Both are equally valid. Choose wheelchair for mobility or health concerns, walking if physically able for the full worship experience.
তাওয়াফ by wheelchair is completely valid according to all four schools. নবী করীম himself performed his Farewell তাওয়াফ while riding a camel. The choice should be based purely on physical capability without spiritual concern.
Choose wheelchair if you have mobility limitations, cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, are elderly and concerned about crowd pressure, recently recovered from illness, or are pregnant. There is no shame in using a wheelchair.
Options: rent a manual wheelchair with a companion pushing, hire a professional pusher (SAR 50-200), or rent an electric wheelchair for independence. Wheelchair তাওয়াফ is typically on upper floors with wider lanes. Walking তাওয়াফ provides the full physical worship experience and is মুস্তাহাব for the physically able.
Source: Ibn Qudamah, Al-Mughni; Imam al-Nawawi, Al-Majmu'