Q: What is the deposit amount to book the tour?
A: Rs. 35000/- per person.Q: When do I have to pay the balance amount?
A: 25 days prior to the date of departure.Q: What are the documents required to book the tour?
A: i. Copy of passport (your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of travelling) ii. Deposit amount by cheque or in cashQ: Can I book the tour now if my passport is not ready?
A: It is advisable to book your tour only after your passport is ready to avoid the cancellation charges. It takes about 45 working days to get a new passport. You can even apply for a Tatkal passport. We can assist you with your passport application.Q: How do I make the payment?
A: Payment can be made by Cheque / in Cash or you can transfer the money into our bank account. If you are located abroad, you can remit the money into our bank account.Q: What are the cancellation charges?
A: In the event of a tour participant cancelling his or her booking, the following fees become payable. Note 1 This will hold good only on presentation of the original receipt. Transfer from one tour to another will be treated as a cancellation. Note 2 All requests for cancellations must be received in writing and signed by the tour participant who made the original booking. In case you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, make sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that we shall not be able to make refunds for your absences from a tour or for any missed sightseeing. Costing and airfare for all tours are based on departure from Mumbai, unless mentioned otherwise. Passengers opting for boarding flights from other places will have to pay the difference in airfare, if any, and will have to bear the expenses of transportation from airport to hotel and vice-versa without any reduction in the tour price on this account. The facility of offering the option of boarding a flight from other places will be solely at our discretion. We will, in no circumstances, be liable for any loss of baggage, goods, air tickets, passport, cash, travellers' cheques, or any other travel document or item owned by the passenger while on tour, howsoever caused. No refund is permissible on partially unutilized air tickets or ground arrangements.Q: What happens if I cancel my tour after paying the deposit?
A: The deposit of Rs. 35,000/- is non-refundable.Q: Can I postpone the date of my travel?
A: You have to pay cancellation charges as applicable if you postpone the date of your travel. After deducting the cancellation charges, the balance amount will be transferred towards your new tour.Q: What is the procedure for obtaining visas?
A: These are the basic requirements:Q: Do we have to come personally for the visa?
A: In case of visas for USA, UK, or FRANCE you need to go personally for an interview and to give your finger prints. For other countries, we can submit the visa application on your behalf. You will have to appear personally only if asked by them.Q: Do you give any guarantee for the visas?
A: We are unable to give any guarantee for your visas. We can only submit the visa application on your behalf. The respective consulate may ask for a personal interview, or may reject your visa.Q: Can I apply again if my visa is rejected once?
A: In most of our tours, one-time visa fee is included. If your visa is rejected, you can apply again, but the second time's visa fees will have to be borne by you.Q: What is the validity period of a visa?
A: It varies from country to country. Generally, visas are issued for the duration of your tour, but some countries issue visas valid for three months to two years.Q: How can I get a visa of a longer validity?
A: We can assist you in getting a visa of a longer validity, but it is subject to approval from the consulate. Please contact our nearest office for the same.Q: What is the reporting time at the airport?
A: For most international flights you need to report at least 3 hrs prior to the departure time.Q: What is the baggage allowance?
A: Generally, all airlines allow 5 kgs hand baggage and 20 kgs check in baggage.Q: Can I travel before the departure of the tour?
A: In our tour cost, we do not have any Air Tickets included. It always has to booked separately which we or you yourself can do it. So you can travel on any date before the tour departure.Q: What type of hotel accommodation is provided?
A: Generally, we use 3 to 5-star hotels, depending on the tour. Names of most of the hotels are mentioned in our tour itinerary.Q: Do you put us up at the same hotels as mentioned in the itinerary?
A: We always try and get you the same hotels. In case we have to change any hotel for any reason, we maintain the same category.Q: What are the seating arrangements on the coach?
A: Seating on the coach is assigned on a rotation system. Out of fairness to all passengers, we do not accept special seating requests for the motor coach for any reason, and we expect your full participation in the rotation system.Q: Are there any toilet facilities in the coach?
A: No, Frequent sightseeing and rest stops will be made in order to allow you a comfortable traveling experience.Q: Do you allow eating and drinking in the coach?
A: We do not allow eating and drinking in the coach for reasons of cleanliness and hygieneQ: What type of food is provided on the tour?
A: We provide pure vegetarian Gujarati/Marwari meals for lunches & dinners prepared by our own Foram Worldwide Maharaj’s except in the tours of America. Breakfasts are provided by the hotels where you stay and that will be continental/English breakfast.Q: Is drinking water provided with the meals served to us?
A: Normal drinking water will be served to you with the meals. You can get mineral water /soft drinks on extra payment.Q: Is travel insurance included?
A: Your travel insurance is included in few of our packages which will cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses & evacuation expenses.Q: How much foreign exchange can Guest carry on tour?
A: As per RBI rules and circulars, the Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) per financial year is US$ 10000 or equivalent per person (maximum Cash up to 3000 USD and 7000 USD by Travellers cheque)Q: Is the Guest required to carry multiple currencies depending upon countries they are going to visit during the tour?
A: If the local currency of the country you are visiting is easily available in India, you can carry it on your tour. But Euro and USD are globally accepted currencies and can be easily exchanged in any part of the world.Q: In a group tour will the tour manager assist the Guest on the entire tour?
A: Tour manager will assist the Guest throughout the tour as per the scheduled pick up and drop locations. However, tour managers will not be responsible for Guest baggage or their personal belongings.