Nanny or childcare arrangements
Non-medical childcare by a confirmed provider during agreed hours, so parents can manage an early temple visit or a late aarti while children rest.
FAMILY & ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL · S16
Senior travel companion
A companion for older guests who sets a comfortable pace, helps with steps and crowds, and keeps family informed with consent, within a defined non-medical scope.
THE SERVICE
How it works.
- Where
- Varanasi and journey destinations
- Booked per
- Per companion, per day
- Price
- Quoted for your journey. You see the complete price before any payment.
Many of our guests are parents on a long-awaited pilgrimage, often booked by sons and daughters who live far away. A senior travel companion stays with them through the day: an arm on the ghat steps, a seat found in the shade, meals and rest on time, and an unhurried pace at the temple.
Before the journey we talk through mobility, pacing, meal routines and the help that will genuinely be needed, and agree the companion's scope in writing. With the traveller's permission, the companion can send short updates or photographs to family at home.
This service is part of every SHRAVAN journey, whatever the tier, and can be added to any other journey. The companion is not a nurse or carer: if personal or medical care is needed, it is assessed separately under Specialist care support on request.
WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW
To arrange it well.
- Age and mobility of each traveller: stairs, walking distance and standing time
- Preferred pace, rest times and meal routines
- Who is travelling, and who is making the booking if that is someone else
- Whether the traveller agrees to family updates, photographs or location sharing
- Language preferences
SCOPE AND LIMITS
What it is, and is not.
- Non-medical companionship and practical assistance for the days stated in your quotation.
- Included in every SHRAVAN journey and cannot be removed from it.
- Not nursing, personal care or medical supervision.
- Family updates, photographs and location sharing happen only with the traveller's permission.
- Mobility and pacing are assessed before travel; some routes may need a longer duration.
Added items are requests. If something is already part of your journey and tier it shows as included and is never charged twice.
ALSO IN THIS SECTION
Worth looking at alongside.
Baby and family comfort arrangements
Cots, child seats, high chairs, interconnecting rooms and family-friendly pacing requested in advance, with each item confirmed with the hotel or car supplier.
Wheelchair and mobility assistance
Wheelchairs, walking aids and assistants requested separately, with each part of your route assessed for steps, ramps and boarding before anything is confirmed.
PLAN WITH TOURMELLOH
Arranged around your journey.
Add it to My Journey and ask for a quotation, or tell us what you need on WhatsApp.