About this Amarnath Yatra Helicopter 3 Nights / 4 Days from Jammu Package
This Amarnath Yatra Helicopter 3 Nights / 4 Days from Jammu package takes you to the holy cave of Baba Barfani at 3,888 m by helicopter from Neelgrath (Baltal) to Panjtarni – the easiest way for families and elders.
Pickup and drop are at Jammu airport / railway station. You stay Srinagar (1 night), Sonamarg (1 night), Srinagar (1 night) and the same private cab (Kashmir union taxi) stays with you. The calculator below shows the complete package amount – with the helicopter, pony and palki as options.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Jammu Pickup → Udhampur → Banihal → Srinagar; Day 2: Srinagar → Kangan → Sonamarg; Day 3: Neelgrath → Helicopter to Panjtarni → Holy Cave Darshan → Srinagar; Day 4: Srinagar → Banihal → Jammu Drop.
Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator since 2002. See also our Kashmir packages, Char Dham Yatra packages and the booking procedure.
🗓️ Last updated: · For yatris aged 13 – 70 with the health certificate
Amarnath Yatra Helicopter 3 Nights / 4 Days from Jammu – Quick Facts
| 🗓️ Duration | 3 Nights / 4 Days |
|---|---|
| 💰 Price | ₹40,000 for 2 adults (about ₹20,000 per person) – complete package for your date in the calculator |
| 📍 Pickup / Drop | Jammu airport / railway station |
| 🏨 Night stay | Srinagar × 1 · Sonamarg × 1 · Srinagar × 1 |
| ⛰️ Highest point | Holy Cave – 3,888 m |
| 🌤️ Best time | July – August: the yatra period announced by the Shrine Board – only time to visit the holy cave |
Amarnath Yatra Helicopter 3 Nights / 4 Days from Jammu – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Jammu Pickup → Udhampur → Banihal → Srinagarapprox. 260 km8–9 hrs
- DAY 2Srinagar → Kangan → Sonamargapprox. 85 km3 hrs
- DAY 3Neelgrath → Helicopter to Panjtarni → Holy Cave Darshan → Srinagarapprox. 115 km10–12 hrs
- DAY 4Srinagar → Banihal → Jammu Dropapprox. 260 km8–9 hrs
Route Map – Amarnath Yatra Helicopter 3 Nights / 4 Days from Jammu
🖱️ Click on the map, then scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out · double-click to zoom on a spot · drag to move · ＋ / － / ⟲ buttons · on mobile pinch with two fingers
🧭 Map drawn from real map coordinates (north is up). 📏 km = approx. distance from the nearest night stay. Red dots = night stay. Trek routes are shown as straight lines between camps; the real paths wind along the valleys. The drive from Jammu (approx. 260 km) is on Day 1 and the last day. Tap a day to highlight its route.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Jammu Pickup → Udhampur → Banihal → Srinagar
approx. 260 km8–9 hrs▼
Pickup from Jammu airport or railway station and drive on the Jammu – Srinagar highway through the Banihal tunnel to Srinagar. Collect the RFID card at Jammu:
- Dal Lake · Srinagar
Famous lake of Srinagar with houseboats and shikara rides (shikara at extra cost).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu → Udhampur → Banihal | approx. 160 km | 5 hrs |
| Banihal → Qazigund → Srinagar | approx. 100 km | 3 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Dal Lake | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar
DAY 2Srinagar → Kangan → Sonamarg
approx. 85 km3 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive along the Sindh river to Sonamarg, the base for the Baltal route. Afternoon free for the Thajiwas glacier (pony at union rates):
- Thajiwas Glacier View · Sonamarg
Pony ride or walk to the Thajiwas glacier above Sonamarg (union rates).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar → Kangan → Sonamarg | approx. 85 km | 3 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Thajiwas Glacier Viewpony / sledge at Sonamarg | Union rate | Union rate |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Sonamarg
DAY 3Neelgrath → Helicopter to Panjtarni → Holy Cave Darshan → Srinagar
approx. 115 km10–12 hrs▼
Early drive to the Neelgrath helipad near Baltal and helicopter to Panjtarni. From Panjtarni 6 km on foot or pony to the holy cave for the darshan of Baba Barfani, back by helicopter and drive to Srinagar:
- Amarnath Helicopter · Neelgrath – Panjtarni
Helicopter of about 10 minutes from Neelgrath (Baltal) to Panjtarni, then 6 km to the cave (in the price calculator, subject to SASB service). - Amarnath Holy Cave · 3,888 m · ice Shivling
The holy cave of Baba Barfani with the natural ice lingam – darshan with the RFID yatra permit.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sonamarg → Neelgrath helipad | approx. 13 km | 30 min |
| Helicopter → Panjtarni → 6 km to the cave | approx. 6 km | 4–5 hrs with darshan |
| Neelgrath → Srinagar | approx. 100 km | 3 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Amarnath Helicopterreturn, approx. – in the price calculator · subject to SASB service | approx. ₹6,000 | — |
| Amarnath Holy Caveyatra registration ₹150 · RFID card · Indians only during the yatra | Free | — |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar
DAY 4Srinagar → Banihal → Jammu Drop
approx. 260 km8–9 hrs▼
Early start on the highway back to Jammu for your drop at the airport or railway station:
- Dal Lake · Srinagar
Famous lake of Srinagar with houseboats and shikara rides (shikara at extra cost).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar → Banihal | approx. 100 km | 3 hrs |
| Banihal → Udhampur → Jammu drop | approx. 160 km | 5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Dal Lake | Free | Free |
Tour ends with happy memories.
Amarnath Yatra Helicopter 3 Nights / 4 Days from Jammu – Package Price 2027
| 🏨 3 nights hotels (breakfast & dinner) | |
| 🚗 Private cab for the whole trip (4 days) | |
| 🚁 Helicopter Neelgrath – Panjtarni (per person, approx.) | |
| 🐴 Pony Panjtarni – Holy Cave (per person, approx.) |
💡 The amount is the complete package cost for your whole group (not per person). Hotels per person per night during the yatra (2 in a room): Srinagar ₹1,750, Sonamarg ₹2,500. Cab = Kashmir union season rate. Helicopter and pony are approx. 2026 rates. 3rd person on an extra bed: 40% of the double-room rate. Single person: 80% of the double-room rate. Children below 5 years are complimentary in the hotel. Cab per day: Sedan ₹3,000 · Ertiga ₹4,500 · Toyota Innova ₹5,500 · Toyota Innova Crysta ₹6,500 · Mahindra Scorpio N ₹6,500 · Tempo Traveller 12 Seater ₹7,000 · Tempo Traveller 14 Seater ₹7,000 · Tempo Traveller 17 Seater ₹7,500. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 20% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Srinagar, Sonamarg
| Category | Srinagar (2N) | Sonamarg (1N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Deluxe (3★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Premium (4★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotels shown are "or similar". Hotels and houseboats in Srinagar, Sonamarg and Pahalgam; simple yatra camps with langar food at Sheshnag and Panjtarni. Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Hotel photos and options shared on WhatsApp.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup and drop at Jammu airport / railway station
- 3 nights – Srinagar 1 night, Sonamarg 1 night, Srinagar 1 night
- Breakfast & dinner at the hotels (langar food in the yatra camps)
- Private cab (Kashmir union taxi) as per itinerary & vehicle selected
- Help with the RFID card and helicopter booking
Exclusions – Not Included
- Helicopter, pony, palki, pitthu and porters – unless added in the price calculator.
- Yatra registration (₹150) and the compulsory health certificate.
- Shikara rides, Sonamarg / Pahalgam union ponies and sightseeing cabs.
- Train / flight tickets.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Extra stay due to weather, landslides, helicopter cancellation or yatra suspension.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Amarnath Yatra in 2027?
The yatra runs in July – August. The Shrine Board announces the 2027 dates and opens registration around March – April; we confirm your dates as soon as they are out.
What documents are needed?
Advance registration with the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (₹150), a Compulsory Health Certificate from an authorised doctor, Aadhaar / photo ID and the RFID card. Age 13 to 70 years.
What is the cost of the Amarnath Yatra Helicopter 3 Nights / 4 Days from Jammu package?
The Amarnath Yatra Helicopter 3 Nights / 4 Days from Jammu package starts at ₹40,000 for 2 adults (about ₹20,000 per person) in the off season with the smallest vehicle. The price calculator on this page shows the complete amount for your date, group size and vehicle – hotels, cab and taxes included.
How much is the helicopter?
Approx. ₹6,000 per person return from Neelgrath (Baltal) to Panjtarni – the exact fare is notified by the Shrine Board. From Panjtarni it is 6 km to the cave on foot or pony.
Which route is easier?
Baltal is 14 km but steep and done in one day; Pahalgam is 3 days and gentler, with nights at Sheshnag and Panjtarni. The helicopter is the easiest.
Is the price per person?
No. The calculator shows the complete package amount for your group. Hotels during the yatra: Srinagar ₹1,750, Sonamarg ₹2,500, Pahalgam ₹2,250, camps ₹1,500 per person per night.
How much advance is needed?
20% advance confirms the booking (helicopter tickets in full) and the balance is paid on arrival.
What is the best time for this trip?
July – August: the yatra period announced by the Shrine Board – only time to visit the holy cave.
How do I reach Jammu airport / railway station?
By air – Srinagar airport – 100 km from Baltal, 100 km from Pahalgam. By train – Jammu Tawi / Katra, or the Vande Bharat to Srinagar. By road – Jammu – Srinagar 260 km.
What should I carry?
Woollens, rain jacket and gloves; Trekking shoes and walking stick; RFID card, registration slip and health certificate; Torch, dry fruits and medicines.