Official Logistics & Shrine Board Passes

Pilgrim Transport, Helicopter & Biometric Permits

Official government tariffs, IRCTC HeliYatra booking protocols, mule/palki fixed pricing, and mandatory biometric registration links for Himalayan pilgrimages.

Mandatory Shrine Board Registrations

Mandatory for all 4 Dhams

Uttarakhand Tourism Biometric E-Pass

Every pilgrim visiting Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, or Badrinath must generate a QR-coded Yatra Registration card. Required at police checkpoints.

• Document: Aadhaar / Passport

• Fee: 100% Free of Cost

• Validity: Specified Yatra dates

Official Govt Portal

Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC)

SASB Amarnath Yatra Yatri Permit

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board requires medical clearance from authorized state doctors confirming fitness for 14,000 ft altitude trek.

• Age limit: 13 to 70 years only

• Requires: Blood pressure, ECG clearance

• Channel: Designated Bank branches / Online

SASB Registration

Katra Yatra Slip

SMVDSB RFID Yatra Access Card

Smart RFID wearable cards issued at Katra Railway station and Yatra Registration Counters for real-time crowd safety management.

• Required before crossing Banganga checkpost

• Battery car & Ropeway reservation valid only with RFID

• Return card at Katra upon descent

Shrine Board Portal

Official Helicopter Shuttle Services

Caution Against Fraudulent Websites: Government helicopter tickets for Kedarnath are ONLY bookable via official IRCTC HeliYatra (heliyatra.irctc.co.in). Beware of fake agents requesting UPI payments for fake heli tickets!

Kedarnath Shuttles

Sirsi / Phata / Guptkashi

• Approx Fare: ₹5,500 – ₹7,800 round trip

• Flight Duration: 7 - 10 minutes

• Operator: Himalayan Heli, Pawan Hans, Global Vectra

Amarnath Shuttles

Baltal & Pahalgam to Panjtarni

• Approx Fare: ₹2,800 – ₹4,200 one way

• Panjtarni to Cave: 6 km (by foot or pony)

• Direct SASB online booking portal

Char Dham Executive

Dehradun Sahastradhara VIP

• 4-Dham Complete: ₹1,85,000 / seat

• 2-Dham (Do Dham): ₹1,10,000 / seat

• Includes VIP Darshan escort & 4-star stays

Government Standard Tariff (Pony / Palki / Doli)

Rates fixed by District Administration Rudraprayag / SASB. Always book from official prepaid counters at the base trek points.

Service Type	Route	Approved Tariff (One Way)	Prepaid Slip Counter
Pony / Khachhar	Gaurikund ↔ Kedarnath (16 km)	₹2,500 – ₹3,000	Gaurikund Barrier Counter
Palki / Doli (4 Bearers)	Gaurikund ↔ Kedarnath	₹8,000 – ₹10,000	Gaurikund Base Counter
Kandi (Child / Basket)	Gaurikund ↔ Kedarnath	₹1,500 – ₹2,000	Official Porter Union Booth
Pony / Mule	Baltal ↔ Holy Amarnath Cave (14 km)	₹2,200 – ₹2,800	Baltal Domestic Camp Booth
Battery Auto-Rickshaw	Katra ↔ Sanjichhat / Bhavan	₹354 / person	Himkoti Sector Booth