There is no particular age limit for Char Dham Yatra. But, due to the high altitudes and breathing difficulties, it is recommended only for people between 7-65 years of age.
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There are several factors to be considered before embarking on the Char Dham Yatra. One such important factor is the age restrictions which are advised primarily for health concerns.
Badrinath Age Limit
Badrinath Temple: No age limit that has been decided upon by the temple authorities, but, it is a suggestion, widely offered, that devotees aged 7 to 65 years only travel to the temple. For anyone apart from this age group, it is important to get a health check-up.
It is mandatory to show a medical certificate as proof. This is because the Badrinath Temple is located at a high altitude of 3300 meters. Traveling to the temple can cause breathing problems due to low oxygen levels at such a height. The distance to be covered is also another factor to consider before planning a visit. Cars are allowed to travel up to a certain point. After this point, the devotees must trek in order to get to the temple. Ponies and palkis are available for those who cannot continue the journey on foot.
Kedarnath Age Limit
Kedarnath Temple: It is advised that kids below 10 years and senior citizens above 65 years of age should avoid pilgrimage due to the high altitudes. However, if medical fitness is proven, a devotee of any age can join the holy yatra.
Like the Badrinath Temple, the Kedarnath Temple is also located at a very high altitude of 3583 meters. To cover the distance on foot would vary from 5 to 8 hours. Since the journey to the temple is long, there is a provision of palkis and mules for those unable to trek. The time it takes to travel on a mule or a palki is approximately 4-5 hours.
Gangotri Age Limit
Gangotri Temple: The temple does not impose age restrictions, and hence with medical approval, a person of any age group can travel to this temple. However, it is advised that devotees aged 7 to 65 years only travel to the temple.
This is because, the Gangotri is present atop the Great Himalayan Range at an altitude of 3100 meters, on the banks of the River Bhagirathi. Since the temple is located in the valley, snowfall, as well as rainfall, is common throughout the year. This increases the risk of traveling up the slope and takes at least 3 to 4 hours to cover the distance from the Uttarkashi base camp to the Gangotri.
Yamunotri Age Limit
Yamunotri Temple: Like all the other Char Dham Temples, the Yamunotri is also located at a high altitude. But since the route is comparatively better structured, it makes it convenient for pilgrims of all age groups to travel to this temple. However, medical proof of ‘fit to travel’ is still required to be shown at the base camp at Uttarkashi.
Please carry a valid medical certificate as it is required to be shown at the camps as proof.
All the Char Dham Camps provide first aid boxes & oxygen cylinders, but it is advised to carry your own first-aid kits. The Char Dham Yatra is divided into two treks – one is a 6 km one-way trek from Jankichatti to Yamunotri and the other is a 21 km one-way trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. For those unable to walk the distance, such as senior citizens, ponies, pithus, and palkis are readily available.
If you have any questions about Char Dham Yatra, please leave a comment below, and we will get back to you within one hour.
Mahesh says
My daughter 1 .5 Yr old.can I go
Shyamala Hiriyanna says
We are pin anning to do chardham yatra by helicopter and palki. We are age 78 and 79. Are we allowed to ?
Sasidhar Darla says
For details please email us at info@myoksha.com with your contact number
VISHAKHA says
MY DAUGHTER IS 2 YEARS OLD, CAN WE GO CHAR DHAM YATRA?
Sasidhar Darla says
Always take the recommendation of your family doctor.
Indira says
Can senior citizens with no health issue travel till badrinath.
After getting down from bus it’s near or far away ???
Sasidhar Darla says
It’s very closeby. you can travel
GOBINDA SAHA says
I am 63 years old person.
I want to go positively to kedarnath and badrinath.
I could not perfact decesion.
You are requested kindly give me super advice.
Sasidhar Darla says
Please take the advice of your doctor
Krishna says
Hi
I am 66 and my wife is 62 years age. We are planning for a Do Dham same day visit by helicopter from Dehradun, during this June, as I could notice this package in many travel agency websites. I have BP and blood sugar and my wife has blood sugar and thyroid problem. But all are under control with proper medication. Will there be any issues of low oxygen at these places ? Will it be ok for us ? or any risk ?
Sasidhar Darla says
Please consult your doctor
K N V Ramana says
I have 2 sons aged 5 yrs and 8 years are they allowed for char dham yathra. what are the possible risks for children . Please reply
Kairuppalappa says
Is it compulsory medical certificate for chardham yatra, if necessary from whom it obtained
Kamala says
My son is 12 year old. Can he accompany me for the char Dham yatra? Would he face any difficulties during the yatra?
Vaibhav says
My daughter is 5.4 age can she travel.
And I am taking my own vehicle to char dham Yatra is it possible which medical form should be filled before going there any registration needed so I can prepare for the yatra I may be traveling this year in the month of June
Ch hemantha kumar says
Iam suffering from synsis problem and age 55 may i visit chardham yatra
Sasidhar Darla says
For any medical advice please consult your doctor
SVC Kameswara Rao says
My father is 91-year old. He does not have medical problems. Where can we get medical fitness certificate from?
Sarbani Majumdar says
My Mother, now above 70 yrs old, diabetic & high BP,no problem in chest & heart but during Mussoorie& Nainital little high altitude problem happened before 8 to 10 yrs back, please tell me now it is possible to go to chardham yatra?
Sasidhar Darla says
Please contact your family doctor and take his/her advice.
Divya Khetan says
Is 2 year old girl kids are allowed in kedarnath and badrinath inside the temple for Darshan?
Seema says
We plan tour of chardham yatra with 2 year old girl it is possible.
Sasidhar Darla says
It is possible but we do not recommend it. It will be difficult to manage.
Pallavi Kansal says
R their any covid guidelines for kids for char dham Yatra
K.c anand says
My age is 74.i am from jammu.still fit for high altitude. Wanted to visit chardham yatra in self driving car from jammu.where the lon
g treck holicapter can be used or pony.is September is suitable for this yatrain 21.this will
Be alongwithmy two young sons who will lookafter me while visit
SUJIT KUMAR PAL says
CAN WE GO CHARDHAM WITH MY 4 YEARS BABY AND MY FAMILY BY TREKS?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes you can
DINESH CHANDRA RASTOGI says
I AM OF THE AGE OF 69 YEARS .I AM WILLING TO VISIT KEDARNATH AND BADRINATH IN OCTOBER 2020
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHETHER THERE IS ANY AGE RESTRICTION FOR YATRA OR NOT
Vittal Inchal says
Hello 14 months kid can get infant dharshna on 6th October 2019…
Agomoni lodh says
I am going to kedarnath on 4th october with my father whose age is 65 yrs and mother 55yrs. I have booked helicopter from phata to kedar. Is it necassary to carry medical certificate from goverment hospital or from private doctors?
Sasidhar Darla says
A medical certificate is not necessary. Just make sure they do not have any problems with high altitude.