Terms & Conditions
All services provided and assured by the Company are subject to full realization
of payment prior to departure. If payment to the Company is made by cheque, the
Package/ tour component will be delivered only after realization of cheque.
The Company has right at any time and for any reason:
- To cancel a tour package/tour component prior to the date of departure and if it
does so, its liability shall be limited to refunding all the money paid by the Tourist,
towards the tour package / tour component.
- To amend, alter, vary or withdraw any tour, holiday, excursion or facility, it has
advertised or published, or to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed
advisable or necessary. In either case the Company shall not be liable for any damages,
additional expenses or consequential loss suffered by the Tourist/Group.
No person, other than the Company, in writing has authority to vary, add, amplify
or waive off any description, representation, terms and conditions set forth herein
or in brochure of the Company, or other terms & conditions regarding tour booked
by the Tourist with the Company.
In the event of the Company exercising its right to amend or alter any tour advertised
in their brochure or any other media after such tour or holidays has been booked
the Tourist shall have right:
- To continue with the tour or holiday as amended or altered.
- To accept any alternative tour or holiday which the Company may offer. In neither
of the above cases shall the Company be liable to the Tourist/Group for any damages,
additional expenses and consequential loss suffered by the Tourist/Group.
The Company shall in no circumstances whatsoever be liable to the Tourist/Group:
- Any death, personal injury, sickness, accident, loss, delays, increased expenses
or consequential damages by any misadventure or otherwise caused.
- Any act, omission or default of any hotelier, carrier, travel component supplier
or other person or by any servant or agent employed by the travel component supplier
who may be engaged or concerned in the provision of accommodation, refreshment,
carriage facility or service for the Tourist/Group, howsoever caused. In this clause
the expression “however caused” includes negligence on the part of any person.
No liability on the part of the Company arising in any way out of this contract
in respect of any tour, holiday or excursion facility shall exceed the total amount
paid or agreed to be paid for the tour, holiday, package/ tour component or excursion,
and shall in no case include any consequential damages or additional expenses whatsoever.
The prices quoted by the Company in its brochures / quotation are in US Dollars
or equivalent in foreign currency (local currency of the foreign country / countries
being visited). The Company reserves the right to amend these prices in case of
currency fluctuation and changes in various rates of exchange and or fuel cost before
departure, and to surcharge accordingly. All such increases in price must be paid
for in full.
It is the responsibility of the Tourist/Group to check and hold valid travel documents
like passport and Visa till the end of the tour. In case any travel document like
visa is refused, expires or is cancelled by the authorities, the tour participant
will have to meet all the contingencies arising therefrom and to meet all expenses
consequential thereto. The Company will have no responsibility whatsoever in respect
of the above matters. It is the responsibility of the Tourist/Group to check and
hold valid travel documents like passport and Visa till the end of the tour. In
case any travel document like visa is refused, expires or is cancelled by the authorities,
the tour participant will have to meet all the contingencies arising therefrom and
to meet all expenses consequential thereto. The Company will have no responsibility
whatsoever in respect of the above matters. The Cost of Ticket does not include
any Insurance Premium. The Tourist/Group will have to pay any such premium at their
own cost.
All tour programmes and packages/ tour components are subject to laws, rules and
regulat/Group are on tour and back. The Company will have no responsibility in respect
of any condition brought about by any such laws, etc., or due to act of God.
Any complaint by the Tourist (including complaint on behalf of passengers of the
Group submitted by the Tourist) in connection with or arising out of the tour must
be notified to the Company in writing within twenty one (21) days from the end of
the tour. No claim or complaint made thereafter shall be entertained in any circumstances.
No individual complaint of passenger of the Group shall be entertained directly
and therefore same must be made only by The Tourist who is a leader of the Group.
All claims, disputes and litigation relating to the tours arranged or co-coordinated
by the Company shall be construed according to current Indian laws only and shall
be subject to jurisdiction of courts in Delhi only.
Check in / Check out. Most hotels worldwide observe 1400-1600 Hrs. as Check-in time
& 1000-1200 Hrs. as Check out time. If the Tourist/Group arrival is before or departure
is after the normal check-in or check-out time, the Company is not responsible for
additional charges levied by the hotel or travel component supplier and such charges
are to be settled by the Tourist/Group directly with the hotel or travel components
supplier. The Company will not be liable to any passenger for refund, compensation
or claim for shortage of tour days or for cancellation, postponement or re-routing
of any particular scheduled transport service due to any reasons including fog.
The rules in respect of cancellation charges or refund will be applicable. The tickets
are issued, subject to conditions herein.
STAR CLASSIFICATION OF HOTELS
Star classification of Hotels as 5 star, 4 star and so on is provided to the Company
by the supplier of the hotel travel component and the Company endeavor to validate
and authenticate this information in utter good faith. The Company cannot be held
liable for wrong and inaccurate information provided to the Company. Descriptions,
photographs, sketches and list of amenities/facilities are also provided and this
information is obtained from the supplier of the hotel travel component.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Generally one suitcase not exceeding 20 kgs for international Flights and 15 kg
for Domestic Flights. and one piece of cabin baggage not exceeding 7 kgs is permitted.
But, it is always advisable to check with the specific Airlines/Overseas Tour Operator/Transporter.
Allowance may vary from transporter to transporter. As is the common practice, one
piece of luggage is to be with linear dimensions (Length + Height + Width) not exceeding
45 inches. The Transporter may charge extra amount for the excess baggage. Against
loss or late delivery of baggage payment for the same is subject to conditions laid
down by the airline/overseas tour operator/hotel. The Company will not be liable
to the passenger for any case of late delivery or loss of baggage weather caused
by any airlines, tour operator or hotel or by anyone else.
MEALS
Number of meals including breakfast are always corresponding to the number of nights
booked by the Tourist in the hotel. Hotels do not provide breakfast on the day of
arrival. The Company reserves the right to change the meal arrangement if circumstances
make it necessary to do so. The meals are preset and choice of menu is not available.
TRANSFERS
Packages: Wherever transportation is provided on basis of Seat in Coach (SIC) same
is on sharing basis.
Sightseeing Tours: Transportation is provided on the basis of Seat in Coach (SIC)
same is on sharing basis or Private vehicle basis depending upon the tour/tour option
booked.
Airport Transfer: Transportation is provided on the basis of Seat in Coach (SIC)
same is on sharing basis or Private vehicle basis depending upon the transfer/transfer
option booked.
CURRENCY
The Company suggests the Tourist/Group to carry holiday spending money partly in
currency, partly in traveler cheques. It is advisable to arrange the same at least
a week before departure. Traveler cheques are safest way to carry money as they
are easily cashed for a small service charge and can be replaced, if they are stolen
or lost. The Company will not be responsible for any loss of exchange / Currency.
MODE OF PAYMENT
The amount paid at the time of booking, is non-refundable. We do not accept any
form of cheques. The bookings will be processed only after 25% of the total amount
has been paid. The full amount must be paid tewenty days before the tour/stay starts.
We will send a reminder of full payment 25 days before the tour/stay starts. Failure
to deliver complete payment will result in cancellation of the arrangement. For
instant bookings or on-the-spot booking, 100% payment is required before bookings
are processed.
- By Cash / Cheque / Demand Draft
- By Electronic money transfer (RTGS & NEFT)
- By Online Payment
If payment is by cheque, payment should be made at least 01 week before the delivery
of documents.
The cost of outbound package tour is payable in convertible foreign exchange (subject
to RBI/GOI regulation).
LIABILITY
The Company is acting as booking agent for the overseas tour operator / travel component
supplier and is travel agent only. The information given in the brochure is as accurate
as the Company can make it. The Company’s brochure descriptions are of amenities
normally available. However, circumstances can change due to events beyond the control
of the Company. Major roadwork, etc., may necessitate route changes. Where the Company
knows of these sufficiently in advance, the Company will notify the Tourist/Group.
Route changes could also be necessitated due to natural calamities. The Company
does not control or operate any Airline, neither do the Company owns or controls
any shipping company, coach or coach company, Hotel, transport and other facility
or service ingredients, travel component in tour package/ tour component availed
by the Tourist/Group. Since the Company only selects and co-ordinates travel component,
the Company shall not be liable for any injury, death, loss, deficiency in service
or damage, if any, caused by any act or omission of the management or employees
or any independent contractor of any airlines, shipping company etc.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The refund will be in the same currency used in the payment and at no interest. The
company does not assume responsibility for the difference the local currency value
due to fluctuation of exchange rates. Processing of cancellation must be done by
formally writing to the Company. The request will be acted on in a working day except
Sat/Sun and national holidays.
Cancellation timelines and refund
60 days pre-travel date
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80% amount will be refunded of total package cost
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59-40 days pre-travel date
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50% amount will be refunded of total package cost
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39-25 days pre-travel date
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25% amount will be refunded of total package cost
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24-15 days pre-travel date
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15% amount will be refunded of total package cost
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Less than 15 days
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No Refund
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Cancellation charges for Star Cruises booking shall apply as per star cruises cancellation
rules.
Cancellation charges for Hotel booking shall apply as per Hotel / Supplier cancellation
rules.
Cancellation charges for Flight bookings shall apply as per Airline cancellation
rules.
Please note - Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs - incase of cancellation
of tour / travel services after the booking is made with us - a minimum 10% service
charges would be applicable.
In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited
amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from
the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation
and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
In case of special train journey (like Palace on Wheels, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels,
Deccan Odyssey, Golden Chariot, Indian Maharaja & Maharajas Express) – a separate
cancellation policy is applicable (which would be advised as and when required).
No refund would be made for the booking made for high peak season (from 20th Dec
to 15th Jan)
Refund
In regard to refund of unused / unutilized services (which are paid for and cancelled
in advance) the refund amount would be worked out on the basis of cancellation policy
as described above and the money would be accordingly refunded to the person who
has made the payment to us. Please note that the refund process may take 2 - 4 weeks
due to banking procedures. If the refund is made to the credit card account OR to
Bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the refund amount.
Jurisdiction
All disputes pertaining to the tour and travel, travel-related services, adventure
activities conducted by the Company, and any claim arising there-under shall be
subjected to New Delhi, India jurisdiction only.
NOTE OF CAUTION BEFORE BOOKING OF PACKAGE/TRAVEL TOUR COMPONENT
Travel tour packages/travel tour components that you are intent to book from us
are of such nature where one has to undertake considerable amount of walking and
physical activity to enjoy them. All tours involve long hours of travelling and
some tour components may include theme park activities such as speed boat rides,
balloon rides and other adventure sports which are suitable only for medically/physically
fit persons. We therefore, forewarn heart patients, pregnant women, senior citizens,
persons those requiring special care, patients of respiratory disorder, persons
suffering from arthritis, blood pressure and diabetes, not to undertake tour. There
will be no medical help that can be provided during such tours. It is therefore
advised not to venture if any person requires special medical attention during the
tour. There is no luggage assistance and it is expected every tourist to manage
his own luggage. Some of the tourist products are without elevators/escalators and
one may has to use stairs.
Inspite of the above mentioned warning tourist who undertakes tour at his own volition
and risk, Click To Pick will not be responsible for any medical complication that
may arise during the tour. Not only this, one has to be medically fit and energetic
to undertake tour packages. You must therefore satisfy yourself by undergoing medical
checkup and obtain medical fitness certificate from your registered medical practitioner.
Standard Booking Procedure (in case of Offline Bookings)
If you are booking within 10 days of date of travel, You will need to make payment
of 100% of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process
is undertaken. Any amendment or cancellation made by traveler would be chargeable
as per cancellation policy. If you are booking within 10 – 20 days of date of travel,
You will need to make payment of 75% of the tour package cost / tour components
costs at the time of booking process is undertaken. Any amendment or cancellation
made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy. Balance payment
will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. If you are booking
within more than 20 days of date of travel, You will need to make payment of 50%
the tour pacakge cost / tour components costs at the time of booking process is
undertaken. Any amendment or cancellation made by traveler would be chargeable as
per cancellation policy. Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time
of confirmation of booking. If your booking is having tour components which needs
guaranteed booking as per stipulated condition, You will need to make payment of
100% of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process
is undertaken. No cancellation will be allowed once booking is made even if by some
reason short payment has been made. The tourist will have to make entire payment
whether he or she travels or not.
FOG ALERT
The Company will not be liable to any passenger for refund, compensation or claim
for shortening of tour in relation to tour shown in itinerary or any cancellation,
route change or postponement or delay of any airlines due to any reason whatsoever
including fog or bad weather and the tickets/package are issued subject to the conditions
herein.
Guest’s acceptance and/or signature on the booking form shall mean complete acceptance
of the ‘Terms and Conditions’ contained herein by the guest(s). In case of one person
is acting in behalf of the other members of the Group signing the ‘I ACCEPT’, it
shall be deemed that the others have duly authorized the concerned signing person.
The signing person has to write down the names of the members under his name.