Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter via Neelgrath (Baltal) Tour Package (3 Nights / 4 Days)

Package Overview

The Shri Amarnath Yatra is one of India's most significant spiritual pilgrimages for devotees of Lord Shiva. Located inside the Holy Cave at an altitude of 3,888 meters, the naturally formed Ice Shivlinga represents the divine site where Lord Shiva revealed the secret of immortality and eternity to Goddess Parvati. This 4-day helicopter-assisted package starting from Srinagar ensures a comfortable, time-saving, and spiritually fulfilling journey to the holy shrine.

Tour Summary & Pricing Details

Package Name: Amarnath Yatra Tour Package by Helicopter Ex-Neelgrath (Baltal)
Duration: 03 Nights / 04 Days
Departure & Return City: Srinagar
Meal Plan: MAP Plan (Daily Breakfast and Dinner)
Package Price: ₹14,500 Per Person (Minimum 4 Pax required) / ₹15,500 Per Person (Standard Tier)

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Srinagar – Transfer to Sonmarg

Upon arrival at Srinagar Airport, meet our representative for assistance and transfer to Sonmarg ("Meadow of Gold"). Upon arrival in Sonmarg, check into your hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing and acclimatizing to the high altitude, or optionally visit the nearby Thajiwas Glacier. Dinner and an overnight stay in Sonmarg.

Day 02: Sonmarg – Baltal – Panchtarni – Amarnath Cave – Srinagar

After an early morning breakfast, take a short 15 km drive from Sonmarg to the Neelgrath Helipad in Baltal. Board your helicopter flight to Panchtarni Helipad. From Panchtarni, trek approximately 6 km to the Holy Amarnath Cave on foot, or hire a pony/palki (at direct personal expense).

Perform sacred Darshan and seek the divine blessings of Baba Barfani. After completing Darshan, return to Panchtarni Helipad and board your return helicopter flight back to Baltal. Meet our driver at the helipad for your transfer back to Srinagar. Check into your houseboat or hotel in the evening. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 03: Full-Day Srinagar Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of Srinagar. Visit Nishat Bagh ("Garden of Pleasure") and Shalimar Bagh ("Abode of Love")—built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Noor Jahan. Continue to Pari Mahal ("Palace of Fairies") and the hill-top Shankaracharya Temple overlooking the valley. In the evening, enjoy a serene Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Dinner and an overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 04: Srinagar Departure

After breakfast, check out from your hotel or houseboat. Receive a private transfer to Srinagar Airport for your return flight home, concluding your pilgrimage with sacred memories.

Accommodation Details

City	Hotel Category / Name	Nights Stay
Sonmarg	Hotel Snow Land (or similar)	01 Night
Srinagar	Trident Kashmir Resort / Houseboat (or similar)	02 Nights

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

03 Nights accommodation on Double/Triple sharing basis in Sonmarg and Srinagar.
Daily Veg. Breakfast and Dinner at hotels/houseboat (MAP Plan).
Confirmed Return Helicopter Tickets (Neelgrath/Baltal – Panchtarni – Neelgrath).
Complimentary 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
All inter-city transfers and local sightseeing in private non-AC vehicles.
All applicable fuel charges, driver allowances, parking fees, toll taxes, and state taxes.

Exclusions

5% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Airfare or railway tickets to/from Srinagar.
Pony, Porter (Pithu), or Palki (doli) charges between Panchtarni and the Holy Cave.
Monument entrance fees, garden tickets, and camera charges.
Personal expenses such as tips, porterage, laundry, phone calls, and room heaters.
Expenses arising due to natural calamities, landslides, flight cancellations, or emergency evacuations.
Medical and travel insurance.

Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy

Payment Confirmation Terms

Initial Deposit: 25% of total tour cost required at the time of booking.
Hotel Vouchers Release: 50% of total tour cost required 10 days prior to departure date.
Final Balance: Remaining 25% balance payable prior to or upon arrival.

Standard Cancellation Charges

45 to 30 Days prior to departure: 10% deduction of total tour cost.
29 to 16 Days prior to departure: 20% deduction of total tour cost.
15 to 08 Days prior to departure: 30% deduction of total tour cost.
07 to 03 Days prior to departure: 50% deduction of total tour cost.
02 Days or fewer prior to departure / No Show: 100% deduction of total tour cost.