• All non-residents require visas for India, which must be obtained prior to departure. Tourist visas are usually valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for 6 months after your return from India Two passport photographs are also required at the time of application.
  
• The Government of India has announced a scheme of granting Tourist Visa on Arrival for the citizens of Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Singapore for a short period up to a maximum of 30 days. Please contact Indian Embassy/ Mission for more details and terms and conditions of this scheme.
  
• The Government of India has announced a scheme of granting Tourist Visa on Arrival for the citizens of Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Singapore for a short period up to a maximum of 30 days. Please contact Indian Embassy/ Mission for more details and terms and conditions of this scheme.
  

• There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or travelers cheques a tourist may import, provided a declaration form is completed on arrival. This will also facilitate the exchange of imported currency as well as the export of unspent currency on departure. Cash, bank notes and traveller’s cheques up to US $ 10,000 or equivalent need not be declared at the time of entry. Use authorized money changers for converting foreign currency and keep the records to convert back
  

• Most museums in India are closed on Mondays and some on Fridays. India Travellers tries to be careful on this (like Taj Mahal is closed on Friday and Red Fort in Delhi is closed on Monday etc).
  
• Photography is not always permissible at different monuments, and at many places it is permitted only at a fee. There is usually a higher fee for using a video camera. India Travellers guide shall inform you about these at the entrances only.
  

• Tour guides and drivers expect tips depending on the assignments and number of days spent on the tour.
  
• Tipping to taxi drivers for airport/railway station transfers is not expected.
  
• In major cities some hotels include service charges on their bills; in such cases tipping is not necessary. Where this is not done, a tip of 5 to 10% is considered good.
  
• If you feel that tip expectations are unreasonable with anyone who is providing your services on behalf of IndiaTravellers, please contact your trip manager immediately or notify us at the earliest. We like our support staff to be well looked after but same time it has to be reasonable as per the service.
  

• India has good telecommunication network coverage. Mobile phones work everywhere though not all the mobile operators are available at all the places or have same coverage. Services might not be available in National parks, certain transit areas in Mountains or boarder areas.
  
• Internet is also available at most of the hotels in cities or nearby internet cafes. Our local guide will be best source of information if you do not find anything close by.
  
• If you need a local private number to make/receive important calls during your trip, please contact our office for the possibilities.
  

• India Travellers specializes in customised India Holidays and we like to provide you tailor made program as per your requirements. On this web site, we have provided different suggested itineraries based on popular tour circuits we operate in. we can certainly customise any one of them for you.
  

• The distance is approximate distance between two places and driving time is also approximate and can vary due to many factors.
  

• India Travellers is very careful when selecting accommodation for your India Tour. Every accommodation is hygienic and comfortable meeting quality standards like character and ambience with personalised service, good management and proper access. Depending on program budget we make use of Economic to Ultra Luxury hotels and resorts. During the inquiry phase, we share the website address of all the proposed hotels as possible.
  

• We use very well maintained air conditioned vehicles only from Toyota Innova to large coaches as per the group requirements. In some offbeat programs, we use Jeeps only due to terrain and other limitations. We pay equally high importance to our drivers. The drivers are well experienced, trained and supportive. All our drivers will carry a mobile phone and our office executives are always in touch.
  

• In recent years, there is good development on domestic air network and airlines. We use many domestic airlines from Kingfisher and Jet Airways to upcoming low cost airlines who offer excellent value propositions.All internal flights are based on economy class
  

• In some programs, using a local train is faster and convenient option. If client agrees to use train, we generally use A/C Chair Cars or 2ND a/c coaches only in popular trains like Shatabdi express and there is always someone to drop you and pick you from the railway station. We also provide travelling guides for small and large groups.
  

• Over years we have developed a very extensive network of excellent multilingual guides who speak English and a local Indian language along with other foreign languages of their expertise. Most of them are handpicked and trained with us. We also provide travelling guide/escorting tour managers as per the requirements.
  

• During the planning process of your holiday itinerary, we propose many different activities and sightseeing possible at destinations or en route. All the details will be clearly listed in your final offer. Along with this, our Car drivers, local guides and other support staff will be very happy to show different social and religious activities happening round the year all over India. Some are spontaneous and some can be planned in advance.
  

• As all our tours are customised so they can be all inclusive or as many services as you want. Typically our tours include all land arrangement services of accommodation, private car and other transportation, airport transfers, local guide and monuments entrances. Meal plan is with Bed n Breakfast or including dinner also as per plan. Personal expenses, Camera fee, Tips, any insurance and domestic flights are not included.All details you will find in our personalised cost proposal
  

• We are always in touch and accessible. Every vehicle maintains contact with the head office in Delhi and other regional offices as per your location. Cellular telephone service is widely available throughout India. Private Doctors and medical facilities are of good standard in case of emergency. Emergency telephone contacts are included with your tour documents. Most of the hotels also maintain a doctor on twenty four hour call.
  

• India Travellers specializes in customised tours and we understand some time you might want to make changes before or during the tour. India Travellers is very flexible with this and we do our best possible to make arrangements as per our change and cancellation policy. In case of any last minute cancellation or changes, our office works with you in most transparent manner and your interests are of paramount importance. You can reach us 24X7 on phone, sms or email.India Travellers specializes in customised tours and we understand some time you might want to make changes before or during the tour. India Travellers is very flexible with this and we do our best possible to make arrangements as per our change and cancellation policy. In case of any last minute cancellation or changes, our office works with you in most transparent manner and your interests are of paramount importance. You can reach us 24X7 on phone, sms or email.
  

• You are required to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the tour in respect of illness, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellation and curtailment. The choice of insurer is the sole discretion of the client.
  

• India Travellers and service logo are the registered trademark of Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd.
  
• Other product names and logos used on India Travellers web sites are for identification purposes only and are trademarks of their respective companies.
  

• India Travellers, Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. act only as agent for the passenger with respect to services provided, including, but not limited to, accommodations & meals in hotels, lodges, camps, restaurants, as well as sightseeing, and all forms of transportation as described in your itinerary. All services are provided by operators who are not owned or controlled by India Travellers, Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. India Travellers, Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. takes all reasonable precautions to make all arrangements as safe as reasonably possible for all tour passengers and others, but India Travellers, Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, loss, damage, delay or inconvenience arising out of, or in connection with, any defect in any vehicle or any act, including any acts of terrorism, industrial action, acts of governments and God, omission, neglect, accident, error or omission in the provision of any services. India Travellers, Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to alter any tour arrangements due to local conditions while providing similar inclusions. India Travellers, Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. also retains the right to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour for any reason or if that person causes or is deemed to cause any hazard, damage or inconvenience to our extended team members, public places, him, her, other passengers, wildlife or local places of worships etc.
  

• Thank you for visiting India Travellers website. The parent company Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. understands and respects your right to privacy. Any information that you choose to give us is stored in our database. We do not sell or offer our client list to others at any cost. Some information (such as, your name, travel date etc) are shared with our suppliers (such as, hotels, transporters etc) for purposes of confirming your registration and providing the service you require. All our suppliers are professional outfits respecting and abiding by our working guidelines. If you need any further info or clarification on Privacy Policy of Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd., please send us an email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with appropriate subject field. Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. will respond to all reasonable concerns and inquiries with utmost urgency.
  

• On confirmation of booking, some advance payment should be made to hold the booking on confirmed basis & the balance amount can be paid as per the payment plan in our final proposal. India Travellers, Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd. hold the right to decide on the amount to be paid as advance payment, based on the nature of service & the time left for the commencement of the service. In certain cases like domestic flights, hotels or resorts bookings during the peak season (Christmas/ New Year) or during fairs/festivals, full payment may be required in order to hold space on Confirmed Basis.
  

• In the event of cancellation of travel arrangements due to any reasons – we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the time/date we receive your intimation in writing. Cancellation charges would be as follows:
  
• 60 - 30 days prior to arrival – 10% of the Tour + Cost of Non Refundable service
  
• 30 - 15 days prior to arrival – 25% of the Tour + Cost of Non Refundable service
  
• 15 - 03 days prior to arrival - 50% of the tour + Cost of Non Refundable service
  
• Less than 03 days or No Show – No Refund
  
• Notes
  
• In case of special train journey (like Palace on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey, Golden Charriot etc.) and high peak season bookings (from 20th Dec to 15th Jan) a separate cancellation policy is applicable (which would be advised as and when required).
  
• Also there is a separate cancellation policy for some hotels like Oberoi, Taj and others who are charging for 1 night retention charges if cancelled or amended 30 days in advance & retention for entire stay in cancelled or amended 8 days in advance.
  
• There are few hotels, who normally ask for non- refundable deposit at the time of booking.
  
• In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount depending on the amount we would be able to recover from the hoteliers, transporters etc. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund and it will be on best effort basis
  
• In case of Special Trains Journeys and/or peak season hotel bookings, a separate cancellation policy is applicable which we shall advise you as and when Applicable.
  

• We accept payments by Visa, Master and American express Cards. Payments are processed through an online payment gateway system. In case of payment through credit card, a small amount of bank processing fee would be applicable on the amount being paid by credit cards
  

• India Travellers encourage direct payment to our company bank accounts by wire transfer. For any bank charges by wire transfer, India Travellers do not charge extra and you pay as per proposal. Our bank details and other information will be in our tax invoice which we send you after we receive booking confirmation from you. India Travellers encourage direct payment to our company bank accounts by wire transfer. For any bank charges by wire transfer, India Travellers do not charge extra and you pay as per proposal. Our bank details and other information will be in our tax invoice which we send you after we receive booking confirmation from you.
  

• All efforts will be made sincerely to maintain the contract made by our organization with its customers but there are always possibilities of certain Items like airfares, entrance fee at the monuments or drastic increase in fuel costs etc. getting more expensive without any notice from the Govt. authorities. In such FORCE MAJEUR, the difference in the cost would be borne by the customers. India Travellers, Lifestyle Voyages India Pvt. Ltd., act only in the capacity of agent for the hotels, airlines, transporters, railways & contractors providing other services & all exchange orders, receipts, contracts & tickets issued by us are issued subject to terms & conditions under which these services are provided by actual suppliers.
  
• All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or even after the commencement of the tour. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants safety, comfort & general well being.
  
• Our rates are based on the prevailing rates as negotiated by us with the hotels, airlines etc. Hotels and Airlines retain the right to modify the rates without notice. In case of such changes the rates quoted before the modification, can be changed by us according to the modifications by hotels or airlines.
  
• All hotel bookings are based on usual check in and checkout time of the hotels until unless indicated in the itinerary.
  
• We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the programme or expenses incurred – directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.
  
• We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home country. All baggage’s & personal property/s at all times are at the client’s risk. Our transport is certainly Insured as per Indian Motor Vehicles Act and claims, if any, will be made by the respective insurer as per the rules of the Insurance Companies in Indian Rupees.
  
• We shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property, or otherwise in connection with any accommodation, transportation or other services, resulting – directly or indirectly – from any act of GOD, dangers, fire, accident, breakdown in machinery or equipment, breakdown of transport, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferages, epidemics, medical or defaults, or any other causes beyond our control..
  

India Travellers team, your host in India and every Indian is happy and thank full for the fact that you have chosen to visit India. We all welcome you and will try our best with our legendry hospitality, cultural warmness and rich heritage to make your trip incredible. As a reciprocal gesture, we will request your support in following:

• When visiting places of worship and mausoleums there are certain religious customs to be observed. As a token of respect, it is customary to remove your footwear before entering all temples. Smoking is prohibited in around these places.
  
• India Travellers local guide will brief you in advance everywhere and will assist you with your personal belongings.
  

• Though Indian economy is making good progress, we still have some sections of society where the development and education has not reached yet. Government is working on this challenge to enable all live with dignity. We request you not to give money to baggers however needy they might look but you can show kindness with some food items if at all.
  

• Trading in ivory, fur, animal skins, antiquities and the like is illegal. If you must have it, obtain a certificate of legitimate sale and permission for export before leaving the country possible.
• By saying no to this we can discourage this trade and preserve our wildlife and heritage for next generation. Your support is appreciated.