Kedarnath helicopter
The pilgrims visiting Kedaranath Dham serve the helicopter in the event of not being able to take a long and difficult padyatra. Also, senior citizens also have facilities in the darshan of Kedarnath Dham from this service. In the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the booking of helicopter. During the Char Dham Yatra, helicopters continue to fly here.
Five accidents so far
Helicopter service is operated from Guptkashi, Sirsi and Phata for Kedarnath Dham. At the same time, there have been five accidents during this journey. Today, seven people lost their lives in an accident in Gaurikund. Let us know what is the status of helicopter services for Kedarnath Dham Yatra.
How many companies are giving helicopter service
For Kedarnath Dham, they fly by helicopters from Guptkashi, Phata and Sisiri. Currently, a total of 8 heli companies are serving here. A total of 9 helipades have been built for the helicopters of these companies.
- Guptkashi: 2 helicopter company is offering service
- Fata: 3 helicopter company is offering service
- Sicri: 3 helicopter company is offering service
How many flights do helicopters take daily
In the last two months to 1 day, all these companies are together on an average 215 flights. A maximum of 290 flights have been made a day when the weather is fixed. A maximum of 6 people can sit in the helicopter, including the pilot. The helicopter crashed in Gaurikund had 7 people because there was a 2 -year -old child whose weight was 10 kg, so the total number was 7.
DGCA asked to reduce the number of flights
DGCA instructed to reduce the number of flights a week ago. According to this guidelines, only two flights will be filled in 1 hour. If the weather is cured, a maximum of three flights can be heavy in one hour. Passengers can be seated only after seeing the weight and temperature of the fuel in the helicopter. That is, if the fuel is low then a maximum of 6 people will sit. If the 45 kg fuel is complete then the passengers will sit less.
How much distance from which helipad from Kedaranath?
The distance from Fata Helipad to Kedarnath is only 31 km. The helicopter takes only 9 minutes to cover this distance. The one -way fare for this journey is Rs 2,500. The distance from Sicri Helipad to Kedarnath is only 23 km. It takes 11 minutes to the helicopter to cover this distance. At the same time, the distance from Guptkashi helipad to Kedarnath is 45 km and the helicopter takes 15 minutes to reach here. The one -way fare on this route is 3,800 rupees. Every day around 1500 passengers go by helicopter to visit Chardham.
(Report-Anamika Gaur)
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