Important Guideline & Notes for Kamakhya Darshan:
- Kamakhya Darshan is regulated and controlled by the Temple Board. Payment in advance does not confirm the Darshan. It will be subjected to the prevailing situation at the time of visit.
- The VIP Darshan tickets is issued on the day of visit. It is not issued in advance. Personal presence of guest is required. Tickets once issued are non-refundable.
- Other than Festival & Special dates, the VIP Darshan can take between 01 to 05 hrs depending on the rush at the temple.
- Kamakhya Darshan Timing – 0800 Hrs to 1300 Hrs & 1500 Hrs to 1715 Hrs. Pax booked will have to follow the time given by the Panda on the day. Option for choice of time is not applicable.
- In case the guest wants to buy the offering, they will have to do it from the shop, which are lined up between the parking and the Balli Ghar. There is no shop for buying the offering once the guests have entered the Temple Gate.
- For Kamakhya temple, like most of the temples in India, the dress code is strictly formal. As this is a Hindu temple there is no need to cover your head but, this is a place of religious worship, so covering your shoulders and legs is a must. It's appropriate for women to wear long pants. Wear something that is loose enough for you to comfortably sit cross-legged. Men should wear business-casual clothing, such as slacks and a button-down shirt.
- Cameras and Mobile phones are allowed in the temple premises. Photography is not allowed inside the main temple as well as in the inner sanctum.
- After the Darshan is done, the guest will have to reach the parking yard on their own for their onwards journey. For assistance FHE can be called for guidance
Brahmaputra River Sunset Cruise: INR 630.00 (Adult) / INR 525.00 (Child) + 150.00 Handling Fee per person for approx 01 hour. Brahmaputra River Dinner Cruise 1680.00 (Adult) / INR 1050.00 (Child) + 150.00 handling Fee per persons for approx 02 hours. (CONFIRMATION ONLY WITHIN 24 HRS FROM THE DATE OF CRUISE) The Cruise in the Brahmaputra River is subjected to water level & operational condition. If the water level increases then the cruise will not be operational.
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge: (Not advisable on Sunday as most of the people living around are from Christian community and on Sunday they go to church for mass, hence there will nobody to assist the tourist) Supplement of using Local route assistance for living route (Double Decker bridge, Cherrapunjee will be INR 1000.00.
VEHICLE OPERATION & USAGE GUIDE:
1.Vehicle Segment :
- Carriers in vehicles are not allowed in the region.
- No AC will be available in vehicles in Hill regions
- Innova / Xylo / Scorpio are similar category
- Swift D'zire / Etios/ Amaze are similar category
2. Vehicle will NOT be on disposal
- The vehicle used will be exclusive for that group but will not be at disposal.
- Vehicle will be available as per your itinerary. Kindly follow the time strictly
- Sightseeing points covered will depend on remaining time in hand
- Full day sightseeing will be till maximum 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm as per given itinerary. For additional usage, per km / per hour will be charged as per usage.
3. Hotels located in Hills - in Busy areas / City Centers / No Entry / One Way zones
- Most of the hotels do not have parking place & vehicle cannot be parked in front of the gates for longer period hence gusts should wait at the reception 5 minute before
- the departure to avoid the inconveniences.
- Due to shortage in space for parking, please be informed that you will have to be ready on time & wait in the lobby.
- Due to uncalculated situations (traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions etc.) the vehicle reporting may get delayed. We will request you to bear with us and as soon as vehicle arrives you will have to get in, before the policeman blow his whistle.
- Due to vehicle-parking difficulty, most of the areas are restricted to entry of vehicle & specific time is allotted for entries. Kindly follow the time strictly as given to you.
- In No Parking Zones, the vehicle will get parked in an available parking area. In such a case, you will have to wait for the vehicle to come to your designated area. Please be patient as the driver will have to come through traffic. Please coordinate with the driver.
4. Transfers to next destination
- Night travel is not possible, so if you have a transfer to another destination in second half, please maintain time of your morning sightseeing
- If one destination is covered twice or additional destinations are included, additional charges will be applicable on per km / per hour basis.
- During Rainy season, heavy showers are possible and many times tarpaulin may not cover all the luggage because of the nature of heavy showers. In such case, luggage will have to be loaded inside the vehicle. The guests will have to adjust to such situations.
5. General Terms
- The tour guide reserves the rights to make changes or omit any place of visit, if it becomes necessary due to bad weather, bad road, strike or band, security reason etc.
- Kindly inform us if the guests are senior citizens or have health related issues (like arthritis, heart problems etc.) or any such matter which might need special arrangements. Some itineraries will not be suitable for them and we will suggest accordingly.
- The security concerns, driver's working hours etc. will be kept in mind while planning the tour and sightseeing.
- We try to ensure that the sightseeing points do not fall on a closing day. Incase due to inevitable situation if the sightseeing falls on a closing day, it will have to be left out. Conducting that particular tour or sightseeing point the next day will be subject to time availability.
- Weather in the region is unpredictable. We have kept your sightseeing related with nature flexible.
- The region's prime tourist interest in its Nature and eco-friendly atmosphere. The facilities available here cannot be matched with other developed destinations.
- Once the package is booked & confirmed no refund will be allowed. There will be no refund of any unutilized service in part or in full what so ever may be the reason.