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Service Standards

Care in the details. Confidence in the journey.

What you can expect from the way we plan your private India journey, from the first conversation to the final arrangements.

A journey that fits you

We begin with your interests, available time, budget and preferred pace. Tell us about early starts, walking distances, free time and any occasions you are celebrating. We use that conversation to shape the route and explain where an extra night or a simpler connection would make the journey more comfortable.

Clear proposals before you commit

Your proposal sets out the route, accommodation, room categories, meals, transport, guiding and experiences included in the price. Optional activities and supplements should be identified separately. Availability, payment dates and the cancellation conditions for your arrangements are confirmed before you book.

Stays chosen for the way you travel

A good stay combines the right setting with practical comfort. We discuss location, atmosphere, access and room requirements alongside your budget. Our Places to Stay collection offers inspiration; your written proposal identifies the specific hotel and room being offered. An alternative property is discussed if your preferred option is unavailable.

Comfortable travel days

We plan transfers around the route, party size and luggage, allowing time for breaks and realistic door-to-door journeys. Ask us about vehicle access, seat requirements or assistance before confirming. Driving times are estimates and can change with traffic, weather and local conditions.

Guides and encounters with context

We discuss the guiding and language requirements for your journey and confirm the arrangements included. Local visits should give you time to listen, ask questions and understand a place. Hosts’ availability and consent matter, photography requires sensitivity, and there is no obligation to shop during a craft visit.

Your needs discussed early

Please raise mobility, dietary or other practical requirements during planning. We check relevant details with the property or service provider and explain what can be arranged. Historic buildings, remote stays and busy public sites vary, so specific access needs require individual confirmation.

Connected arrangements and useful contacts

Before departure, your travel documents set out the confirmed programme, arrival arrangements and relevant contact details. If a problem arises during the journey, use the contacts supplied with your booking so the concern can be addressed where you are.

A straightforward way to raise concerns

Tell your trip contact promptly if an arrangement falls short, and share enough detail to help us understand what happened. You can also contact our team with feedback during or after your journey. We review concerns with the people involved and discuss the next steps with you.

Let’s plan a journey with care.

Tell us where you would like to go and what you enjoy. We’ll suggest a route, suitable hotels and a comfortable pace.

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