RANN UTSAV – “Kachchh Nahi Dekha to Kuchchh Nahi Dekha”

BOOKING AMOUNT Rs.10,000 Per Head to book Train, Vehicle, Hotel & Permit & Balance Before 20 days of Departure
*3 to 7 Years = Includes Train Berth, Separate seat in Bus, sharing Bed & food with Parents

Includes:

• Pune – Mumbai – Pune by AC Vehicle.
• Mumbai – Bhuj – Mumbai by 3 AC Train Journey.
• Bhuj to Bhuj all Journey & Sightseeing by AC Coach.
• 2 Night Accommodation in Dhordo in NON-AC Tent / Bhunga as per availability.
• FOOD: Ex. Bhuj starts from Day 2 Lunch, Hi-Tea, Dinner to Day 4 Lunch.
• Cultural Programme, Dance, Campfire at Hotel.
• Rann Utsav Entry Permit Charges.
• Entry fees for sightseeing as per “Itinerary.”
• Experienced & Caring Tour Escort of Explorers.
• Daily 1 Ltr. Mineral water Bottle.
• First aid kit throughout the tour.
• Complementary Gift from Explorers.
• GST.

Excludes:

• AC accommodation in Tent / Bhunga / Village type cottage if available at extra cost of Rs.2000 Per Head
• Rickshaw expenses for shopping in Bhuj Local Markets.
• Any kind of Journey Food & Day 2 Breakfast + Day 4 Dinner.
• Any kind of Personal expenditure, Beverages / Cold Drinks, etc.
• Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
• Any kind of activities, sports, Camel Ride etc
• Any kind of insurance coverage.
• Any other charges not specifically mentioned in “Fees Include” are excluded.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Any cancellation by participant(s) must be communicated to Explorers Office in writing. The refund, if any, will be given after 7 days but before 15 days when the concerned event is over, irrespective of the date when the cancellation has been communicated to us.

If you cancel your tour, the following amount will be deducted from your total tour payment:

• 60 days or more before departure: 10% will be deducted.
• Between 45 and 60 days before departure: 25% will be deducted.
• Between 30 and 45 days before departure: 50% will be deducted.
• Between 15 and 30 days before departure: 75% will be deducted.
• Within 15 days before departure: No refund will be given.

TOUR CANCELLATION FROM OUR SIDE: Refund shall be subject to the actual deduction of Train Cancellation charges, Non-refundable Advances if any, GST paid if any or any other applicable deductions.

• All cancellations shall be subject to change as per the cancellation policies, terms, and conditions of the respective railway, transport, hotel, activity, ticketing, and other service providers.
• In case of Tour cancellation by the Participants, the refund, if any, shall be calculated after deducting all applicable cancellation charges, non-refundable expenses, service charges, taxes, and other costs already incurred/committed by Team Explorers as bookings for railway tickets, transportation, accommodation, activities, entry tickets, and other services may be made in advance, the applicable cancellation charges and non-refundable amounts shall be deducted from any refundable amount.
• Any refund, wherever applicable, shall be processed after Team Explorers receives the applicable refund from the concerned service provider and after completion of the necessary reconciliation.
• No refund shall be payable for any unused service, missed train, missed departure, late arrival, voluntary withdrawal, early return, or failure to participate in any part of the tour after commencement of the tour.
• No refund shall be payable for services not availed Fully or partially due to personal reason, illness, injury, or any reason attributable to the participant.
• In case of cancellation or interruption of the tour due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Team Explorers, including natural calamities, adverse weather, government restrictions, strikes, riots, war, epidemics/pandemics, transport disruption, technicalfailures, or other force majeure events, any refund shall be subject to the amount actually refunded by the respective service providers & deductibles.
• Explorers shall not be liable to refund amounts that are non-refundable or have already been paid or committed to third parties.

What to Bring for Rann Utsav Tour

• MORNING UTILITIES
  • Hair Oil, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Comb, Sun cream Lotion, Sunglasses, Scarf, Sun-cap, Hand sanitizer, Wet wipes / Tissue paper
  • Toothbrush, Tooth-Paste, Soap, Shampoo, Towel (for personal Hygiene), Napkin, Scarf / Bandana.
• CLOTHING
  • Comfortable flexible clothing for 3 Days, Night Dress, Full sleeves T-shirt, Warm wear useful in Night.
  • Comfortable Shoes, Extra Socks, Floaters / Slippers useful in Hotel & Train Journey.
• OPTIONAL
  • Minimum 3 Extra Carry bags to keep used cloths / useful while bus Journey.
    Mobile Charger, Portable charger, Torch, Mosquito repellent.
  • Change Money in multiple of Rs.10/20/50/100/500 for Purchases if required, Credit card facility not available at Kutch.
• OTHER
  • Re-usable Water bottle Original Id Proof (Adhar Card), Personal Medicines etc.
  • Small Sack suitable to keep Water Bottle, Napkin at the time of Sightseeing

* This is just a reminder list of what to Bring. You can bring other things as per the Need.

Some useful tips for Happy Touring

• Make New friends & share your thoughts in a Group.
• Always Keep your Original Photo ID with you.
• Familiarize yourself to new shoes before bringing them to the tour.
• Avoid unnecessary Luggage. Try to keep the Cloths Day wise at the time of Packing.
• Carry a Bandana /scarf / Cap, sunglasses to cover your ears and nose during the travel / for Sunlight.
• Keep the Necessary Medicines with you.
• Keep our Nature clean. Please carry all non-biodegradable (plastic) waste back with you.
• Always keep Original Photo ID with the Child.
• Don’t expect similar food quality of your hometown. Try Local food to have some special Experience.
• Do not litter on the trails.
• Share your Happy memories with Explorers on Facebook

Follow the Rule – “Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time, and shoot nothing but photographs and bring back nothing but memories”

1. Food: Pure Vegetarian Food will be served by Explorers. If you want Non veg. Food, you can take it at Extra Cost at Actual. Please take the Railway Food (Tea, Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner) in Proper time at Own Cost.
2. Medicine: Bring personal medicines, if any & the necessary things given in a list.
3. Railway Reservations: It is not possible for Explorers to ensure that the Participants will get Railway Reservations together or in the same compartment because of random seat allotment by Railway Computerized System.
4. Transport & Jungle Safari: For Jungle Safari six people can travel in a Gypsy, but it is not sure that same Group / Family can travel in a same Gypsy. If any Natural Calamity or Technical problem results into late or Safari get cancelled then Explorers or the leaders of Explorers are not responsible for same & in that case No refund is admissible.
5. Jungle Safari Zone: For Jungle Safari Explorers will choose the Safari zones as per the availability. We are not giving commitment of any specific zone Safari.
6. Room Allotment: In case of Odd number of Participants or Male / Female Ratio, It is not possible for Explorers to ensure that same Group / Family will accommodate in a same Room. TWO Persons on Bed & TWO persons will be provided by Mattresses, Blanket, Pillow, etc.
7. Hot Water: In Early Morning Warm Water will be served for Refreshment & in Afternoon Hot Water for Bath.
8. Drinking Water: Mineral Water Bottles will not be provided by the Explorers throughout the Tour.
9. During the Camp all the participants should obey all the instructions and decisions taken by the authorised representative of Explorers or Camp Leader.
10. During any type of event, in case of any dispute for whatsoever reasons, the decision of the Camp Leader or authorized representative of Explorers shall be final and binding on all the participants. The Participants shall be solely liable for the risks, responsibilities and consequences.
11. Medical Treatment: In case of any medical ailments, a disorder etc. which the participants are suffering or have suffered from, it is his/her responsibility to inform the organisers in advance, before commencement of the camp or trek. If required, the participant(s) will have to take medical treatment from the doctor / attendant available on the campsite or from the nearest available medical centre or hospital. The expenses for all medical treatment and arrangements for the same will be solely borne by the participant ONLY. The Camp Leader or the authorised representative shall have complete discretion to continue the camp without the participant(s) suffering from medical problem.
12. Photographs or Video Clips: Explorers reserves the right to use Photographs / Video Clips of the tourist taken on tour and / or given by tourist, for promotion of the Company’s Business without obtaining prior permission of the concerned tourist.
13. Consumption of liquor, tobacco products, cigarette etc. is strictly prohibited during any type of Event. The trek will be considered over only when we are back to our decided arrival place.
14. Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Any breach of the above two rules will be taken seriously, and will be removed from the trek or camp, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
15. In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Explorers, it’s instructors, organisers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
16. If the participants have enrolled for the activities like wildlife camping or any type of adventure sports activity, then all the risks and responsibilities related to and arising from such activities shall be solely upon such participants and Explorers shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever.
17. Insurance: Neither participants nor any event shall be insured by Explorers, unless mentioned specifically.
18. Please Note that any Claims, disputes, court case, etc. shall be subject to Pune Jurisdiction only.

• How to Book?
• Booking Procedure
• Discount Policy
• Tour Rules & Regulations
• Rules During the Event

• We will create a what’s app group before 7 days of Departure date. Name & Number of Tour Leader will be sent to all on “what’s-app” group & Email before 7 days of Departure.

Frequently Asked Questions Rann Utsav