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Q1. Where will I stay ?
A1. Your accommodation will be prebooked. As you arrive at the airport our representative will be there to meet you. Thereafter he will be transfering by a/c car to the hotel and he will be with you till you check in.

Q2. Will I be safe ?
A2. Indians are hospitable, friendly people. Also, during any transfers on your trip you will be met by our tour executive as well as our experienced driver during excursion whose primary concern is your safety and well being. While sightseeing our guide will be with you and you can share if there is any matter of concern.

Q3. What about food ?
A3. Indian cuisine is considered to be one of the finest and perhaps most distinctive cuisines in the World. Expect to eat well. Surely Indian food will definitely be one of the many highlights of your visit and you can embark upon your gastronomic adventures. If you are on a special diet, we will be happy to pre alert the hotels where you would stay, to serve you accordingly.

Q4. How will I travel ?
A4. You will travel in private air-conditioned vehicles that vary in number of people. On most of your trips we will be using modern cars when travelling as individuals. However for small groups we use 8-9 Seater Tempo Traveller, 15-18 Seater Mini Coach and upto 35 seater large coaches depending on group size, to make certain that you have ample space to move about and see the sights. You also have options to travel by air as well as by comfortable trains.

Q5. Where can I apply for an Indian Visa ?
A5. You are requested to get in touch with the nearest Indian Embassy/Commission who will guide you with formalities required.

Q6. Are there any India Tourist Offices near my home?
A6. The Government of India Tourist Offices are located all over the world for any information that you may require pertaining to India as a destination. You may get in touch with them for any queries you have prior to booking your holiday with us.

Q7. Why should we choose your company?
A7. We are one of the leading Tour Operators in India, recognized by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. We are members of prestigious National & International Associations like IATO, IATA, ASTA, AFTA, PATA, TAAI, USTOA and JATA. We have our own large fleet of Coaches, Deluxe Air-conditioned Cars and very strong networking of Associates all over India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Sri Lanka & Maldives. Due to our excellent relations with Hotels and chain of hotels, we can offer our clients competitive cost. Our post-tour reports of various satisfied tourists can be read in our website column “client's feed back” which will give a brief idea of our services and reliability.

Q8. How long have you been in business?
A8. We are established in 1985 and our client netwotk is widening day by day. We received Govt. of India's prestegious "National Toursm Award" for excellence in tourism industry a number of times.

Q9. Do you include trip insurance?
A9. We advise you to arrange travel insurance in your own country.

Q10. Who will answer my calls and questions when I call you, both before and after I sign up & during my Travel?
A10. Before signing up, you can communicate with our office and a responsible Manager will reply with you & as soon as you sign up your tour, the file will be assigned to a professional person in our office and he / she will be directly responsible for your travelling. However your entire Tour will be personally monitored & supervised under the care of our top senior officers and their Mobile is given to you. You are most welcome to call our Directors 24 hours, 365 days. Further, you would also provided with a list of our Associates Offices for all those cities wherever you are visiting. You can contact them any time during your travel for any assistance required.

Q11. Do you have age-based cutoffs?
A11. No, Some of the hardiest travellers in the World are in their 60s or 70s.

Q12. How do I pay for my trip and what are the cancellation policies?

A12. a) You can now simply pay to us by Credit Cards like Visa / Master.
b) As a general policy no cancellation charges are levied in case we receive minimum 5 weeks notice, but this varies from case to case.
c) Actual cancellation charges are levied only where we prepay hotel advances and buy Domestic Air & Train Tickets provide cancellation are levied by hotels, Indian Railways and Domestic Airlines.

Q13. Why can’t I do these trips on my own and (presumably) save money?
A13. One can often do our tours on his own, if he has large quantities of time, patience, money and willing to forego some safety measures. Time: Rustling up a permit to cross a border, finding suitable transport or buying air/rail tickets from local agents etc or directly from offices of Indian Railways or respective Domestic Airlines or directly from offices of Indian Railways or respective Domestic airline. Patience: One should have time to burn but, as seasoned travellers know, it can take hours and days of waiting in line, dealing with bureaucrats and triplicate forms, trying to get a taxi to the third office in a row that will send you to the fourth or standing in queues to buy Train Tickets / Domestic Air Tickets .

Q14. Can I book only the accommodation or only the transport since I am coming on business?
A14. Ofcourse, you can do so. If you need hotel only or car we will be booking accordingly and we will be more than happy to get back to you at once with relevant details.

Q15. How do I create a custom made itinerary ?
A15. There are many convenient and powerful ways for you to create a custom tour for yourself. If you are not an Indian Sub-Continent expert and you want to create a tour, a just outline a rough sketch of the Tour from Your Interests. Once you have done that you can send us the request to redesign with our expertise and keeping in view the possible routings etc. And you can also fill-in the details of your sighted request from our website by filling in the Online Booking Form which will initially ask you a few simple questions which focus on your interests and travel needs, and will then automatically create your tour with our Product Development Teams inputs!

Q16. Will your Company World help me with my internal air arrangements?
A16. Yes, we can assist you in your internal air tickets arrangements as part of your tour package. If you require any information on domestic airlines fares or schedule of operations you can contact directly to us.

Q17. What if I want to go somewhere that is not currently listed as a city or attraction?
A17. We are always interested in expanding our information base to provide the most comprehensive destination expertise and service to our clients. Please create your tour and send us a note on any particulars on the unlisted item. Our Product Development Team will get back to you with suggestions on arrangements within 48 hours business days.

Q18. What kind of lodging can I expect?
A18. We offer a wide range of luxury and value hotels for you to choose from. We recommend selected hotels based on standards, amenities and ambience. For example, in some cities in India, you will stay at hotels that are erstwhile Palaces of Maharajas. They re-create the atmosphere of yester years by their opulence and ambiance that heighten what is meant to be a royal experience. In National Parks, you will stay at game lodges, smaller hotel and tented camps, which will be provided with basic necessary amenities. All taxes and services charges levied by the hotel are included in your tour cost.

Q19. How many meals would be provided with this tour?
A19. Our tours feature sumptuous breakfast as part of your package. Additional meals, as well as bottled waters and soft drinks are available as options on our tours. We also offer you suggestions on restaurants in various cities that feature delicious foods.

















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