The tentative programme will be as follows:

Booking:

Contribution of THB 81,000 (THB 85,000 for non-member). Single room surcharge of THB 29,000. A deposit of THB 35,000 and a photocopy of the identification page on your passport must accompany the booking. Your reservation will be confirmed as soon as the deposit has been made. In addition, basic accident insurance is included. There is a 3% surcharge for credit/debit card payments to cover bank charges. Payment in full will be required 30 days before the start of the trip (i.e. by Friday, 15 February 2024). Please pay by cash or cheque payable to “The Siam Society”. Transfer can also be made to The Siam Society travel account at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), saving account no. 053-2-18000-7 or by scanning the QR code below. Once payment has been made, please e-mail the deposit or transfer the docket to us.

Due to the high season of the Kashmir Valley, domestic flights are expected to be fully booked soon.

 We kindly ask that you confirm your reservation by Thursday, 15 February 2024.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation (twin sharing basis), meals as mentioned in the programme, transfer and sightseeing coaches, entrance fees, gratuities, Shikara ride, Gondola ride, and other costs incurred to make this trip possible.

Exclusions:                                                                                                   

• All air tickets mentioned in the programme are not included in the price (Bangkok – Delhi – Srinagar and Srinagar – Delhi – Bangkok). For those who would like us to book their tickets, it can be arranged at the time of booking. Please be informed that all air tickets mentioned in the programme would cost around THB 17,500.
• Visa fees (if any), personal expenses, personal food and beverage consumptions, etc.

Tourist Visa Policy

Thai passport holders and foreign nationals will require a visa to enter India. However, visitors can apply for an eVisa via an online application, which is the most convenient option and can be completed from your home.

For more information, please follow the link below: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

To comply with payment and cancellation policies set forth by the tour agencies and to facilitate smooth working conditions between The Siam Society and the tour agencies, please carefully read the cancellation policies stated below:

Cancellation charges:

*The cancellation charges will also depend on the date we pay the deposit to our travel agent. If we have to pay the deposit to the travel agent before the 40-day period prior to the start of the trip, our officer will send an email to inform every participant before we make the payment as only a partial amount of the deposit can be refunded after that point.

Covid-19 policy

Due to a lower number of worldwide infections, many countries have relaxed their travel restrictions and quarantine requirements regarding Covid-19.

Nevertheless, when travelling as a group, The Siam Society would like to remind you of the following measures that we have put in place:

– In the event that trip participants are tested positive during the trip, the group will continue to follow the planned itinerary. To ensure the health and safety of all trip participants, those who tested positive shall adhere to appropriate self-isolation measures as directed by the trip leader.

– Those tested positive with severe symptoms shall be treated in accordance with the health measures stipulated by the local government. Medical costs in excess of the insurance coverage shall be at the expense of the trip participant(s).

– The Siam Society will provide health insurance for all trip participants. Medical costs in excess of the insurance coverage shall be at the expense of the trip participant.

For further information and bookings, please contact Khun Thun at 02-661-6470-3 ext 205, or studytrips@thesiamsociety.org. The Society’s office is open from 09:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday.