Scooty, Bike, Car and Helicopter Experience
Here’s a complete and practical guide on booking two-wheelers (scooty/bike), cars, tempo travellers, and helicopter tours for Char Dham, with prices, duration, pickup points, and tips — Bluemoon Holidays for all your Rishikesh-area adventure and travel needs.
Overview
🛵 Scooty & Bike Rentals (Local & Short Trips)
📍 Rishikesh
You can rent scooters and bikes locally in both Rishikesh for easy sightseeing, short road trips, and temple visits:
Typical Bike & Scooty Rates
Scooty (Honda Activa / similar): ~₹400–₹500/day in Rishikesh.
Standard Bikes (Honda CB Shine / Bajaj Pulsar): ~₹400–₹1,200/day depending on model.
Royal Enfield Style Bikes: ~₹1,200–₹1,800/day for longer scenic routes.
Rental services like RenTrip offer bikes starting ~₹220/day with unlimited km in Haridwar and surrounding areas.
📌 Requirements: Valid driving licence, ID proof (Aadhaar/passport), refundable security deposit.
🛵 Best For: Visiting temples, riverside ghats, local markets, sunrise / sunset spots & short rides around Rishikesh.
🚗 Car Rental (Delhi / Haridwar / Rishikesh)
📍 Options & Approx Costs
You can book cars for local trips, long distances, or multi-day travel from Delhi, Haridwar, or Rishikesh.
Approx Rental Rates for Cars (Chardham / Outstation & Local)
Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios): ~₹4,000–₹4,800/day (Ex-Haridwar/Delhi).
SUV / MPV (Innova / Ertiga): ~₹6,000–₹7,500/day.
Note: Prices vary by season, pickups, peak times, and vehicle type. Toll, parking, driver allowance usually extra (or included depending on provider).
📍 Pickup Points: Delhi (Home / Airport), Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun.
🚐 Tempo Traveller Rentals (Groups & Long Journeys)
Used for big groups, pilgrimages, multi-day trips (Chardham, hill tours, weddings).
📍 Typical Options & Rates
Local Full Day Trip (Haridwar/Rishikesh): ₹4,000–₹8,000 (varies by seater & hours).
Outstation Rentals: Per km rates ~₹18–₹26/km depending on size.
Chardham Multi-Day Hire: ~₹90,000–₹1,15,000+ for 10–12 days depending on seating & pickup city.
Typical Tempo Traveller Capacities
9–12 Seater: Ideal for small pilgrim/family groups.
16–20 Seater: Best for larger family / tour groups.
22–26 Seater: Best for big pilgrim or corporate groups.
📍 Pickup Points: Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun depending on where you start your journey.
📌 Booking Tips
Hourly or day packages available for city tours.
For long trips (e.g., Chardham), booking in advance gets better pricing & vehicle choice.
🚁 Helicopter Tour Bookings for Char Dham Yatra
Helicopter travel is a premium option to reach Char Dham sites quickly & comfortably — especially helpful for seniors, limited time, or avoiding long road travel.
📌 Common Facts & Approx Prices
Typical Char Dham Helicopter Package: ₹1.8 lakh to ₹3 lakh+ per person for 4–6 days covering all 4 dhams (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath).
Some packages include premium hotels, meals, VIP darshan, and ground transfers.
Helicopter tours usually start from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun (official & common starting point).
📍 Duration: Typically 5–6 days for the complete Char Dham itinerary.
📌 Booking: Can be done through travel agents/tour operators with helicopter tie-ups or official portals.
⚠️ Safety & Seasonal Notes
Helicopter flights depend heavily on weather conditions in the Himalayas — monsoon and winter can affect schedules.
Always book through reputed operators and check cancellation/refund policies.
🔹 What It Is
A Char Dham helicopter tour is a premium pilgrimage option that lets you visit all four sacred shrines — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — by air, greatly reducing travel time and physical strain compared to the traditional 10–12 day road journey.
📍 Typical Starting & Ending Point
✔ Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun — most helicopter groups begin and end here because it has better aviation support and connectivity for all four dhams.
📅 Package Durations & Itineraries
🟦 5 Nights / 6 Days – Full 4 Dham Tour (Most Common)
Day 1: Arrival at Dehradun / Helibase
Day 2: Dehradun → Yamunotri (by helicopter & short local travel)
Day 3: Yamunotri → Gangotri
Day 4: Gangotri → Kedarnath
Day 5: Kedarnath → Badrinath
Day 6: Badrinath → Dehradun (Return)
This classic plan covers all four dhams by helicopter with minimal road transfers.
✔ Some pilots include VIP darshan support and priority temple access depending on package.
💰 Helicopter Package Prices (Approx.)
| Package Type | Duration | Approx Cost Per Person (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Full 4 Dham Helicopter Yatra | 5–6 days | ₹1,89,999 – ₹2,40,000+ |
| Group Helicopter Package | 6D/5N | ~₹2,10,000+ |
| Some premium/ luxury packages | 6D/5N | ~₹2,30,000–₹2,60,000+ |
📌 Weight Limit: Usually around 75 kg per person including small hand-baggage; extra weight may cost extra.
📌 GST/Taxes: May be extra atop the base price.
📌 Season: Helicopter trips typically run April/May → October (weather-dependent).
📦 What’s Usually Included
✔ Helicopter transfers between dhams
✔ VIP or priority darshan assistance (varies by operator)
✔ Airport/Helipad transfers (Dehradun)
✔ Comfortable hotels / meals (depending on package)
✔ Ground transportation for short distances at each dham
✔ Professional guides/ coordinators
📍 Best Ways to Book Safely
✅ Official/Trusted Operators
Book through a registered tour operator that handles aviation licensing, ground logistics, hotel stays, and insurance.
✅ Avoid Fraudulent Agents
Many fake websites or WhatsApp offers appear with low rates but don’t deliver tickets — especially for Kedarnath helicopter services. Book only with verified operators or official portals.
✅ Confirm Details Before Booking
Exact inclusions: heli timing, meals, hotels
Weight baggage rules
Cancellation & refund policy
Weather delay policy
✈️ Who It’s Best For
✔ Senior citizens or people with health constraints
✔ Those with limited leave/time
✔ Families wanting a comfortable spiritual experience
✔ Anyone wanting to skip long mountain drives
🪔 Safety & Travel Tips
🔹 Weather delays are common — sometimes flights are rescheduled for safety.
🔹 Helipads may not be directly at the temple — especially Yamunotri requires a short road transfer or have to trek part of the route.
🔹 Start early from Dehradun — most tours begin in the morning to take advantage of better mountain weather conditions.
