Information for Travellers |
Information for Travellers
We’d like to give you some information about what to expect when you travel with us on one of our rail tours, what’s included in the price, passport/visa information, medical arrangements, insurance, payment and cancellation information. You can download a printer-friendly version copy of this information here in PDF format.
The Darjeeling Tours Difference!
The most important point of difference is that our tours aren’t like standard package tours with the participants isolated from the local population, and carried hither and yon in hermetically sealed transport. The vast majority are run with a special interest in mind, be it railways, photography, textiles or something else. This means that a significant proportion of the tour will be geared towards indulging that interest, and a lesser proportion towards general sightseeing and tourism. But rest assured that on any tour there will be plenty for everyone, not just for the specialist!
Whilst there are times when we use motor coaches and flights, the tours are designed so that you can experience the real India in a safe and enjoyable manner. For example, on some days on our Indian tours participants may be invited to negotiate their own rickshaw or taxi fares. Of course, willing advice will always be available from your tour manager(s), experienced travellers who will accompany the tour throughout.
We’ve set out clearly in the itineraries exactly what elements are included in the tour price, what is available as an option at extra cost and what is excluded. In particular in India, the cost of living is remarkably low and none of the elements which are excluded are particularly expensive – in most cases the exclusion has been arranged to allow flexibility. For example, you may wish to have dinner in your hotel, or perhaps go out to a local restaurant. In either case, the price should be modest.
The small print
For your financial protection, all payments should be made to Darjeeling Tours Limited. We are licenced under ATOL number 10045 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority which gives you total financial security. All times, dates and activities quoted in our itineraries or on the website are current, however, we reserve the right to change the times, dates or activities before the date of travel as circumstances prescribe. We will of course let you know if there are any significant changes to an itinerary.
Click here for a copy of our current Terms and Conditions.
Need an Indian Visa?
Please visit the official VFS Global website to apply for your Indian Visa. Please note that VFS will NOT ACCEPT handwritten application forms and you must therefore apply online. Note the new photograph size requirements: 50mm x 50mm. This is not the standard passport photograph size. If you submit the wrong size photographs your application will be rejected. Important note: there are several companies on the Internet offering Visa Application services (some with very official sounding names). Make sure that you check their fees carefully as you may find that you are paying a lot more than necessary. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us and we will be pleased to help.
We’d like to give you some information about what to expect when you travel with us on one of our rail tours, what’s included in the price, passport/visa information, medical arrangements, insurance, payment and cancellation information. You can download a printer-friendly version copy of this information here in PDF format.
The Darjeeling Tours Difference!
The most important point of difference is that our tours aren’t like standard package tours with the participants isolated from the local population, and carried hither and yon in hermetically sealed transport. The vast majority are run with a special interest in mind, be it railways, photography, textiles or something else. This means that a significant proportion of the tour will be geared towards indulging that interest, and a lesser proportion towards general sightseeing and tourism. But rest assured that on any tour there will be plenty for everyone, not just for the specialist!
Whilst there are times when we use motor coaches and flights, the tours are designed so that you can experience the real India in a safe and enjoyable manner. For example, on some days on our Indian tours participants may be invited to negotiate their own rickshaw or taxi fares. Of course, willing advice will always be available from your tour manager(s), experienced travellers who will accompany the tour throughout.
We’ve set out clearly in the itineraries exactly what elements are included in the tour price, what is available as an option at extra cost and what is excluded. In particular in India, the cost of living is remarkably low and none of the elements which are excluded are particularly expensive – in most cases the exclusion has been arranged to allow flexibility. For example, you may wish to have dinner in your hotel, or perhaps go out to a local restaurant. In either case, the price should be modest.
The small print
For your financial protection, all payments should be made to Darjeeling Tours Limited. We are licenced under ATOL number 10045 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority which gives you total financial security. All times, dates and activities quoted in our itineraries or on the website are current, however, we reserve the right to change the times, dates or activities before the date of travel as circumstances prescribe. We will of course let you know if there are any significant changes to an itinerary.
Click here for a copy of our current Terms and Conditions.
Need an Indian Visa?
Please visit the official VFS Global website to apply for your Indian Visa. Please note that VFS will NOT ACCEPT handwritten application forms and you must therefore apply online. Note the new photograph size requirements: 50mm x 50mm. This is not the standard passport photograph size. If you submit the wrong size photographs your application will be rejected. Important note: there are several companies on the Internet offering Visa Application services (some with very official sounding names). Make sure that you check their fees carefully as you may find that you are paying a lot more than necessary. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us and we will be pleased to help.