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21000 pilgrims use helicopters for Char Dham Yatra since April 22

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Published on 12 May 2026
21000 pilgrims use helicopters for Char Dham Yatra since April 22

An advanced monitoring system kept flights safe for thousands

More than 21,000 pilgrims completed the Char Dham Yatra using helicopter services since April 22, according to Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority. The authority relied on an advanced monitoring system to support safe operations. Shuttle routes from Phata, Guptkashi, and Sirsi carried 17,976 passengers, while chartered flights transported 3,974 pilgrims.

  • Over 21,000 pilgrims flew in for Char Dham Yatra via helicopters
  • A dedicated advanced monitoring system supported safe operations
  • Shuttles moved 17,976 passengers from Phata Guptkashi and Sirsi
  • Chartered flights served 3,974 pilgrims
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