The Pride of South provides Bangalore - Kabini - Srirangapatnam - Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Belur - Halebeedu - Hampi - Badami - Pattadakal - Goa

The above dates may change in case of unavoidable circumstances
(For Indian Nationals Only)

(For International Travellers)

Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years.
10% surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year.
Service Tax @ 3.09% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Government of India norms.
Above tariff is subject to change without prior notice.

Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board

• The Golden Chariot
• Travel
• All meals
• Conducted Sight-seeing Tours
• Entrance fees at Monuments
• Parks
• Palaces and Cultural Programs.

• Air / Train fare.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, liquor, boating & joy rides.
• Any other item not mentioned in "Inclusions".
• Government Service Tax @ 3.09% would be extra on the total billing.

Cancellation Policy
In case of FITs:

• 5% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
• 20% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 50% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
• 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.

In case of Group:

• 10% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
• 25% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 75% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
• 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.

No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:
No Show: In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
En route termination of tour: In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
Amendment: Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis.

REFUND

The company reserves the right to determine the quantum of refund payable in case of cancellation or amendment of a Tour due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure. Such refund would be based on various factors like the number of participants, the cancellation policies of suppliers like hoteliers, airlines, coach operators, etc. and the decision of the company on the quantum of refund shall be final. Even in case of tour for which the payment was made in foreign currency with or without part payment in Indian rupees, the said refund shall be made only in Indian rupees at the prevailing buying rate of exchange on the date of refund as per existing Rules & Regulations.

VALDITY OF THE RATES & SERVICES

• Prices quoted are indicative and subject to availability at the time to of booking. Government Service tax of 3.09% is chargeable extra applicable at the time of billing.
• There may be an additional charge for hours outside nominal service. This will be confined at time of booking.
• We reserve the right to change the rates at any time, even after bookings have been made and confirmed as a result of changes in government taxes or other matters outside our control, such as currency fluctuations or if the hotels disagree to honor the contracted rates during trade fair periods/ peak period. Any increase in rates as a result of currency fluctuations in respect of existing bookings shall only be made where the currency fluctuation exceeds 3%.
• During the Christmas & New Year periods (24th December to 1stJanuary) and public holidays, prices may be subject to a supplement. Any such additional prices will be confirmed to you at the time of our confirmation.
• All the bookings are NON TRANSFERABLE to the family members/friends/colleagues in case you change/cancel your travel plans due to any reason. Fresh booking will be done in case your family member/friends/colleagues wish to travel on that particular day/period.

OUR SCOPE OF ACTIVTY

We are travel and holiday organizers only. We inspect and select the services to be provided to you. However, we do not own, operate or control any airline, shipping, company, coach or coach company, hotel, transport, restaurant, kitchen caravan or any other facility or provider that is engaged to provide you services during the course of your tour. Therefore, please carefully note that:

• You will need to adhere to the conditions, rules and regulations of each service provider. For instance, you will need to check the baggage rules of the airline to under and what kind of baggage and how much baggage you can carry. You will need to check the hotel rules to check what the mealtimes are, at which you should make yourself available. The company is not responsible for the consequences if you breach such rules and regulations;
• If you cause any injury or damage affecting the service provider, then you may be liable to the service provider and if the service provider recovers any money from us for such injury or damages, we shall separately charge you for the same;
• We cannot be held responsible for any delay, diffidence, injury, death, loss or damage occasioned due to act or default of such service providers, their employees or agents.

CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL

• The Client would have to strictly follow the tour program. In case a client along with his companions is compelled to discontinue the tour due to any reason whatsoever including injury, illness, death or loss of passport or any travel documents, no claim shall be entertained for refund of money paid for unutilized services. If a client is unable to reach the place of commencement of the tour due to any reason whatsoever, his booking shall be treated as NO SHOW on the tour and 100% cancellation charges would be levied.

DISCLAIMER

• Yellow Planet assumes no responsibility for any sickness, delays, theft, labor disputes or strikes, road and bridge closures, ferry service,  request of Park or Government agencies, acts of war and terrorism, weather conditions or for any misadventure or casualty or any other causes beyond their control.
• Yellow Planet has no control over ferry service and assumes no responsibility for ferry capacity or changes in ferry schedule.
• Yellow Planet shall not be liable for any inconvenience, loss or damage, injury, accident, delay or irregularity which may be the result of defect or through acts or omissions of any person or company performing or rendering the services.
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RESERVATION POLICY
In case of FIT's:

• 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.

In Case of Groups:

• 50% of tickets value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure.

TRAVEL TIPS
Clothing

• Travel as light as possible. Clothing and laundry are both quite inexpensive.
• Its better for women to avoid tank tops or short skirts / shorts. The best outfit, especially during the hot summers, is a T-shirt worn with loose cotton trousers. You can purchase them anywhere in India, at very reasonable rates, at any of the shops. Ladies can also try wearing the comfortable Indian 'salwar-kameez'.

Social Interaction

• If you give the impression of being from a different country, chances are that you might be stared at, especially in the smaller towns. Don't be offended - they mean no harm, it is just curiosity.

Toilets

• In India, public toilet facilities are few and far between. Take every opportunity you can to use a clean toilet in places such as hotels and restaurants. Make this a habit wherever you go.

Beggars

• Do not let them hassle you, and do not encourage them by giving the money.

Food and Drink

• Drink only bottled water. Many popular brands are available. In restaurants insist for a sealed bottle
• Beef is not served in many parts of India. Pork is also not easily available.
• Eat non-vegetarian food only in good restaurants. The meat in cheaper and smaller places can be of dubious quality.
• Good quality vegetarian food is easily available.
• Curd or Yoghurt is served with most meals. It is a natural aid to digestion and helps temper the spicy food.

Shopping

• Try to shop in government handicraft shops & few others private shops. The prices are fixed and the quality is certified. If that is not an option, check the prices at a few shops before making a choice. Bargaining is standard in most places and is entertained by all.
• Get used to the fact that you will probably be charged more than the locals. If possible, take a local along when you go shopping.

Tipping

• In hotels and restaurants, tips are not normally included in the bill.
• Some hotels include service charges on their bills. In such cases tipping is not necessary.
• The standard tip is 10%.
• In hotels, porters and room service attendants are normally tipped at the end of the stay, though an early tip is likely to get you better service.
• Tipping of taxi drivers is not customary.

Sightseeing

• Dress codes for religious places can include covering your head, being barefoot etc. Ask, so that you don't unwittingly give offence.
• Some temples do not permit any leather articles at all on their premises.
• Certain temples are not open to Non-Hindus. Please check before visiting the temple.
• Most museums in India are closed on Mondays and Site Museums, those near archaeological monuments, on Fridays.
• The dry summer heat can drain you completely. Drink lots of water and fluids.
• The sun is strong. Remember to use sunscreen on exposed parts of the body. Wear sunglasses to screen out harmful rays.
• Photography is not always permissible, and at many places it is permitted only at a fee. There is usually a higher fee for using a video camera.
• Smoking is not allowed at public places. All properties of the Indian Railways including trains and railway stations are strictly non smoking zones with stiff penalties for violations.
• English is spoken at almost all tourist centres, but you can also request Government-trained and approved guides who also speak different languages, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian or Russian.

Health Precautions

• Always drink bottled water.
• For the first few days it might be advisable to clean your teeth in bottled water.
• Eat fruits you can peel.
• Always wash the fruit well before eating it.
• Wash your hands before and after eating.
• Always keep a tube of mosquito repellent with you.
• Always carry a kit of the basic emergency medicines you might need for diarrhoea, fever, etc. Also, band aids and an antiseptic ointment.
• If you do catch a bug, do not panic. It will go away in a few days - but try the following tips to keep it down.
• Drink lassi - a yoghurt drink. It will help tone down the bacteria.
• Eat plain rice, or try a simple khichdi - an easily digestible mixture of rice and lentils.
• Drink plenty of coconut water. It's cooling, and naturally sterilized.
• Drink plenty of fluids and take some electrolyte salts if the bug persists.

Time

• Everything in India takes time - longer than in most places. So always give yourself extra time for whatever you may have to do - even if it is just a visit to the post office or changing money.
• Indians joke about the concept of "Indian Stretchable Time" (IST). Certainly, if you're a super-punctual sort, India can be frustrating. Make allowances for this.

Others

• Keep extra photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport. This will be required for Indian permits. Also, keep extra photographs of yourselves. These will be required for permits, filling out forms etc.
• Taxi and auto-rickshaw fares keep changing, and therefore do not always conform to readings on meters. Insist on seeing the latest rate card (available with the driver) and pay accordingly.
• Insist on the taxi/auto meter being flagged down in your presence. As much as possible, especially from the airport or railway station insist on using the pre paid services which are available at most important places.
• In cities you can change major foreign currencies and any brands of travellers' cheques - but you'll widen your options and save yourself hassles if you stick to US dollars or pounds sterling, and either Thomas Cook or American Express travellers cheques.
• Most big cities have ATMs which accept Visa and MasterCard as well as American Express. The ATM network is ever expanding and in some states, you can find them even in some smaller towns.