Important Notes and Exclusions
• Government Taxes & TCS (Tax Collected at Source):
• A Government Tax of 5% is applicable over and above the tour cost mentioned.
• TCS Applicability (Effective 01st April 2025):
• 5% or 10% TCS is applicable on amounts up to INR10 lakhs, based on PAN status.
• 20% TCS is applicable on the amount exceeding INR10 lakhs.
• 10% TCS will be charged if the PAN is not linked with AADHAR, i.e., if PAN status is Inoperative as per the Income Tax Department.
• TCS is applicable only on packaged tours.
• The rate of TCS depends on the PAN status of the primary booking contact.
• If a valid TAN is submitted by an Indian national primary booking contact at the time of booking, TCS will not be charged.
Exclusions from Tour Cost:
• Domestic or international airfare, unless specifically mentioned in the Inclusions section.
• Any increase in airfare, visa fees, airport taxes, government taxes, fuel surcharges, or the imposition of new taxes by the government.
• RT-PCR (Covid-19) test charges, unless explicitly stated in the itinerary.
Personal expenses such as:
• Tips
• Laundry
• Telephone and fax charges
• Alcoholic beverages
• Camera/video fees at monuments
• Medical expenses
• Airport departure tax
• Any item not mentioned under the Package Inclusions.
• Entrance fees to monuments and sightseeing attractions, unless specifically listed in the inclusions.
Any additional costs due to unforeseen circumstances such as:
• Flight delays/cancellations
• Weather conditions
• Health issues
• Roadblocks
• Force majeure situations
• Any fluctuation in exchange rates resulting in an increase in the cost of land arrangements prior to departure.
• Any extra expenses incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or personal emergencies.
• Charges for services or activities not included in the group tour itinerary.
• To and fro airfare, airport transfers, and visa fees for joining/leaving guests who are not traveling with the group throughout.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the ‘Tour Price Includes’ section.
