Kedarnath Yatra: How many helicopter flights do they fly every day, how many companies are operating and how many accidents happen?
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Pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Dham take the service of helicopters in case they are unable to do the long and difficult trek. Senior citizens also get the convenience of visiting Kedarnath Dham through this service. In the last few years, there has been a significant increase in helicopter bookings. During the Char Dham Yatra, helicopters keep flying here continuously.
Five accidents so far
Helicopter services are operated from Guptkashi, Sirsi and Phata for Kedarnath Dham. Five accidents have taken place so far 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
Helicopters fly from Guptkashi, Phata and Sisiri for Kedarnath Dham. 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
- Phata: 3 helicopter companies are providing service
- Sisri: 3 helicopter companies are providing service
How many flights do helicopters fly daily
For the last two months, all these companies together are flying an average of 215 flights in a day. When the weather is good, a maximum of 290 flights have been flown in a day. A maximum of 6 people including the pilot can sit in a helicopter. 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, a maximum of 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, a maximum of 6 people will sit. If 45 kg fuel is complete then passengers will sit less.
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. On the other hand, 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.
