With the start of helicopter services to Kedarnath by one more company on Sunday pilgrims who have been waiting to fly to this Himalayan shrine may find some relief. Thumby Aviation has also started to provide helicopter services from Phata to Kedarnath.
However, those who are planning to book tickets now will have to wait till June 13, as the online booking till then is full.
Chief Executive Officer of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) Dilip Jawalkar said, “Thumby Aviation has started to provide helicopter services from Sunday afternoon. Indo-Copter will also be providing services from Monday afternoon.”