AIR TRANSPORTATION: The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, ommission or event during the time passengers are not onboard their aircraft. The passenger tickets in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tours/tickets and/or the passenger. The airfares are subject to change without ntice. RAMA TOURS recommends to buy insurance.

TIPS & TAXES: Our price includes tips and taxes. Any other tips to the local guides and drivers are left to your discretion.

DEPARTURE TAXES: U.S., Canada, India and Nepal departure taxes are the responsibility of the passengers. In the U.S. and Canada, they are collected in advance at the time of issuing a ticket whereas in India and Nepal they are collected by airport authorities or the airlines at the time of return journey.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Two pieces of luggage, one not exceeding 62 inches as the of its dimensions and a total of not more than 106 inches for both pieces to and from USA. For internal flights in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka a maximum of two pieces of luggage is allowed per person not exceeding 44 ibs. The baggage is at owner’s risk and as such baggage insurance is recommended.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND HEALTH: A valid passport. At present U.S./Canadian citizens require visa for India, and Nepal. Presently smallpox and cholera shots are not required but here again we recommend the same. Please consult your physician for additional inoculations

TRANSFERS: From airports to hotels on arrival and vice-versa on departure by motorcoach/minivan/private car depending on group size .

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations will be provided at hotels listed or similar on the basis of twin bedded air-conditioned room with private bath or shower.

SINGLE ROOMS:Single room accommodations are available at a supplemental cost. Every effort will be made to provide share accommodations when requested. On occasions when it is not possible to provide sharing accommodation single room supplement will apply.

MEALS: All meals are included on board Palace on Wheels, in Tibet, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Ladakh, Kashmir, Bhutan, Sikkim and while on trek. On all other places two meals a day American Breakfast and Dinner on Table d’hote basis are included. (On MINI TOURS no meals are included and these tour depart daily based on deluxe class or first class hotels.)

SIGHTSEEING & EXCURSIONS:All sightseeing and excursions as indicated in the itinerary include admission fees, and will be carried out by motor- coaches, automobiles or other conveyance in accordance with local conditions and the size of the tour groups. In all the cases the rates quoted include the service of local English speaking guides in each city.

GUARANTEED OPERATIONS: The tour is guaranteed to operate on a basis of 4 or more passengers without any increase in the price of the tour.

TOUR ESCORT: An English speaking Tour Escort will accompany for a group of 10 persons or more. Smaller groups will have services of local Tour Escorts in each city.

NOT INCLUDED: Passport and visa fees, airports taxes, baggage and flight insurance, beverages and meals not provided as a part of the tour arrangements and items of a personal nature such as telephone, laundry, excess baggage, special meals, etc.

INSURANCE: Rama Tours is not responsible or liable for loss, damage, theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, or of personal injury, accidents and/or illness. For your protection, it is important that you have, or purchase, adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. For insurance please contact your travel agent or us.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR RAMA TOURS: A deposit of $ 500.00 per person is
required at the time of booking to confirm reservations on the tour. Final payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour.

CANCELLATION / REFUND OF LAND ARRANGEMENTS: All cancellation
and refund requests must be made in writing definitely. Confirmed bookings are subject to U.S. $ 100.00 per person as administrative fee. For cancellations received prior to 60 days U.S. $ 300.00 per person; if received between 60 and 30 days prior U.S. $ 400.00 per person; if received between 30 and 15 days prior U.S. $ 500.00 per person; if received between 14 to 7 days prior U.S. $ 600.00 per person ; thereafter 100% land cost will be forfeited. For itin- eraries including Palace on Wheels, Wildlife, Bhutan and trekking, etc., there will be 50% cancellation charges if received between 60 and 30 days and thereafter 100%.

CLIMATE: The climate in India varies greatly over it’s large area but may be generally described as sub-tropical. October through April is the best time to visit India. The months of May through the middle of July are hot, but air-con- ditioned hotels make stays comfortable. The monsoon brings rains from June through September to all of the country except South India where it rains pri- marily in winter. Late spring , early summer and fall are prime times for visit- ing Kashmir, Darjeeling and other mountain resorts in the north, south and east. The best time to visit India is between October and March when the climate is bracing, the skies are blue and the sun is warm in its welcome.

VOUCHER: On receipt of full payment, a voucher will sent for redemption in India for specified services.

TARIFF AND EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS: All prices herein quoted are in U.S. dollars and based on tariffs and exchange levels in effect on October 1, 2002. Rates are subject to change adjustment in the event of any marked changes in these tariffs and exchange levels.

ELECTRIC CURRENT: Voltage in most places is 220 AC, 50 cycles. A few areas, however have DC supply.

RELEGION: Most Indians are Hindus, while Muslims are the largest minority. There are also a good number of Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroatrains(Parsees) and Jews.

RESPONSIBILITY: RAMA TOURS, Illinois, and its associated agents, here- in after referred to as Operator, act only as agent for the owners or contractors providing means of transportation, other services and all tickets are issued subject to any and all terms and conditions under such means of transportation or other services are offered or provided. The issuance and acceptance of such tickets shall be deemed to be consent to the further condition that the participating travel agent and/or Operator shall not be or become liable or responsible in any way in connection with such means of transportation or other services, for any loss, injury or damage to or in respect of any person or property howsoever caused or arising. Should any circumstances make it desirable or necessary to change or cancel the travel plan or program such changes or cancellation may be made. Additional expenses, if any caused thereby, shall be borne by the passenger. Cost of land arrangements and air transportation are based on tariffs in effect October01, 2003. We reserve the right to alter the quoted costs in the event of any marked increase or decrease in foreign currency tariff changes or for any other reason without prior notice. Although the owners or contractors providing means of transportation or other service will take all possible care of passengers’ baggage or belongings entrusted to their care, participating travel agent and/or operator does not in any way accept responsibility in the event of loss on injury thereto. Air India transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The passenger contract in use by the carriers concerned , when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines or transportation companies and the purchaser of this tour and /or passengers. ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH- OUT NOTICE AND ARE QUOTED IN U.S. DOLLARS.

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