Any own expense of personal nature like telephone charges, tips, porterage, laundry expenses, beverages, mini-bars at hotel rooms, alcoholic beverages, expenses of activities taken on your own, 20% TCS (Tax collected at source), Finance act 2023 has inserted a new sub-section (1G) in TCS (Tax collected at source) under section 206C of the Income Tax act, 1961 to collect Tax out of foreign remittance transactions under Liberalized Remittance Scheme as well as amount received from buyer by a seller for sale of an ‘Overseas Tour Program Package’ w.e.f October 1, 2023. As per RBI guidelines an additional 20% TCS on invoice value is applicable for those passengers having PAN CARD of over Rs. 7 Lakhs spending per annum. Also not included is anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary.

CANCELLATION:
Air ticket refund is subject to airlines’ rules and policies, generally these airlines don’t refund once tickets are issued/blocked paid as a group. Land cost 30 days before departure is 50% cancellation and within 30 days of arrival, 100% cancellation charges will be levied by the supplier.
NOTE:
A passport in good condition with a minimum 6 months validity on return of the tour with 2 recent colour photographs must. The decision of the emigration/consulate will be final and we will not be responsible for any denial of visa/entry. The visa fees and other expenses if incurred will not be refunded under any circumstances. Advance payment will be the INR payable in full for purchasing tickets, visa fees, and advance towards the hotel, transportation arrangement, and services abroad through our foreign supplier and the balance amount should be settled before 30 days of departure. The advance amount will not be refunded under any circumstances. Rates are valid for Indian citizens only. Visa granting is the sole discretion of the Consulate and our role is to assist you in the submission of your visa and guide you with the formalities. We will not be having any responsibility if the visa gets rejected or delayed and, in that case, the visa fees and other expenses like advance for hotel booking, Insurance, and ticket charges are not refundable. GnS Leisure Travels will not be liable, in case any passenger with a granted visa, is denied travel by the Emigration Authorities in the respective countries. In that case, all the damages should be borne by the passenger. The rate is calculated in such a way that 35 people are traveling in one vehicle and if the number of people decreases, the rates also will be different. The rates are based on current ROE USD 1 = INR 80 and the rate of exchange prevailing on the day of payment will apply to the package. Single passengers traveling on the trip, have to pay single supplement charges or will have to bring their member to share a room either on a twin or triple sharing basis. Any gradation of room category will be extra. Tour tariff is based on departure from Cochin unless specifically mentioned. Tourists also can board from places other than Cochin for their interest, then the rates also will be different. Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another in different vehicles and any add-on sightseeing/ sightseeing done twice /activities along with transfers other than mentioned in the tour itinerary will also be extra. Standard Check hotels 1500 hrs. And check-out timings are 1100 hrs. Which may vary as per local rules. Please be reminded that all special requests like early check-in, smoking, non-smoking, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining, and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed prior. For meal plans, the menu will be on a fixed plan/ buffet basis and not on an A-la-Carte basis. MAP and AP Meal plans do not include Evening snacks and cold drinks/liquor, Soups, or Desserts. For orders on an A-la-Carte basis, guests are requested to make direct payments for additional items. For early morning check out breakfast may be limited to simple bread and butter/jam with tea/ coffee/ juice. Consumption and serving of alcohol in hotels/rooms is subject to the hotel’s rules and regulations. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel any of the tours advertised, without assigning any reason. In this case, the tour will be postponed to another date, the booking amount will not be refunded and no compensation claim will be entertained. Due to certain unavoidable circumstances, the company reserves the right to change/modify/vary and alter the tour itinerary. In such changes, compensations or claims for refund by the passengers will not be entertained by the company for limitation and also for the non-availability of certain services with entry tickets, restaurants, sightseeing, etc. even though it is included in the tour itinerary. Unused services for transfers, tours & hotel accommodation are not refundable under any circumstances. The tariff of the tour is calculated as per the prevailing rates at the time of quoting it and the Company reserves the right to change the tariff in special event /modification/alteration/change/variation in the said rates before the date of departure. The company takes care to select hotels and book the same on behalf of tourists at convenient locations subject to availability. In case of non-availability of rooms in the same hotel, the company has the right to split the accommodation in different hotels. Air-conditioning, central heating, and other facilities are provided by the hotels depending upon various factors including weather / climatic conditions, local systems, tour type, etc. As a Travel House / Tour Operator, the company does not have any control over hotels, transport, or any other facilities, provided by the third parties. The company is not responsible for the delays or deficiencies in the services provided by outside agencies. Also please note that the company does not have any control over schedules of opening and closing timings of the tourist attractions. If any cost arises due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majeure instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, flight or train delays, strikes, etc. are to be borne by the client. Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or vehicle during your travel shall be payable by the passengers and GnS Leisure Travels Pvt Ltd will not be held responsible for the same. Management reserves the right to claim extra costs incurred due to illness, accident, injury, death, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen expenses like quarantine expenses and any other cause, whatsoever, and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers. Any amendments, or cancellations after reconfirmation will be subject to cancellation/amendment charges as per the hotels and other service providers’ terms and conditions. Extra costs incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence must be borne by  he passenger. In the event of a dispute or indifference between the parties, the exclusive jurisdiction shall vest in the competent court/forum/tribunal in Ernakulam only. Anything not specifically mentioned in the ‘Tour Includes’ Column will be applicable.