In early govt UCADA had merged Kedarnath Helicopter Service with Uttarakhand’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). That tender was given to Jindal Group’s India Fly Safe Aviation Ltd on Rs 9200/- airfare for Kedarnath. New government had abolish the tender and restart the process. Now 14 companies are choosen to operate in Kedarnath.
Comparision Between Helicopter Fare to Kedarnath in 2016 & 2017
Helipads/ Year |
2016 |
2017 |
Guptkashi |
7000/- |
7500/- |
Phata |
6500/- |
7000/- |
Sersi |
6000/- |
6500/- |
Sitapur |
6000/- |
6500/- |
Also no parking charges will be taken from Heli companies. Operators will pay 10% royalty to the state government which adds more than 8 cr income in state revenue.
Published Date: May 1, 2017