India is a country of pilgrimages. From the Char Dham Yatra in the Garhwal Himalayas to Vaishno Devi, Sammed Shikharji, Tirupati Balaji, Amarnath, 12 Jyotirling, Ashtavinayak and Kailash Mansarovar — Shree Kanaiya Tours & Travels has organised every major Indian yatra for 30 years. Pure veg / Jain food, sensible pacing for senior pilgrims, Acharya/Pandit darshan arrangements where applicable.
All major Indian yatras we run
Hindu Yatra
- Char Dham Yatra — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath (May–Oct)
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra — by helicopter from Kathmandu
- Amarnath Yatra + Vaishno Devi + Shivkhori (Jul–Aug)
- 12 Jyotirling Tour — complete 21-day pilgrimage
- Ashtavinayak Yatra — 8 Ganpati temples
- Vaishno Devi + Kashmir
- Tirupati Balaji (with Srishailam optional)
- Shirdi + Saptashrungi + Bhimashankar + Shani Singanapur
- Omkareshwar + Mahakaleshwar
- Mathura + Vrindavan + Agra + Haridwar + Rishikesh
Jain Yatra
- Sammed Shikharji — Jain Tirthraj
- Hastinapur Jain Yatra
- Kutch + Jain pilgrimage
Multi-Faith Tirth Yatra
Why pilgrimage tours need a specialist operator
- Slow pacing — most pilgrims are 55–80 years old. A regular tour operator's schedule is exhausting.
- Dharamshala bookings — Birla, Ramakrishna Mission and trusted Jain Bhojanalays don't list on Booking.com.
- Darshan arrangements — VIP darshan slots, special pooja bookings, Acharya appointments require local relationships.
- Food — pure satvik / Jain food at every stop, no shortcuts.
- Altitude support — oxygen on Char Dham and Kailash routes.
- Emergency protocol — pilgrim groups have the highest medical-event rate; we travel with kit + protocol.
Pilgrimage tour cost comparison
- Vaishno Devi 3N/4D group — ₹14,999 – ₹19,999
- Tirupati Balaji 3N/4D — ₹16,999 – ₹22,999
- Char Dham 11N/12D — ₹38,999 – ₹46,999
- Amarnath + Vaishno Devi 8D — ₹28,999 – ₹36,999
- Sammed Shikharji 7N/8D — ₹26,999 – ₹34,999
- 12 Jyotirling complete 21-day — ₹54,999 – ₹68,999
- Kailash Mansarovar helicopter — ₹1,82,000 – ₹2,14,000
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best pilgrimage tour operator for senior citizens?
Shree Kanaiya Tours & Travels has run pilgrimage tours since 1995 with specific focus on senior pilgrims — slower pacing, ground-floor rooms, oxygen support, pure veg/Jain meals and tour managers who understand the spiritual context of each yatra.
Can I do Char Dham and 12 Jyotirling in one trip?
No — they're geographically separate (Char Dham is in Uttarakhand, 12 Jyotirling spans Maharashtra/Gujarat/MP/AP/Tamil Nadu). Do them as two separate yatras 6–12 months apart.
Is Sammed Shikharji safe for older Jain pilgrims?
Yes — we use Madhuban as base and use 'doli' (palanquin) service for the 27 km hill circuit, so even pilgrims unable to trek can complete the yatra. Pure Jain food at every stop (no exception).
What's included in Char Dham helicopter package?
Helicopter circuit covers Yamunotri (chopper to Kharsali), Gangotri (chopper to Harshil/Gangotri), Kedarnath (chopper from Phata or Sersi), Badrinath (drive). 5 days, ₹1,82,000–₹2,14,000 per person.