AIR TRANSPORTATION:
The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act,
ommission or event during the time passengers are not onboard their
aircraft. The passenger tickets in use by the airline, when issued,
shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the
purchaser of these tours/tickets and/or the passenger. The airfares
are subject to change without ntice. SELECTMYTRIP recommends to
buy insurance.
TIPS & TAXES: Our
price includes tips and taxes. Any other tips to the local guides
and drivers are left to your discretion.
DEPARTURE TAXES: U.S.,
Canada, India and Nepal departure taxes are the responsibility of
the passengers. In the U.S. and Canada, they are collected in advance
at the time of issuing a ticket whereas in India and Nepal they
are collected by airport authorities or the airlines at the time
of return journey.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Two
pieces of luggage, one not exceeding 62 inches as the of its dimensions
and a total of not more than 106 inches for both pieces to and from
USA. For internal flights in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka a maximum
of two pieces of luggage is allowed per person not exceeding 44
ibs. The baggage is at owner’s risk and as such baggage insurance
is recommended.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND HEALTH:
A valid passport. At present U.S./Canadian citizens require visa
for India, and Nepal. Presently smallpox and cholera shots are not
required but here again we recommend the same. Please consult your
physician for additional inoculations.
TRANSFERS: From airports
to hotels on arrival and vice-versa on departure by motorcoach /minivan/private
car depending on group size .
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Accommodations will be provided at hotels listed or similar on the
basis of twin bedded air-conditioned room with private bath or shower.
SINGLE ROOMS:Single room
accommodations are available at a supplemental cost. Every effort
will be made to provide share accommodations when requested. On
occasions when it is not possible to provide sharing accommodation
single room supplement will apply.
MEALS: All meals are included
on board Palace on Wheels, in Tibet, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Ladakh,
Kashmir, Bhutan, Sikkim and while on trek. On all other places two
meals a day American Breakfast and Dinner on Table d’hote basis
are included. (On MINI TOURS no meals are included and these tour
depart daily based on deluxe class or first class hotels.)
SIGHTSEEING & EXCURSIONS:All
sightseeing and excursions as indicated in the itinerary include
admission fees, and will be carried out by motor- coaches, automobiles
or other conveyance in accordance with local conditions and the
size of the tour groups. In all the cases the rates quoted include
the service of local English speaking guides in each city.
GUARANTEED OPERATIONS:
The tour is guaranteed to operate on a basis of 4 or more passengers
without any increase in the price of the tour.
TOUR ESCORT: An English
speaking Tour Escort will accompany for a group of 10 persons or
more. Smaller groups will have services of local Tour Escorts in
each city.
NOT INCLUDED: Passport
and visa fees, airports taxes, baggage and flight insurance, beverages
and meals not provided as a part of the tour arrangements and items
of a personal nature such as telephone, laundry, excess baggage,
special meals, etc.
INSURANCE: SELECTMYTRIP
is not responsible or liable for loss, damage, theft of luggage
and/or personal belongings, or of personal injury, accidents and/or
illness. For your protection, it is important that you have, or
purchase, adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. For insurance
please contact your travel agent or us.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR SELECTMYTRIP:
A deposit of $ 500.00 per person is required at the time of booking
to confirm reservations on the tour. Final payment is due 60 days
prior to the start of the tour.
CANCELLATION / REFUND OF LAND ARRANGEMENTS:
All cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing definitely.
Confirmed bookings are subject to U.S. $ 100.00 per person as administrative
fee. For cancellations received prior to 60 days U.S. $ 300.00 per
person; if received between 60 and 30 days prior U.S. $ 400.00 per
person; if received between 30 and 15 days prior U.S. $ 500.00 per
person; if received between 14 to 7 days prior U.S. $ 600.00 per
person ; thereafter 100% land cost will be forfeited. For itin-
eraries including Palace on Wheels, Wildlife, Bhutan and trekking,
etc., there will be 50% cancellation charges if received between
60 and 30 days and thereafter 100%.
CLIMATE: The climate in
India varies greatly over it’s large area but may be generally described
as sub-tropical. October through April is the best time to visit
India. The months of May through the middle of July are hot, but
air-con- ditioned hotels make stays comfortable. The monsoon brings
rains from June through September to all of the country except South
India where it rains pri- marily in winter. Late spring , early
summer and fall are prime times for visit- ing Kashmir, Darjeeling
and other mountain resorts in the north, south and east. The best
time to visit India is between October and March when the climate
is bracing, the skies are blue and the sun is warm in its welcome.
VOUCHER: On receipt of
full payment, a voucher will sent for redemption in India for specified
services.
TARIFF AND EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS:
All prices herein quoted are in U.S. dollars and based
on tariffs and exchange levels in effect on October 1, 2002. Rates
are subject to change adjustment in the event of any marked changes
in these tariffs and exchange levels.
ELECTRIC CURRENT: Voltage
in most places is 220 AC, 50 cycles. A few areas, however have DC
supply.
RELEGION: Most Indians
are Hindus, while Muslims are the largest minority. There are also
a good number of Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroatrains(Parsees)
and Jews.
RESPONSIBILITY: SELECTMYTRIP,
Illinois, and its associated agents, here- in after referred to
as Operator, act only as agent for the owners or contractors providing
means of transportation, other services and all tickets are issued
subject to any and all terms and conditions under such means of
transportation or other services are offered or provided. The issuance
and acceptance of such tickets shall be deemed to be consent to
the further condition that the participating travel agent and/or
Operator shall not be or become liable or responsible in any way
in connection with such means of transportation or other services,
for any loss, injury or damage to or in respect of any person or
property howsoever caused or arising. Should any circumstances make
it desirable or necessary to change or cancel the travel plan or
program such changes or cancellation may be made. Additional expenses,
if any caused thereby, shall be borne by the passenger. Cost of
land arrangements and air transportation are based on tariffs in
effect October01, 2003. We reserve the right to alter the quoted
costs in the event of any marked increase or decrease in foreign
currency tariff changes or for any other reason without prior notice.
Although the owners or contractors providing means of transportation
or other service will take all possible care of passengers’ baggage
or belongings entrusted to their care, participating travel agent
and/or operator does not in any way accept responsibility in the
event of loss on injury thereto. Air India transportation companies
concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or
event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or
conveyances. The passenger contract in use by the carriers concerned
, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines
or transportation companies and the purchaser of this tour and /or
passengers. ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH- OUT NOTICE
AND ARE QUOTED IN U.S. DOLLARS.
Your Travel Agent
For Travel Agents Use Only 1-800-835-7262
1-800-Tel-Rama
lllnois: (773)205-7900
FAX:(773)205-7912
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