Kedarnath Yatra: How many helicopter flights do they fly every day, how many companies are operating and how many accidents happen? Know the details:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Dham take the service of helicopters in case they are unable to undertake the long and difficult journey on foot. Senior citizens also get convenience in visiting Kedarnath Dham through this service. In the last few years, there has been a significant increase in helicopter bookings. Helicopters keep flying here continuously during the Char Dham Yatra.

5 accidents so far

Helicopter services for Kedarnath Dham are operated from Guptkashi, Sirsi and Phata. So far five accidents have happened during this journey. Today seven people lost their lives in the accident in Gaurikund. Let us know what is the status of helicopter services for Kedarnath Dham Yatra.

How many companies are providing helicopter service

For Kedarnath Dham, helicopters fly from Guptkashi, Phata and Sisiri. At present, a total of 8 helicopter companies are providing services here. A total of 9 helipads have been built for the helicopters of these companies.

Guptkashi: 2 helicopter companies are providing service
FATA: 3 helicopter companies are providing service
Sisri: 3 helicopter companies are providing service

How many flights does the helicopter make daily?

For the last two months, all these companies together have been flying an average of 215 flights a day. When the weather is good, a maximum of 290 flights have been flown in a day. A maximum of 6 people can sit in a helicopter including the pilot. There were 7 people in the helicopter that crashed in Gaurikund because there was a 2-year-old child whose weight was 10 kg, hence the total number was 7.

DGCA asked to reduce the number of flights

DGCA had given instructions to reduce the number of flights a week ago. According to this guideline, only two flights will be operated in 1 hour. If the weather is good, then maximum three flights can be operated in an hour. Passengers can be seated in the helicopter only after checking the weight and temperature of the fuel. That is, if the fuel is less, then maximum 6 people will be seated. If the fuel of 45 kg is full, then fewer passengers will be seated.

What is the distance from which helipad to Kedarnath?

The distance from Phata helipad to Kedarnath is only 31 km. It takes only 9 minutes for the helicopter to cover this distance. The one-way fare for this journey is Rs 2,500. The distance from Sisri helipad to Kedarnath is only 23 km. It takes 11 minutes for the helicopter to cover this distance. The distance from Guptkashi helipad to Kedarnath is 45 km and it takes 15 minutes for the helicopter to reach here. The one-way fare on this route is Rs 3,800. Every day around 1500 passengers go to visit Chardham by helicopter.