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HOTEL & AIRLINE
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Travelite (India) (“the Company”, “We”, “Our”, “Us”) acts in the capacity of an
agent for hotels and airlines. Our rates are based on the prevailing rates as
negotiated by us with the hotels and published fares of the airlines. These
rates include all presently applicable taxes. All hotel prices are based on the
meal plans as outlined in the final tour itineraries.
The usual 'Check in' & Check out' time for hotels in India is 12:00 noon.
All tour prices are based on the above times unless otherwise indicated in the
itinerary.
The hotels / airlines retain the right to modify the rates or the terms and
conditions at any time at their discretion. We will not be liable for any such
changes made by the hotels / airlines. |
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MEALS
The Company will provide meals as indicated in each tour itinerary. We hold
the right to alter / change the predetermined venue without prior notice.
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TRANSFERS SIGHTSEEING TOURS & EXCURSIONS
a) All airport and train station transfers include transportation
and the assistance of our representative who will assist the client in the
check-in/check-out process.
b) All sightseeing tours and excursions include transportation
and services of local English speaking guide. Guides speaking other languages
are available upon request and are subject to additional charges. Since the
services of other language guides may not be available in some cities,
sufficient notice is advisable to allow us to reserve the services of the
desired language guide. We can not be held liable, in the event that a desired
language guide is not found available.
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TRAVELLERS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to us at the
time the reservation is made. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate
the special needs of disabled travellers, but we are not responsible in the
event we are unable to do so, nor are we responsible for any denial of services
by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Most
transportation services, including motorcoaches and other vehicles are not
equipped with wheelchair ramps. We regret that we cannot provide individual
assistance to a traveller for walking, dining, getting on and off motorcoaches
and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able
companion must accompany travellers who need such assistance, and must assume
total responsibility for such traveller’s well-being.
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RATES & PAYMENTS
Rates: Due care will be taken to ensure that rates and information
provided in the tour itineraries shall be accurate as at the date of
finalisation of tour itinerary. However, please note that there could be
amendments related to, but not limited to, airline schedule changes, airline
and ship fuel surcharges, tax increases and increases in other operational
costs. The Company cannot be held responsible for changes that occur outside
its control and reserves the right to increase the price of any travel
arrangement up to the date of departure. Changes in price may also include
adjustments for major, adverse currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Currency: All rates for our tours are quoted in US Dollars
unless otherwise requested or stated.
Settlement of Payment: The Company requires its clients to settle
payments as below:
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At the time of confirmation of tour: an amount equal to advance deposits that
need to be paid by the Company to other service providers to secure bookings +
25% of the balance cost
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At least 2 weeks prior to commencement of tour: Outstanding balance amount to
be settled, to ensure full and final tour payment is received by us
Remittance of Payment: Payments should be remitted in Foreign
Exchange towards the cost of tour arrangements by Wire Transfer (Bank/Telex
transfer). Our bank details are as below:
| Name of
Beneficiary |
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Travelite
(India)
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| Account No. |
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Current Account –
310 259 412
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| Beneficiary Bank |
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American Express
Bank |
| Beneficiary Bank’s
Address |
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Block – A, Hamilton
House Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001 India
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| Beneficiary Bank’s
Swift Code |
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AEIBINDX |
| Intermediary Bank |
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American Express
Bank – New York |
| Intermediary Bank’s
Swift Code |
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AEIBUS33 |
Receipt of Payment: Payments shall be deemed as sufficiently
received on the date when the credit for the required amount appears in our
bank records.
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MODE OF PAYMENT
Overseas advance payment can be made through wire transfer to our bank (Bank
Detail) or through Mail Authorization (AMEX, Visa & Master Card only) Or
through Online Payment Gateway system by Visa card only. Upon arrival in India,
the payment can be made through currency notes or travellers cheque or through
AMEX/Master/Visa credit card. In case of payment through credit card, the bank
charges (3.5% extra) - would be levied over and above the total amount.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
In the unfortunate event that the client cancels a tour with us, the client may
be liable to pay a cancellation fees. The cancellation fees will be dependent
on the timing of cancellation with relevance to the tour start date as
summarised below:
| Cancellation
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Cancellation Fees
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| 60 Days before tour
start date |
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Non refundable
deposit, if any
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| 60 – 45 Days before
tour start date |
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10% Land cost + non
refundable deposit |
| 45 - 30 Days before
tour start date |
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20% Land cost + non
refundable deposit
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| 30 - 15 Days before
tour start date |
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30% Land cost + non
refundable deposit |
| 15 - 07 Days before
tour start date |
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40% Land cost + non
refundable deposit |
| 07 - 01 Days before
tour start date |
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50% Land cost + non
refundable deposit |
| After tour start date |
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No refund will be
issued for unused or partially used services, in case of cancellation at the
discretion of the client, after the tour start date. |
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Cancellation Policy for Domestic Air Sector:
Cancellation charges are dependent on the airlines cancellation policy, which
is subject to change with or without notice.
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Cancellation at the discretion of the Company:
In the event that, at the sole discretion of the Company, it is necessary or
advisable for the tour to be cancelled due to such events as outbreak of
conflict, government intervention, or withdrawal of traffic rights, the refund
of all the monies received by the Company, pro rata if applicable after
departure, shall constitute a full and final settlement by the Company. The
operation of the tour program, according to the planned itinerary, is at the
sole discretion of the Company, having in mind the welfare of all participants
and the safe and prudent operation of the program.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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The Company acts in the capacity of an agent for carriers, keepers of inns,
hotels, boarding or lodging houses, restaurants, transport operators, railways,
cruises and other service providers. The Company is not liable for any
alteration or change of any kind made by any service provider at any time. The
client will continue to remain responsible for any increase in charges or
amendments made by service providers.
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The Company does not accept any liability of whatever nature for the acts,
omissions, default or misrepresentation, whether negligent or otherwise, made
by service providers or other third parties. We do not accept liability in
contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any accident, injury, death, damage,
loss, delay, disappointment, stress, frustration, loss of employment, loss of
holiday time, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or
indirectly by force or other events which are beyond our control, or which are
not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part including, but not limited
to war, civil disturbance, fire, floods, unusually severe weather, acts of God,
acts of Government or of any other authorities, accidents to or failure of
machinery or equipment or industrial action.
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The Company is not liable for cancellations of journeys, deviations, delays or
the failure to provide seats or berths or accommodation, in the event that
these are not provided by the relevant principal service provider like airlines
/ hotels etc.
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The Company arranges ticket bookings and other reservations only as agents for
its clients, who accept the laid out terms and conditions of the carriers,
hotels, accommodation providers or other service providers with whom the
company may have arrangements for its clients.
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The Company does not provide any guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied,
of any kind to the client or to any other person
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The Company on behalf of their servants and agents do not accept any
responsibility for any act, omission, default or neglect of themselves, their
servants and agents or of the servants and agents of the sub-agents or agents
of other service providers for injury, damage or loss to persons of goods,
whatsoever and howsoever the same may be caused, and they do not warrant and
are in no way responsible for the accuracy of any information given or
statements made by the servants and agents or those given or made by the
service providers and their agents.
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The Company is not responsible for theft or loss of the clients’ valuables or
items of personal property due to the negligence of the client.
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The photographs appearing in our brochures, website and your tour itinerary are
representational only and we do not guarantee that everything will be exactly
as depicted at the location upon arrival.
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The client will not be entitled to any refund if the client fails to follow the
instructions of the Company or its representatives. We reserve the right to
alter or cancel any services you have purchased and inclusions may vary
depending on weather, service provider’s arrangements, or other uncertainties,
and are subject to change. If we are unable to provide a service comparable to
that described in your tour itinerary, we will refund you the difference
between the cost of the described service and the value of the substituted
service.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
The Company does not provide any travel insurance and recommends its clients to
take a comprehensive insurance cover prior to commencement of the tour. We
recommend the following categories, which should be included in the insurance
plan:
a) Trip Cancellation and Interruption: should cover the
payments made for non-refundable trips by air and / or land, due to
cancellation prior to departure of the tour or due to interruptions during the
tour, which may include events like sickness, injury etc.
b) Medical Expenses Cover: should cover the cost for
physician, hospital charges including medicines for treatment, operation,
hospitalization, and emergency services
c) Baggage Insurance: should cover purchase of clothing and
other accessories, which may be required in the event of baggage delayed,
stolen or damaged.
d) Trip Delay: should cover meals and lodging expenses in the
event that the trip is delayed.
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GOVERNING RULE
The tour proposal as set out in the tour itinerary and the clients’ acceptance
by completion of the registration / booking form creates a binding agreement
between the Company and the client, subject to the law applicable in the
jurisdiction of New Delhi, India. Completion of the registration / booking
form, verifies clients acceptance of the prevalent law and terms and conditions
included therein.
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VALIDITY
The above stated working conditions are subject to change without any prior
notice.
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