should be done in advance. Here the method of booking helicopter tickets, fare, and all the information is being given for Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2024.

Registration for Kedarnath Yatra
Before booking the helicopter, every passenger has to register for the journey by visiting the website of the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (registrationtouristcare.uk.gov.in).

When can you book a helicopter?
Helicopter ticket booking for Kedarnath Dham Yatra has started from 20th April 2024. You can book a helicopter service from 10th May to 20th June. You can book a helicopter for Kedarnath from 15th September to 31st October.

How to register
Registration- Visit the IRCTC Heli Yatra website (www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in) click on Registration Process and register through the Sign Up button.
Sign in- During registration, you will have to provide your information, including your name, mobile number, email ID, and state name, create a password, and create an account.
Login- Log in using registered mobile number and password and fill in the registration details. For example, enter your Chardhar Registration Group ID for group booking and individual registration number for individual booking.
Slot Booking- Fill the helicopter operator as per your choice and date and slot time of travel.
Information of all passengers, in which their ID card number will have to be entered.
OTP- One time password will be sent to your registered mobile number or email for verification.
Online Payment- After confirming the booking, book the ticket through the online payment process.
Download Ticket- After successful payment, you will receive a booking confirmation mail or link from where you can download the ticket.

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