Day 01: Kochi – Munnar: (Distance 130 Km)

Welcome to God’s Own Country. Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Kochi Airport and proceed to Munnar, the place where the unfolded green carpet is waiting for you. Munnar is breathtakingly beautiful, a haven of peace and tranquility – the idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country. Munnar is the gateway of Hills in South India. On the way you can also watch the lovely waterfalls in Cheeyappara and colorful flowers in Blossom Garden. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Explore rest of the day along with the nature. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 2 Munnar: Local Sightseeing

Enjoy delicious breakfast in hotel. Later proceed for a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, visit Mattupetty Dam which offers many fascinating sights to relish. The Shola forests around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and bird watching, with the variety of birds found there. Kundala is a picturesque town located at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Enroot visit Echo Point, View Point & green carpet of Tea Gardens. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 3 Munnar – Thekkady: (Distance: 120 Kms)

Enjoy delicious breakfast in hotel, check out from hotel and depart for Thekkady by road. En route visit the panoramic Western Ghat hills covered with spice plantations and an occasional view of waterfalls and streams, several types of spice plantations like cardamom, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon and clove. Thekkady in India’s largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. The 120 years old ‘Surki’ dam built across Peryiar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq. Kms, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq. Kms. The Country’s sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations. On arrival at Thekkady, check into hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Thekkady.

Day 4 Thekkady – Departure

Enjoy delicious breakfast in hotel, check out from hotel and transfer to Kochi airport.

Munnar –  Las Palmas Or Similar

Thekkady – Silver Crest / Grand Thekkady or Similar

Important Note:  Hotel is subject to availbility at the time of confirmation of booking.

GENERAL TERMS

1. All services provided and assured by the Go Trip India are subject to full realization of payment ten (10) working days prior from departure date. If payment is made by Cheque, all travel documents will be delivered to customer only after realization of Cheque in official account.
2. Go Trip India has right at any time and for any reason:

• To cancel a tour package/trip component prior to the date of departure and if it does so, its liability shall be limited to refunding the money paid by the clients, towards the tour package / tour component.
• To amend, alter and 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 we shall not be liable for any damages, additional expenses or consequential loss suffered by the tourists.

3. No person, other than the GO Trip India, in writing has authority to vary, add, amplify or waive off any description, representation, terms and conditions set forth herein or in brochure, or other terms & conditions regarding tour booked by the tourist with the us.
4. In the event of the promotional 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:

(a)  To continue with the tour or holiday as amended or altered.

(b)  To accept any alternative tour or holiday which we may offer.

(c)   To choose full refund option, however if any travel components booked such as Air Ticket, Hotel, Visa, Transport, Travel Insurance Etc. Refund will be calculate accordingly.

5. Go Trip India shall not liable, in any circumstances to the tourists/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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 there from and to meet all expenses consequential there. 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 there from and to meet all expenses consequential thereto. The Company will have no responsibility whatsoever in respect of the above matters.
9. The Cost of Ticket does not include any Insurance Premium. The Tourist/Group will have to pay any such premium at their own cost.
10. All trip programs and packages/ tour components are subject to laws; rules and regulations of respective countries. The Company will have no responsibility in respect of any condition brought about by any such laws, etc., or due to act of God.
11. 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 (15) 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.
12. 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 Ahmedabad only.
13. Standard Check in / Checkout time. Most of hotels worldwide observe Check-in time1400 – 1600Hrs and checkout time is 1000-1200 Hrs. If the Tourist/Group arrival is before or departure is after the normal check-in or check-out time, need to wait as per standard time. The Company is not responsible to manage early check-in and late checkout. It is chargeable and charges are to be settled by the Tourist/Group directly with the hotel or travel components supplier.
14. 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 hotels/ supplier of the hotel & travel component. 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. It is advisable to all tourists, check hotel rating, room size, room amenities, services, and facilities directly with hotels or their website.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Generally one suitcase not exceeding 20kgs and one piece of cabin baggage not exceeding 5kgs 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. In Air Asia, Jet Star, Fly Scoot and other low cost carrier only offer one piece of cabin baggage not exceeding 5kgs. It is client responsibility to ensure your luggage weight and make arrangement with airlines accordingly. 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

Generally number of breakfast is always corresponding to the number of nights booked by the Tourist in the hotel with respect to Continental Meal Plan (CP). 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/buffet and choice of menu is not available.

TRANSFERS

All transfers are provided according to Itinerary on basis of Seat in Coach (SIC) same is on sharing basis. Private vehicle basis depending upon the tour/tour option booked by customers.

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

We suggests the Tourist/Group to carry minimum USD 500 per person or equivalent currency, partly in cash, partly in traveler Cheque or traveler card. It is advisable to arrange the same at least a week before departure. Traveler Cheque 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. We will not be responsible for any loss of exchange / Currency.

MODE / FORM OF PAYMENT

The payment of entire package has to be settled ten (10) working days prior the scheduled departure date by Cash / NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS & Cheque in official account of Go Trip India. The foreign Currency availed by of BTQ / LERMS by the Tourist/Group for the purpose of the tour, is part of the tour package. Hence, part of such foreign currency as shown on the Hotel Voucher should be handed over to the overseas tour operator / travel component supplier immediately on reaching the destination. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of arrangements / services by the tour operator / travel component supplier or any other action which the overseas tour operator / travel component supplier may deem fit as per the circumstances of the case.

LIABILITY

Go Trip India is acting as Tour Operator for the Domestic Tour & International Tour or travel component supplier and is travel agent only. The information given in the brochure is as accurate as we can make it. However, circumstances can change due to events beyond such as, any change in Flight Timing, Flight Route, Hotel Change, Tour Itinerary & Route change due to natural climate issue, political issue, technical issue & major roadwork etc. Where we knows of these sufficiently in advance, will notify the Tourist/Group. We do not control any Airline, Cruise/ Ship Company, Coach/ Coach company, Hotels,  Visa, Transport and other facility or travel component in tour package/ tour component availed by the Tourist/Group. We only selects and co-ordinates travel component according to client requirement. Go Trip India 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.

DECLARATION FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Declaration for Basic Travel Quota (BTQ)

I declare that the information given above by me are true and correct to my knowledge. I declare that the exchange applied for together with the exchange already availed does not exceed $10,000/- in this financial year. I further confirm that I am an Indian Citizen and intent to return to India. I further undertake that the transaction is not designed to contravene or evade the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) or any of the Rules/ Notifications/ Directions issued under the Act.

Declaration for Business Travel (BT) Liberalized Exchange Rate Management System (LERMS)

It is certified that the expense for the above trip are being met by the company/ firm. We undertake that the foreign exchange withdrawn will be used for the purpose stated above. We further undertake that the transaction is not design to contravene or evade that provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 or any of the Rules/ Notifications/ Directions issued under the Act.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Airline Cancellation Policy:-
In case of Low Cost Airlines, Air Asia, Scoot Airways, Jet Star, Air Arabia and other nonrefundable airlines/promo fares etc. full cancellations will be charged + Go Trip India service charge.

In case of refundable airlines, cancellation will be calculated with respective of fare & Airline policy + Go Trip India service charge.

Cruise Cancellation Policy:-

Once cruise booking is confirmed, it is totally non-refundable and 100% cancellation will be charge against cruise booking + Go Trip India service charge.

Hotel Cancellation Policy:-

In case of nonrefundable hotels booking, full cancellation will be charged + Our service charge.

In refundable Hotels booking, cancellation will be calculated as per hotel policy + Our service charge.

Sightseeing Tours & Airport Transfers:-
If cancellation made between 0 – 7 Working days of departure – 100% cancellation will be charge.
If cancellation made between 7 – 15 Working days of departure – 50% cancellation will be charge.
If cancellation made between 15 – 30 Working days of departure – 25% cancellation will be charge.

If cancellation made more than 30 Working days prior No cancellation will be charged only Service charge INR 450 Per Person need to pay.

(Imp. Note: Cancellation policy may vary for Sightseeing, Tours and Airport Transfer as per transport policy of destination.  Working days we count excluding govt. holidays in India, respective destination or Sunday)

FOG ALERT

Go Trip India 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.