Terms & Conditions
Terms governing use of this Karnataka tourism website.
Terms governing use of this Karnataka tourism website.
Last updated: July 2026
Effective Date: 27 August 2026
Welcome to Authentic Karnataka.
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms", "Terms & Conditions") govern your access to and use of AuthenticKarnataka.com (the "Website") and the purchase or use of any travel-related products, packages, experiences, tours, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, or other services offered through the Website.
Authentic Karnataka is a brand owned and operated by Blissful Global Travels LLP ("Blissful Global Travels", "we", "us", "our").
By accessing the Website, submitting an enquiry, requesting a quotation, making a payment, or booking any travel service through us, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website or purchase our services.
Authentic Karnataka is a travel and tourism brand of Blissful Global Travels LLP.
Blissful Global Travels LLP owns and/or controls the Website AuthenticKarnataka.com and is responsible for the travel-related activities, products, packages and services promoted through the Website.
Where a customer makes a booking through Authentic Karnataka, the relevant booking, payment, quotation, invoice, travel arrangement and customer relationship shall be administered by Blissful Global Travels LLP, subject to these Terms and the applicable terms of the relevant travel suppliers.
Authentic Karnataka is a brand and does not constitute a separate legal entity from Blissful Global Travels LLP.
Through Authentic Karnataka, Blissful Global Travels LLP may offer or arrange various travel-related services, including but not limited to:
The exact services included in each booking will be specified in the relevant quotation, itinerary, booking confirmation or invoice.
The information published on AuthenticKarnataka.com is provided for general informational and promotional purposes.
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that information is accurate and current, prices, hotel availability, airline schedules, sightseeing arrangements, transportation, attraction timings and other travel-related information may change without prior notice.
A website display, enquiry, indicative price or itinerary does not constitute a confirmed booking.
A booking shall be considered confirmed only after:
All prices displayed on the Website or communicated by us may be subject to change until the booking is confirmed.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, quoted prices may be affected by:
The final price payable by the customer will be stated in the applicable quotation, invoice or booking confirmation.
Unless otherwise specified, prices quoted in Indian Rupees (INR) are payable in Indian Rupees.
For international customers, currency conversion by banks, payment gateways or card providers may result in an amount different from the indicative INR equivalent shown on the Website.
A customer may request a booking through the Website, telephone, email, WhatsApp, social media, in-person communication or other channels authorised by Blissful Global Travels LLP.
Upon receiving a booking request, we may issue a quotation or payment request.
The quotation may specify:
A booking is not guaranteed merely because a quotation has been issued.
Travel arrangements are subject to availability until confirmed.
Customers must make payments according to the payment schedule specified in the quotation or invoice.
Payments may be made through authorised payment methods, which may include:
A booking may remain unconfirmed until the required payment has been received and cleared.
For certain services, full payment may be required before confirmation.
For flights and other time-sensitive services, payment may need to be made immediately because fares and availability can change.
Airline tickets are subject to the rules, fare conditions and policies of the relevant airline and ticketing system.
Airline fares may change at any time before ticket issuance.
Once a ticket has been issued, cancellation, rebooking, date changes, name corrections, refunds and other modifications will be subject to:
We are not responsible for airline schedule changes, delays, cancellations, denied boarding, baggage restrictions or other circumstances caused by the airline.
Where an airline changes or cancels a flight, we will reasonably assist the customer in accordance with the airline's applicable policy.
Hotel bookings are subject to the hotel's availability, booking conditions and policies.
Hotel facilities, room categories, photographs, amenities and descriptions shown on the Website are provided based on information supplied by the relevant hotel or travel supplier.
Actual facilities may vary.
Hotel check-in and check-out times are determined by the respective hotel.
The hotel may require:
Such requirements are outside our control.
Any additional hotel charges not expressly included in the confirmed package shall be payable by the customer directly to the hotel or as otherwise specified.
Customers are responsible for ensuring that they possess valid:
Passport validity, visa requirements, immigration requirements and entry conditions vary by nationality and destination.
We may provide visa assistance or information as an additional service, but visa approval is solely determined by the relevant embassy, consulate, immigration authority or government agency.
We do not guarantee visa approval.
We shall not be responsible for losses arising from:
Customers should verify applicable requirements before travelling.
Customers are responsible for providing accurate and complete information.
This includes:
Customers should carefully check all details provided to us.
Any costs arising from incorrect information supplied by the customer may be charged to the customer.
Children and infant policies vary between airlines, hotels, transportation providers and activities.
The applicable age definition, child fare, infant fare, extra bed requirement and activity restrictions will be determined according to the relevant supplier's policy.
Customers must provide accurate ages of all children and infants at the time of booking.
Travel itineraries may occasionally need to be modified because of circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:
Where reasonably possible, we will offer an alternative arrangement of comparable nature.
Changes to an itinerary do not automatically entitle the customer to a refund unless required under applicable law or the applicable supplier's terms.
Sightseeing tours, excursions and activities are subject to availability and operational conditions.
Some activities may have:
The customer is responsible for complying with the rules and instructions of activity operators.
Where an activity is cancelled by the operator because of weather, safety or operational reasons, any refund or alternative arrangement will be subject to the operator's applicable policy.
Transfers and transportation may be provided directly by Blissful Global Travels LLP or by independent transportation partners.
Vehicle type, seating capacity, luggage capacity and other transportation details will be specified where applicable.
Customers must ensure that their luggage does not exceed the applicable limits.
We shall not be responsible for delays caused by traffic, road closures, weather, accidents, government restrictions or other circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Cancellation and refund conditions vary depending on the services booked.
Unless specifically stated otherwise in the booking confirmation, cancellations will be governed by the applicable supplier's cancellation policy.
Different cancellation conditions may apply to:
Certain bookings may be:
Non-refundable / Non-changeable.
Any refund received from a supplier will be processed in accordance with the applicable booking conditions, after deduction of any applicable:
Please refer to the Cancellation & Refund Policy applicable to your booking.
Where a refund is approved, processing time may depend upon the relevant airline, hotel, supplier, payment gateway and banking system.
We do not guarantee a specific refund processing period where the refund is dependent upon a third-party supplier.
Refunds will normally be made through the original payment method unless otherwise permitted or required.
Blissful Global Travels LLP shall not be liable for failure or delay in providing services where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Such circumstances may include:
Where such circumstances occur, we will make reasonable efforts to assist customers and seek available alternatives.
Any refund will remain subject to the policies of the relevant suppliers and applicable law.
We strongly recommend that customers obtain suitable travel insurance before travelling.
Travel insurance may cover, depending on the policy:
Unless expressly stated in writing, travel insurance is not included in our travel packages.
Customers are responsible for purchasing appropriate insurance according to their needs.
Customers are responsible for assessing their own ability to participate in travel activities and excursions.
Customers should inform us in advance of any relevant accessibility requirements or special arrangements needed for the services being booked.
Certain activities may involve inherent risks.
Customers must follow all safety instructions issued by airlines, hotels, guides, transportation providers and activity operators.
Many travel services are provided by independent third-party suppliers.
These may include:
We may act as a travel agent, intermediary or arranger of such services.
The relevant supplier's terms and conditions may also apply to the service purchased.
Where applicable, customers agree to comply with those supplier terms.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Blissful Global Travels LLP shall not be responsible for losses arising from circumstances outside our reasonable control or from the acts, omissions, negligence, insolvency, operational decisions or failures of independent third-party suppliers.
This may include:
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
All content published on AuthenticKarnataka.com, including:
is owned by, licensed to, or otherwise used with permission by Blissful Global Travels LLP or its relevant licensors.
Authentic Karnataka and related branding may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed or commercially used without prior written permission.
Unauthorised use of the Website's content or branding may result in appropriate legal action.
We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information on the Website.
However, travel information can change rapidly.
Accordingly, we do not guarantee that every:
will remain unchanged.
The confirmed quotation and booking documentation will take precedence over general information displayed on the Website.
If you submit information, reviews, photographs, testimonials or other content to us, you confirm that:
Where you have provided appropriate permission, we may use customer testimonials, reviews or photographs for legitimate marketing purposes, subject to applicable privacy laws.
We do not guarantee that the Website will always be:
We may temporarily suspend or modify the Website for maintenance, upgrades, security or other operational reasons.
AuthenticKarnataka.com may contain links to third-party websites.
Such links are provided for convenience.
We do not control and are not responsible for:
Customers should review the applicable third-party terms before using such websites.
Customers must not use the Website for:
We reserve the right to cancel suspicious or fraudulent transactions and take appropriate legal action where necessary.
Personal information collected through AuthenticKarnataka.com will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share personal information.
By using the Website and our services, you acknowledge the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
Authentic Karnataka may be marketed to customers located outside India.
International customers acknowledge that travel services may involve arrangements across multiple countries and may be subject to the laws, regulations, immigration requirements and supplier terms of those countries.
Where required, personal information may be shared with relevant airlines, hotels, destination management companies, transportation providers, government authorities and other suppliers in order to provide the requested travel services, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
If you have a complaint relating to a travel service, please contact us as soon as reasonably possible so that we can attempt to resolve the matter.
Customers should report issues occurring during travel promptly, particularly where immediate assistance may prevent further inconvenience or loss.
Complaints may be submitted through the contact details below.
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India, subject to any mandatory consumer or other legal protections that may apply to customers in their country or jurisdiction.
Subject to applicable law, disputes relating to the Website or services provided by Blissful Global Travels LLP shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to deprive a consumer of mandatory rights available under the laws of their country or place of residence where such rights cannot legally be excluded.
Blissful Global Travels LLP reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
Updated Terms will be published on AuthenticKarnataka.com with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the Website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, subject to applicable law.
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified or removed to the minimum extent necessary, while the remaining provisions shall continue to remain effective.
These Terms, together with the applicable quotation, booking confirmation, invoice, cancellation policy, privacy policy and any other written terms specifically applicable to a booking, constitute the agreement between the customer and Blissful Global Travels LLP regarding the relevant travel services.
Where there is a conflict between these general Terms and a specific written booking confirmation, the specific booking terms applicable to that booking shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.
A Brand of Blissful Global Travels LLP
Website: AuthenticKarnataka.com
Privacy & General Enquiries: dkumar@blissfulasia.com
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Narhe, Pune, India
For booking-specific matters, customers should refer to their quotation, invoice or booking confirmation for the relevant contact details.