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Trip Includes

  • Flight

  • Hotel

  • Meals

  • Transportation

Trip Overview

The Fortune Travels proudly presents the sacred Char Dham Yatra 2026, one of the most divine and spiritually significant pilgrimage journeys in India. Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas of Uttarakhand, the revered shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath are collectively known as the Himalayan Char Dham. Every year, thousands of devotees undertake this holy journey seeking spiritual peace, divine blessings, and inner fulfillment.The Fortune Travels ensures a professionally planned and comfortable pilgrimage experience with quality accommodation, transportation, darshan assistance, and dedicated tour support throughout the journey, making your spiritual tour memorable and hassle-free.

Overview

Departure Dates
Duration 13 Days / 12 Nights
Places Visited Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath

Highlights

                                             Package Details

Package Name

Char Dham Yatra

Origin

KOCHI

Destination Covered

KEDARNATH – BADRINATH – YAMUNOTRI - GANGOTRI

Traveling Mode

By Air from Kochi-Delhi and onwards By Road

Variant

Standard

Departure Dates

3rd June 2026

 

 

SIGNIFICANCE OF CHARDHAM YATRA

YAMUNOTRI

Yamunotri Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3293 metres. Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th century. The temple is dedicated to the river Yamuna, who is represented in form of a silver idol, bedecked with garlands and reconstructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.

The Temple of divine mother Yamuna was built by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The tiny Yamuna has icy cold water and its absolute innocence and the infantile purity heightens that deep feeling of reverence, which Yamunotri has for the devout. The trek to Yamunotri is truly spectacular, dominated by a panorama of rugged peaks and dense forests.

Close to the temple are hot water springs gushing out from the mountain cavities. Suryakund is the most important Kund. Near the Suryakund there is a shila called Divya Shila, which is worshipped before puja is offered to the deity. Pilgrims prepare rice and potatoes to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs, tied in muslin cloth. Rice so cooked is taken back home as prasadam.

GANGOTRI

The Gangotri temple was built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa, in the 18th century and is situated on the left bank of Bhagirathi river.
The temple is nested amidst the beautiful surroundings of deodars and pine trees.
It lies close to the holy rock or the Bhagirath Shila where King Bhagirath had worshiped Lord Shiva.
The Gangotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga.

BADRINATH

The main entrance gate of Badrinath temple is colourful and imposing popularly known as Singhdwar. The temple is approximately 50 feet tall with a small cupola on top, covered with a gold gilt roof.

The Badrinath temple is divided into three parts :

(a) The Garbha Griha or the sanctum sanctorum
(b) The Darshan Mandap where rituals are conducted and
(c) The Sabha Mandap where pilgrims assemble.

At the Badarinath Mandir Gate, directly opposite the main Idol of Lord himself, is seated idol of Bird Garud, vehicle / carrier of Lord Badarinarayan. Garud os seen is sitting position and in prayer with his hands folded. The walls and pillars of the mandapa are covered with intricate carvings.

The Garbha Griha portion has its canopy covered with a sheet of gold and houses Lord Badari Narayan, Kuber (God of wealth), Narad rishi, Udhava, Nar and Narayan. Out of the 15 idols the most attractive is the one-metre high image of lord Badarinath, finely sculpted in black stone.

KEDARNATH

There are more than 200 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand itself, the most important one is Kedarnath.

The Temple at Kedarnath presents an imposing sight, standing in middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The temple was originally built in 8th century A.D. by Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya and stands adjacent to site of an even earlier temple built by the Pandavas. \

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kedarnath temple has exquisite architecture Built of extremely large, heavy and evenly cut grey slabs of stones, it evokes wonder as to how these heavy slabs were moved and handled in the earlier centuries.

The temple has a Garbha Griha for worship and a Mandap, apt for assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form.

Itinerary

Day 1
03.06.2026
Arrival at Delhi Airport. Pick up from Airport and proceed to Haridwar
(Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Haridwar
Day 2
04.06.2026
After breakfast proceed to Barkot. On arrival check to Hotel
(Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Night Stay at Barkot
Day 3
05.06.2026
After breakfast proceed to Jankichatti. Proceed to Yamuntori (passengers own arrangement from Janakichatti to Yamuotri and back)
(Morning Breakfast & Dinner).

Night Stay at Barkot
Day 4
06.06.2026
After breakfast proceed to Uttarkashi. On arrival visit Uttarkashi temple. Check into to hotel after temple darshan.
(Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Uttarkashi
Day 5
07.06.2026
Morning proceed to Gangotri. After Gangotri darshan return back to Uttarkashi
(Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 6
08.06.2026
Early morning departure to Sitapur. On arrival check into Hotel
(Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Sitapur/Guptkashi.
Day 7
09.06.2026
Proceed to Sonprayag. From Sonprayag guests have to take shared taxi on direct payment basis to Gaurikund. From Gaurikund to Kedarnath and back guests have to make own travel arrangements (Packed breakfast) –Three times meals should be made available to the guests who stay back at the hotel.

Night Stay at Sitapur/Guptkashi.
Day 8
10.06.2026
Free day for the guests.
(Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Sitapur/Guptkashi.
Day 9
11.06.2026
After early breakfast proceed to Badrinath. Enroute visit Narsingh temple at Joshimath. On arrival at Badrinath check into Hotel. (Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Badrinath.
Day 10
12.06.2026
Morning darshan at Badrinath temple. Then proceed to Mana Village. After visiting Mana village proceed to Joshimath/Pipalkoti for night stay.
(Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Joshimath/Pipalkoti.
Day 11
13.06.2026
After breakfast proceed to Rishikesh. After Rishikesh sightseeing proceed to Haridwar. On arrival check into Hotel.
(Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Haridwar.
Day 12
14.06.2026
Guests to visit Mansa Devi temple, Chandi Devi Temple and Ganga Aarti by shared auto on direct payment basis.
(Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Night Stay at Haridwar.
Day 13
15.06.2026
After breakfast proceed to Delhi Airport.
(Morning Breakfast & Lunch).

Tour Ends.
  • Economy air fare by Indigo airlines from Trivandrum to New Delhi and back
  • Accommodation for 12 Nights.
  • Transportation on Seat-In –Coach (SIC) basis for entire tour Ex Delhi
  • Between Haridwar-Chardham-Haridwar only Non AC vehicles will be available.
  • Breakfast, lunch & Dinner as per the Itinerary.
  • 01 Experienced Tour coordinator
  • All Govt. applicable Taxes including GST.
  • 1 Ltr Water Bottle Per Day
  • Where ever bigger vehicles are not feasible, guests have to move in smaller available vehicles/ponnies etc at their own expense.
  • Pony Charges, Helicopter Charges & Palki Charges. It has to be directly borne by the tourist.
  • Guide charges
  • Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, Porterage, Still / Video Camera fees etc.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • Any additional meals / en route meals, sightseeing and activities other than those
  • Any service not mentioned in inclusions
  • Chardham is a very difficult Terrain and the availability of Hotels will be only of standard category.

Information

Flight Details

Flight No

From

Date of Dep

Departure Time

To

Arrival Tme

6E 2706

Kochi

03.06.2026

05.30 hrs

Delhi

08.45 hrs

6E 5001

Delhi

15.06.2026

17.45 hrs

Kochi

21.00 hrs

Note - The Flight timings or schedule is subject to change based on airlines operational feasibility.

Package Cost per Person: (Rate Per Person in Rs.) ‘'

Category

Single occupancy

Double
occupancy

Triple
occupancy

Child with bed  
(5-11 years)

Child without bed  
(5-11 years)

Child without bed  
(2-4) years

Standard

74100

67500

66350

57400

50750

21650

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS :

  • Above rates are subject to availability.
  • Cancellation charges as per company policy.
  • Please reach the designated pick-up point at least 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the tour.
  • CHARDHAM YATRA is seasonal. Thus, at times during the course of operations of the tour, the carrying capacity of the destination may get affected.
  • Accommodation offered is the best amongst the available options at the destination.
  • Transfers and sightseeing tours are on SIC (Seat in Coach) / shared basis by A/C vehicle. However, AC of the vehicle will not work beyond Haridwar due to hilly terrains.
  • Arrival / departure transfers & sightseeing tours shall be provided as per schedule fixed by the Tour Manager / Tour Coordinator.
  • The request for an adjacent or adjoining room will be subject to availability.
  • It is mandatory to carry the age proof of children (02 to 11 yrs) and infant (below 02 yrs) along with other travel documents. Child above 11 yrs shall be considered for adult cost.
  • Room allocation (Twin Bed / Double Bed) is at the discretion of the hotel. The check-in and check-out time of the hotel is 12 Noon.
  • Breakfast is not provided on the day of arrival.
  • In hotels, for an extra Adult / Child either Rollaway Bed or mattress shall be provided.
  • Hotel has the right to claim damages incurred by any guest.
  • Guests are requested to take care of their personal belongings carefully and avoid leaving them unattended.
  • Cost of additional services availed by the guest, which are not part of the package inclusions, are to be settled directly at the hotel.
  • Buffet meal will be provided at fixed venue during the course of operations. Buffet timings are as per hotel policy.
  • Guests are requested to go through the website of the hotels and read the reviews before finalizing the tour.
  • Any itinerary published is only a proposed holiday outline. The Fortune Travels or Local Tour Operators reserve the right to amend the same during the course of operations.
  • There will be no refund for unutilized services.
  • Passengers should get full briefing about the tour before / after booking to avoid any confusion.
  • The Fortune Travels is not liable for personal expenses, boating, porterage, theft, accidents, etc.
  • Please carry your regular medicines, doctor’s prescriptions & contact number, torch, lock & chain for securing luggage, and woolen clothes.
  • The Fortune Travels will not be responsible for any kind of emergency such as landslide, strike, curfew, accidents & injuries, delayed or cancelled flights, etc.
  • Please reach the airport 2 hours before the departure of the flight.
  • Web check-in may not be possible for group tours.
  • No seats will be provided to infants during air travel.
  • Please carry valid photo identity cards during travel and hotel check-in formalities.
  • Room categories of hotels at all places are base category rooms unless stated otherwise.
  • In case of Triple Occupancy, Double Bed + one extra mattress will be provided.
  • Early check-in / late check-out is subject to hotel discretion.
  • Package cost is calculated on lowest class airfare. Any increase in airfare or airport taxes has to be borne by the tourist.
  • Sightseeing of all places is subject to time availability.
  • The Fortune Travels reserves the right to change the itinerary & timings according to the feasibility of the package.
  • Tariffs are subject to change.
  • Passengers are required to strictly follow the tour program.
  • No refund on failing to join the group at the commencement of the tour, joining later, or leaving the group before culmination of the tour for any reason whatsoever.
  • Passengers who fail to report shall be treated as a No-Show.
  • Passengers shall not behave in a manner which may cause distress or annoyance to co-travellers or which may create the risk of danger or damage to property of the Company, co-travellers or others. In such an event, they may be asked to leave the tour immediately. The Company shall be under no liability to any such person.
  • Tourists are requested to take care of their personal belongings and avoid leaving them unattended.

 

Cancellation Policy:

For cancellation of your ticket, please log in to your account, select the Tour Confirmation Number of the ticket you wish to cancel and cancel your ticket from your booked history on line. Cancellation of your Ticket is possible only on the website www.irctctourism.com, and is not possible on PRS Counters. If the user wishes to cancel his ticket, cancellation rules are as under:

No. of days before commencement of Trip* Total Deductions
Prior to 21 days excluding the departure date 30 % of the package cost
21 to 15 days excluding the departure date 55 % of the package cost
14 to 08 days excluding the departure date 80 % of the package cost
Less than 08 days/No Show 100 % of the package cost

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All services such as Airline seats / Hotel accommodation / ground transportation etc for group tours are pre blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay to all our suppliers / vendors and bear the overhead costs involved in rendering services to you. If You or any member of your group elect to cancel your booking for any reason, You must intimate the Company in writing on working days within office time. If the Booking Form has been signed / accepted by OTP by one or more persons for themselves and for others mentioned in the form, communication signed by such signatories would be treated as valid communication for cancellation for all such persons mentioned in the form. The computation of the period of notice of cancellation shall commence only from the time the written request reaches the Company at your booking office on working days within office time. Cancellations are subject to fees and/or forfeiture which vary by your date of booking, your date of cancellation, and by package. You shall be bound by the cancellation charges which shall apply when the cancellation happens on your own accord or due to any circumstances. If circumstances make you cancel the Tour, the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing.

Booking amount will be applicable for cancellations of files on undecided departure date. The cancellation term shall be applicable for passengers traveling to AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND, ASIA, AFRICA, AMERICA & EUROPE. In the event, you have opted for the Trip Protection Plan, your Cancellation Charges shall be calculated and determined by the Company in accordance with the Trip Protection Plan. The Terms & Conditions of the Trip Protection Plan will apply.

The Company reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any Tour prior to the departure, due to insufficient demand, unsafe conditions, events beyond our control, or any other reason. In such an event, we will offer alternate dates of travel or fully refund forthwith in Indian Rupees currency only the amount paid by the Client, but no compensation shall be payable by the Company. The Company shall not be responsible and/or liable for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that You incur as a result of a cancelled booking, including but not limited to loss of earnings, loss of enjoyment, or the cost of any connecting flights, accommodations, airport transportation, visas, document fees, vaccinations, or other services you may purchase that are dependent upon the operation of your trip. In addition to the cancellation fee, any non-refundable deposits or fees paid to third-party suppliers shall also be borne by the client.

In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations, irrespective of time of cancellation. The Company shall not be responsible and/or liable for any additional cost or any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the Company. The Company reserves the right to forfeit the booking deposit in case of any cancellations. Passengers whose visas are not granted by the consulates must intimate us in advance i.e. before the date of commencement/departure of the tour and the Cancellation charges in such a situation will be calculated as per the cancellation policy, basis the date of receipt of written communication from the Passenger intimating us about the rejection of the visa, which shall be the determining factor to apply the relevant.

Cancellation charges slab pertaining to number of days prior to departure and accordingly Cancellation Charges shall be determined and levied.

It is clarified that all the Cancellations are non-transferable and cannot be applied towards future bookings or tours.

The Company reserves the right to modify the cancellation policy at any time, with or without prior notice, at its sole discretion.

CANCELLATION AS PER NUMBER OF DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE

Standard For All

0 to 7 Days

8 to 21 Days

22 to 45 Days

46 Days and Above

Normal Cancellation Charges

100% of the tour cost

90% of the tour cost

50% of the tour cost

30% of the tour cost

Note: The above mentioned cancellation policy is applicable on total tour cost

Specific for Chardham Packages

If the Yatra remains incomplete due to weather conditions or reasons beyond our control, we will initiate a refund after deducting the cost of services already utilized.

CANCELLATION AS PER NUMBER OF DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE: NORMAL AND SYBA
Char Dham with Helicopter Package India 0 to 30 Days 31 to 45 Days 46 Days and Above
Normal Cancellation Charges 100% of the tour cost 50% of the tour cost 30% of the tour cost

RESCHEDULE / DATE CHANGE FOR A TOUR

In the event a Client wishes to change the date of travel or transfer from one tour to another, prior to the departure of the originally booked tour then the originally booked tour shall be treated as cancelled by the Client, thereby attracting the cancellation charges as stated herein which shall be borne by the Client solely. Upon payment of the cancellation charges, the client shall have the option to make a fresh booking for another tour, subject to availability and any applicable terms and conditions. The Company reserves the right to adjust the cancellation charges based on the proximity of the requested change to the departure date and any additional costs incurred as a result of the change. Any changes or transfers requested by the client are subject to approval by the Company, and availability cannot be guaranteed. The Company shall not be liable for any losses or expenses incurred by the Client as a result of changes or cancellations made by the Client. The Client acknowledges that failure to adhere to these conditions may result in forfeiture of any payments made for the originally booked tour.

REFUNDS

Refunds (If any) for amendments and/or cancellations shall be paid directly to you for bookings made directly with the Company's office. For bookings routed through the Travel Agent, the refunds shall be routed through them. It would take at least 30 business days to process the refunds. There is no refunds payable for any unutilized or partially utilized services (e.g. Airline tickets, Meals, Entrance Fees, Optional Tour, Hotel, Sightseeing etc.) The refund for the foreign exchange component of the tour will be refunded in INR only and will be at the prevailing day's rate of exchanges of the Company as per Reserve Bank of India Rules & Regulations, irrespective of whether the tour payments in part or whole were made in foreign currency.

Third Party refund i.e. airlines, cruise, overseas suppliers could take between 30 to 90 business days, provided relevant supporting documents are provided to the Company. If a tour is cancelled by the Company, then all monies will be refunded after taking into consideration the actual expenses incurred for Visas, etc.

There is no Refund for any unutilized services. The booking amount is non-refundable in nature. Full payment must be made in accordance with procedure stated above. In case of non-compliance thereto by the Client, the Company reserves a right to cancel the tour/booking of the Client and the booking amount shall stand forfeited in favour of the Company and in case of the shortfall the Company reserves its rights to recover further monies as cancellation charges from the client.

DEVIATIONS

Any request for deviation by the client which may be in the form of an additional service(s) or reduced service(s), from that which is being offered in the pre-booked tour, shall be communicated by the client to the Company in writing. The Company shall register the request for deviation subject to receipt of advance caution money for services under deviation. However, registering a deviation request and receiving advance caution money towards the same shall not guarantee the acceptance of deviation request by the Company. The Company shall subject to the availability of the services, as per the deviation request of the client, accept or reject deviation. If the Company accepts deviation then it shall confirm the deviation date and collect the balance monies if any, along with the applicable taxes upon the confirmation of the deviation. The Company does not assure, guarantee or warrant that the deviation request of the client shall always be accepted and disclaims all liability and/or responsibility arising thereto.

FAQ


1. What is generally the size of a tour group?
Generally the number of guest traveling varies depending on the destination. The average group size for World Tour is Between 40 to 47 and Indian tour is Between 25 to 45. However, if a particular tour gets an overwhelming response then the group size may go beyond the aforesaid group size.

2. Who would be my co-travelers?
Your co-travelers can be any individual, right from a professional C.A or Doctor to a teacher, a teenager, an artist, a politician, businessman, people of any religion, from any region, any language etc. When you return from your dream holiday, we assure you that there will be additions to your friends list.

3. Will it be possible to extend my stay at a destination?
You can extend your stay provided you intimate us of such extension at the time of your booking. Additional charges will be applicable. No extensions/alterations can be done when the tour is in progress.

4. Can I avail just a part of the tour?
It is not advisable to do tours partly as you won’t be able to experience your dream destinations completely

5. Is the tour itinerary susceptible to last minute changes, as we need to plan our leaves & make necessary arrangements accordingly?
We do not change the itinerary nor date of the tour, however in case of force majeure events, circumstances force us to change the routing or date of the tour, as in such case may be, just for your safety.

6. Can I incorporate any changes in my travel plan once the booking is done?
Yes, you can modify your booking or travel plan. There may be certain charges for modifications or for cancelling the old booking and making new arrangements. The travel consultants at our offices will assist you for the same.

7. Is there any refund against cancellation?
Cancellation of tour will attract certain cancellation charges. The travel consultant will give you the details about such cancellation at the time of booking or for more information on cancellation charges.

8. What are my options in the event that a tour receives less response?
Generally, we operate all the tours that we launch, however in some cases the total number of bookings fall below our prescribed minimum operating capacity, in such cases we give you options and then accommodate or merge your tour with other available tours. You may also opt for our customized packages in such cases, but the services like group games, group activities, meals, tour leader etc may or may not be provided.

9. Do you provide Leave Travel Certificate?
We do provide the leave travel certificate, subject to your intimation to us about your requirement at the time of booking the tour itself.

10. If I misplace my passport, what assistance will I be provided?
Ideally only 1 Tour Leader is assigned to manage the group & since he has to follow the itinerary, the group may have to move ahead to the next destination while you may have to stay back at your current location - additional services will be on chargeable basis! Either we may be able to provide you with assistance - subject to availability & on chargeable basis only - who'll assist you with all the required & necessary formalities like lodging a complaint / FIR at the nearest police station & securing a Landing Certificate from the Indian Embassy of the respective international destination.

1. What does the World Tour price include?
The World Tour price generally is inclusive of your travel arrangements, accommodation, all meals, sightseeing, entrance charges, VISA, airport taxes, Tour Leader services, etc. For more information on inclusion of tour price kindly refer tour inclusion section on the respective tour itinerary page on our website.

2. What does the Indian tour price include?
The Indian tour price generally is inclusive to and fro Air tickets, accommodation, all meals, sightseeing, entrance charges, & Major common activities, Tour Leader services, etc For more information on inclusion of tour price kindly refer tour inclusion section on the respective tour itinerary page on our website.

3. Can I avail any early booking benefit?
Yes, you get an advance booking discount for all tours on paying full registration amount at the time of booking. Discounts are slab wise and are given on first cum first serve basis. They are valid for limited seats, limited period, limited tours and vary depending on the tour and region, so book early and save thousands. Shree Mallikarjuna Travels also offers full payment discount if you pay the entire tour price 90- 300 days prior to the tour departure.

4. What benefits can Repeat Travelers and Senior Citizens expect?
Shree Mallikarjuna Travels does not have any repeat guest and senior citizen discounts as all our tours are quoted best and budget friendly.

5. What are the benefits of group bookings?
Yes, you are eligible for group discount if you book for a group of more than 15 guests on the same day.

6. Is there any age criterion for discounts? Do children also get discount?
Discounts are applicable for all guests who are or above 2 years of age for both World Tours & Indian tours.

7. What is the difference between Child and Infant?
Infant is any guest who is below 2 years of age whereas child is guest who is or above 2 years of age and below 12 years of age.

8. Is there any specific reason, why there is a remarkable difference in the price for an Infant & a Child for the World Tours?
Airlines have different airfares both infant and child as per their defined age category. For infant, airfare is 10% of the adult airfare whereas for child, it is 75% of adult fare or at times child fare may be the same as adult fare. For child above 2 years we also provide separate coach seats for the entire tour.

9. Why is the World Tour price quoted in Indian Rupees as well as in foreign currency?
This is because we incur expenses of the tour in two currencies. Your air tickets, visa, documentation, some part of land arrangements and miscellaneous expenses are done in Indian currency whereas your land arrangements like hotel booking, meals, coach, sightseeing, entrance tickets etc. are done in foreign currency.

1. What are the modes of travel on tour?
The modes of travel depend upon the tour which you book. Generally, we travel by Flight, Coach, Train, Cruise, Speed boat, Jet Foil, Cable Car, etc. as mentioned in the itinerary. For more information refer respective tour itinerary page on the website.

2. Are there any night journeys on tour?
Only in some tours we may have night journeys, but we normally avoid night journeys on tour as far as possible.

3. How hectic is the pace of the tours?
We have a wide range of products which are designed as leisurely paced to medium paced to fast. Most of the tours are medium to fast pace as we cover maximum must see sight-seeings. we do not have optional sight-seeings.

4. Do we have to walk a lot on tours?
Generally, we have to walk at sightseeing places for, amusement parks and at the airports sometimes for a long distance, however the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Leader.

5. Do we have to wake up early on tours?
Unless otherwise specified by the Tour Leader for Both World Tour & Indian Tour we normally follow 6-7-8 schedule i.e wake up at 6 am, breakfast at 7 am and departure at 8 am. However, the schedule may change as per the situation.

6. What if I reach late and miss a part of the tour?
Punctuality is of utmost importance when traveling in group. We do not want you to miss any part of the tour so please be on time and always follow the Tour Leader's instructions. In case, you miss any part of the tour, we are not responsible/liable and no refund shall be given to you in this regard.

7. What assistance is provided to a disabled person or a senior citizen, who needs special assistance on tour?
A qualified companion must accompany the guest who needs such special assistance as individual assistance cannot be given to such guest by the Tour Leader considering he has to manage the entire group. Wheelchair, Medical care etc subject to your intimation to us about your requirement at the time of booking the tour itself on chargeable basis

8. Can I take a wheelchair on tour? Will it be difficult while visiting places?
Yes, you can bring your own wheel chair and move at most of the sightseeing places but a qualified companion must accompany guest who are traveling on wheelchair.

9. Will I get drinking water during sight-seeing?
In most of the countries tap water is considered very safe and widely available. In-case, it is not so and wherever Shree Mallikarjuna Travels provides the same is mentioned in the respective tour itinerary page on the website.

10. Will I get some time for my-self on the tour?
Group Tour Itineraries are designed and planned in such a way that you should get to see maximum places, so you will get time only when you are back at the hotel. However, if you wish to skip any sightseeing, then you have to inform the Tour Leader accordingly, but you shall not get any refund for such services which you have not availed at your own discretion.

11. At a particular destination, can my relative join me on the tour?
Yes, your relative is always welcome. S/he can join us on tour subject to your intimation to us at the time of your booking and payment of prescribed charges to make him / her eligible to join our tour and avail our services on tour.

12. Will Shree Mallikarjuna Travels recommend me where to shop on a tour ?
Our Tour Leader will provide information about the shopping areas on tour, however s/he will not suggest/recommend / promote any particular shop, area etc. to you.

13. Can I use my credit card for shopping / personal expense while on an International tour?
Yes, you can use Internationally accepted Credit Cards for shopping and personal expenses but kindly cross check with your Bank before effecting any transaction. We are not responsible/liable for any loss, fraud, damage, cheating etc., if any, occurs in such cases.

14. How can I stay in touch with my family and friends on a World Tour?
While on tour, you can be in touch with your family and friends through a local calling card or local sim card as you may deem fit and desirable. You have to carry your mobile handset. We are not responsible for any charges levied by the international local authorities neither shall be responsible for loss of your mobile handset.

15. What assistance is provided, if I dis-continue the scheduled tour, on account of illness?
If you fall sick on tour, kindly inform the Tour Leader immediately. The Tour Leader will assist you in making all arrangements for the medical aid, doctor on call etc. However, the expenses will have to be borne by you. Here, Insurance plays a major role hence we highly recommend that you should get yourself and your family insured adequately before travel.

16. Can I get medicine on a World Tour?
We highly recommend you to carry sufficient medicines along with you on tour. While packing, distribute them evenly in different bags to ensure that you have some medicine with you in case there is any delay in getting baggage or loss. However you do get medicines on tour but your doctor’s prescription for the same is a must.

1. Can I upgrade my class of travel or airline?
Yes, you can upgrade your class of travel or airline as per the availability and on an additional cost. Please inform the same at the time of booking.

2. Can I request for a window seat or seat with more leg space?
Yes, you can request for a window seat or seat with more leg space or an aisle seat at the airport check in counter. It will be provided by airline as per the availability.

3. Would the airline have provision for a wheelchair?
Yes, airlines have provision but it is limited hence you need to inform us at the time of booking. Few airlines also have certain charges for wheel chair. Wheelchair is subject to availability and at the discretion of the airline.

4. Can I book my own air tickets and join your tour?
Yes, for all tours of Shree Mallikarjuna Travels you have a facility of joining the tour at the first destination and leaving the tour at the last destination. For such tours, you get a special joining and leaving price. Joining and leaving guest is the one who books the escorted group tour of Shree Mallikarjuna Travels without taking the services of visa, insurance and main air travel ticket to reach the first destination of the tour and leaves the tour from the last place of Sightseeing / Restaurant / Hotel / Airport to reach his/ her hometown.

5. How much baggage is allowed per ticket?
At present for Indian Tour, it is 15 kg for cargo and 7 kg for handbag per ticket but it does vary with the airline. . However, due to security reasons for Jammu and Srinagar flights the hand baggage also goes along with the check in baggage and only laptop or digital camera is permitted inside the aircraft. For World Tour 20 to 25 kg for cargo and 7 kg for handbag per ticket.at US at present baggage is controlled by Piece Concept. Under the Piece Concept, passengers are permitted per ticket to check two bags with a per-bag weight of up to 23 kg for Economy Class. However for internal flights there is no free baggage allowed, your 1 check in baggage cost is paid by us but the second check-in baggage if any has to be paid by guest. Also due to security reasons during internal flight the bags cannot be locked, same will be timely instructed by the Tour Leader on tour. Hand baggage of 7 kg is allowed for both international and internal flights.

6. Do I need to carry any ID proof while traveling?
Yes, all tourists traveling by air / rail for Indian tours have to carry photo identification proof in the form of driving license, election ID card, PAN card, passport and for students their school / college ID card. Also, at certain sightseeing places in India any Identity proof (except PAN card) is a must which is mentioned on the respective tour itinerary page on our website

7. How is the seat allocation in the coach?
Seat numbers in the coach are allotted on the booking priority, on day to day rotational basis. and the same is informed by the Tour Leaders on tour.

8. How many hours approximately is the road journey every day? Do we have frequent stops en route?
The road journey is completely dependent on the tour itinerary and number of places covered. The driving distance varies for each tour. You get sufficient halts during the journey.

1. What types of meals are included on tour?
As per the tour itinerary requirement, there is a preset menu. Our Own Cooking team will prepare and Serve Authentic South India Pure vegetarian food. And Diabetic friendly food.

2. Can I get Non garlic meal?
Yes, special meal like Jain meal (No onion garlic), Fasting meal- as per availability can be arranged subject to prior intimation.

3. Do you have a cook or caravan facility on World Tours?
For World Tours, we generally have meals at Indian restaurants as it gives you an opportunity to enjoy a different ambiance and is comfortable. At times, we do give packed food too depending upon the itinerary.

4. I am an avid tea consumer; do you have provision for the same?
You can have tea /coffee at the time of breakfast. Also, at various sightseeing places we provide tea/coffee/ice cream/soft drink etc which is mentioned in our itinerary under Extra Toppings.

1. Does the Tour Leader assist us on the entire tour?
Yes, the tour leader will assist you throughout the tour and this is one of the USP's of Shree Mallikarjuna Travels However, they are not responsible for baggage or any kind of personal belongings.

2. In which language will the Tour Leader communicate with us on tour?
The Tour Leader will preferably communicate or give instructions on tour in Kannada,Hindi and English.

3. Generally how many Tour Leaders are allotted to a group tour?
For World Tours, we have 1 Tour Leader for the entire group.
For Indian Tours, 1 Tour Leader with 1 Tour Assistant depending upon group size.

1. How many days prior to the tour should I do the booking?
We recommend you to book your tour at least 9 months prior to the scheduled departure date as most of our tours fill up 6 months in advance. For Indian tours, Flight booking opens 1year prior to the departure date. However, if you book early you can avail of the advance booking discounts, priority in the coach etc.

2. How can I book a tour?
You can book your tour at any of the Shree Mallikarjuna Travels offices or Shree Mallikarjuna Travels Preferred Sales Agents or Shree Mallikarjuna Travels Franchisee. Refer to our world showcase for the listing of our offices and Preferred sales agents and Franchisee. If guests are residing out of India, they can book their tour online.

3. What are the documents required to book a tour?
To book a World Tour, you need passport with 6 months validity subsequent to the scheduled departure date of the tour and with sufficient number of blank pages for visa purposes. You also need to pay a registration amount depending on the tour price.

To book a Indian Tours identification proof (Aadhaar Card, Pan Card)and registration amount is required for detailed information on the booking procedure

4. Do I need to pay the entire tour price lump-sum while booking?
If you pay the tour price at one go 90 days prior departure then you are benefited as you get full payment discount. It is not mandatory though, you can pay the registration amount to book and pay the balance payment later.

5. Can my son/daughter residing abroad sponsor my tour by paying in their currency? If yes, then how?
Yes, they can pay the same by Telegraphic Wire transfer but only in USD, Euro and AUD currency. Any transaction charges levied by the bank will be borne by you / your son / daughter.

1. How can I check my payment and billing details?
You can check your billing and tour related information online, for the same Then, type your log in ID which is your tour code and form number and the password is printed on your payment receipt.

2. Prior to tour departure is there any information provided?
We do Conduct pre-departure meeting 15days prior to departure or information sheet once you book a tour which consists information about the destination, things to carry, etc. It is also available on the website under post booking information

3. Do we get any confirmation call of our scheduled departure?
No we won’t make any call prior to your scheduled departure as we have given all necessary information in pre departure meeting itself.

1. Do I need a passport to travel ?
Yes, Passport is mandatory for any international travel.

2. If I do not have a passport, will you assist for the same?
If you do not have a passport you can apply for the same online on www.passportindia.gov.in if you are an Indian National, however we will assist for the same.

3. With my maiden name reflecting on the passport, can I book the tour with my married name?
It is important that the tour booking should be done as per your name on the passport as all further travel arrangements are booked accordingly and passport is the only valid document abroad for verification.

4. What is VISA and how should I obtain the VISA?
VISA is the short form for Visitors Intending to Stay Abroad. It is a permission granted by the high commission or consulate of the country you wish to visit. For certain countries, you have to go for personal interview too. we will assist you in filing the VISA application. The VISA facilitation fees are included in the tour price.

5. What is the possibility of getting a VISA?
Granting or Non-Granting of a VISA solely depends on the respective Consulate/ Embassy. We just assist you in filing the application for the VISA. We neither assure nor guarantee the VISA to anyone since the same is beyond our control.

6. If due to VISA rejection I need to cancel my travel plan then do I get a refund?
Yes, you can get a refund after deducting the VISA application fees and cancellation charges, if any.

7. Do I need Overseas Travel insurance?
It is advisable to acquire adequate Overseas Travel Insurance cover for protection from any possible risks such as damage, loss, accident or injury to life etc on tour. For Europe and Dubai tours, the insurance is included in the tour price for those aged up to 59 years for the duration of the tour. Guest above 59 years of age will have to pay the difference on the insurance premium as applicable.

8. If I extend my holiday after or before the scheduled tour then how about my Visas/Insurance?
The Visa or Insurance included in the tour price is only for the tour duration. For your extended holiday we will process your visa or insurance accordingly, you just need to pay the difference.

1. Do I need to carry multiple currencies as per different countries visited on the tour?
USD / EURO are universally accepted currencies and easily exchangeable in any part of the world. No need to carry multiple currencies. You can carry the local currency of the visiting country worth $50 for miscellaneous expenses and if incase of emergency.

2. How much foreign exchange can I carry on tour?
As per RBI circular, the Basic Travel Quota per financial year is US $10000 per person for private visit and US $25000 for business visit.

3. Is it advisable to carry foreign exchange in Cash on tour?
You can carry cash but we advise you to carry American Express Travelers Cheque’s as it is accepted around the world. It is safer than cash and if lost or stolen can be replaced worldwide, usually within 24 hours. Travelers Cheque’s also enable you to budget, track and control your travel expenses easily. Also, we have Forex Card which is a magnetic strip based Prepaid Card usually introduced in partnership with Visa International or Master Card International, which offers you a convenient and secure way to carry your foreign exchange.