You're never too old to travel, 3 travel destinations perfect for senior citizens

By Team MyNationFirst Published Mar 22, 2019, 2:52 PM IST
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Wanderlust knows no age and if you want to keep the spark of adventure alive with your parents or your grandparents, here are some cool itineraries to check out. 

New Delhi: Age is just a number, and if you want to rekindle the spark of the adventure among your parents or grandparents, here's a couple of ideas. Most of us think that our sexagenarian relatives, family members or friends are not fit to travel after hitting 60 years of age. However, you're never too old to give in to the wanderlust. 

A family trip to Vaishno Devi or Tirupati Temple is all good, but if your senior citizens in your family are looking to explore newer places, that is well within grasp too.   

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From fresh mountain air to the sunny beach sides and green forests, it's time to change the narrative for travelling styles for senior citizens. There are many well-thought-out itineraries and gorgeous locations that make for an ideal vacay for the older generations. Take a look at some of them:

Goa 

A three-day-long curated by UnHotel, this trip is an ode to the vibrant spirit of Goa and is especially curated for seniors to explore the Goan culture. From an experiential stay at a Heritage Portuguese Villa with the local family, a trip to the beaches, a dinner cruise on Mandovi, visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites - Cathedrals and Forts and more, it is time to immerse yourself in Goa. 

Keeping in mind the requirements of senior citizens, the trip is planned to ensure their utmost comfort. 

Cost: Rs 24,999 per person inclusive of taxes, find details here.

Coorg

The gorgeous, natural beauty of Coorg aka Scotland of India makes it a perfect vacay location for seniors. In a trip curated by 50+ Voyagers,  India's first active travel and adventure company exclusively for people aged 50 and above, you can immerse yourself in the pure surroundings of Coorg. Beautiful drives to the coffee plantations, stroll in Golden Temple of Namdroling monastery, sightseeing at Omkareshwara Temple, Talakaveri - the origin of river Kaveri, Madikeri Fort and more awaits you.

Cost: Rs 19,000 per person, find details here

Amritsar

Dil Ek Amritsari - a curated seniors trip by UnHotel will make you relive the stories of valour, strength and happiness. From visiting the  Harmindar Sahib, popularly called the Golden Temple, Wagah Border and more, this 2 nights-3 days trip involves an easy day itinerary to help the seniors enjoy the holy town and the hospitality of Punjab. 

Cost: Rs 21,900/- per person inclusive of taxes, find the details here.

 

 

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