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Char Dham Yatra Age Limit

January 18, 2020, Sasidhar Darla 31 Comments Filed Under: Char Dham Yatra

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 Age Limit
The journey to the Badrinath Temple can be covered by either trekking or riding a palki or a pony.

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.

Badrinath to Kedarnath Chopper
For those unable to trek to the temple, especially senior citizens, helicopter services are available.

Kedarnath Age Limit

Kedarnath Age Limit
Route to the Kedarnath Temple includes a long trek.

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 Age Limit
The road to the Gangotri is smooth and hence, buses can traverse these roads.

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 Age Limit
The Yamunotri Temple has a well structured route to cover the journey.

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.

About Sasidhar Darla

Sasidhar Darla is Myoksha Travel's Founder. He is passionate about traveling to temples and preparing travel guides to help other pilgrims.

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  1. Mahesh says

    February 21, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    My daughter 1 .5 Yr old.can I go

    Reply
  2. Shyamala Hiriyanna says

    January 31, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    We are pin anning to do chardham yatra by helicopter and palki. We are age 78 and 79. Are we allowed to ?

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      January 31, 2023 at 12:22 pm

      For details please email us at info@myoksha.com with your contact number

      Reply
  3. VISHAKHA says

    September 24, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    MY DAUGHTER IS 2 YEARS OLD, CAN WE GO CHAR DHAM YATRA?

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      September 24, 2022 at 10:33 pm

      Always take the recommendation of your family doctor.

      Reply
  4. Indira says

    June 17, 2022 at 1:37 am

    Can senior citizens with no health issue travel till badrinath.
    After getting down from bus it’s near or far away ???

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      June 20, 2022 at 8:44 am

      It’s very closeby. you can travel

      Reply
  5. GOBINDA SAHA says

    June 11, 2022 at 11:55 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      June 15, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      Please take the advice of your doctor

      Reply
  6. Krishna says

    June 4, 2022 at 11:06 am

    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 ?

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      June 15, 2022 at 4:01 pm

      Please consult your doctor

      Reply
  7. K N V Ramana says

    May 21, 2022 at 8:09 pm

    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

    Reply
  8. Kairuppalappa says

    May 11, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    Is it compulsory medical certificate for chardham yatra, if necessary from whom it obtained

    Reply
  9. Kamala says

    May 6, 2022 at 12:15 am

    My son is 12 year old. Can he accompany me for the char Dham yatra? Would he face any difficulties during the yatra?

    Reply
  10. Vaibhav says

    April 25, 2022 at 7:56 pm

    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

    Reply
  11. Ch hemantha kumar says

    April 7, 2022 at 6:56 pm

    Iam suffering from synsis problem and age 55 may i visit chardham yatra

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      April 12, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      For any medical advice please consult your doctor

      Reply
      • SVC Kameswara Rao says

        May 6, 2022 at 10:31 am

        My father is 91-year old. He does not have medical problems. Where can we get medical fitness certificate from?

        Reply
  12. Sarbani Majumdar says

    February 19, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      February 22, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      Please contact your family doctor and take his/her advice.

      Reply
  13. Divya Khetan says

    February 11, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    Is 2 year old girl kids are allowed in kedarnath and badrinath inside the temple for Darshan?

    Reply
    • Seema says

      March 14, 2022 at 11:15 am

      We plan tour of chardham yatra with 2 year old girl it is possible.

      Reply
      • Sasidhar Darla says

        March 21, 2022 at 8:54 am

        It is possible but we do not recommend it. It will be difficult to manage.

        Reply
  14. Pallavi Kansal says

    September 29, 2021 at 12:19 pm

    R their any covid guidelines for kids for char dham Yatra

    Reply
  15. K.c anand says

    September 6, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    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

    Reply
  16. SUJIT KUMAR PAL says

    March 17, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    CAN WE GO CHARDHAM WITH MY 4 YEARS BABY AND MY FAMILY BY TREKS?

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      June 19, 2021 at 9:20 am

      Yes you can

      Reply
  17. DINESH CHANDRA RASTOGI says

    October 9, 2020 at 10:21 am

    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

    Reply
  18. Vittal Inchal says

    October 4, 2019 at 11:58 am

    Hello 14 months kid can get infant dharshna on 6th October 2019…

    Reply
  19. Agomoni lodh says

    July 12, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      July 13, 2019 at 7:32 am

      A medical certificate is not necessary. Just make sure they do not have any problems with high altitude.

      Reply

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