Question Is the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Challenging for Senior Citizens?

[CouchSurferX]

I've been contemplating the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a journey that's as spiritually enriching as it is physically demanding. Given its high-altitude trek, rough terrain, and rigorous schedule, I'm particularly concerned about its feasibility for senior citizens. Has anyone here, or someone you know, undertaken this pilgrimage in their later years? How did you manage the physical challenges, and what preparations or precautions would you recommend to make the journey more manageable?

 

[boldhimalaya]

Yes, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra can be challenging for senior citizens due to the high altitude, cold weather, and physically demanding terrain. However, many seniors do complete the journey successfully with proper preparation. It’s crucial to have a thorough medical check-up beforehand, train with regular walking and light trekking, and allow plenty of time for acclimatization. Choosing a well-organized tour that provides medical support and experienced guides can make a big difference. For more details and a suitable travel option, check out this Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour.

 

[itournepal]

Each year, thousands of senior citizens from around the world, especially India, go on the pilgrimage to Mt Kailash. A few of them have to retreat because of sickness and bad weather.
So there is a well-organized pilgrimage tour for Indian senior citizens that goes from Kathmandu, Nepal.

Here are tips for a rewarding pilgrimage to Mt Kailash.

• Engage yourself in Jogging or other types of physical exercises at least a couple of months before embarking on the journey.
• Do the health check-up for any underlying health conditions, like diabetes, blood pressure, heart and lung problems, before heading on the journey. Take consultation and proper medication from the physicians.
• Start taking vitamin C and iron-rich food at least a week before the journey starts. This helps with your oxygen intake capacity.
• Make sure your guide and the travel agencies have supplemental oxygen, a Gamow bag (Portable Altitude Chamber) and the team is trained to handle emergencies.
• Choose or customize the itinerary with extra days for acclimatization.
• Drink plenty of water, At least 3 liters of water per day is recommended.
• Trek high and sleep low. Even though it is mostly a driving tour, you can go on a side hike for about an hour from the town you will be staying in and then come down to sleep.
• Take Diamox (Acetazolamide) 250 mg as precaution, 24 hours before heading to the altitude above 3,000 m.