Bhitarkanika Family Tour With Puri Konark Chilika From Bhubaneswar

• Anything not mentioned in the confirmed Booking Voucher is excluded and may be chargeable.
• Personal expenses, entry tickets, camera charges, extra meals, tips, and activities are excluded.
• Additional destinations, sightseeing, routes, monuments, or attractions are chargeable extra.
• Itinerary or route changes due to weather, road closures, restrictions, or operational reasons may attract extra charges.
• Extra transport, sightseeing, waiting time, or route deviations requested by the guest are chargeable.

Mobile Network & Connectivity

• Mobile networks are generally good in Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark, Chilika, Cuttack, and major tourist areas.
• Network and internet may be limited in remote forests, wildlife areas, tribal regions, and coastal locations.
• Digital payments are widely accepted, but carry sufficient cash for remote areas.

Accommodation & Meal Policy

• Package category and room category are different and separately mentioned in the proposal and Booking Voucher.
• Meals are provided according to the number of hotel nights booked.
• Meals follow the hotel’s fixed menu and timings.
• Meal Plan Codes:
  • MAP – Breakfast & Dinner
  • CP – Breakfast Only
  • EP – Room Only
  • AP – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Extra Bed: 10+ years. CNB: 5–10 years. Below 5 years: complimentary unless specified.

Hotel & Room Preferences

• Share room view, floor, balcony, lift, or other requests before confirmation.
• Requests are subject to hotel availability. Alternatives may be suggested if unavailable.
• Hotel allocation and room preferences cannot be guaranteed or changed after confirmation.

Temple & Religious Guidelines

• Jagannath Temple entry is permitted only for Hindus as per temple rules.
• VIP Darshan, poojas, and rituals are subject to availability, temple rules, and applicable charges.
• Wear appropriate attire and follow temple customs and instructions.

Remote Region Expectations

• Remote hotels generally provide clean and comfortable stays with basic facilities.
• Electricity, hot water, power backup, food, mobile network, and internet may vary by property.
• Some remote destinations in Odisha include:
  • Satkosia
  • Bhitarkanika National Park
  • Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Daringbadi
  • Koraput
  • Similipal National Park
• Weather, forest rules, and local infrastructure may affect travel and services.
• Clarify any specific hotel or service expectations before confirmation.

Transportation Guidelines

• Transport is point-to-point as per the confirmed itinerary and is not on disposal.
• Boat rides at Chilika and Bhitarkanika depend on weather, water levels, and permissions.
• Safari, boating, and forest entry timings may change as per Forest Department rules.
• Extra sightseeing, waiting, repeat visits, or route changes may attract additional charges.

Travel Essentials & Health

• Carry light clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, cap, comfortable footwear, and drinking water.
• For forests and Chilika, carry mosquito repellent and binoculars if required.
• ATMs, fuel stations, pharmacies, and medical stores may be limited in remote areas. Carry cash, medicines, and essentials.
• Do not feed wildlife or disturb the natural habitat.

Important Travel Advisory

• Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed and depend on natural conditions.
• Photography and drones may be restricted in temples, wildlife areas, defence zones, and protected locations.
• Follow instructions from temple authorities, forest officials, boat operators, guides, and local administration.
• If a GST invoice is required, an additional 5% GST will apply.
• Original government-issued photo ID is mandatory wherever required.
• Report any driver, vehicle, hotel, or service concern immediately during the trip.
• Transport costs may change due to fuel prices, taxes, tolls, permits, or operational expenses. Any extra cost will be communicated.

Booking Policy

• Minimum 30% advance required to confirm the booking.
• Remaining 70% must be paid one day before departure from Srinagar.

Payment Terms

• Preferred modes: UPI, IMPS and Bank Transfer.
• Credit Card payments attract a 2.5% PayU charge and require prior intimation.
• Credit Card payment should be completed on the arrival day.

Cancellation Policy

• 21+ days before arrival: 100% refund.
• Within 21 days of arrival: Non-refundable.