Is it safe to plan a trip to Leh Ladakh with elderly people. I have heard that oxygen level is little low there. So was thinking if it would be safe to take my dad along who is 63 years old.

7 ResponsesMar 24, 2019 12:14 PM •

Anindita Sarkar

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It shouldn't be a problem unless he has like serious breathing problems

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Prashanth Ramola

First consult a doctor and make sure that there is no health problems like asthama

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Purusottam Mohanty

Last year I went with my Parents who are 57 +. We didn't face such problems. We took one small oxygen cylinder with us but we never used it.

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Sarthak Gupta

It is ok if they don't have serious problem and first do complete body checkup and consult a doctor then there is no problem otherwise take oxygen cylinder for any emergency

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Nishant Tyagi

Dear Anindita, acute mountain sickness does not matter with respect to age, gender or physical fitness. It can happen to anyone and of any age. So, yes, as much as you can go yourself to Ladakh, you can surely take your parents provided they are in healthy condition and can endure the fatigue of this long journey. You should plan a relaxing and comfortable itinerary for your Ladakh trip when taking your elder parents. If they are on medication or have any existing illness, make sure you consult your doctor only after the doctor’s approval travel to the high altitude places carrying proper medication.

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Tanushree Jain

Yes safe. Check that your father should not have any respiratory problem. Before start consult doctor and take along tablets for low oxygen absorption.

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Abhinaw Chauhan

First you need to consult to a doctor, and make sure you don't have any serious breathing problem. than make your plan.

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