Shri Amarnath Yatra 2027 Online Helicopter Booking

The online booking for helicopter tickets for Shri Amarnath Yatra commences on the dates officially announced by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB). Helicopter tickets can be reserved through the official SASB online portal.

Devotees can travel directly from Srinagar to Panchtarni or Srinagar to Neelgrath to complete the Shri Amarnath Yatra in a single day. Previously, helicopter operations were limited to two sectors; however, services are now operational across four sectors (round trip):

Srinagar to Neelgrath
Srinagar to Pahalgam
Neelgrath (Baltal) to Panchtarni
Pahalgam to Panchtarni

A fleet of 11 helicopters is deployed across these routes to facilitate convenient travel for pilgrims, including options for one-way journeys.

Important Guidelines & Instructions

Yatra Permit & Registration

Pilgrims who book helicopter tickets to Panchtarni are not required to obtain advance registration through designated bank branches. The helicopter ticket itself serves as a valid Yatra Permit to undertake the pilgrimage.

Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) Requirements

Every passenger must present an official Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) issued by a doctor or medical institution authorized by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).
No passenger will be permitted to board the helicopter without submitting an authentic CHC.
The CHC must be issued on or after the specified official date for the current year's Yatra. Certificates issued prior to the notified date will not be accepted.
The updated list of authorized doctors and medical institutions is published on the official SASB portal prior to the opening of helicopter bookings.

Booking Limits & Payment Regulations

A maximum of 5 passengers can be booked using a single debit or credit card.
The same card cannot be used to book additional tickets within a 3-week window.
The debit or credit card used during booking must be physically presented at the time of boarding pass issuance.

Age & Eligibility Restrictions

In accordance with SASB health and safety guidelines, the following individuals are strictly restricted from undertaking the Yatra:

Children under 13 years of age.
Senior citizens above 75 years of age.
Pregnant women advanced beyond 6 weeks of pregnancy.

Helipad Directions & Transit Details

Pilgrims traveling on the Pahalgam sector must report directly to the Pahalgam Helipad.
Pilgrims traveling on the Baltal sector must report directly to the Neelgrath (Baltal) Helipad.
Passengers must strictly adhere to the reporting times specified on their tickets and boarding instructions.
Helicopters land at the Panchtarni Helipad, located approximately 5 to 6 km from the Holy Amarnath Cave Shrine. Yatris can trek the remaining distance on foot or hire a pony/palki.