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Questions travellers ask us

How planning works, what a quote includes, temple visits, safety, stays and payments. Can’t find your answer? Ask us directly.

Planning & inquiries

How do I start planning a trip with Ishanvaya Travels?

Send an inquiry through any form on the website, call us or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us where you’d like to go, your dates and who is travelling. A travel planner will get back to you with options and a clear itinerary.

Is submitting an inquiry the same as booking?

No. An inquiry simply starts the conversation. Nothing is booked and no payment is taken until you have reviewed and approved a written plan and quote.

Do all trips start from Bengaluru?

Most of our trips start and end in Bengaluru. For destinations further away we can plan from wherever you are and include flights or trains in the quote.

Can you customise a tour for my family or group?

Yes. Every tour can be adjusted—dates, pace, stay category, vehicle, meals and sightseeing. We can also plan a completely new itinerary around your wishes.

Do you offer international trips?

Not yet. We are focused on journeys within India for now and will announce international trips only when they are ready.

Prices & quotes

Why don’t tours show a price?

The cost of a trip depends on dates, group size, stay category and transport. Rather than show a figure that may not apply to you, we share a written quote for your exact plan. Prices will appear on the website only once they are confirmed.

What is usually included in a quote?

Each quote lists its inclusions and exclusions clearly. Typically it covers transport, stays and sightseeing as described; entry fees, activity charges and personal expenses are usually extra unless stated.

Spiritual journeys

Can you arrange darshan at Tirumala?

We help you plan and apply for darshan through the official Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) system. Darshan slots are allocated by TTD, so your plan is confirmed once your slot is secured.

Are your temple trips suitable for elderly parents?

Yes. We choose travel times, stays and rest breaks with elders in mind, check current temple provisions for senior citizens and avoid long unnecessary walks wherever possible.

Can you help with seva bookings at Kukke Subramanya or other temples?

We help you apply through each temple’s official process. Seva dates depend on the temple’s availability, which we confirm before finalising your trip.

Safety

How do you keep travellers safe?

We can’t promise zero risk—no one honestly can—but we plan responsibly: realistic travel times with rest stops, verified information, clear pickup details and a contact person for every trip. See our Safety & Support page for details.

Are treks suitable for beginners?

Some are. Each trek page lists its difficulty. Treks are run with registered guides and follow forest department rules, and we’ll tell you honestly if a trek isn’t a good fit.

Accommodation

Do you own hotels or resorts?

No. We are a travel planning company. We shortlist and arrange stays—hotels, homestays, resorts and pilgrim stays—that match your budget and comfort needs.

Can you book only accommodation without a tour?

Yes. Tell us the destination, dates, number of guests and budget, and we’ll suggest suitable stays.

Groups

Do you plan trips for large groups?

Yes—families, friends, colleagues, communities and pilgrimage groups. We coordinate vehicles, stays and meals for the whole group with a single point of contact.

Do you run scheduled group departures?

Group departures are announced on our Tours page once dates are confirmed. Until then, tours show “Dates to be announced” and you can ask us to notify you about the next batch.

Payments & cancellations

How and when do I pay?

Payment terms are shared in your written quote before you confirm anything. We don’t take payment for an inquiry.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms depend on the tour, the stays and the transport booked, and they are written into your quote before you pay. Please read our Terms & Conditions for the general approach.

Still wondering?

Ask a travel planner

Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll answer your questions for your exact trip.