Prices are per person and are based upon shared double occupancy (unless otherwise noted). Prices are also based on travelers holding a B2 tourist visa.  Additional VAT will be collected if traveling on any other type of visa/documents.  In case of human or computer error, SDI reserves the right to re-invoice for the correct price or service. 

Due to limited seating and the requirement for full advance payment for SDI, as well as the peak season of our visit, we must adhere to the following cancellation policy:

– Full Refund: Cancellations made by July 1, 2024.
– Partial Refund: Cancellations made between September 1, 2024 and October 1, 2024.  $2749 for double occupancy and $2999 for single occupancy.
– **No Refund:** Cancellations made after October 1, 2024.

Travel insurance is not included in the tour price. SDI highly recommends the purchase of a comprehensive travel insurance package, which covers health, lost luggage, trip cancellation and trip interruption. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for any losses or expenses, which you or any member of your party may incur as a result of failing to secure adequate coverage. We can recommend travel insurance companies upon request.

All U.S. citizens need a valid passport as well as a valid Indian visa or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card to enter and exit India for any purpose. India may deny entry to travelers without valid documents or the correct type of visa. Indian visa rules and instructions change often. They often do so with little warning. Travelers should check the website of the Indian Embassy in Washington D.C. before any travel to India to review the most current information. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in India cannot assist you if you arrive without proper documentation.

U.S. citizens seeking to enter India solely for tourist purposes for stays of less than 60 days may apply for an eVisa at least four days before their arrival. Please visit the Indian government’s website for electronic travel authorization for more information and to submit an application visit the Bureau of Immigration’s website.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond date of tourist visa application to obtain a visa. 

Travelers must enter with a visa in their passport. The visa is valid for 10 years for U.S. citizens. Or they can use an e-tourist visa, which varies in validity. Note that the Indian authorities issue visas with dates in the DD/MM/YY format. 

SDI is not responsible for providing any travel documents to any of our destinations, including visas. It is the sole responsibility of the traveler to confirm with the consulate of each country visited, about any necessary travel documentation/visas required to enter these countries.

Travelers arriving from an infected area must have a yellow fever vaccination. Others are suggested.

These are not covered in the package fee, and each participant is fully responsible for their purchase, as well as compliance with all applicable airline requirements.

Luggage is the responsibility of the passenger/s and that of the airlines. For lost/delayed luggage claims, the passenger is responsible for notifying the airline directly. If a travel insurance policy was purchased, all damage/loss must be reported at time of incident and documented in writing by local authorities for submission to the insurance company. As all airlines differ and restrictions change periodically, we recommend that you call the airline directly with questions about your baggage allowance. SDI shall not be held responsible for any delay or damage to or loss of luggage and/or personal items.

SDI reserves the right to change the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances. In all cases, SDI will do its best to maintain the content of the tour. If the tour services as indicated by the itinerary cannot be supplied or there are changes in the itinerary for reasons beyond the control of SDI we will arrange for provision of comparable services.  SDI reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary whenever SDI deems it necessary to the comfort, convenience and safety of the participant at any time. No refund will be paid for unused services such as: transfers, sightseeing, meals, hotel accommodation, entrance fees, and others that are listed in the tour program.

Meals are based on the hotel’s or restaurant’s buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated.

Hotels will be provided in accordance with the itinerary or similar. We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of equal standard. There will be no refunds for any difference in the cost of those accommodations. All rooms are standard twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, unless specifically stated. Special requests such as bed types, smoking preference and connecting rooms are subject to availability. Room selection in all cases, unless otherwise reserved, is strictly at the discretion of the hotel’s management on a run-of-house basis. Triple rooms consist of standard twin beds plus a sofa/folding bed or cot for third person.

Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, meals other than described in the tour details, any other service not described as included, passport and visa fees, insurance.

U.S. Embassy New Delhi

Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 110021
India
Telephone: +(91) (11) 2419-8000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(91) (11) 2419-8000
Fax: +(91) (11) 2419-0017
[email protected]