Fascinating Nepal (By Surface)

Please Note :

• The vehicle will not be on disposal and will be provided as per the program only.
• Drivers in Nepal are not educated. They speak/understand a very basic Hindi and English. They cannot do the job of a guide and will have to stay in the parking area along with the vehicle. The clients will have to buy the entrance fee on their own during the sightseeing.
• Rates valid for Indian Passport holders only. OCI and PIO card is not valid in Nepal and cannot be used as an identification.
• Hotel : Standard Check in Time : 2 PM and Standard Check Out time : 11 AM
• Room Category : Base category which are called the Standard rooms or Deluxe rooms depending from hotel to hotel
•  A Passport or a voter’s id is the only valid document to travel to Nepal by air. Clients will not be allowed to travel by air using an Aadhar card or a driving license. For children under 18 years, a school identification with a photograph in it is a valid document. Different airlines has different policies of child. Request that this be checked with airlines locally too.
• Inr. 200, 500 and 2000 notes are illegal and not acceptable in Nepal. Clients should carry Inr. 100 and below notes only. The maximum limit amount that a person can carry is Inr. 25000 which should be in denomination of Inr. 100 or below.
• Double Dose Vaccination certificate required

Nepal General Notes

• The proposed packages are valid for Indian nationals only ( Not valid for OCI)
• A valid Indian passport or an election Id is the only valid document for adults ( 18yrs& above) for travel to Kathmandu by air. For children below the age of 18 years the school or college id suffices. The id should clearly reflect the traveller’s picture, school or college name, date of birth as well as the class in which the student is studying. Request that this be checked with Indian Immigration authorities at your end too. This information stands good while writing this mail. Do update yourself for any changes. This information is correct as of today and can not be held liable just in case anyone is not allowed to board or the Govt of India changes the regulations.
• All passengers must carry valid passport with photograph.
• As an International Traveler one is obliged to obtain necessary visas for their required Travel. 
• Visa Requirements are different for different nationalities and as passengers one much check Eligibility / Time Require for procurement of Visas (if required) / Passport Validity for travel with nearest consulate or embassy.
• Carrying of India Rs.500 & 1000 Notes is a punishable offence in Nepal.
• Lastly the old Indian Currency of INR500 and 1000 are no more a legal tender currency in Nepal.
• The New Indian 500 as well as the 2000 denominations are also not valid.
• The Indian 100 or below notes are valid.
• Reconfirmation of Return Ticket on arrival which is a must, irrespective of the clients holding a confirmed return.
• Vehicles provided are point to point which means that the vehicles can change.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
• Check-in 13:00 hrs. / Check-out time is 11:00 hrs.
• The guest is requested to keep cool with the drivers as they are not tourism educated and come from remote villages.
• Will appreciate, if the guest does not lend their ears to the drivers as most of the time they misguide the passengers. For any guidance we would request them to contact our executive's.
• Upon arrival the guests will be furnished with a local contact number of our executive, who will assist the clients while travelling with us.
• The vehicles provided are on point to point basis. It is obvious that the drivers would keep changing.
• Keeping this in mind please ensure that you do not leave your belongings in the vehicle as there is very little possibility of getting them back. We in no way will be responsible for the acts
• In this sector the same vehicles will not be providing for the whole tour, it will be changed sector-wise.
• So we request you to inform the same to your guest to avoid any circumstance.
• Always check your baggage before leave the vehicle.
• If any tourist spot do not complete which falls on closing day & if they wants to do the same on next day then they have to pay the extra cost for the vehicle.
• If guests want any changes in their sightseeing schedule they should inform the executive the previous day of the schedule program before 16:00 hrs, after that no changes will be possible.
• Please do inform the guest's to maintain the timing for the sightseeing / transfers which will advised by our executive.
• Due to shortage of power the guest sometimes, may have to bear with candle light.
• Category of Rooms in the packages are base category other than specified.
• In Pokhara the vehicles from Kathmandu are not allowed to do the sightseeing.
• Hence a local vehicle will be provided for the same.
• Please do note that cars in Nepal do not have carriers. They only have a dicky where 2 large suitcases and one or two small hand bags can fit. 4 pax can sit comfortably i.e. 3 at back and 1 in the front. If the clients feel that they would be conjusted in a car, they can use a van.

Cancellations Notes

• All services such as Hotel accommodation / ground transportation are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers / vendors if these services are released within the below mentioned time frame.
• If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing. Such cancellation will attract the following cancellation.

Important Notes

• Rates are dynamic and subject availability. It will be fluctuate as per
• Hotel inventory, festival period, peak dates, city sold out dates,etc.
• Given cost is estimated, based on lowest hotel rates existing as of now. We Don’t Hold Any Confirmation For Hotels. It’s Subject To availability at the time of booking. Anydifference in cost shall be borne by Passenger.
• Check-in time at Hotel is 1400 Hrs& Check-out time is 1100 Hrs.
• Your tours and transfers are based on tour itinerary & not at disposal basis.
• Your Itinerary will be strictly on timings.
• Room Rates based on Standard Rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for Valley Facing / higher category rooms.
• Breakfast will start from Day 2 of the itinerary.
• Services will be given in exchange of Original vouchers/Itinerary only.
• Portages and Driver Tips are extra
• Optional sightseeing has to be booked in advance on your own by paying an additional cost.
• There is No Refund for un utilized Service
• All cost are per person based on twin sharing
• Car cost is counted as per children & adults sharing a car
• On hilly areas the CAR AC will not work.
• During sightseeing the vehicle will go up to permissible point only, from that point anyarrangement to be made all extra expenses shall have to be borne by the passengers.
• Extra bed in the room means only extra mattress.( no cot )
• Any govt. tax levied must be borne by the passengers only.
• Pre ponement of journey is not allowed. It will be treated as cancellation & accordingly the cancellation charges will be applicable.
• If accommodation is not available in the identified / specific hotel for the particularpackage tour due to reason beyond our control, we shall make our best efforts to shift the clients to hotel maintaining / having more or less the same standard. No complaintor claim shall be made by the client in this respect.
• If any airline is delayed or cancelled, our company is not responsible for any compensation for hotels, meals, sightseeing or any other claim.

Vehicle allocation

• 2 - 4 Adults : Ford / Fiat / Manza /Swift Dezire : (only 4 Heads are allowed and the car does not have any overhead carrier )
• 5 -6 Adults : Scorpio / Similar
• 7-14 adults : Toyota Hiace van having 14 seats

A/c vehicle supplement throughout the trip:

• Car : USD 100 for the entire trip
• Scorpio / Tata Grande: USD 100 for the entire trip
• Toyota Hiace van: USD 110 for the entire trip
• Half Day sightseeing is for 3 hours. Full day sightseeing is for 6 hours. For e.g. Pashupatinath & Boudhnath is a Half Day Trip

Note: (Supplements):

• By paying supplements up gradation to higher category of hotels is possible.
• The above package can be extended. Do ask us for the extension rates.
• At times due to high season it might be that the required hotels are not available. Alternative hotels will be used & you will be intimated of it.
• If an up gradation is required to confirm any particular hotel the supplement will be given.
• Entrance fee at the monumental sites are not included.
• Guide during the sightseeing is not included. If required cost will beUSD 40 per English speaking guide during sightseeing only. At Chitwan a trainedEnglish speaking naturalist will be provided whilst the jungle activities.
• Check in & Check out time at the hotel is at 1200 hrs. Hence early check in & late checkout are subject to room availability.

Please do note the following about Chitwan properties:

• Properties in Chitwan are not categorized. Consideration is that higher the prices better the property.
• Safari Narayani Resort – situated on the border of Royal Chitwan National Park with no electricity & air conditioning
• Rhino Residency Resort - situated outside the jungle with electricity & air conditioning
• Jungle Safari - situated outside the jungle with electricity & air conditioning
• Gorkha Hamlet Resort – situated outside the jungle with no air conditioning facility ( budget type)
• Chitwan is very hot during summers & the clients should be aware of the above. Major point to be noted is that
• During power cuts in Chitwan the properties do not have proper power back-ups to support the A/c