Srinagar: To facilitate pilgrims seeking quick and special darshan, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) will launch a helicopter service from Jammu to Sanjhi Chhat starting June 18, 2024.

Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer of the SMVDSB, announced that the board is introducing this helicopter service for pilgrims who wish to have darshan at Bhawan within a day.

The Shrine Board will offer two types of packages: 'Same Day Return' (SDR) for Rs 35,000 and 'Next Day Return' (NDR) for Rs 50,000 per person.

In the SDR package, pilgrims will receive battery car service to Bhawan upon reaching Panchhi Helipad, a special darshan slip, 'prasad', a priority ticket for the cable car to offer prayers at Bhairon Temple, battery car service for the return trip to Panchhi Helipad, and a helicopter ride back to Jammu Airport.

The NDR package includes all the benefits of the SDR package along with rooms at Bhawan and 'Atka Aarti'.

Currently, the helicopter service is only available between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat, with a one-way fare of Rs 2100 per person.

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