Managing Altitude on the Char Dham Yatra: A Guide for Travellers Over 50

1 September 2026

Badrinath, Mana and Kedarnath all sit above 3,000m. The itinerary builds in rest at each stop rather than climbing straight through, and the tour leader watches for early signs of altitude discomfort throughout the group.

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