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GMVN (Garhwal Mandal) TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR SCHEDULED PACKAGE TOURS for Char Dham Yatra 2017

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Tourists/Pilgrims who are booked in any of the Package Tours, are requested to fulfill the Guest Registration Form before departure of the tour.
2.(i) Tourists/Pilgrims who are booked in the below mentioned package tours, are requested to report one day before departure at the following TRHs where pre accommodation charges are included in the ticket.

a. Tour no. 1 (Every Saturday/Thursday), Tour no. 5 (Every Sunday) & Tour no. 6 (Every Wednesday), at Rishilok Tourist Complex, Muni-ki-Reti, Rishikesh, Tel: 0135- 2430373
b. Tour no. 4 (Every Monday/Wednesday/Saturday), Tour no. 12 (Every Tuesday), Tour no. 14 (Every Tuesday) to report at Bharat Bhoomi Tourist Complex,Haridwar Bye Pass Road,Rishikesh, Tel: 0135-2433002
c. Tour No 7 every Friday, Tour No.  8 (Every Tuesday & Friday) & 10 (Every Sunday & Thursday)  to report at Ganga Resort Tourist Complex, Shishamjhari, Muni-ki-Reti, Rishikesh, Tel: 0135 – 2438651
(ii) Tour no 13 Tourists are requested to report at TRH Rishilok Tourist Complex, Munikireti at 3 PM on tour departure day ie on Saturday.
(iii) Foreign tourist in any of the Scheduled Package Tour No.3, 4.(By Bus) & Tour No. 7, 13 ( By Sumo) are  prohibited  to stay at Harsil with the defence restrictions.
3. For the purpose of package tour, individual above 3 years and below 12 years, will be treated as a child. Separate seat is provided to a child.
4. Seat number is allotted on the ‘First Come – First Served’ basis strictly in Bus Package Tours.   In the event of any seat cancellation, the next reserved seats are moved forward accordingly.
5. Tourists are advised to bring torch, raincoat, heavy woolen clothes and light medicine like avomine or as per doctor’s advice to meet the primary needs.
6. The Pilgrims/Tourists will take care of their belongings by themselves during the tour and Nigam takes no responsibility for any misplacement, losses or damage for their belongings.
7. Vegetarian meals at moderate rates are available in Nigam’s Tourist Rest Houses except in few places.  Where   such facility is not available the same is conveniently available in the local market. The pilgrims/Tourists shall have to pay the cost of meals separately at all the places.
8. Tourists are advised not to carry cooking gas cylinder and other inflammable items as it is strictly prohibited to carry such items in tourist vehicles.
9. Some of the Treks, as per the itinerary, involve a continuous ascent of gradual and steep gradients. Treks are through dense forests, ascending vallies, encountering towering waterfalls. Most of the people enjoy walking these distances but the old and infant may find it strenuous. Dandies (local Palanquin) and ponies are available and the charges will have to bear all the expenses by the travelers/tourists.
10. Yatra office also organizes Yoga package, White water river Rafting, Trekking, Local excursions & wild life safari tours by its customize package tours to cater the needs of tourist.
11. Meals on modified American plan (morning bed tea, breakfast, evening tea, snacks and dinner) is included only in tour no. 6- i.e. Rishikesh-Badrinath 4 days tour programme. Rest of all the tours are without meals. For meals, ponies, dandies, Ropeway charges and all the other expenses tourist will have to pay themselves at the spot.
12. The Piligrims/Tourists booked in T.No. 5 & 7 are requested to obtain permit directly by producing Identification certificate either before The Chief wild life warden, 5 Chandrabani Mohabbewala Dehradoon, Uttarakhand, Fax No. 0135-2644691 or D.F.O Uttarkashi Fax No. 01374-222964. GMVN shall not be held responsible to obtaining permit for Gaumukh.

TRANSPORT
1.

In the package tours conducted by GMVN the transport arrangements will be made available by 2 X 2 27 seater coach, 12 seater Tempo travelers, cabs, Vista, Tata Sumo Victa, Qualis etc.
2. Package tours are being organized on availability of a minimum number of seats which are given below:-
a). Non A.C. (2X2 Coach) 27 Seater – 17 Seats Min.
b). Non A.C Tempo Travellar 2×1

A.C  Innova (Through Manual Booking)

 – 08 Seats

04 Seats
c). Non A.C Tata Sumo front face – 04 Seats
f). Non A.C Qualis front face – 04 Seats
3. In the event of inadequate booking, the tour will either may be cancelled and in such case money will be refunded or reserved for the next available tour, depending upon the tourist desire.
4. Ponies, Porters and Dandies (local Palanquin 4 men carrier) are available at the following motor heads: –     ( With own arrangement & payment basis at the spot)
a) Jankichatti – Yamunotri 5 km trek (One Way)
b) Gangotri – Bhojwasa – Gaumukh  14 / 18 km trek (One Way)
c) Gaurikund – Kedarnath  15 km trek (One Way)
d) Govindghat – Ghangria- Valley of Flowers / Hemkund 14 / 20 km trek. (One Way)
5. In case of inadequate seats booked in  the bus and are less than 7 seats, an alternate arrangements will be made by light vehicles and in such cases guide services will not be provided.
6. Nigam has right to change the suitable vehicle according to the no. of guests. If the no. of tourist is not sufficient, GMVN will arrange small vehicle subject to the availability.
L.T.C. FACILITY
1. Pilgrims/Tourists availing L.T.C. facility (Only in Transport Head) will be provided with due travel certificate against the amount of transportation charges after completion of the tour only.
ACCOMMODATION FOR SCHEDULED PACKAGE TOURS
1. Type of accommodation for different tours:
a). Tour no. 1,2,3, 4 & 12 (By Non A.C Bus), twin shared rooms with attached bath facilities. The tour no 12, 3 Night stay at Ghangaria & Tour No.2 at Badrinath, the arrangement of attached bath accommodation will be made available in  Private Lodges /Hotels.
b). In tour no. 6 (By Non A.C Bus), with twin shared rooms attached bath facilities with pure simple vegetarian meals except Lunch. Simple pure veg. Meals: – First day Dinner to last day Morning Breakfast (Bed tea, Breakfast/tea & Dinner).
c). Tour no.5 & 14 (By 2×2 / 3×2 Non A.C Bus), shared ordinery accommodation / dormitory / common bath facilities. Tour no. 5 & 14 Badrinath arrangement of attached bath( 4 bedded) will be in Private Lodges/Hotels.
d). In Tour no.7, 8, 9, 10 , 11,12,13 & 14, rooms with twin sharing attached bath facilities will be provided.
2. Guide Services- The tours which are being organized by buses, the guide services will be provided.
3. Cloak room facilities are available at Muni-ki-Reti, Gaurikund, Hanumanchatti, Phoolchatti, Jankichatti Rishikesh, Gangotri & other last motor head & base of Kedarnath/ Bhojwasa & Yamunotri trek enroute journey on payment basis.
4. On the day of return from the tour, the traveler/tourists will have to make their own arrangement for night halt at Muni-Ki-Reti/Rishikesh/Ganga Resort. They may however, reserve in advance the accommodation at the tourist Bungalow Muni-Ki-Reti/Rishikesh/Ganga Resort on payment.
5. In Case Nigam accommodation is fully booked, alternate accommodation in private lodges/guest houses/Hotels at Kedarnath, Badrinath & other places will be provided.
6. If a guest instead of checking in at the reserved place, reaches else where and requests for adjustment of the amount, It shall not be entertained. Tourist will follow the rules prescribed by the Tourist Rest Houses.
7. Accommodation Shifting rules for schedule package tour/Customize package tour while travelling enroute
Change required by the tourist/guest while travelling enroute on the same day of actual check in the charges are allowed before 12 noon. The tourist are advised to seek coordination in between both the concerning managers instead of contact yarta office. Further, the tourist will pay all the differences at the new tourist rest houses if the accommodation available. Additional payment of change in  accommodation will be paid by the tourist on the spot.
A. Service charges 20% of new tariff
B. Taxes i.e. luxury tax & service tax as applicable
C. Difference new tarrif minus old tariff
D. Total Amount payable A+B+C
Note- In case the new tariff is less than the old tariff no refund will be paid to the tourist and shall not be considered in calculation point no ‘D’ as mentioned above. Change in the programme will be accepted for legimate reasons with satisfactory evidence. The right to make the change in advance booking lies with the AGM (T) at Yatra Office GMVN Ltd.
PAYMENT AND REFUNDS
1. The booking is accepted on full advance payment, covering the cost of tickets through a Bank Draft drawn in favour of Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd, Payable at Rishikesh / PRO Office or by cash payment in the office/cash counter or M.D. GMVN Ltd. Central A/C No. on first come first served basis.
2. Senior Citizens, male above 60 yrs and female above 55 yrs of age will have to produce their age certificate before departure of the tour so that they may get 15% discount in transportation. For identification one can produce his/her photo identification Passport, Driving license, voting card and education certificate etc. at the time of the booking. The tourist/guest should carry attested copy of age verification document during the journey attested by booking incharge.
3. Further, in the event of the pilgrim/tourists leaving the tour midway due to personal reasons, no claim for refund of money either full or part will not be entertained by the management.
4. The cancellation rules are as per information received upto office hours 6.00 PM as follows:-
Refund amount (From the total Amount of tour)
a). 15 or more days before the starting date of tour – 80%
b). 9 or 14 days before the starting date of tour – 60%
c). 6 to 8 days before the starting date of tour – 40%
d). 5 days before the starting date of tour – No Refund
5. Refund will be made after producing original cash receipt and cancellation charges will be deducted on the full amount of the ticket. For example if a tourist pays 50% of advance and then after cancels the seat. cancellation charges will be calculated on full ticket fare.The amount either full or part duly sanctioned for refund to tourist/pilgrims shall be refunded to him/them by the concerning booking office where deposits were made for the package tour reservation.
6. No refund will be made in the eventuality of the tour, being cancelled Scheduled/Additional tour due to natural calamities, beyond the control of management.
7. If a guest instead of checking in at the reserved destination place reaches elsewhere and request for adjustment of the amount, it shall not be entertained.
8. The postponement of the seat is not possible within no refund period i.e. 05 days before the departure date of tour.
9. Postponement of seat for next tour date will be allowed free of charge once for a legitimate reason only. In case of second postponement, an amount of 20 % of the tariff shall be imposed.
Rights of GMVN
1 In case of difference of opinion between parties and GMVN officials, the decision of Managing Director GMVN shall be final and binding to both the sides. Any disputes, claim or legal proceedings between the pilgrims/tourists & the Nigam shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the court of District Dehradun (Uttarakhand) only within 90 days as per rules.
2. In the event of tour break down on account of natural calamities or any kind of unforeseen events enroute, alternate arrangement for pilgrims/tourists to the next destination as per tour programme will be made through locally available transport.
3. The above terms & conditions are subject to suitable revision, addition & alterations as per the decision of the management at any time without prior notification.
Online Reservation via GMVN
1. Tourist/pilgrims can avail the reservation facility through online at www.gmvnl.com
2. The facility for Advance reservation is also available at GMVN offices in many cities.

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chirag patel

i want to start my chardham yatra from haridwar tour no 4, please send me full details and availability of seat. may be i will reached haridwar on 1st may 2018.
Give me a reply as early for my guidance.

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Subhabrata Nandi

Is all tour of your char dham yatra reibursdeble under LTC(Govt of India) or a single journey of either Kedarnath/gangotri/Badrinath yatra is reimburseable. As a govt org your pacage is other wise valid under LTC. Pl mail with document. The I shall book the tour.

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shutosh Joshi

my self Ashutosh Joshi want tour No 04 of Chardham Dtd 28-06-17 to 6-07-17 ple privde Government tour organised by G.M.V.N.L

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Manoj Ku tiwari

I am reaching haridwar with my 4 family members on 12 may 17, want to start 4dham yatra by non ac bus by 13 may 17 morning. kindly provide me the tour package,price &other details.

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Sacred Yatra
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Reply to  Manoj Ku tiwari

Hi Manoj, Our representative will mail you the details soon.

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Viswanathan

Please give the details of Tour package Delhi to Ketharnath i reached at delhi 06.05.2017 morning 7.00 a.m

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Hi Viswanathan, Our representative will mail you the details soon.

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abburi venkateswara rao

sir, we r 3 persons aged 78,72,70 yrs, will arrive by flight at dehradun on 10,05.17. rest itinerary for kedarnath and badrinath return to haridwar with transport by indigo, lodging and boarding with pure veg,

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