TERMS & CONDITIONS

Costs: Costs are based on double or twin occupancy in hotels or as specified in each itinerary. In group tours if you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will match you with a roommate if available. If hotels during peak tourist season in winter may not be available sometimes. Price inclusions vary and are listed in the detailed itinerary for each tour.

Price does not include: any items of a personal nature, travel insurance, additional expenses resulting from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, political disputes, sickness or other causes beyond our reasonable control. Tipping your driver and guide at the end of the trip is normal, but entirely at your discretion. Our suggestions regarding tipping are mentioned in the itinerary.

Visa requirement: Visa fees for India are not included in the price. All US citizens require a passport and its validity must be for 6 months beyond the exit date from India. The Visa application can be filled online at: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html. For multi-entry or longer term visa, the applicant has to apply to the designated office of the Consulate General of India. For California it is in San Francisco. From longer term visas please contact the Indian Consulate General responsible for your area.

Health Requirements: We strongly recommend that you consult with your personal physician or Passport Health at 888-499-7277 or via the web at www.passporthealthusa.com in regards to your itinerary and required inoculations. You may also visit the website of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) at www.cdc.gov. For Covid19 special requirements the procedure is mentioned in the itineraries. These are subject to change according to Government of India and other governments through which an itinerary is planned. Health requirements applicable at the time of your journey are mentioned in individual itineraries but are subject to change.

Mask and Vaccination policy: We follow the rules applicable in destination countries. In groups and private inside vehicles N95 masks are required. All guests must be fully vaccinated and boosted.

Number of days prior to departure Cancellation Fee
Number of days prior to departure Mentioned in each itinerary
Minimum cancellation fee US$ 50.00
For balance amount 59 to 45 days before departure 50%
For balance amount 44 to 30 days before departure 60%
For balance amount 29 to 0 days before departure 100%

In group tours and in those private tours in which international airfare is included in the price, the major part of the advance payment is for getting confirmed airfare and this advance payment is non-refundable.

Trip Cancellation Insurance is available online by various insurers. The cost of trip cancellation insurance is not included in the price. We will be glad to give you more information on this.

Cancelled Trips: India Traveller reserves the right to cancel any trip due to inadequate sign-up, which makes the trip economically infeasible to operate. Notification will be given at least 30 days prior to departure. A full refund will be given or you may choose to transfer to another tour.

Unused Tour Items: No refund will be made for any unused accommodations, missed meals, transportation segments, cruise portions, sightseeing tours or any other service. Such unused items are neither refundable nor exchangeable (no exceptions). Airline Clause: The airlines used in conjunction with tours and holidays featured in this web site are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passenger/s is/are not onboard their aircraft. The passenger tickets in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and passenger/s. Airfares, where used, are current at the time of air ticket purchase and are subject to change without notice.

Luggage: Arrangements include transportation and transfer of one standard-sized suitcase per person or as per international and domestic airlines rules.

Airline Baggage Regulations: Economy-class allowance per tour participant vary from airline to airline. Some allow only one checked-in bag while others allow two bags. For private tours if you are booking the international flight yourself, please see the checked-in and carry-on bag allowances on the airline website.

Please note that domestic baggage rules may differ from international baggage allowances in India and also in USA. For group tours we will inform all group participants.

Photography/Filming: India Traveller reserves the right to take photographs/films during the operation of any program and to use resulting photographs/films for promotional purposes. Any passengers who prefer that their images not be used are asked to notify their tour escort at the beginning of the program. Please follow the instructions given by the administrative authority, like the Archaeological Survey of India etc. at each individual monuments or site.

Limitation of Liability: India Traveller, its owners, agents and affiliated companies act only as agents for hotels, transportation companies, land operators and suppliers of travel services and assume no liability in connection with the operation or service of any transportation vehicle or hotel which may be used for services to India Traveller trip members. India Traveller and its operators and agents will assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, irregularity or additional costs resulting directly or indirectly from any of the following causes: weather, failure of any means of transportation to adhere to schedules, quarantines, strikes, civil disturbances, theft, government regulations, or changes in transport and lodging beyond our reasonable control. India Traveller reserves the right at any time, either prior to or after departure, to, in its good-faith discretion, change or reprice any tour, including but not limited to the right to alter or omit any part of the itinerary, to substitute hotels or leaders, or change any means of conveyance without notice and without allowance of refund, with the liability of increased costs--if any--to be borne by trip members. India Traveller reserves the right to change any itinerary at any time when it is deemed advisory for the safety of the group or to comply with government restrictions.

Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability: India Traveller, Fresno, California and all affiliates act only in the capacity as an agent for the hotels, airlines, bus companies, railroads, ship lines, and/or contractors providing accommodations, transportation or other services to the client. The client is advised that India Traveller purchases such transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from various independent suppliers who are not affiliated with India Traveller. India Traveller makes every effort to select the best suppliers of the aforementioned services, however, India Traveller does not control the operations of these agents and as a result, CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER CLAIM which may occur as the result of any and/or all of the following: (1) the wrongful, negligent or arbitrary acts or omissions on the part of the independent supplier, agent, its employees or others who are not under the direct control or supervision of India Traveller; (2) defects or failures of any vessel, aircraft, vehicle or other instrumentality which is under the control of an independent supplier; or (3) loss, injury or damage to person, property or otherwise, resulting directly or indirectly from any Acts of God, dangers incident to the sea, fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, or wars (whether declared or not), hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, medical epidemics, quarantines, or customs regulation, defaults, delays or cancellations or alterations in itinerary due to schedule changes, or from any causes beyond the control of India Traveller. Further, India Traveller is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from insufficient or improperly issued passports, visas or other legal documents. All coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets issued by India Traveller are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms, and conditions under which any services are provided by such hotels, airlines, bus companies, railroads, ship lines or owners or contractors or by their person in employ.

I acknowledge the risk and hazards of travel abroad/overseas. By purchasing a tour arrangement whether you fill out a registration form or not, you agree to following terms:

I accept responsibility for my own welfare and waive future claims against India Traveller for liability to the maximum extent permitted by law I understand that India Traveller contracts with a network of operators abroad through affiliate tour operators. These third party service providers are deemed qualified and experienced to the best of knowledge of India Traveller. I understand, however, that India Traveller is unable to fully supervise or guarantee the performance of such third parties. Therefore, I fully release and hold harmless India Traveller from any and all liability for all their acts or omissions. I agree that this Assumption of Risk andRelease of Liability statement shall be legally binding upon me, all minors under the age of 21 traveling with me, my heirs, successors, and legal representatives. I further agree to fully indemnify India Traveller from all and any liabilities to the maximum extent permitted by law and for all its costs, expenses, damages, etc (including attorney fees) arising from or attributable to any claims or actions arising from my travel with India Traveller and which claims or actions are specifically released by me in this document. I confirm that I have read, fully understand and agree to all the terms and conditions contained in this document. Disclaimer: India Traveller is not responsible for any errors, omissions or misquotes contained in this web site or any other accompanying promotional documentation. The contents of said web site or promotional documentation may be changed at any time (including, but not limited to, rates and itinerary) without notice and at the sole discretion of India Traveller.

Venue: It is specially agreed that this agreement is entered into in the district of Fresno, county of Fresno, state of California. In the event any legal or equitable action is brought against India Traveller concerning the interpretation, enforcement or breach of any term, obligation or duty as contained or related to the terms and conditions set forth in this web site, or pursuant to federal law, statute or treaty to which the United States is a signatory, the venue of such action shall lie exclusively in the district of Fresno, county of Fresno, state of California.


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