1. 8. Tour Price Discount Policy

   8.1

   Discount/ Saving/ Benefit on tour price is at the sole discretion of Randhe Holidays. The discount strategy for validity/ amount/ percentage/ number of seats/ dates/ age group/ category/ full payment/ part payment/ registration amount/ early booking/ last minute booking/ group booking, etc. is defined and controlled by Randhe Holidays, and it reserves the right to make changes in the discount policy at any point in time without assigning any reason. Any discount/ saving/ benefit offer is always valid for limited periods, limited tours, subject to availability, and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
   
   

   8.2

   If a guest does not fulfill the conditions of the discount, such as making full payment within the timeline or submitting guest/s details/ documents in the stipulated time, or failing to meet the prescribed guest count for the respective discount, etc., the discount facility will be withdrawn, and the tour will be re-priced for the respective guest/s. The guest will have to honor and abide by the same.
   
   

   8.3

   Provision of any complimentary service/ item for the tour/ guests is at the sole discretion of the company. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to revoke/ amend/ discontinue any such service/ item at any time without prior notice. Any complimentary snack/s provided by Randhe Holidays on tour are manufactured, packed, and supplied by the respective vendors/ suppliers. Randhe Holidays acts as a facilitator and is not responsible for any defect or damage in this regard and is not liable to compensate for any consequences.
   
   

   8.4

   To get early bookings, Randhe Holidays may offer benefits to guests, and ‘free experience’ on tour is one of them. This benefit is generally available on selected tours and for selected guests who book within the promotional timeline. On a particular tour, a few guests may get the free experience, whereas the guests who are not eligible for the free experience may purchase the same at an additional cost, subject to availability. Providing free experiences is at the sole discretion of the company. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to revoke/ amend/ discontinue such ‘free experience’ if the guest count for the same falls below a prescribed number to operate the same.
   
   

   8.5

   Any discount or benefit offered in any advertising campaign is part of or supported by the marketing budget of Randhe Holidays, and guests shall not question, compare, or contest the same. It is not encashable or refundable in any manner whatsoever.

 

9. Foreign Currency Component (Forex) in Tour Price

9.1

For international tours, the tour price includes both Indian rupees and foreign currency component (Forex), which is to be paid from the traveller’s Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) at the prevailing Rate of Exchange (ROE).

9.2

The Forex component in the tour price can be paid in the following ways:

• Guests can pay in Indian rupees at the prevailing foreign exchange rate (selling rate).
• Guests can pay in the respective foreign currency as per the prevailing Forex Rate (selling rate) by availing currency from Randhe Holidays Forex Private Limited/ Authorized FFMC /Bank.
• Guests can pay in the respective foreign currency by the guest’s own card.
• The family head or any immediate family member travelling or accompanying on the same tour can pay for the family’s foreign exchange by card.
• Guests cannot use his/her card for another person’s tour payment.
  
  

10. Documentation

10.1 Documents Required for Booking a Tour:

• A guest must have a valid photo ID proof for booking a domestic tour and a valid passport for booking an international tour. As per the circular issued under RBI regulations, submission of PAN for domestic as well as international tours is mandatory. A guest must also submit all the documents as per the rules and guidelines issued by the respective visa consulate/embassy.
• It shall be the sole responsibility of the guest to hold valid travel documents and statutory clearances such as passports, visas, confirmed air tickets, insurance, any medical or legal certificates, etc. to travel on the tour.
• If the guest does not possess the documents stated by the authorities or fails to submit within the stipulated time, then the booking will be cancelled and cancellation charges will be applied.
  
  

10.2 Photo Identification:

• For domestic tours in India, all guests must carry photo identification in the form of Aadhar card, election ID card, PAN card, driving license, and school/college ID card for students, as officials may ask for photo identification at airports, rail stations, certain sightseeing places, safari parks, border area locations, etc. Every guest must produce the same on demand.
  
  

10.3 Passport:

• For travelling abroad, all guests, including children and infants, must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for a minimum of 180 days from their tour return date, along with the applicable visas. Guests must check all the details of their passport for accuracy, like name, address, validity, expiry date, blank pages for visas, etc. Guests booking a Europe tour should ensure that the passport validity is for a maximum of 10 years. Old passports with 20 years’ validity and handwritten passports are not accepted. Guests should ensure that the passports are well maintained, their pages are serially numbered, and not damaged, tampered, scribbled, stapled, or torn.
• If any passport-related issue leads to tour cancellation, then the guest is liable to pay applicable cancellation charges. For a few tours, Randhe Holidays, as a facilitator, collects guests’ passports and submits them to various private entities or consulates or embassies. Randhe Holidays does not hold responsibility and is not liable to pay compensation, refund, or claim if the passport gets lost or damaged during this process, as it does not have direct or indirect control over these authorities and their operations.
  
  

10.4 Visa (International Tours):

• A visa is a mandatory authorization issued by the consulate that permits the guest(s) to enter their country for a limited period of stay. Guests must ensure that they possess valid visas for joining the tour. Randhe Holidays is a visa facilitator, who assists guest(s) in preparing visa documents, submitting them, and collecting the passports from the consulate on their behalf wherever applicable. A few consulates send the passport directly to the guest’s residence.
• During the visa process, the consulate may contact guest(s) for more details or call for a personal interview, irrespective of all relevant documents being submitted. Guests must ensure that correct address and contact details are filled on the visa application form. The decision to issue a visa is at the sole discretion of the respective consulate, and Randhe Holidays does not have any control over the decision of the consulate and cannot raise any objection to it either. Guests cannot take any legal action against Randhe Holidays on such rejection of visas.
• Once the passport is received by the guest from the consulate, the guest must verify the visa copy/stamp for any error or discrepancy in the name, gender, passport number, type of entry, validity, date of entry/exit, duration of stay (as per the tour itinerary), etc. Any discrepancy must be intimated immediately to Randhe Holidays’s Travel Advisor. We will try our level best to get it corrected from the consulate; however, the company cannot guarantee in-time corrective action and will not be responsible for any consequences arising due to the same.
• For Schengen visa of Europe tours, full payment of the tour price is to be made before processing the visa application. In case of part payment, sufficient bank balance equivalent to the total tour price must be maintained at least for six months by the guest(s) in their bank account.
• For certain countries, if the valid visa is on the old passport, then the guest has to carry both the old as well as the new passport on tour. For certain countries, guests are required to transfer the valid visa on the old passport to their new passport from the respective consulate. Guests should get it transferred before the tour departure and bear the cost, if any. Guests should keep themselves updated about the prevailing rules of the respective country/consulate/embassy.
• If guests possess a valid visa for the duration of the tour or wish to process the visa(s) on their own, then that should be brought to the notice of the Randhe Holidays Travel Advisor at the time of booking itself. In such cases, guests will be entitled to a visa fee reduction.
• It is the responsibility of the guest to submit all documents required for the application of the visa well in advance to Randhe Holidays. Guests must take note that even if they have booked or submitted their visa documents sufficiently well in advance, a few consulates have restrictions on how early a visa can be applied/processed before the tour departure date. Due to the high demand at the consulates or embassies, visa processing time may be longer than expected. Sometimes, even if we submit the documents well in advance, visas may get delayed and may not be received before the departure of the tour. In such cases, if guests cannot join the tour, then cancellation charges as per the Cancellation Policy will apply.
• Guests serving for the nation in high-security institutions/corporations like Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) or Defence/Armed forces or Chemical/Nuclear Industries should book their tour early and apply for the visa well in advance, as it is likely to take longer than usual visa processing time at the consulates. The requirement of their visa documents is somewhat different than a regular guest. Randhe Holidays, as a facilitator, shall not be responsible for any consequences or not liable for any refund to the guest if their visa is delayed or not granted.
• If a guest has any dispute with the consulate/embassy and decides to legally challenge the authority, Randhe Holidays will not be a party to it and will be unable to represent anything in that matter.
• Any hike in visa fee/VFS charge/service charge in between the tour launch and visa application date must be borne by the guest.
• Due to any reason whatsoever, sometimes we may need to apply for an additional visa other than the visa(s) which are already included in the tour price. In such cases, guests will have to bear the additional visa cost.
  
  

10.5 Travel Insurance:

• All the guests travelling within India or overseas must possess Travel Insurance. For international tours, overseas travel insurance is included in the tour price for guests below 59 years of age. Guests above 59 years of age will have to pay the difference in insurance premium. This insurance has a limited cover which includes loss of baggage, flight delays/cancellation, hospitalization, death, repatriation, evacuation, etc. to a certain extent. A few adventure activities which are part of the tour itinerary may or may not be covered in the insurance policy.
• The insurance copy is sent to the guests on their registered email ID before the tour departure, and guests should verify all their personal details on the same and also be aware of the coverage under the policy. It is mandatory for guests to carry their insurance copy on tour and present the same to the authorities when asked for. Overseas travel insurance does not cover any pre-existing disease(s). Guests who wish to upgrade their travel insurance for more/higher coverage can do so by paying an additional premium. Contact Randhe Holidays Travel Advisor for the same.
• Any guest taking pre or post tour extension should extend the existing insurance policy by paying the required additional premium charge. In case of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) or foreign nationals, insurance will have to be obtained by the individuals on their own before joining the tour.
• In case of any incident leading to an insurance claim, it is mandatory for the guest to intimate the Insurance Company and Randhe Holidays within 24 hours.
• Overseas travel insurance policy is at the sole discretion of the respective insurance company. Randhe Holidays is just a facilitator who does not have any control over their operations or the claim process. Guests will have to directly communicate with the insurance company and provide necessary documents asked for the claim settlement. Any grant or rejection of the claim will be solely the decision of the insurance company, and Randhe Holidays is not responsible for the same. Any dispute arising about the adequacy of the settlement amount or rejection of the claim should be directly dealt with the Insurance Company by the guests.
• Guests travelling to international destinations under Customized Holidays or Corporate Tours (MICE) will have to purchase their travel insurance separately on their own, either through Randhe Holidays or any of their resources.
• Foreign nationals or NRI guests arriving in India on an Inbound Tour or any Group Tour need to purchase their travel insurance separately on their own before starting the journey.
  
  

10.6 Foreign Nationals or Non-Resident Indians (NRIs):

• Foreign nationals as well as Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who wish to join Randhe Holidays’s India or Indian subcontinent tours should possess a valid visa for the required number of days of the tour, and they should abide by all the laws, rules, and regulations of the Government of India/respective country while undertaking the tour. They must declare their nationality/NRI status before booking the tour. Government of India tax regulations may differ for these guests; kindly contact Travel Advisor for more details.
• These guests must carry all the relevant documents including but not limited to passport, visa, insurance copy, OCI/PIO card (if applicable), etc. along with them on tour. Incomplete or missing documents may lead to denial of entry, and guests will have to discontinue the tour and return on their own. In such cases, Randhe Holidays is not responsible or liable for any consequences or expenses. Certain destinations or sightseeing places may restrict foreign nationals or NRIs as per the region’s entry regulations or may charge extra fee which is to be paid on the spot by these guests.
• Foreign nationals and Non-Resident Indians (NRI) who wish to join any other Indian or international tour of Randhe Holidays should possess a visa for all the countries included in the tour, and it should be valid for the required number of days as per the tour itinerary. They should abide by all the laws, rules, and regulations of respective countries while undertaking the tour.
  
  

10.7 Minors:

• Child safety and protection is of utmost priority. To prevent the abduction of children, almost all countries have laid down strict regulations which demand specific documents for visa application or whenever they travel. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by parent(s) or an adult who shall be responsible for their welfare and supervision or should have a written consent letter from the parent(s) to join the tour. It is the responsibility of the guest to take care of their accompanied minors throughout the tour, and they should always be aware of their whereabouts.
• Minors under the age of 18, travelling with one of the parents must have a notarised letter of consent signed by the parent who is not travelling. If one parent is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarised statement of the same must be obtained and carried as proof on tour. A few countries may issue a minor visa which is linked to the visa of an adult who has applied together with the minor and must accompany the minor on tour. To obtain a visa for a minor which is not linked, the NOC of both parents will be required by the consulate/embassy for visa application.
• Failure to submit the appropriate documentation may lead to cancellation of the tour, in which case the company is not responsible for any consequences or losses.
  
  

10.8 Immigration:

• Holding a valid visa only allows a guest to enter the respective country’s immigration point. Granting or rejecting the permission to enter that particular country is solely upon the discretion of the immigration authority of that country.
• Sometimes a guest may be interrogated, held back, or deported by the immigration authority. In such cases, the guest may miss out on the itinerary program or will have to join the tour in-between or discontinue the tour. All the expenses incurred in this situation will be borne by the guest(s), and Randhe Holidays is not responsible for the same, and guests will not be eligible for any refunds and compensations from Randhe Holidays.

 

11. Tour Itinerary

11.1

Randhe Holidays tries its level best to operate the tour as per the original tour itinerary. The itinerary given at the time of booking or mentioned on the website/brochure/leaflet is based on the information available at that time and is subject to change depending on various factors such as state or country regulations, airline, cruise, rail, road transport, hotel, sightseeing, etc.

11.2

Randhe Holidays reserves the right to change, alter, or amend the itinerary before the tour departure or while on tour. The information about the same will be conveyed to the guests via email, SMS, call, or by the Tour Manager while on tour.

 

11.3

Changes in the original tour itinerary can be caused by Force Majeure events, fairs, festivals, sports events, weather conditions, traffic problems, cancellation or rerouting or overbooking of flights, cruises, railways, overbooking or closure of hotel, closure of entry of a sightseeing attraction, etc. This unforeseen situation may attract additional charges which have to be borne by the guest.

 

11.4

For the betterment of the itinerary, Randhe Holidays reserves the right to add, delete, or exchange the sightseeing attractions or any other service. In this case, if the additional new sightseeing or service requires an extra charge, then it will have to be paid by the guest.

 

11.5

In a few tour itineraries, certain sightseeing attractions/destinations are planned on specific dates/days, for example, full moon day, independence day, republic day, etc. Due to any unavoidable reason or political movement, if we are unable to visit these sightseeing attractions or destinations, then we will try to visit the same on an alternate day. In case a visit is not possible at all, we will try to arrange an alternate sightseeing or refund the entry fee for the same.

 

11.6

In case any sightseeing place is not visited or adventure activity is not done due to certain reasons, then an alternate sightseeing may be arranged, wherever possible. If an alternate cannot be arranged and a refund is applicable, then it shall be paid in INR only.

 

11.7

Any mishap on tour may result in a change of itinerary.

 

11.8

In any booked tour/package/service which includes helicopter, seaplane, cruise, ferry, etc., would be subject to availability, weather conditions, local body permissions, or any other statutory requirements. Randhe Holidays is not responsible for any operational deficiency under any circumstances whatsoever. Under unavoidable circumstances, Randhe Holidays reserves the right to use alternate product/service/sightseeing, etc. instead of the one advertised or published. In either case, the company shall not be liable for any damage, additional expense, or consequential loss suffered by the guest/s.

 

11.9

Guests may note that changes in the itinerary are due to various factors beyond our control. Randhe Holidays shall not be liable to pay any compensation or damages on account of the same.

 

12. Joining and Leaving Guest (J/L) (Ex Destination Guest)

12.1

Joining and Leaving (J/L) or Ex destination guest is a traveller who books Randhe Holidays group tour without availing the services of visa, insurance, and main sector air ticket to reach the first destination of the tour on day one and leaves the tour on the last day from the last place of sightseeing/restaurant/hotel/airport to reach his/her hometown. These guests will have to make the J/L or Ex destination tour payment in INR/USD/EURO or in the designated currency of the respective tour either at any of the Randhe Holidays sales offices or directly by electronic transfer.

 

12.2

J/L or Ex destination guests should carry valid air ticket/s, passport/s, valid visa/s, and insurance for the tour. To and fro airport transfers, if any, should be arranged by the guest/s at their own cost.

 

12.3

Guests should verify with Randhe Holidays Travel Advisor about the tour particulars such as day, date, time, place, flight schedule, and make their flight bookings accordingly to join/leave the scheduled group tour. Guests should purchase refundable air ticket/s, so that in case of any change in the date of the scheduled tour, guests can pay a date change charge to the airline to modify their air tickets accordingly. In case a guest purchases a non-refundable ticket and there is a change of date in the scheduled tour, guests shall have to purchase a new ticket to join the tour at their own cost. Randhe Holidays shall not be liable for any loss/cancellation arising due to this.

 

12.4

It is mandatory for the guests to share a copy of their valid air ticket, visa, and insurance with their Travel Advisor at Randhe Holidays before the tour. Guests should also share their local contact details and be aware of the reporting place, name of the Tour Manager, and his/her active local contact number.

 

12.5

Any additional service like pre/post accommodation, transfers, sightseeing, meals, etc. will attract additional charges and such payments must be settled immediately or 45 days prior to the tour departure.

 

12.6

Due to any unavoidable circumstances or force majeure or airline operational changes, we may have to alter Tour sightseeing schedules on the first or last day. In that case, J/L or Ex destination guests may miss the sightseeing or any on-tour service. Randhe Holidays will neither be liable for any refund of missed sightseeing/service, nor any compensation for such consequences.

 

12.7

J/L or Ex destination guests will have to reach the scheduled reporting place i.e. airport/hotel/sightseeing at their own cost as advised by the Travel Advisor/Tour Manager. In case a guest is not able to join the tour at the pre-decided reporting place, the group will proceed as per the itinerary and the guest will have to join them wherever possible and bear the expenses for the same.

 

13. Deviation Guest

13.1

Deviation Guest is a traveller who books Randhe Holidays group tour and opts for deviation from the scheduled itinerary either pre or post the tour for various reasons such as visiting friends/relatives, attending a convocation/convention, for a business visit, etc.

 

13.2

If a guest wishes to travel in advance (pre-deviation) or return at a later date (post-deviation), then the guest must inform the Travel Advisor at the time of booking only. The Travel Advisor will guide the guest about the necessary changes to be made in various services such as airline date change/sector change, visa extension, additional service change, insurance validity, additional accommodation/transfer, etc. There will be additional charges for making the required changes which should be paid by the guest immediately.

 

13.3

Deviation requests are subject to availability and in case the requested change is not available, then guests will have to choose from the alternate options.

 

13.4

It is the responsibility of the guest to re-confirm their air ticket and flight schedule 24 hours prior to the departure.

 

13.5

If a guest is taking any pre or post tour deviation on their own, then it is the responsibility of the guest to join or leave the tour at airport/hotel/sightseeing at their own cost as advised by the Travel Advisor/Tour Manager. In case a guest is not able to join the tour at the pre-decided reporting place, the group will proceed as per the itinerary and the guest will have to join them wherever possible and bear the transport expenses for the same.

 

13.6

These guests must check their air ticket, visa, and insurance for travel dates and validity before departure of the tour.

 

13.7

Deviation is a requirement of the guest and Randhe Holidays can only assist but does not guarantee the same and will not be held responsible for any consequences arising due to the same.

 

14. Post Tour Holiday

14.1

Randhe Holidays offers an option of Post Tour Holiday package i.e. guests can extend their holiday after completion of the scheduled group tour in the same city or country or at a destination of their choice.

 

14.2

Guests who opt for a Post Tour Holiday must inform the Travel Advisor at the time of booking itself. The Travel Advisor will guide the guest about the necessary changes to be made in various services such as airline return ticket date change/sector change, visa extension, insurance validity, etc. These guests can either choose from readymade Post Tour Holiday packages or take a Customized Holiday. The additional charge for the Post Tour Holiday will have to be paid by the guest immediately.

 

14.3

Post Tour Holiday request is subject to availability and in case the requested package is not available, then guests will have to choose from the alternate options.

 

14.4

It is the responsibility of the guest to re-confirm their return air ticket and flight schedule 24 hours prior to the departure.

 

14.5

Post Tour Holiday is not an escorted group tour. It is a Customized Holiday (FIT) and all inclusions and exclusions will be as per the itinerary.

 

15. Airline

15.1 General:

• a. Randhe Holidays’s group tours are inclusive of air tickets. Some categories of tours may exclude air tickets. For air-inclusive group tours, the blocking of seats is done well in advance by Randhe Holidays, sometimes even a year before the tour departure date by paying advance/deposit to the airline. Actual ticketing of the group happens prior to the departure as per the airline ticketing policy. Any increase in airfare, taxes, fuel surcharges, airport development fee, etc. in between the tour launch date and departure date will have to be borne by the guests and to be paid before the tour departure.
• b. When a guest books Randhe Holidays’s air-inclusive tour/FIT package or an air ticket, it is understood that they have accepted the Airline’s Terms & Conditions of travel, baggage, meals, services, etc. as well as applicable national/international laws governing air transportation like DGCA, IATA, PATA, etc. In case of discontinuation of airline service or change in airline route, flight schedule, flight delays, etc., any additional expense incurred for continuation of the tour will have to be borne by the guests.
• c. Guests have to take utmost precaution while filling and verifying their booking form for details like correct name spelling, age, birth date, contact details, passport number, date and place of passport issue, etc. Name should always be as per the passport for international tours and as per the Aadhar card for domestic tours. Incorrect details may lead to name correction (if time permits), denial of boarding, deportation, cancellation of the tour, etc. Guests will have to bear the consequences, losses, or additional expenses and Randhe Holidays is not responsible or liable for the same.
• d. When guests book individual air tickets with Randhe Holidays, they must ensure that they do not hold any other air ticket with the same or different airline for the same date, as it may lead to the auto cancellation of the air ticket and guests will have to bear the consequences arising due to the same.
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15.2 Baggage:

• a. Randhe Holidays provides information about baggage allowance to the booked guests prior to the departure of the tour. Guests should also check and adhere to the baggage allowance and conditions of the airline/s they are travelling with. Any excess baggage charge should be borne by the guests.
• b. Guests are advised to travel light, pack their own belongings, and use stroller bags as they have to carry it on their own.
  
  

15.3 In-flight Seating:

• a. Randhe Holidays reserves economy class air tickets for the guests of air-inclusive tours, which does not include specific seating like front row, emergency row, aisle seat, window seat, etc. If guests wish to book any specific seat, they will have to inform their respective Travel Advisor and make the necessary payment for the said facility. This request will be subject to availability with the airline.
• b. On the day of the departure, if guests wish to upgrade from economy to premium economy, business, or first class, they can do so subject to availability, by paying the additional amount to the airline.
  
  

15.4 Airline Credit Points:

• a. Guests who wish to use their air miles, frequent flyer points, credit points, etc. for their tour are advised to book the tour as joining leaving (J/L) or Ex destination guests and reserve their individual tickets to avail the facility. Guests will have to communicate directly with the airline/s for their frequent flyer miles. Randhe Holidays will assist the guests if needed.

 

15.5 In-flight Meals:

• a. In-flight meal service is at the discretion of the respective airline.
• b. Veg/Non-veg meal requests and/or special meal requests are to be informed at the time of booking and are subject to availability with the airline.
• c. Randhe Holidays is not responsible for any unavailability of requested meal type/quantity and quality of the in-flight meal.
• d. On domestic as well as short-haul international tours, in-flight meals are not included in the air ticket and guests are advised to carry snacks for the flight journey.

 

15.6 Airport Service:

• a. Various airports offer special services like lounge facility, attendant, Pranaam Guest Services, etc. at an additional cost. Guests who wish to avail such facility may inform the Travel Advisor to pre-book the same. Wheelchair facility for seniors or physically challenged guests is also available at the airport if pre-booked and is mostly free of cost. These facilities are subject to availability.

 

16. Baggage and Belongings

16.1

Guests are advised to travel light, not to carry any valuables on tour and take utmost care of
their baggage and belongings at all times. Guests should not leave their belongings like mobile,
camera, laptop, jewellery, gadgets, passports, visa, tickets, currency, purses, bags etc. unattended.
It is advisable to use digital payment systems like forex cards, credit cards, mobile payments,
e-wallets etc. on tour. Guests are hereby made aware that they are solely responsible for their
personal baggage and all kinds of belongings. Randhe Holidays or its representative/s are not
responsible for any loss/ theft/ damage/ accident of such personal belongings on tour, during
flight journey, coach travel, hotel stay or at sightseeing places for whatever may be the reason.

16.2

In case of any loss/ theft/ damage/ accident, it is the sole responsibility of the guest to file a
complaint with the concerned local authorities like police, private bodies, airline office etc. and
keep a follow up of the same with them.

16.3

Any claim regarding loss/ theft/ damage/ accident/ negligence, with any associate like airline/
hotel/ coach company/ sightseeing places etc. should be directly addressed with the respective
associate or insurance company (if applicable). Randhe Holidays is not liable to pay any
compensation to the guest for any dispute arising about the adequacy of settlement amount or
rejection of the claim by the associate or the insurance company.

16.4

Customs, immigration and airlines restrict the carriage of certain items/ articles/ objects
during travel. Also, there is a restriction on the amount of currency a traveller is allowed to carry.
All guests should be aware of this and will ensure that they abide by the same. If guests are
carrying any restricted object or excess money or misplace their passports, then they can be
detained or a flight can be missed and/ or the tour may have to be curtailed. Randhe Holidays will
not be responsible for any losses or additional expenses arising due to the same.

 

17. Road Travel on Tour

17.1

For tours, air-conditioned/ air-cooled/ non air-conditioned vehicles are used as per the
itinerary. The mode of transport for road journeys includes big coaches, mini coaches, tempo
travellers, jeeps, cars or taxis depending on the type of the tour, itinerary, road conditions and the
number of guest/s in the tour.

17.2

Seat allotment in the coach is based on the booking date priority of the tour. This is also
applicable when two or multiple tours are merged together. Seat numbers are allotted one day
before the departure of the tour and assigned to the guests on the first day of the tour by the Tour
Manager. Seat numbers cannot be provided at the time of booking or before the tour departure.

17.3

In coaches, the seat allotment will start from seat number 5 onwards as seat numbers 1 & 2 are
reserved for the Tour Manager and seat numbers 3 & 4 are reserved as prime seats, which can be
booked by the guest/s at an additional cost if available. If paid prime seats are not available due to
any reason, the company is liable to refund only the prime seat cost to the guest. For smaller
vehicles prime seats are not applicable.

17.4

For certain tours we use small vehicles (Etios/ Dzire/ Innova or similar) for road travel. One
car will accommodate 4-6 guests. The Tour Manager will share one of the cars in the group on a
rotational basis. These cars are meant to be used for road journeys and sightseeing as per the tour
itinerary and are not at the disposal of any individual or group of guests.

17.5

Guest/s or a group of guests can opt for a separate vehicle for their family or upgrade the
vehicle type or request for a tempo traveller/ mini coach/ big coach for their family/ group at an
additional cost, subject to availability.

17.6

For tours to Leh Ladakh, Andaman, Sikkim Darjeeling and North East, small vehicles will be
used based on 5-6 guests in one vehicle. Since it is a difficult terrain with limited availability of
vehicles, the type of vehicles used for these tours will vary on a day-to-day basis. At these
destinations, it is not possible to upgrade the vehicle type.

17.7

Coach captain/ vehicle driver plays a vital role in the successful operation of the tour. Guests
are requested to treat them with respect and be aware of the driving rules like maximum
daily-weekly driving hours, their rest period.

17.8

It is the duty of the guest to be punctual and abide by the day’s schedule and complete the
sightseeing/ program as per the itinerary. In case if any guest does not report to the coach at the
given time, the coach will proceed to the next point/destination in the programme and the guest
will have to join the group at the next point/destination on their own, expenses of which will be
borne by them.

17.9

To maintain the comfort and safety of the group, there is a strict ‘no smoking’, ‘no alcohol’,
and ‘no eating’ policy in the vehicle. Guests are requested to adhere to the same.

17.10

To maintain cleanliness and hygiene, ‘pay & use’ toilet facilities are available at most of the
places and guests are requested to carry coins/ small change for the same.

17.11

On tours there is a possibility of failure of a vehicle or its air conditioner; in such cases we will
try to find a feasible solution at the earliest. Randhe Holidays is not responsible for such
mechanical failure and is not liable for any compensation.

17. 12

While on tour, upkeep of the coach is essential. If the interior or exterior of the coach is
accidently or otherwise spoiled / damaged by the guest, s/he will be required to pay the charges/
compensation for the same to the coach company immediately.

17.13

Randhe Holidays will not be liable for any refund to guests for missed sightseeing due to
unforeseen circumstances like demonstrations on road, landslides, road closures, traffic jams etc.

 

18. Cruises and Rail

18.1

Randhe Holidays offers exclusive cruise tours as well as a few tours where single or
multi-night cruises are part of the itinerary. Cruise inclusive tour prices are based on inside
stateroom/ port-hole/ ocean view cabins as mentioned in the itinerary.

18.2

Any upgradation to balcony cabins or suites will be available at an additional cost subject to
availability.

18.3

Shore excursions apart from the ones included in the tour or optional facilities on the cruise,
can be availed by paying an additional charge to the cruise company by the guest.

 

18.4

It is the guest’s responsibility to be on time as the cruise cannot wait for anyone. In case if any
guest misses the cruise, s/he will have to report to the next ‘port of call’ of the cruise or next
destination of the tour themselves at their own expense.

18.5

Individual guests travelling on Customized Holiday package, should be aware of the statutory
tipping policy of the cruise and pay accordingly.

18.6

Few tours have rail journeys as a part of their itinerary. Generally, air conditioned chair cars
or sleeper berths are reserved for day or night journeys respectively. Any upgradation in rail class
is possible subject to availability at an additional cost.

18.7

It is the guest’s responsibility to be on time & not to miss the train as guests themselves will
have to bear the cost and face the consequences in case of missing a train.

18.8

Since cruise or rail companies are private organizations, their own Terms and Conditions will
be applicable along with Randhe Holidays’s Terms and Conditions.

 

19. Cancellation and Refund Policy

19.1

For any tour or package the services are booked or blocked several months in advance,
cancellation of such services earmarked for a particular departure results in forfeiture of money
depending upon the time of cancellation of services with the supplier. Therefore, any cancellation
of the tour/ service booked, will attract cancellation charges as specified hereinafter. Your tour
also includes third party products or services like airline, cruise, railway, transport, hotel,
restaurant, caterer, sightseeing company etc. The Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy of
such third parties would be applicable in addition to Randhe Holidays’s Cancellation Policy and
Terms and Conditions.

19.2

The said Cancellation Policy is applicable to all guests of ‘Randhe Holidays Private Limited’.
booked for Group Tours, Customized Holidays, MICE Tours, Inbound Holidays or any independent
service taken from Randhe Holidays.

19.3

The request for cancellation of any service/ tour has to be submitted in writing, clearly stating
the reason for cancellation via email to Randhe Holidays at info@randheholidays.com, from
guest’s registered email ID.

19.4

Once the booking is cancelled, it cannot be reinstated. Any reversal/ re-booking will be treated
as fresh booking and additional charges may apply.

19.5

All guests expressly agree to the foregoing policy and terms.

19.6

Cancellation done by/ for/ due to:

a. Guest cancels the tour due to any personal reason:

1. After booking, guests may have any personal reason like non sanction of leave, exam
postponement, illness, family emergency etc. which leads to cancellation of their tour/
package.

2. Date of the cancellation request email sent by the guest (unless decision withheld or
changed), will be considered as the date of cancellation and the cancellation charge will be
applicable accordingly.

b. Considering the safety of the tourists, Randhe Holidays is compelled to postpone/ reschedule
the tour under force majeure situation or due to uncontrollable factors at the destination, however
guest/s do not wish to continue and cancel the tour:

1. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to cancel/ postpone/ re-schedule any tour under force
majeure situation like natural calamity, epidemic, pandemic, terrorist activities, political
unrest, curfews, local riots, government orders etc. or uncontrollable factors like airline
operation/ schedule change, disruption due to political/ sports/ local/ VIP event etc. at the
destination considering the safety of the tourists.

2. Under any such force majeure situation/ uncontrollable factors, no refund – fully or
partially will be applicable. As refund is not applicable, guests will be required to choose the
next possible future date of the same tour. If there is any price difference for the future
tour, guests will have to pay the same before the tour departure.

3. To reschedule the tour in force majeure situation/ uncontrollable factors, Randhe Holidays
will send the request to all the concerned associates like airlines, hoteliers, transporters
etc. for their cooperation and assistance in postponement of the services. In case these associates are not in a position to consider the request, then actual cancellation charges
may apply.

4. If a guest wants to change the destination, then the decision will depend on the
cooperation of the associates like airlines, hoteliers, transporters etc. Such a decision will
require time and will be given as early as possible. If the selected tour’s price is more, then
guests will have to pay the difference before the tour departure. In case the tour price is
less, then the remaining amount will be kept in a credit shell with Randhe Holidays. No
refund is applicable for the credit shell.

c. Guest cancels the tour due to non-acceptance of change in itinerary/ service:

1. For the betterment of the itinerary or under unforeseen situations, Randhe Holidays
reserves the right to add/ delete/ exchange the sightseeing place/s or any other service and
on this ground guests will not be able to withdraw from the tour.

2. In this case if the additional sightseeing or service requires extra charge then it will have to
be paid by the guest.

3. If any guest is not willing to accept the said change, then the guest will have to cancel the
tour and cancellation charges as per the Cancellation Policy will be applicable.

d. Deemed Cancellation – Guest’s booking stands cancelled due to visa rejection/ delay:

1. Rejection/ delay of visa will lead to deemed cancellation and the booking will stand
cancelled without any intimation or confirmation from the Guest.

2. Visa rejection date will be considered as the date of cancellation and the cancellation charge
will be applicable accordingly.

3. Guests can re-apply by paying additional visa charges, however granting of visa is at the
discretion of the respective Consulates and Randhe Holidays will not be responsible for the
same.

4. If a visa is not granted even for the second time, the cancellation charge will be based on
the date of the rejection of the second visa application.

5. If no intimation of visa (granted/ rejected) is received from the respective consulate/
embassy before the tour departure, then it is considered as deemed cancellation and
cancellation charge will be applicable.

6. In case of ‘group booking’, if the visa of an individual in a group is rejected or delayed and
the rest of the group cancels the tour then cancellation charges as mentioned in the
Cancellation Policy shall be applicable to the entire group.

7. When a visa is received from the consulate, its copy is sent to the guest via email by Randhe
Holidays, however sometimes consulates dispatch the passports directly to the guest’s
residence. In both the cases it is the responsibility of the guest to check the visa sticker/visa
copy and verify that the personal details and visa validity is accurate. Due to any incorrect
details, if the immigration office does not allow the guest to leave or enter the country,
then Randhe Holidays will not be responsible for any refund / losses / consequences.

8. In certain cases, where air ticket/ visa is processed more than 91 days in advance, there
along with regular tour cancellation charges, additional actual charges on account of
air/visa fees will be applicable.

e. Deemed Cancellation – Guest’s booking stands cancelled due to the non-payment of partial/ full
tour price:

1. Guests are required to pay full tour price at the time of booking/ 60 days/ 45 days prior to
the tour departure date. If the payment is not received during the mentioned time frame,
then Randhe Holidays reserves the right to cancel the booking without any written
notification from the guest and forfeit the paid amount.

2. In such a case, Randhe Holidays’s cancellation notice date will be treated as the deemed
cancellation date and cancellation charges will apply as per the Cancellation Policy.

f. Deemed Cancellation – Guest’s booking stands cancelled due to ‘No show’ or absence on Day 1 of
the tour:

1. If any guest fails to join the tour on day one, it is termed as ‘No Show’ and will be treated as
deemed cancellation and no refund will be applicable.

2. All services will stand cancelled and 100% cancellation charges will be applicable, unless
the guest notifies Randhe Holidays about joining the same tour later at their own expense.

g. Deemed Cancellation – Guest’s tour stands cancelled due to discontinuation from ongoing tour:

1. If Guest discontinues/ terminates the tour for any personal reason, it is termed as deemed
cancellation and no refund will be applicable.

2. Randhe Holidays team will assist the guest to book the required services, however all
expenses for the same will have to be paid by the guest immediately in advance.

h. Single (Solo) Guest sharing a room with other guest, cancels the tour:

1. Single guests should ideally book on speciality tours such as Women’s Special/ Seniors
Special/ Adventure Special etc., where Randhe Holidays guarantees a room partner and
guest saves on the single occupancy charge.

2. If a single guest is travelling alone on a regular tour, then s/he will have to pay a single
occupancy charge. If s/he gets a room partner for the tour and shares the twin/ double
room for all tour days, then the single occupancy charge will be refunded to the guest
within 10 working days of tour completion.

3. In case of cancellation by one of the room sharing partners, no refund of single occupancy
charge is applicable.

h. In all the above situations, the following cancellation charges will be applicable:

 

j. The above cancellation charges include various direct and indirect expenses incurred for
preparation and operation of the tour.

k. Randhe Holidays is not liable to give any details or bifurcation of the tour price or the
cancellation charge.

l. Any refund payable to the guest as per the Cancellation Policy will be paid within 10 working days
of receiving the final confirmation of cancellation request from the guest.

19.7

Cancellation of the tour by Randhe Holidays:

a. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to cancel any group tour/ package due to any
operational reason or inadequate participation of the guests required to operate a group
tour. In such a case, cancellation of the tour shall be communicated to the guest on their
registered email/ telephone/ sms.

b. The amount paid by the guest will be refunded within 10 working days of cancellation of
the tour.

c. The refund will be paid by A/C payee cheque/ NEFT/ RTGS.

d. Randhe Holidays will not be liable to pay any interest on the tour amount paid by the guest.

e. Randhe Holidays owes no responsibility for any additional expense related to any other
arrangements made by the guest on their own.

f. A guest willing to take any other tour can do so in consultation with the respective Travel
Advisor. Excess / short payment, if any for the new tour will be refunded/ collected, to/
from the guest.

19.8

Right of Admission and Termination:

a. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to deny any booking or cancel the accepted booking of
any guest without divulging any reason or giving any justification.

b. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to terminate the tour of any guest while on tour if the
guest does not follow the group tour decorum or misbehaves/ creates nuisance to the
co-passengers/ Tour Manager/ coach captain/ local citizens/ officials etc. Under such
circumstances guests will have to make arrangements for their return travel on their own
and no refund is applicable.

19.9

Transfer of Tour:

a. If guests wish to transfer their original tour to a new tour for any reason, then such
transfer is treated as cancellation of the original tour and hence a fresh booking of the new
tour has to be made. Cancellation charges will apply on the net tour price of the original
tour. For the new tour, prevailing tour price and discounts will be applicable.

b. If guests wish to transfer the tour, they will have to communicate in writing to the Travel
Advisor. Such requests will be accepted subject to availability.

19.10

Merging of Tours:

a. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to merge two or multiple tours when there is
inadequate participation of the guests in a single tour or for any operational reason. Seat
allocation in the coach will happen as per the booking date priority of the merged tours.

19.11

Refund:

a. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to determine the quantum of refund payable to the
guest in case of cancellation, transfer or amendment of the tour. Refund is calculated on
the basis of various factors such as the cancellation date, reduction in tour capacity,
contractual agreement and cancellation policies of associates like airlines, hoteliers,transporters etc. The decision given by Randhe Holidays on the quantum of refund
according to the Cancellation Policy shall be final and will be paid directly to the guest.

b. As per GOI regulations any refund from Randhe Holidays for both, Indian or International
tours will be paid only in Indian rupees by A/C payee cheque/ NEFT/RTGS, even if the guest
has made the tour payment partly or fully in foreign currency.

c. Refund is always processed in the name of the family head marked on the booking form or
in case of an ad-hoc/corporate group it may be in the name of the institution/company
who has made the payment on behalf of the group.

d. Randhe Holidays is not liable to pay any interest on the tour amount paid by the guest/s.

e. Convenience Charge for the payments made by Credit Card, Debit Card, Online Transfer
etc., is non-refundable.

f. Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for international tours is non-refundable as it is deposited
with the income tax department and recorded on guest’s registered PAN. TCS once paid
cannot be reversed, however can be claimed by the guest while filing their annual Income
Tax Returns.

g. In case of force majeure/ uncontrollable situation Randhe Holidays reserves the right to
levy non-refundable ‘tour transfer charge’ or ‘service charge’ for standalone service.

h. For FIT/Customized packages, Holiday Design Fee charged at the time of enquiry is
non-refundable in case guests do not book the holiday with Randhe Holidays.

i. When tour price includes visa fee and if consulate/ VFS/ embassy procedure requires visa
fee payment directly by the guest, then visa fee reduction will be given at the time of
booking or will be refunded within 7 working days of submission of visa payment receipt by
the guest.

j. When tour price includes visa fee and guest holds a valid visa for the tour, they are required
to submit the visa copy at the time of booking to avail the reduction of the visa fee. In case
of unforeseen circumstances if your reschedules then guests will have to get the visa done
according to the new schedule and bear the costs of the same. 

 

20. Accommodation on Tour

20.1

General:

a. Accommodation provided on the tour depends on the category of the tour/ package. It may
be in resorts, hotels, houseboats, tents, camps, dormitories, hostels, cruise, train, coach
etc. The location of the accommodation generally depends on the tour program.

b. Suggested names of the hotels/ type of accommodation mentioned in the tour program are
always subject to availability. Similar types of tours may be accommodated in different
hotels/ types of accommodation depending on the capacity and availability at the
destination.

c. Hotel membership rewards/ points if any cannot be earned or redeemed with hotels booked
by the company.

 

20.2

Room Type/ Category:

a. Generally, the rooms are twin/double or single bedded and extra bed (if needed) is provided
in the form of a mattress on the floor. Guests can upgrade the room to suite/ family room/
specific view room etc. subject to availability by paying an additional cost. If any guest
wishes to have an additional room on tour, s/he can do so subject to availability by paying
an additional cost.

b. Single rooms are comparatively smaller in size and may be located on a different floor or in
a corner of the hotel.

c. Assignment of rooms to an individual or a group is at the discretion of the hotel/ associate/
supplier providing said service and is not controlled by Randhe Holidays.

20.3

Check-In and Check-Out Time:

a. It is a common practice amongst hotels in India and around the world that check-in time
for travellers is 3 pm and check-out time is 10 am. Our tour programs and itineraries are
planned accordingly. Guests should be aware that even if we reach the destination early in
the morning, we cannot check-in to the hotel and in that case we will try to complete one
or more sightseeing/s before check-in.

b. If individual guests on their own want to check-in early or check-out late, s/he can request
the same and avail it subject to availability by paying an additional charge.

c. Certain accommodation types may ask for a credit card/ security deposit at check-in, which
is refundable at check-out subject to the utilization of services by the guests.

20.4

Room Sharing:

a. Single (solo) guests sharing a room with other guests will have to abide by the room
sharing policy of Randhe Holidays, which is sent on the guests registered email ID upon
booking the tour. Any issues such as misunderstanding between room sharing partners,
damage/ loss of personal items or hotel property etc. is the sole responsibility of the
sharing partner/s and must be resolved between them. Randhe Holidays is not responsible
for the same.

b. Any room sharing partner resorting to harmful/ unhygienic/ intolerable behaviour will be
compelled to take a separate room immediately on tour by paying additional single
occupancy room charge.

20.5

Children Sharing Room with Parents:

a. For the convenience and comfort on tour, it is recommended that a family of three should
opt for a double room with extra mattress and a family of four should opt for two rooms. On
international as well as on Indian tours, most of the hotels do not allow four people in one
room for safety reasons.

20.6

Damage Caused to Property:

a. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/ type of accommodation during the stay, shall be
borne by the guest and has to be paid immediately or before check-out. If guests find any
pre-existing damage in the room, it should be immediately brought to the notice of the
hotel staff and/ or Randhe Holidays Tour Manager. Randhe Holidays is not responsible for
such losses in any form or liable to pay any charges.

20.7

Accommodation Facilities:

a. Accommodation facilities like parking, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, gymnasium, spa,
salon, swimming pool, sport and entertainment activities, child care/ play centre, meeting
room, business centre, travel desk, doctor on call, lift/ elevator, porter, laundry, internet,
Wi-Fi, telephone, mini bar, alcoholic beverages, paid television channels, air conditioners,
in-room safe & amenities, room service etc. may be available depending on the type of the
tour or destination, and will differ from property to property. All these facilities may or
may not be available on complimentary basis and guests must check before availing the
same. Any charges upon use of such a facility must be paid directly to the hotel by the
guest.

b. Randhe Holidays shall not be liable for any disruption of any of the services, facilities and
amenities offered at the hotel or accommodation type as well as deficiency in service
including unprofessional behaviour of hotel staff as it does not come under the direct
purview of Randhe Holidays.

c. To combat global warming, conserve natural resources and practice sustainability, many
countries/ governments/ local communities/ private establishments/ independent bodies
etc. have enforced restricted use of water, electricity and air-conditioning which should be
followed by every guest as a responsible tourist.

 

20.8

Accommodation in the Tropics/ Forests/ Open Air:

a. In many accommodation types located in natural surroundings especially tents, camps,
safari lodges, beach resorts etc., insects like ants & cockroaches in the room and birds,
monkeys, small animals and the occasional rodent sighting around the room or hotel
grounds are almost inevitable. It should by no means be taken as a sign of dirtiness, as it is
simply a fact of life in these destinations/ locations

 

21. Meals

21.1

Meals on tour are served as written in the itinerary/ tour program as B (Breakfast), L (Lunch),
D (Dinner). These are pre-set menus which mostly include Indian meals and sometimes local or
international cuisine depending on the destination and tour. The Indian meal menu generally
comprises dal, rice, roti, two vegetables, one non-veg item, salad & accompaniments and dessert.

 

21.2

Depending on the tour program, packed meals are served at a few places on tour.

21.3

In a group tour special meal/diet requests can be accommodated to a limited extent only, and
if informed at the time of booking. Such guests should carry their own dry snacks, because at
certain locations their special requests cannot be fulfilled.

21.4

If informed at the time of booking, Jain meal/ meal without onion & garlic is served at Lunch
and Dinner as per the tour itinerary, not necessarily before sunset. It may be a buffet service or
table service.

21. 5

A baby meal generally includes milk, plain dal and rice. We recommend that guests with very
young kids should carry their regular baby food if needed.

21.6

Any missed meal due to any personal reason of the guest will not be substituted or
compensated.

21.7

While we endeavour to select good quality restaurants for meals, we do not have a direct
control over their operations in terms of food, hygiene, sanitation facilities etc., and Randhe
Holidays is not responsible for any deficiency in the quality and service of the same. No
complaints/ claims in this respect shall be entertained.

 

22. Tour Manager/s

22.1

Randhe Holidays’s Tour Managers are very popular among the tourists on both Indian and
International tours. These Tour Managers accompany the guests on group tours from the first day
to the last day of the tour as mentioned in the itinerary. To make the tour most enjoyable, guests
are advised to follow the instructions given by the Tour Manager regarding tour schedule, safety
precautions, clothing, things to carry, meals, sightseeing information, local etiquette, do’s and
don’ts etc. The Tour Manager is not responsible for any instructions ignored/ overruled by the
guest/s and its consequences.

22.2

Guests are requested to treat the Tour Managers respectfully as they are doing their level best
to accomplish the tour with great success. Any on-tour service issue/ complaint should be
immediately brought to the notice of the Tour Manager by the guests so that a solution can be
obtained and the issue can be resolved.

22.3

Though the Tour Managers are at the service of the guests on tour, they are not responsible
for any theft/ loss/ damage to guest’s personal belongings and any injury or accident caused to the
guest. Since the Tour Manager has to manage the entire group and complete the tour program as
per the itinerary, s/he will not be able to accompany the guest/s personally or stay back with them
in case of emergency. However, s/he will guide the guest/s for further process or for lodging the
complaint with local authorities. Any expense incurred due to the same will be borne by the
guest/s.

22.4

If a guest’s personal belongings are lost and found after departing from that destination, then
the guest will have to make arrangements to bring it back via courier service and bear the expenses
for the same. Randhe Holidays or its Tour managers are not responsible to get back the lost &
found item from any destination.

22.5

For smooth operation and clarity of instructions, along with verbal communication, Randhe
Holidays’s Tour Manager will create a WhatsApp group of its guests on the second day of the tour
(In rare cases due to unavailability of internet this may not be possible). This group would be
created solely for sharing tour related instructions and next day’s tour program. In case any guest has an objection of being a part of this WhatsApp group, then s/he should intimate the Tour
Manager immediately for necessary action.

22.6

On group tours the language of communication is Hindi and English. Tour Managers
communicate in Hindi and/or English. On international tours all local guides, local hosts, ship
crew, hotel representatives etc. speak english. Guests are expected to be conversant with these two
languages. In case any guest is unfamiliar with these two languages, Tour Managers will do their
level best to make the guest/s comfortable and understand the tour program.

22.7

Randhe Holidays’s Tour Managers shall not be responsible for and extend any assistance to
alter or amend the following:

a. Itinerary and its inclusions in normal conditions, as they are pre-decided by Randhe
Holidays.

b. Flight seat allotment, as it is at the discretion of the airline.

c. Coach seat allotment, as it is assigned as per the booking date priority.

d. Room allotment, as it is at the discretion of the hotel.

e. Any missed sightseeing, if timings are not adhered to by the guest/s. 

 

23. Shopping

23.1

Shopping is an important activity of any tour and an experience in itself. Guests should shop
responsibly, as well as check the price and quality of the items they wish to purchase. All guests are
hereby made aware that Randhe Holidays neither recommends nor promotes any specific shop or
vendor and is not responsible for any item you may purchase on tour. Sometimes sightseeing
places have their own souvenir shops/ flagship stores/ galleries where there is no compulsion on
shopping but guests may shop if they wish to do so. While shopping guests should check quality,
quantity, price and be aware of VAT refund, baggage allowance, courier charges, shipping, freight,
customs duty wherever applicable.

 

24. Gift Voucher

24.1

Randhe Holidays has a facility of Gift Vouchers which can be purchased by the guests and
gifted to their near and dear ones on happy occasions.

24.2

Sometimes Randhe Holidays also issues Gift Vouchers to guests as a prize or benefit.

24.3

These Gift Vouchers come with the following:

a. The Gift Voucher can be redeemed only against group tours (subject to availability) or
holiday package of Randhe Holidays.

b. It comes with a validity and should be used within the specified time limit.

c. It cannot be split as well as two or more gift vouchers cannot be combined for one tour.

d. It is non-transferable, non-refundable and non-encashable.

e. At the time of redemption, guests will need to share the digital code which they must have
received at the time of voucher issuance.

f. The gift voucher cannot be used for one-day tour/ picnic/ stand-alone service, and also for
the tours priced below INR 20000/-.

g. Randhe Holidays Terms and Conditions will also be applicable.

 

25. Guest(s) Participation in the Tour

25.1

Randhe Holidays welcomes all Indians, NRIs and foreign nationals to join the tour within
India or around the world. Guests should be mentally as well as physically fit and should consult
their physician before joining the tour. Differently abled guests should check the facilities
available at the destination prior to booking the tour and must be accompanied by the family
member.

25.2

The safety and well-being of all guests on the group tour is our priority, any guest who poses
a threat to the tour companions and is found unfit to participate in any sightseeing or to continue
the tour will be restricted from joining the sightseeing and/ or will be compelled to discontinue the tour. In such cases, Randhe Holidays will assist the guest for the further arrangements, however
the guest will bear all the expenses and no refund of tour price is applicable.

25.3

When a guest seeks any medical assistance on tour, the same will be arranged through local
doctors or hospitals. All expenses regarding such medical aid will be borne by the guest. We
recommend all guests to buy medical insurance which covers hospitalization and other medical
expenses.

25.4

Guests should keep in mind and exercise caution as some tours include rough terrain,
extensive walking sometimes over cobblestone streets, uneven pavements, steps, hill climb and/or
locations which may not be easily accessible.

25.5

Guests should ensure that they are physically fit to participate in any included or optional
outdoor/ adventure activity. Randhe Holidays will not be responsible for any injury, accident or
mishap occurred due to the same.

25.6

Guests in need of special service must be accompanied by their near and dear ones or relatives
on tour. Any required service like caretaker, wheelchair, airport assistance can be made available
at an additional cost subject to availability

 

26. Guest(s) Responsibility

 

26.1

Guest details on their booking form are very important as all further arrangements of tour are
dependent on the same. Any mistake can lead to a substantial loss to the guests, hence they are
hereby informed to verify and reconfirm the details on their booking form. If the guest has booked
the tour/package through Randhe Holidays’s sales office or sales partner’s office, they must
authenticate the booking form and ensure that they have received a confirmation call and an auto
generated SMS from Randhe Holidays’s corporate office immediately after the booking.

26.2

Accuracy and authenticity of the information provided by the guest:
a. When guest/s submit any information to Randhe Holidays, at the time of enquiry,
registration, booking or while processing the visa or insurance, s/he must ensure that all
the information provided by them such as tour date, name, age, birth-date, address, details
of Aadhar/ PAN/ passport and required financial information by visa consulate is accurate,
true, current and complete in all respects.
b. Randhe Holidays will rely on the information provided by the guest and will proceed with
all tour formalities on the basis of the same. If a guest finds any incorrect detail on their
booking form, s/he should inform the Travel Advisor and get it corrected immediately
within 24 hours after the booking.
c. Incorrect information may lead to amendments or cancellation of the tour, the cost
incurred for the amendment and/or loss due to cancellation will have to be borne by the
guest. Randhe Holidays will not in any way be liable for the same. In case of any change in
the registered contact details, guests should immediately get it updated through their
Travel Advisor to avoid missing out on any important information.

26.3

For any tour, guests need to submit their valid documents for processing the booking and
collect the necessary documents from Randhe Holidays before the tour, in both these cases guests
should observe the timelines to avoid any future issues in the booking/joining the tour. Timelines
are shared periodically on guest’s registered contact details.

26.4

While on tour guest/s should carry original documents like Aadhar card, PAN card, passport
with valid visa/s, air ticket, insurance copy, NOC if needed in case of minors/children, vaccination
certificate, health report (if mandatory) or any other personal/ legal document required at the
immigration. Guests are also advised to keep photocopies of the important documents with them
and also at their homes in case of emergency.

26.5

Guests should select a group tour or a customized holiday, according to their likes and
interests to make the most of their vacation. For a group tour the itinerary/ accommodation/
services etc. are pre-set, however while booking individual customized holidays, guests should
ensure that they have selected the services to suit their expectations and confirm the booking.
Customized Holidays do not have Tour Manager services available at destination, however all
arrangements will be taken care of as per the itinerary through the local associates and Randhe
Holidays will virtually assist the guest/s for a smooth holiday. Guests are required to be in touch with Randhe Holidays’s guest relation representative. If guests wish to have tour manager services on their Customized Holiday (FIT) package, they can do so at an additional cost, subject to
availability of a Tour Manager.

26.6

When guests book the ‘group tour’ they are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that
is appropriate for group travel. Any abusive/ aggressive/ harmful behaviour towards co-travellers/
Travel Advisor/ Tour Manager/ representative of the associates will compel us to cancel the
booking or discontinue the guest from the tour. Company reserves the right to cancel or terminate
such guests from the tour and will not be liable for any refund, compensation or consequences.

26.7

As per the immigration/ customs/ government/ community laws, guests are not allowed to
possess or carry any illegal or restricted items such as narcotic drugs, weapons, ammunition,
explosives etc. and if found, it will lead to discontinuation of the tour and guest may have to face
legal action whatsoever it may be according to the law of the land.

26.8

Guests should follow Tour Manager’s instructions and maintain punctuality. Any missed
sightseeing or service due to any delay on guest’s part will be the sole responsibility of the guest
and any expense or loss incurred due to the same, will have to be borne by the guests.

26.9

While on tour it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of private as well as public property,
any expense or penalty incurred due to the damage caused by the guest/s (knowingly or
unknowingly) to the hotel property/ aircraft/ train/ cruise/ coach/ sightseeing attraction etc., will
have to be borne by the guest/s and is to be settled immediately.

26.10

Any inconvenience faced by the guest/s on tour should be immediately brought to the notice
of the Tour Manager so that a solution can be sought from the concerned officials wherever
possible.

26.11

Guests should be aware that during their participation in the tours operated by Randhe
Holidays, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control, including but not limited to: the
hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas with narrow roads, ghats, low oxygen levels; travel by
boat/ train/ automobile/ aircraft etc.; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of unlawfulness or
terrorism; animal interaction; hazardous local customs and practices; differing levels of
sanitation; differing standards of safety; risks associated with water, air, fire, food, plants, insects
and differing animal regulation; accident or illness in areas lacking means of rapid evacuation or
medical facilities; acts of national and local governments and unrest and acts of others against
governments. These risks are not an exhaustive list but are examples of many kinds of risks. You
are voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge that there are significant
dangers involved, and you hereby agree to accept any and all risks.

26.12

If the guest/s do not wish to or not allowed to visit a country or part of a country intended to
be visited because of any law, condition or requirement of any governmental authority then these
guests are solely responsible for any missed visit, loss, damage, costs incurred etc. and Randhe
Holidays will not be liable for any refund, compensation or consequences.

26.13

As lawful consideration for the agreement with Randhe Holidays to participate in the tour,
you agree that you will not make any claim against Randhe Holidays, its group companies or its
personnel or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or damage etc. however
caused.

26.14

We suggest that every guest get insured before joining the tour. In case of any accident or
incident leading to insurance claim, guests will have to directly communicate with the insurance
company and provide necessary documents asked for the claim settlement. Any grant or rejection
of the claim will be solely the decision of the insurance company and Randhe Holidays will not be
responsible for the same. Any dispute arising about adequacy of settlement amount or rejection of
claim should be directly dealt with the insurance company by the guests.

26.15

Airlines, cruises, trains are imposing stricter baggage policies with restrictions on size and
weight, hence guests are advised to travel light with small bags which are easy to carry on their
own. Guests shall pay the porter charge or tip directly if any such service is availed by the guest/s
at the train stations, airports, cruise terminals, immigration points, hotels or at any other place.

26.16

Tipping is customary (unless otherwise stated in your tour itinerary inclusions) in all parts
of the world for services rendered like porters, coach drivers, guides etc.

26.17

Any friends, relatives or colleagues visiting guests on tour are not allowed to utilize any
service unless they have taken prior permission and paid for the same in advance. Such admission
or permission will be subject to availability.

26.18

This agreement, though entered on your behalf, also binds the heirs, assigns and legal
representatives.

26.19

Money to carry along: Randhe Holidays generally includes all services and maximum
sightseeing as per the tour itinerary, however guests should carry money for their personal
expenses, shopping, optional sightseeing, local delicacies, beverages, additional facilities offered
by the hotel/ resorts etc. and also for any emergency due to medical reason or unforeseen/ force
majeure situations.

 

27. Liabilities and Responsibilities of Randhe Holidays

27.1

Randhe Holidays as an organization is a facilitator who coordinates with various independent
service providers for tour related services which include but is not limited to airlines, cruises,
railways, transporters, sightseeing companies, hoteliers, restaurateurs, caterers, snacks suppliers
etc. Though the company takes utmost precaution to ensure the smooth operation of the tour, it
has no control over the operations and the running of these service providers. Thus, in case of any
issues faced by the guests at the time of availing the service (which is the sole responsibility of the
service provider), Randhe Holidays shall not be responsible or liable for compensation of any kind
of operational inefficiency, misrepresentations, acts, omissions, errors, warranties, breaches or
negligence on part of any service provider.

27.2

Randhe Holidays will not be liable for provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care
that may be rendered in case of medical emergency or accident, and is not responsible for such
risks and dangers that may arise beyond our control.

27.3

Any gesture of courtesy extended by Randhe Holidays towards guest/s in case of any force
majeure/ unforeseen situation to minimize the impact, loss or damage, will not constitute as an
admission of such liability or a waiver.

27.4

In the age of a fast moving world, human errors and omissions are expected. Randhe Holidays
reserves the right to correct any mistake in tour price and re-invoice the guest even if the booking
is made and confirmed, however if s/he disagrees and wishes to withdraw the booking and
conveys the same immediately within 48 hours of the notification of such error, then the booking
will be cancelled and advance paid by the guest will be refunded within 10 working days.

27.5

Sometimes a celebrity/ dignitary/ Randhe Holidays founder’s presence is advertised as a part
of the tour itinerary, however due to unavoidable circumstances such assigned personnel may not
be able to join the tour. Randhe Holidays will not be held responsible for the same.

27.5

For any withdrawal from the tour for whatsoever may be the reason, Cancellation Policy will
be applicable. Company is not liable for any losses incurred by its guests in their personal capacity
and hence have no liability relating to any loss of job/ business/ occupation/ contract/
interruption/ loss of business opportunity etc.

 

28. Randhe Holidays Website

28.1

Randhe Holidays’s website is for the use of guest/s to access the information regarding tours,
packages and other relevant details. The language used for content on our website is English. We
have made every effort to make the information as accurate as possible while updating the
website, however Randhe Holidays cannot be held responsible for any typographical error or
errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

28.2

Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on our website, we make no
representations, warranties or guarantees, whether expressed or implied, that the content on our
website is accurate, complete or up-to-date. In any event, our website content is only valid at the
time it is downloaded, and may change on a subsequent visit to our website.

28.3

Maps used on the website or on any promotional medium are indicative and not actual. They
are just for your reference and not to scale. Photographs and descriptions of locations/ attractions/
hotels etc. are merely representative of conditions that existed at time of updating the website,
creating the brochure, publishing advertisement etc. and conditions may differ at the time of your
journey. Guests should read, understand, accept and then only book the tour or package.

28.4

On Randhe Holidays website, guests have a facility to register themselves for booking of the
tour or to access their post booking information. Guests are required to have a unique and strong
password, which should be confidential and should not be shared with anybody. In case guest/s
suspect any unauthorized access to their personal log-in on Randhe Holidays website, they should
immediately intimate their Travel Advisor. Randhe Holidays reserves the right to terminate
registration, disable log-in or deny access to the website with or without prior notification to the
guest, in case any misuse is observed.

 

28.5

The content on Randhe Holidays website is provided for general information only, with the
understanding that we are not engaged in the rendering of legal or other professional advice or
service. Your reliance on or use of our websites and website content is entirely at your own risk.

28.6

Randhe Holidays website may have a third party product/ service for the use of the guest or an
independent traveller. If we include a link of such a third party product/ service/ website on our
website, then you should be aware that the access to these links is voluntary and does not indicate
that we are endorsing, sponsoring or recommending such product/ service/ website. Guests should
check the Terms and Conditions and review the Privacy Policies of these websites before
submitting any personal data to them. The quality, safety and operations of the same is at the
discretion of the third party and Randhe Holidays will not be responsible for any loss, damage or
injury sustained by the guest as a result of availing such products/ services advertised by the third
parties on the website.

28.7

Randhe Holidays’s Terms and Conditions, grant a limited right to use this website as
expressly permitted hereinabove. The website content such as itineraries, articles, texts, images,
designs, logos, appearance and layout of the website are owned by Randhe Holidays and users
agree not to interrupt, copy, exchange, modify, sell or transmit anything from the website for any
commercial or public purpose.

28.8

It is a criminal offense to tamper with our website by introducing viruses, trojans, worms,
logic bombs or other material which are malicious/ technologically harmful or to attempt to gain
unauthorized access to our websites/ the server on which our websites are stored. Any such breach
under the ‘Information Technology Act’ will lead to immediate ceasing of website access/server
and lead to legal/criminal proceedings.

28.9

Randhe Holidays reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate the access to the
website and the services offered on the same or any portion thereof at any time for general
maintenance or to make improvements/ changes or any other reason whatsoever without any
prior notice.

28.10

Although we make all reasonable attempts to exclude viruses from our website and website
content, we cannot ensure that there will be none or that our website will not be subject to
unauthorized access or modification. Thus, you are recommended to take all appropriate
safeguards on your computer or other device including installing appropriate protective software
before downloading any of our website content.

 

29. Copyright and Browsing Licence

29.1

You acknowledge that all copyright, designs, database rights, trademarks, patents and all
other intellectual property and material rights relating to our website is and remains our sole and
absolute property. You are granted no right, licence or interest in or to our website content or any
intellectual property rights in it.

29.2

You are not allowed to modify, copy, distribute, transmit, publish, transfer or sell any of our
website content or use our website for any commercial purpose, including any advertising or
advertising revenue generation activity on your website or any other medium from your end.

29.3

As a guest, you have been granted a browsing licence which gives you a permission to
download and run the pages of our website that we make accessible to you, in a web browser and to
store/ copy/ print the same provided that you are doing so as a guest for the purpose of your travel.
Randhe Holidays reserves the right to terminate the said rights if any misuse is observed.

 

30. Trademarks

The name, logos, symbols, slogans, trademarks, service marks, creatives displayed on
Randhe Holidays website or any promotional material at any of the Randhe Holidays sales
offices etc. is an intellectual property of Randhe Holidays. It is protected under laws and
cannot be reproduced, copied, used either alone or in conjunction or combination with other
trademarks, logos or otherwise in any manner which may be confusing or misleading. It also
does not grant anyone a license, right or authority to utilize it in any manner. Any
unauthorized use of the same, without the prior written permission and consent of Randhe
Holidays, will be in violation of the applicable laws and it will lead to an appropriate legal
action.

 

31. Privacy of Information

31.1

Personal information shared by the guest which is necessary for processing the booking is
confidential. Randhe Holidays will need to use guest’s personal information which may include
each guest’s name, age, birth date, address, phone number, email ID, Aadhar number, PAN
number, passport number and additional personal information like religion, health & mobility
status, medical history, dietary preferences etc. To process your travel arrangements this personal
information may be passed on to consulates, embassies, visa facilitators, tourism organizations,
customs/ immigration authorities, airlines, cruises, railways, hoteliers, destination management
companies, marketing & communication service providers (for sms, email, WhatsApp), associates
& partners, Tour Managers, co-travellers (to a limited extent) etc.

31.2

In addition to the above, guest’s personal information is subject to disclosure as required by
law or by order of the court or enquiry by any government or statutory authority.

31.3

Randhe Holidays sends you transactional and promotional sms/ email/ WhatsApp/ phone calls
to update about your tour status, new launches, promotions, festive offers/ greetings etc. On
booking a tour/package, you consent to your personal data being used/ passed on to relevant third
parties as set out above.

31.4

Company reserves the right to use guest’s testimonials/ emails/ on-tour photos/ video clips/
social media posts tagged to Randhe Holidays, for promotion of tours/ packages/ destinations/
information videos etc. on any media without obtaining any further consent or payment in respect
of such photographs and/or videos.

31.5

The Company reserves the right to refer a guest, on request, to prospective guests for the
promotion of Randhe Holiday’s business.

31.6

Confidentiality:
Information concerning Randhe Holidays or any of its group companies, their employees,
partners, associates, agents, guests/ customers or others whose data is collected, stored, or
processed is the property of Randhe Holidays and is confidential except for the necessary
disclosures required by the law and for the proceedings of the tour.

 

32. General Terms

32.1

Changes in Terms and Conditions: We may timely revise the ‘Terms and Conditions’ without
prior notice to you. These changes will be updated by publishing the new version on our website.
You are expected and should check these terms each time you visit our website, to keep track of
and be aware of any changes or updates. By continuing to use our website after any such revision,
you will be considered to have accepted the updates too. Latest updated ‘Terms and Conditions’
will override all previously sent/ published Terms and Conditions.

32.2

No person other than the company, in writing, has the authority to vary, add, amplify or
waive any stipulation, representation of these ‘Terms and Conditions’. Employee/s and the
Partners/s of Randhe Holidays have no authority to vary, add, amplify or waive any stipulation,
representation, term or condition set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Randhe Holidays. Any
assurance given by any Employee/s and the Agent/s shall have no effect or consequence.

32.3

Enforceability: Should any of these Terms and Conditions be held invalid, that invalid
provision shall be construed to be consistent with the applicable law, and in a manner so as to
remain consistent with the original intent of Randhe Holidays. Provisions not otherwise held
invalid shall remain in force.

32.4

No Prejudice to Consumer Rights: If you are acting as a guest (i.e. an individual acting for
his/her private purposes not associated with a business or profession) then nothing in these
‘Terms and Conditions’ shall affect your legal rights as a consumer to the extent they may not be
excluded or limited by law, and our ‘Terms and Conditions’ shall be read subject to this.

32.5

Jurisdiction: This Agreement is subject to interpretation as per the laws of India. All disputes
pertaining to the tour/ package/ service and any unresolved dispute/ claim arising therein shall be
subject to the Court of Jurisdiction at Mumbai (India) only.

32.6

Complaint Procedure & Consumer Protection: If any guest has a query, concern or problem
during their booking process or holiday then they should immediately inform their Randhe
Holidays’s Travel Advisor or Tour Manager present on tour. In case of Customized Holiday, they
should contact their virtual guest relation representative. We will try to resolve the query or find a
solution for the problem as soon as possible. If the matter does not get resolved locally then guest
should call Randhe Holidays’s guest relation emergency Number +91 88579 02605 or write to
info@randheholidays.com by quoting their booking reference number and all relevant
information. Failure to follow this procedure may delay or deny us the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem, which may affect the manner in which a guest’s complaint is dealt with
and their rights under this contract. Any unresolved issue, must be brought to our notice within 30
days after completion of the tour/service. Randhe Holidays will try to resolve the same on priority,
however timeline for the same will depend on the factors involved in it. Any claims made after 30
days of completion of the tour will not be considered by Randhe Holidays.

32.7

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution: Randhe Holidays is committed to participating in a
consumer-friendly dispute resolution process. The guest and Randhe Holidays each retain the
right to seek relief in small claims court [Mumbai] as an alternative to arbitration. At least 30 days
prior to filing a complaint against each other, Randhe Holidays and the guest each agree to notify
the other party of the dispute in writing and attempt in good faith to negotiate an informal
resolution. Guests must send the said notice to ‘Randhe Holidays, N-42/J-B/1-23/7 PAVAN
NAGAR, NEW NASHIK NASHIK MAHARASHTRA 422009, India.’ Randhe Holidays will send its
notice of dispute to the registered email address of the guest. A notice must include: the party’s
name and preferred contact information, a brief description of the dispute, and the relief sought. If
the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within the 60-day period, only then may either party
commence legal proceedings by filing a written Complaint at the Consumer Redressal Commission
or the Court of Law.

32.8

Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Conditions, and/or the
subject matter or any agreement between the guests and Randhe Holidays, including any question
regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by
arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Mumbai Centre for International
Arbitration (MCIA Rules), which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference in this clause.
The law governing this arbitration agreement shall be the law of India.

32.9

Indemnification: The guests shall hold Randhe Holidays fully indemnified and harmless in
case any suit, action, application, revision, writ petition, execution proceedings, claim, demand or
any other legal proceedings are initiated against Randhe Holidays due to any action /s of the guest.
Guest/s also agree to indemnify Randhe Holidays against all third-party claims, actions, damages
and remedies which may be brought against us in respect of their participation in the operation of
the tour.

32.10

Disclaimer of Warranties: You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service
is at your own risk. All products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as
expressly stated by us) provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ for your use without any representation,
warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or
conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and
non-infringement. And also it does not warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted,
timely, secure or error-free and the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be
accurate or reliable.

32.11

Attorney/ Client Fees: If guest/s is unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, then
they must indemnify us for the full amount of any claim including but not limited to legal costs,
attorney/ client fees etc.

 

33. Randhe Holidays Forex Pvt. Ltd.

• Randhe Holidays Forex Pvt. Ltd., an authorized money changer, approved by Reserve Bank
  of India to deal in foreign exchange, is one of the Group Companies of Randhe Holidays.
  Randhe Holidays guest/s or any individual travelling abroad can exchange money from
  Randhe Holidays Forex Private Limited. The Terms and Conditions will be as per the RBI &
  GOI rules, which will be communicated to the guests upon availing any service from
  Randhe Holidays Forex Pvt. Ltd.

 

34. Contact Us

• For any query or complaint about your tour, payment, refund, website or Terms and
  Conditions etc., you may contact us via e-mail – info@randheholidays.com