Overview of Helicopter Facilities
The helicopter transport between Jammu and Vaishno Devi is a popular option that reduces the thirteen-kilometer trek to just eight to ten minutes of comfortable air travel. Managed by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, this facility has particular timings, availability patterns, and a defined booking process that every devotee should know before planning their journey.
Seat Booking Window
The helicopter operation has limited capacity and particular booking rules:
- Booking Release Time: Three months prior to travel date
- Daily Availability: Approximately three hundred seats per day
- Peak Season Requirement: Navratri see ten times more requests
- Off-season Slots: More to get during monsoon
Pro Tip: Book immediately at 12 AM when new slots open.
Step-by-Step Booking Process
Follow these steps to book your helicopter tickets:
- Go to the Official Portal (www.maavaishnodevi.org)
- Create Account or Login using your mobile number
- Select 'Helicopter Booking' Tab from the main menu
- Enter Journey Date and verify availability
- Select Preferred Time Slot from available options
- Enter Passenger Information (Name, Age, Gender, ID Proof)
- Verify Booking Details before proceeding to payment
- Make Payment via Net Banking
- Download/Save your e-ticket and confirmation SMS
Remember: The whole process must be completed within ten minutes.