Char Dham — Altitude is the risk, not distance
Acclimatization days in Uttarkashi/Guptkashi, 5–6 hr drive days max, oxygen concentrator + oximeter at every halt, heli to Kedarnath with ground backup, and that dedicated caretaker from Delhi to Delhi.
Oxygen · Heli backup · Caretaker
Kashi — Stairs are the risk
Ghat-level haveli (elevator, no 2km river walk), palki to Vishwanath at 4:30am before queues, wheelchair-friendly ghats for Shraddha, boat aarti seated.
Elevator haveli · Palki
Prayagraj/Gaya — Boats & sand
Boarding assistance at Sangam, stable boats with handrails, Falgu pind daan seated on chairs where needed, not forced onto sand.
Stable boats · Seated rite