How to choose a travel specialist over a booking portal

Portals win when

1. You know exactly what you want.
2. Price is the only variable.
3. It's a short trip to a well-trodden destination.

Use MakeMyTrip, Booking.com, or airline direct.

Specialists win when

1. The brief is open ("honeymoon, somewhere warm, December").
2. Multiple destinations combined.
3. Complicated family (ages, mobility, preferences).
4. Off-beat destinations (Ladakh, Bhutan, Spiti).
5. First-time abroad and you want someone to call.
6. You value the ability to WhatsApp someone during the trip.
7. You don't enjoy planning.

How to pick a specialist

• Look for an actual physical office (we have three).
• Ask who owns the itinerary — a specific person, not a call centre.
• Ask for references from past travellers to your destination.
• Look for sample itineraries that read like editorial, not tour lists.
• Ensure they offer a transparent payment flow (Razorpay or equivalent).

Red flags

• "Packaged tours at best rates."
• No clear cancellation policy.
• Price is the whole pitch.
• Office address suspicious or missing.

What we do

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