Faith and Devotion seeks no age barrier
In Hinduism, Char Dham is a spiritual tour and an opportunity to seek eternal peace in God’s land. The door to salvation and divinity is open for everyone from young to old, what matters is the faith to visit the Char Dham: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Char Dham is a circuit of four pilgrimage sites where our elders desire to pay obeisance atleast once in their lifetime. Char Dham is not just a holy journey, but the dream of every elderly aspiring to show their devotion to the true Lord and seek blessings. However, many elderly people face problems in planning yatra or do not have accurate knowledge of how to plan for Char Dham darshan.
Travel Acharya prioritizes the needs of their travellers and brings a special package for senior citizens who want to go for Char Dham Yatra this year. The Char Dham Tour Package for Senior Citizens is specially curated with the combination of senior-friendly services with a blend of comfort, safety and spirituality. Our senior-centric package services and add-ons will help you to cover yatra with hassle-free pilgrimage experience. We provide you secure and convenient transportation, cozy accommodations, delicious vegetarian meals, guidance and 24*7 hour support on every step of your yatra. You can also ask for any service on request that we can arrange for your seamless journey. Travel Acharya focuses on making your spiritual yatra seamless without putting much physical strain or stress.
How to Travel for Char Dham Yatra?
The journey of Char Dham Yatra will begin from Delhi to the holy city of Haridwar. If the seniors belong from other cities you can directly reach from your city/town to Haridwar. Here are the possible ways you can travel for Char Dham pilgrimage tour as per your convenience:
Roadways
Distance: 239.8 km(3-4 hours)
Beginning your journey from Delhi or another major city, you can travel by state bus or travel car via Delhi-Panipat Expressway, NH 709AD & NH334.
Delhi →Sonipat →Shamli →Muzaffarnagar →Roorkee →Haridwar
Another route you can take from Delhi-Haridwar road is 246.6 km and takes more than 4 hours.
Delhi →Ghaziabad →Modinagar →Muzaffarnagar →Roorkee →Haridwar
Haridwar is a holy gateway to many pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand. People also visit Haridwar to seek darshan of Ganga Mata and many religious sites like Har ki Pauri, Bharat Mata Mandir, Shri Bilvkeshwar Mahadev Temple, and others.
Railway
Rail Distance: 235 km(3 hrs 25 mins) by Vande Bharat and other trains may take 7 hours approximately to cover 250 km.
The nearest railway station to Haridwar is Haridwar Railway Station. The train journey is faster and more convenient than a road trip. There are two options, either travel from New Delhi or Old Delhi to Haridwar. Various trains from Delhi run for Haridwar such as Vande Bharat, Dehradun Shatabdi Express, Haridwar SF Express and others.
The rail journey approximately takes 6 hours to reach other travelling through station stops. From Haridwar, we will begin our journey to four pilgrimage sites through a road trip.
Airways
Aerial Distance: 208 km(45 mins to 1 hr approx.)
Another fastest means to travel for Char Dham is to take a direct flight from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. From Dehradun you will be directly driven to your accommodation in Barkot.
Seniors travelling from other cities can reach Delhi Airport and then take a 1 hour cab drive to Haridwar.
Helicopter Services are available if you want to skip trek or directly visit to the Char Dham.
Try the Authentic Pahadi Cuisines
For senior citizens, you can get nutritious and digestible options in Uttarakhand.There are various cuisines you must try that are light on stomach and heavy in taste. Pahadi food has herbs and nutrition which is good for your body. Seniors can have smaller portions of food that is chewable, have moderate salt and sugar. Dals and khichdi in Uttarakhand are very famous as they are unique with Pahadi touch. Here are some cuisine, you can go for When you reach Devbhoomi:
- Khichdi is a light digestive option for senior citizens. In Uttarakhand, there are many types of Khichdi to try like Garhwali Til Khichdi, Ginjudu and Kali Dal ki Khichdi.
- Siddu is a wheat flour fermented bread filled with walnuts, pudina, herbs and peas that is steamed and served hot.
- Aloo Ke Gutke is a dry Pahari potato snack or side dish with tadka made by mixing spices like cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chillies, salt, coriander, etc.
- Mandua(Ragi) Ki Roti is a chapati, flatbread or tortilla made with Ragi or finger millet, often served with cooked vegetables or chutney.
- Chainsoo is a lentil made of whole urad dal or black urad dal with the tadka of cumin seeds, garlic, red chillies, coriander, bay leaf, kalonji and Pahari spices.
- Kumaoni Raita is a fusion of spices, cucumber, mustard seeds, turmeric and tadka in mustard oil spilled over fresh curd.
- Phaanu is made from gahat ki dal, a soaked horse-gram lentil mixed with Pahari spices, and eaten with rice.
- Kumaoni Bhatt ki Churkani is a dish made with soyabeans blended with curd and tomatoes giving it a tangy flavour.
Uttarakhandi Sweets
- Bal Mithai is a chocolate-fudge-like sweet made with roasted Khoya(made with milk) in brown colour and covered with white poppy seeds.
- Singori is a Kumaon sweet dish similar to Kalakhand, made with Khoya and wrapped with Maalu leaf.
- Jhangora Ki Kheer is a sweet dessert made with Jhangora(bajra or barnyard millet), milk and dry nuts like almonds, cashew nuts, and raisins.
- Arsa is a traditional Pahari dish made with rice flour and then cooked in mustard oil.
- Gulgule is a special snack made from jaggery water and wheat flour kneaded with it. Then it is fried in oil and also is given as offerings to the deities.
- Pahadi Cookie Roat is a healthy cookie made with wheat, semolina or suji and jaggery cooked in desi ghee. It is used as offering to the deities, especially Baba Balaknath Ji as prasad and paina as gift for sasural by the bridal.
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Things to Pack For Trip
Before starting your journey, you must know what you should pack for the yatra. Uttarakhand has cooler weather that might be challenging for older people. It’s better to make sure you are prepared with all the things to be carried from your home. Check list all the items given below to carry for ease in travelling and personal convenience:
- Carry an Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, etc.
- A Yatra Pass for the Char Dham route is necessary. You need to register at Just tap the link However, we will arrange an E-Pass for Char Dham.
- Warm clothes and essentials like gloves, socks, sweaters, scarves, caps, etc. because of hilly region
- Raincoats for any unexpected wet day.
- Acclimatise yourself to adjust to the environment at higher altitudes. For this you can practise breathing exercises and yoga. Also, consult doctors for any recommendation or fitness tip that will be beneficial for your health during yatra.
- Polyester Joggers for lightweight feel while trekking in Yamunotri and Kedarnath. However, if you are using palki or helicopter services, then also it will be fine.
- You can wear traditional attire or your favourite clothing, if you wish. But still, for a safer side, take a warm fleece jacket to protect from chilly winds.
- Waterproof jackets
- Trekking boots or Non-slip footwear
- Trekking Pole(optional) or walking stick for support.
- Backpack/Rucksack to keep your things.
- Medicines and a small medical kit.
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen
- Light snacks for the trip like namkeens, biscuits and nuts.
- Water for hydration and ORS or energy liquid(non-alcoholic) for trekking.
- Hygiene essentials and toiletries
- Travel insurance covering your health emergencies and evacuation
- Mobile and electronic gadgets
- Carry cash for remote areas as e-payments might not be available.
- You can take puja essentials or purchase it from nearby stalls.
Senior-Friendly and Budgeted Char Dham Yatra
We understand the importance of Char Dham Yatra in your life. After working endlessly for years, the desire every Hindu has is to seek darshan of four pilgrimage sites that have a crucial place in your hearts. Travel Acharya encourages your spirit and brings a budgeted tour package for our dear elders. We prioritize our customers requirements and make sure you get full reciprocal of the investment on the service package you have opted for. For darshan, VIP passes are available that we can arrange for you. See the detail list of the Char Dham Tour Package for Seniors for different number of seniors:
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Customize Your Char Dham Yatra Package
Customise your Char Dham Package with Us…The verdant natural beauty of various destinations and pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, makes it a desirable location to visit. If you want to explore other religious and scenic places while you are traveling for Char Dham Yatra, our special customized yatra package for senior citizens will be the perfect choice. Instead of standard packages you can go for this package where you have freedom to choose:
- Destinations and plan itineraries
- Trip duration
- Travel preferences
- Accommodations.and stay options
- Meal options
- VIP passes for darshan(it depends on availability)
- Other add on services.
With Travel Acharya, you will get comfort, affordability, flexibility and security; ensuring you have a seamless experience without any hindrance. For senior citizens, we prioritize convenience, with no strain and stress on your body.
Contact us to know more about the customisation packages, from your Travel Acharya.
Emergency Contacts:
- State Emergency Operation Centre: 0135-2710334, 1070 (Toll Free)
- Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee: support-ucdb.uk.gov.in
- Tourism/Yatra Control Room: 0135-2559898
- RTO Office Rishikesh: 0135-2430623
- Medical Emergency: 104
- Police Department: 112
- Ambulance: 108
- Women Helpline: 1090
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FAQs
1. What is important about Char Dham Yatra and senior citizens this yatra?
Char Dham is the holy pilgrimage site in Hinduism where the devotees have to visit four sacred dhams: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Yes, senior citizens can travel for Char Dham Yatra, but there are specific conditions that must be taken care of.
2. What conditions are suitable that enable senior citizens to travel for Char Dham Yatra?
Before senior citizens are planning to head for Char Dham Yatra, they must consider following conditions that makes them eligible for the tour:
- Consult a doctor first, if you have health conditions preferable to travel hilly areas on higher altitudes. If a doctor suggests some proper planning or advice for yatra, you must follow it. This is important to ensure if you are fit for the journey.
- Medicines and ORS or energy drinks(non-alcoholic)must be kept in your bag. ORS helps in maintaining body electrolytes that are required during the trip.
- You can choose Travel Acharya’s Char Dham Tour Package for Senior Citizens for comfort and convenience.
3. When senior citizens must travel for Char Dham Yatra?
The favourable time when senior citizens can travel for Char Dham Yatra is May, June and September. Rainy seasons like July and August must be avoided for yatra due to landslides and chill weather.
4. How can senior citizens avoid or skip trekking in Char Dham?
There are two options available for skipping or avoiding trek in Char Dham Yatra:
- Either use services like ponies, palkis or pithus
- Opt for helicopter services
5. What essential things must seniors pack for Char Dham yatra?
The senior citizens must keep these things in their bags from your homes to avoid any inconvenience in the yatra:
- Warm clothes like sweaters, body warmers, mufflers, caps, socks, etc.
- Waterproof jackets or Raincoats to avoid getting wet during unexpected rains.
- Sunglasses and sunscreens to protect from sun.
- Footwear with friction or grip
- Medication
- Stick or pole for support.
- Water for hydration
- Light snacks
- Personal hygiene products like toothpaste and brush, soap or body wash, sanitizers, wet wipes, etc.
- Cash for payments.
6. How can senior citizens keep themselves fit during yatra?
- Doctor recommendation and check-up is must before you head for yatra.
- Acclimatise yourself. For this you can stay 2-3 days in Haridwar or Rishikesh.
- Practice breathing exercises and yoga.
- Keep yourself warm with hot clothes and mild food.
- Keep medicines for altitude sickness and prevailing ailments you have.
- Keep yourself hydrated with water and energy drinks.
- Eat food according to your taste and health conditions.
