Risk and Response It is mandatory to have an enthusiastic attitude towards adventures at high altitudes, but one must keep in mind the risks associated with it. So, we have listed a few possible risks that might occur and the response towards them.
You must be aware of the physiological changes in the body at high altitudes. Symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) such as headache and nausea might occur.
If you relate your condition with these symptoms, inform the trek leader in charge and keep up on his command. Our campsite is fully equipped with first aid kits, stretchers, and oxygen cylinders in case of emergency.
As we all know, the weather is forever changing in the Himalayas. It may change from being sunny to rainy or a snowfall. Although we keep a close check on the weather every time, it is still quite unpredictable. We will stop and wait if the weather remains unfavorable.
The Trek leaders and guides will decide the further plan according to the weather condition, and everyone must agree with their decision.
Trekking over difficult terrains might result in injuries like leg sprains bruises etc. It is quite common. There is a very rare chance of getting serious injuries such as fractures or major cuts.
We have employed the trek leaders that are Certified Wilderness First Aid responders. They are well-trained to handle and take care of minor injuries with first aid kits. The person is immediately taken away to the nearby medical center on a stretcher.
In the remote areas of Himalayas, there is a lack of communication devices due to no mobile networks. There will be no working SMS services or Whatsapp.
Walkie-talkies and runners are only devices on which we rely to communicate between the campsite and the base camps.
There is a contractual agreement between TOT (the first party) and you (the second party) if you purchase any travel service from us. As you book any service from TOT, there is an unconditional agreement of these terms and conditions written at this moment. You and all the travel companions if there must abide by these terms and conditions. There is an imminent risk of life and property of both parties while trekking, Peak climbing, and Mountaineering in the Himalayas. The forever changing weather conditions can lead to serious injuries and death, which is not under our control. Although TOT does best to prevent the risks and hazards still the chances of accidents, mishaps, and deficiency in service are there. That is why one must agree with the terms and conditions. Before booking any service make sure to read the terms and conditions thoroughly
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The trip and tour packages offered by TOT require a certain level of physical fitness. The physical stress, the terrain, weather, or climate sets the level of difficulty. Some trips might be physically demanding according to the level of difficulty. So it is important to keep in mind the difficulty level before booking a particular trip. Before joining any trip, makes sure to seek medical advice and the latest immunizations and vaccines, as we do not have any professional medical experts here.It is 100% your responsibility to cope with the level of difficulty of the trip. TOT takes no responsibility if you have any ongoing medical instability. There is no specific preparation for the trek, but being fit can enhance your experience. Being healthy fit and in shape before going to the trip works better. You must be physically and mentally prepared before, and you are the only one responsible for it. We expect you to carry the right clothing and types of equipment. Although people of any age can join the trip, any disability like pregnancy or any medical condition that can be a source of obstacle while trekking must be mentioned before booking any service from TOT. The medical condition of the traveling companions, if any, should also be revealed. You have to sign an agreement; there is no such medical condition or instability that can harm your well being as well as others. If one fails to mention such conditions before, TOT has rights reserved to postpone the trip or to cancel the trip of that person whose condition might prove hazardous to others and themselves.
It is important and your responsibility to verify the correct dates mentioned on the travel documents.
One must deposit all the necessary documents before the trip. TOT is not responsible if the essential documents and papers are incomplete before the departure of the trip.
Your safety and enjoyment is our priority. TOT makes sure that you have a hustle-free trip.We carry our responsibilities honestly and seriously. As per our responsibility, TOT has the right to cancel the trip or a part of the trip and to modify it according to the circumstances. Certain events are not under our control, such as Acts of God, road blockage, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival, sickness, accidents, etc. The extra money will be charged on the spot if any of such situations appear. TOT team will inform you about the circumstances in advance or during the trip.
The e-mail id mentioned in the registration form submitted by the candidate will be the source of communication between the two parties. There may be a chance of loss or delay of communication, which happens when the candidate gives an incorrect e-mail id. Trip On Top is not responsible for this lack of communication. If there is any chance of the e-mail id, you must inform Trip On Top by writing us on info@tripontop.com as soon as possible.
You are solely responsible for taking care of your luggage and personal belongings throughout the trip. You will carry your baggage and your things at your own risk. TOT is not responsible if your baggage, goods, flight tickets, passport, money, traveler's cheques, or other travel document gets misplaced or lost during the trip, for whatever reason.
Acceptable and conductive behavior is expected from you during group travel. If you are observed as irritating/annoying the co-travelers, endangering /damaging the property of the distributor or other travel companions, TOT reserve rights to cancel your trip without commissioning any reason whatsoever. There will be no possible refunds provided in such a case. You must agree with the authority of the group leader assigned by TOT. All the participants with any objection should follow the decisions and on the spot amendments made by the group leader. These amendments are made for the safety and well being of all the travelers on the trip. The leader has the right to terminate the participation of the person whose actions and behavior endangers, disturbs, or annoys the peace and mobility of the groups. Termination will be done with no refunds whatsoever.
Acceptable and conductive behavior is expected from you during group travel. If you are observed as irritating/annoying the co-travelers, endangering /damaging the property of the distributor or other travel companions, TOT reserve rights to cancel your trip without commissioning any reason whatsoever. There will be no possible refunds provided in such a case. You must agree with the authority of the group leader assigned by TOT. All the participants with any objection should follow the decisions and on the spot amendments made by the group leader. These amendments are made for the safety and well being of all the travelers on the trip. The leader has the right to terminate the participation of the person whose actions and behavior endangers, disturbs, or annoys the peace and mobility of the groups. Termination will be done with no refunds whatsoever.
TOT’s priority is the safety and comfort of our guests. But you might know that amenities provided in the Himalayan region are not as same as you get at your home as it is a remote area. A minor compromise for the limited facilities will be appreciated. But with patience and enthusiasm, it will become a great trip. So you must mentally prepare yourself for these things before purchasing any service from TOT.
Expenses for different trips are also different. The accommodation, food, arrival or departure transfers, guides, entrances fees, equipment, and luggage handling, if included, areas mentioned in the itinerary. Some of the other expenses like insurance, domestic and international flight cost, the price you are supposed to pay for VISA, departure taxes, passports and so any all other are supposed to pay by you. Ordered meals which are not the part of the package are supposed to be paid by you.
The very nature of the active adventures in our tour packages needs a certain level of risk. The places might be politically, geographically, and culturally endangered areas, which can be risky as you book a tour with TOT, you automatically agree with the risks, challenges, and dangers that come along the trip and that you are mentally prepared to face the situations if occur. With these agreements, you, as a result of this, accept that TOT will not be responsible or claims for any damage, injury, or loss of life caused due to these inherent risks. It is your moral responsibility to get to know the customs, weather conditions laws in effect, and physical challenges and nearby embassy contacts at every destination.
If, by chance, you suffer any illness or met an accident during the trip, it will be your responsibility to pay directly or indirectly for all the hospital charges, doctor fees, repatriation charges, evacuation from mountain, or road.
ITo run such an involving operation, we hire third-party services for your convenience. This kind of service includes professionals in their field. You have to accept TOT will not be responsible for the defected services of these third parties. Any harm, loss or damage of your luggage, belongings or self when carried by porters, ponies or vehicles, during the trip, your arrival and departure or stay at the hotel/guest house will not be compensated by TOT f, by chance, you suffer any illness or met an accident during the trip, it will be your responsibility to pay directly or indirectly for all the hospital charges, doctor fees, repatriation charges, evacuation from mountain, or road.
As you book any service from TOT, you have to see that we reserve all rights to use your photographs for our promotions and marketing purposes. With each booking, you grant us a liability-free, worldwide, and irrevocable license to use your images for the content and videos that we might upload on our social networks, as promotional posters, collateral, and as publicity content. If you have any reservations regarding your images, then it should be informed to TOT at the time of booking of your trip. Otherwise, we will not compensate for its use for the purposes mentioned above.
Optional activities are not a part of the trip or the agreement. TOT is no way responsible for the assistance provided by its partners or representatives. You will have a different contract with the activity providers for such activities. With this, you agree that TOT will not be responsible for the actions of these services. We do not control services mentioned in our itineraries that may be any airline, hotel, restaurant, tourist attraction, transport, or any other facility or any services.We are just travel organizers. To ensure that the trip preparation matches the required standard, TOT takes reasonable steps to do so. We have carefully selected our service providers and checked upon their service accuracy. Our only work is to select and inspect them, but have no power over the management of their services. Therefore, TOT is not responsible for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may arise due to the behavior, acts, and the ill- management of the service providers. The activity providers will express their terms and conditions after booking, and you come in contact with them. You have visited and browsed the official website of Trip On Top. Therefore you legally agree on with the terms and conditions of the company along with the privacy policy complying with your relationship with us and the website.
