Goverment Hostel Partial Payment facility is enabled for International flight tickets and Domestic Spicejet Airlines only by paying just a percentage of the total amount at the time of booking the ticket. You can pay the balance amount at a later date that is more convenient for you. If you choose to make a Partial Payment for your ticket, we will confirm your ticket. However the ticket will only be sent to you after we receive the full payment for the booking. The Partial Amount paid could be upto 60% of the Total Fare which includes the airline cancellation penalty and Goverment Hostel service fee. The Due Date for paying the balance amount will be displayed on the booking page at the time of paying the advance. A refund of the partial paid amount lessening the cancellation charges of Goverment Hostel and Airlines is granted on cancellation of tickets before due date of balance payment. You can call our Customer Support to make the balance payment by Credit Card.

Please check with your bank if you have sufficient balance in your card and if your card is currently invalidity. OR try with a different card / bank account again.

We currently do not support this facility. Kindly initiate your payment though our mobile app.

You can make your booking using any of the following payment options - Credit / Debit Card (Visa and Master) Diners Club Maestro Card EMI (CITI Bank) American Express Card Net Banking (Domestic / International) We now also accept international cards for payment though our website

We currently do not support this facility. Kindly initiate your payment online though our mobile app.

Yes, our site is accessible on mobile website, Android, iPhone and Windows and you can make your bookings and complete your transactions through your mobile phone.

Goverment Hostel is a VeriSign certified site and all data transmitted over the browser is encrypted.

You can make your travel bookings at Goverment Hostel on an 'every month installment' basis. For this, Goverment Hostel will charge a convenience fee of Rs.100 per passenger on your booking, which will be automatically added to your total sum. The EMI payment option is currently available only for CITI Bank. Bookings of Rs. 2,500 and above are eligible for a 3 month EMI term. Any booking under Rs. 2,500 is not eligible for paying in equal monthly installments. You can choose your payment period to be either 3 months or 6 months. Goverment Hostel will display your monthly installment amount after you have selected your period of EMI. Enter your card details and proceed for payment. Every month, your bank account will transfer the EMI to the Goverment Hostel account for the period of the EMI. If the ticket is eligible for a refund, the EMI is cancelled and the paid amount is reversed to the card account. Please note that the Goverment Hostel processing charges will not be refunded and payment is subject to the cancellation charges as given in the flight cancellation policy.

Your session expired due to security reasons. This happens when you take too long to make the direct debit payment and done manage it in the specified amount of time. Please go back to the booking page and start over.

While Cancelling/Rescheduling any of your booking, you can opt to get refund in your original mode of payment of via goCash: 1. Refund to original source of payment - will get credited with the refund amount within 5-14 working days. OR 2. You can take the refund as goCash (You will receive the money instantly)

Such cases though rare usually happen and are usually the result of a slow internet connection. To know why this can happen, it's better to know a little: Once Customer selects the mode of payment and hits the Pay Securely button, the Goverment Hostel app redirects the customer to banks website where he makes the payment. Once the payment is done, customer will be re-directed to Goverment Hostel's app, where the booking is done after the payment is verified. Once this is done, the confirmation page is displayed and the voucher sent to the customer's email id provided at the time of making the booking. What goes wrong? Well, for a booking to be made, it is necessary that you are redirected back to our app for it is important for us to know that the payment has been made. If during this stage something goes wrong (i.e., power failure, or a slow internet connection) and the connection breaks down, our system wont know that the payment has been made and your account is debited. In such a scenario the booking wont be generated. However, you need not despair; do let us know via 24*7 goCare Support - Visit the Quick Help section - Click on Booking Issue. We will check the issue and revert to you with the resolution.

Online: Unfortunately we only accept 1 credit card as payment per bookings. Offline: Yes you can make the payment using 2 credit cards.

You can make your booking using any of the following payment options - Diners Club Maestro Card EMI (CITI Bank) American Express Card Net Banking (Domestic / International) UPI TEZ

Yes, you can, but do make sure that under 'Traveller Name' you mention the name of the person who will be traveling. You are required to enter your name and your billing address while on the Payment Page.

We suggest that you check with your bank if payment has been deducted from your account/charged to your card. In case, payment has been deducted or charged to your account we would automatically refund the full amount and same would reflect in your account/card statement within 5-14 working days. If you do not receive the refund, you may write to us by logging in your Goverment Hostel account-click on Manage Booking-got to Quick Help Section and click on Additional Questions.

Yes. Goverment Hostel is a secure application. It follows the best security practices and the most stringent safety protocols adopted by major online travel companies. Any information you enter when transacting with Goverment Hostel is sent in an encrypted format to protect you against unintentional disclosure to third parties.

Yes, you may save your credit card details like card number, name on card, expiry date, billing address to avoid filling these details every time you book a ticket. Thus whenever you wish to pay with your stored card simply choose 'Pay by using Previous Used Card' as a payment option.

CVV is an important security feature that reduces the risk of online fraud. This number never appears on sales receipts or billing statements and it is only found on the physical card itself. We ask you to enter the CVV code during your transaction to make sure that the card is, in fact, in your possession.

You can pay through UPI when you see UPI as a payment option. On clicking that, you will need to enter your Payment Address (xyz@upi). Once entered, you will receive a collect request on your PSP app like BHIM, PhonePe etc. Enter your UPI-PIN here and your payment will be complete. As easy as this!

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an RBI regulated entity. UPI is built over the IMPS infrastructure and allows you to instantly transfer money between any two parties' bank accounts.

UPI-PIN (UPI Personal Identification Number) is a 4-6 digit pass code you create/set during first time registration with this App. You have to enter this UPI-PIN to authorize all bank transactions. If you have already set up an UPI-PIN with other UPI Apps you can use the same on other apps. Please do not share your UPI-PIN with anyone.

Payment Address is an Address which uniquely identifies a person's bank a/c. For instance, the Payment Address for ICICI customers is xyz@icici

No problem, the app will prompt you to re-enter the correct UPI-PIN. The maximum number of tries allowed, depends on your bank. Please check with your bank for details.

In case someone forgets the MPIN, he needs to re-generate new PIN using his debit card details (last six digit of debit card & Expiry date).

UPI transaction can fail due to multiple reasons most likely due to connectivity issues to the banking system, incorrect Payment Address entered or wrong UPI PIN entry. If your transaction fails, please try again. If it doesn't work, please contact customer support.

Once you complete a transaction, you should see a success status on your PSP app like BHIM, PhonePe etc. and receive an SMS from your bank. In some cases due to operator issues it can take longer time. In case you have not received your confirmation within an hour please contact our customer support.

Yes, a customer needs to register with his/her PSP before remitting funds using UPI and link his accounts

UPI provides for real time reversals for declines and amount would be transferred back to your account immediately.

For successful UPI transactions, funds get credited into the beneficiary's account instantaneously.

No, once the payment is initiated, it cannot be stopped.

You can also raise your grievance to our customer support or check status of UPI transaction through the UPI App of the participating banks.

At present, the upper limit per UPI transaction is Rs. 1 Lakh.

Right now UPI is available on Android and it will be made available on IOS soon.

The timeline to approve a collect request on the PSP app is 3 minutes.

We will not auto deduct payments from your account.

In case of failures money will be refunded back to your account. Sometimes this takes longer than intended. If you do not receive the refund within 48 hours, please contact customer support.

Currently there are no charges for transactions done through UPI. There may be revisions on charges from time to time.

Currently, you will not be able to link NRE/NRO accounts under UPI.

Travel Insurance is designed to pay for certain unexpected costs that may arise when you are travelling, such as emergency hospital/medical costs, trip cancellation, lost baggage and accidental death insurance. Yes, we do issue travel insurance while creating a fresh booking.

A promocode is a discount coupon which are easily available on our website. To find the latest promocode on the website, go to More > Offers & Promotions

No, you need not register with us before you make a booking. However as a registered member of Goverment Hostel, you will be entitled to savings and benefits on airfares, hotel reservations, holiday packages, bus and car rentals, among other travel services.

These charges are levied by the bank directly as payment gateway charges to facilitate online payments. Such charges are applicable on all online payments on all sites including at IRCTC.

Yes. Passports are mandatory for all International holiday packages and that they need to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.**Validity duration may vary depending on the country of visit.

When you refer a friend and they join Goverment Hostel, • Referee gets Rs.150 goCash+ as soon as he/she signs-up on the Goverment Hostel platform • Referrer gets Rs.150 goCash+ after the referee completes the travel on their first transaction with a minimum transaction value of Rs.500 • The transaction could be a flight, hotel, bus, cab or train • A user can refer as many friends but can get the benefit of Rs.150 goCash+ for 5 friends in a calendar month goCash+ earned can be used on • Flight bookings • Hotel bookings • Train bookings • Bus bookings • Cabs bookings

To avail a discount, a customer needs to put the Promo code given as it is in the Promo code text box on the Review your booking page.

No, you require a valid passport with minimum 6 months validity to travel any international flight.

A visa is required for international travel, and is required for entry to most foreign countries. It is essentially a permission granted to travel to a country/region for a restricted period.Goverment Hostel does not provide any assistance regarding VISA and we will highly recommend that you check VISA formalities with your embassy and airline and arrange VISA for all the countries listed in your itinerary. You may require transit VISA for transiting few countries/airport listed in your itinerary.

While logging in,you can use the 'Forgot Password' link to generate a new password.

A Promo code will not work in the following scenarios: 1) If its validity period has expired 2) Promo code number fed is incorrect.

It is simple to submit your review, open the super fast Goverment Hostel app, select the Hotel booking. Click on "write a review" to rate the various features of the Hotel in Question. Select the Hotel booking, click on "Manage Booking" and then click on "write a review" button.

There are key differences between the two: Guest rating are fed by customers such as yourself and governed by Goverment Hostel's own algorithm. Hotel rating is given by a recognized authority. In India, the classification of hotels is based on Star and Heritage. Hotels in India are classified by Hotel and Restaurant Association Classification Committee (HRACC), Ministry of Tourism, India.

Your invaluable review can have the following points. A title that encompasses your experience, a detailed review of the hotel, service and facilities, some tips to fellow travelers. Rating points on a scale of 1 to 5 for Value for money, staff service quality, food and beverages at the hotel restaurant, cleanliness, location and amenities. A small list of people you could recommend this hotel to and a review of Goverment Hostel means you are done dona done done.

Customers who have booked a hotel through Goverment Hostel can only share their experiences regarding their stay via "write a review" for that booking. Open any hotel details page on the Goverment Hostel App and or web page and scroll to the bottom, a wealth of information awaits you.

You can write a review every time you book with us and stay at the hotel booked. These reviews will be published after moderation as helpful information to the traveller community. Every review we receive undergoes a very strict verification process from our end. This is done to ensure fake reviews do not creep into our system. We normally take a couple of days to moderate post which we publish your review.

We let the hotels reply to your review on our community platform. Since you have stayed at the hotel, they may have your contact details and can chose to get in touch with you to get more information. However we do not publish contact details.

If you want to edit a review you have already submitted, kindly click on "Talk to agent" button and our support executive will connect and provide modify review link.Goverment Hostel does not edit/Ammend your reviews in any way.

Every review we receive undergoes a very strict verification process from our end. This is done to ensure fake reviews do not creep in our system. There are other important parameters for rejection E.g. unpublishable words may have been used, gibberish, unlawful activities could be touched upon, reviews which we think do not conform to our content guidelines are not published by us. If you think this is an error, please get in touch with us at content@Goverment Hostel website.

We display the pictures to visually depict the service of the hotel to other users. Pictures out of context will not be published.

Absolutely not. We do not share your personal information

Review data submitted will be used in the hotel review window. Reviews once submitted become the sole property of Ibibo Web Pvt Ltd and used in any way deemed fit but always within legal framework of the jurisdiction permitting.

If you want to delete a review you have already submitted, kindly click on "Talk to Agent" button so that we can assist you.

Promocodes are valid for limited period and the specific details are mentioned in the Terms & Conditions of the promocode itself.

To find the latest promocode on the website, go to extras > Offers & Promotions > Hotel Offers.

Bank offers may be available separately in Offers and Promotions section

When you refer a friend and they join Goverment Hostel, • Referee gets Rs.150 goCash+ as soon as he/she signs-up on the Goverment Hostel platform • Referrer gets Rs.150 goCash+ after the referee completes the travel on their first transaction with a minimum transaction value of Rs.500 • The transaction could be a flight, hotel, bus, cab or train • A user can refer as many friends but can get the benefit of Rs.150 goCash+ for 5 friends in a calendar month

When you refer a friend and they join Goverment Hostel, • Referee gets Rs.150 goCash+ as soon as he/she signs-up on the Goverment Hostel platform • Referrer gets Rs.150 goCash+ after the referee completes the travel on their first transaction with a minimum transaction value of Rs.500 • The transaction could be a flight, hotel, bus, cab or train • A user can refer as many friends but can get the benefit of Rs.150 goCash+ for 5 friends in a calendar month

Once your friend completes the travel on their first booking on Goverment Hostel, your goCash+ shall be credited.

You can use this goCash+ (as per the usage limit) while making bookings on the Goverment Hostel Website/Mobile App for Hotel, Flight, Bus, Trains and Cabs.

A user can refer as many friends but can get the benefit of Rs.150 goCash+ for 5 friends in a calendar month

If Your flight departure time is within the next 4 hours, kindly call us on below numbers: Within India: 1860-258-5858 / 1800-208-1060 Calling From Abroad: +91-9213025552

No refund will be processed if you miss your bus.

Only selected operators give the option of partial cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy while making the booking and on the e-ticket that you received after the booking. If the partial cancellation is allowed, follow the steps of cancellation of ticket and select the passenger whose ticket you want to cancel. P.S.: Primary passenger is not entitled for partial cancellation.

You are eligible for a refund in cases where the bus operator cancels the bus and has not arranged travel in an alternate bus. Kindly note, the refund will be granted by the bus operator and Goverment Hostel will not be responsible in any way.

Yes, the ticket booked under Tatkal quota can be cancelled. Please click on the link below to check the cancellation charges- http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=refund_Rules.html&locale=en

After chart preparation, a ticket can be cancelled by filing a TDR. To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies you can view TDR rules by clicking on "TDR Policies" # If eligible, please file a TDR requests by clicking on "File a TDR" # on bookings made through Goverment Hostel.

If your PNR status is Confirmed or RAC and you did not travel then the TDR cannot be filed to cancel the ticket after the scheduled departure of the train. To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies you can view TDR rules by clicking on "TDR policies" http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=refund_Rules.html&locale=en

You can cancel any type of ticket online on Goverment Hostel application/website anytime before the chart preparation. Post chart preparation, you can file a TDR to get them cancelled.To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies you can view TDR rules by clicking on "TDR Policies" http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=refund_Rules.html&locale=en

Please note that the decision about the acceptance / rejection or amount of refund will be taken by the concerned Zonal Railways as per extant Refund rules of Indian Railways. To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies you can view TDR rules by clicking on "TDR Policies" http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=refund_Rules.html&locale=en

Indian Railways timeline to file TDR varies depending on the reason of filing a TDR. To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies, kindly click on "TDR Policies" http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=refund_Rules.html&locale=en

Please file a TDR requests by clicking on "File a TDR" https://Goverment Hostel.typeform.com/to/YdKv2g on bookings made through Goverment Hostel. To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies , kindly click on "TDR Policies" http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=refund_Rules.html&locale=en

As per Railways TDR Cancellation rules, refund may require 60 days or even more for processing. Please note that the decision about the acceptance / rejection or amount of refund will be taken by the concerned Zonal Railways as per extant Refund rules of Indian Railways. To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies kindly click on "TDR Policies" http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=refund_Rules.html&locale=en

No, age cannot be changed as per Indian railway rules after booking a ticket.

After the chart preparation, your waitlist ticket may change into following statuses: Confirmed- Your ticket status may change from Waitlist to fully confirmed. Partially Waitlisted/Confirmed/RAC- Your ticket status may change into partially WL/confirmed where the status for some passengers will be waitlist and for some as confirmed/RAC. Fully waitlisted ticket- Your ticket status after chart preparation may remain fully waitlisted.

In such scenario, the waitlist passengers would not get a seat/berth. However if the TTE permits, the waitlist passengers may share the seat with the passengers confirmed under the same ticket.

If your ticket remains fully waitlisted after the chart preparation time then your ticket will be automatically cancelled and you will get your refund within 5-14 working days. To know about the deductions in case of Waitlist cancellation, kindly click below http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=refund_Rules.html&locale=en

If after chart preparation, the ticket status remains RAC then the status will appear as RS7 20(For example) which means coach name S7 and berth number 20. In RAC status the seat/berth number will be prefixed by R.

Advanced encryption techniques are used to store such sensitive data safely. You can see that we do not save your CVV number and apparently without entering CVV number your card cannot be used. You need to enter the CVV number while making the complete.

Failure to produce the print out of the ticket, might lead to denial of boarding the train or may be asked to deboard at any station by concerned railway authorities

Dial 139 from your landline or mobile number to check the scheduled train departure. We would advise you to reconfirm your train timings 12 hours prior to your train departure. Goverment Hostel is not responsible for any schedule change by the Indian Railways.

You can check your PNR status in Goverment Hostel app anytime by entering your PNR number in the section PNR status.

By clicking on the train name, next screen shows the results for next few days as well. Availability for other classes can also be checked from the same screen. If that screen doesnt show the preferred date, please go to the home page and re-enter the preferred details i.e Source, destination, date and class to search again.

You need to enter the preferred Source, destination, date of journey and class and then on the next screen you can see all the available trains. You simply need to click on the preferred train to book it further.

The price on the search page appears excluding the Goverment Hostel handling charges while on the booking page the price shows including the Goverment Hostel handling charges i.e INR 20 for non AC classes and INR 40 for AC classes.

Only passengers with Confirmed PNR are authorized to board the train. In case of Partially Waitlisted/Confirmed status, passengers with confirmed seat will only be allowed to travel.

It is necessary to carry the valid original identity proof during the journey. As per extant railway rules, you may be denied to board by TTE in case you are unable to produce the original ID proof.

The different classes available are: AC First Class (1A) : This class offers air conditioned accommodation for two berths (one up & one down) or four berth (two up & two down) lockable compartments for overnight journeys ; linen/blankets; facility of shower/toilet at either end of the carriage & attendant services are provided. AC 2 Tier (2A): This class provides air conditioned corridor carriage that sleeps 46 people split up into two & four berth cubicles separated by curtains. AC 3 Tier (3A): Air-conditioned 3-tier sleeper. Carriages are divided into compartments with six beds in each. The beds are stacked vertically in three tiers on either side of the compartments. During the day, the middle beds must be folded down flat against the compartment walls to allow passengers to sit on the lower beds. Two tiers of beds are also located outside the compartments, along the aisle. Toilet facility at either end of the carriage. First Class (FC): This class offers non AC accommodation for two berths (one up & one down) or four berth (two up & two down) lockable compartments for overnight journeys ; facility of shower/toilet at either end of the carriage. AC Chair Car (CC): Air conditioned carriage with reclining seats. Only sitting accommodation is provided. Sleeper (SL): This class under non-ac class similar to AC 3 tier except that it is non-AC. Second Sitting (2S): This is a non AC class which provides only sitting accommodation with bench style seats.

Tatkal quota opens one day in advance from the date of journey at 10:30 am for the AC classes and at 11:30 am for the non ac classes.

Indian railways does not allow any transaction between 11:30 pm- 12:30 am IST. Reservation system remains opened for transactions between 12:30 am to 11:30 pm IST. You cannot even cancel your booking from 11:30 pm- 12:30 am IST. However during this time you can check search the trains.

Tickets booked through Goverment Hostel can only be cancelled online on the Goverment Hostel application/website. It cannot be cancelled at Railway Reservation Centers.

To book a ticket on the selected train please follow the below steps-Click on the GoTrains section. Enter the source, destination, date of journey, class of travel and submit. Check the departure/arrival timings and accordingly select the train you want to book. Enter IRCTC user id. Submit the traveler details and make the payment. Once the payment is done it is imperative to enter the correct IRCTC password to complete the booking successfully.

On and from 01-11-2008 the provision for specifying ID proof at the time of booking a ticket has been dispensed with by IRCTC. The ticket booked is not transferable and is valid only if one of the passengers booked on the ticket presents any of the five identity cards (Voter identity card/Passport/ Pan card/Driving license/Photo Id card of Central/State Government) during train journey in original and same will be accepted as proof of identity failing which the passengers will be treated as travelling without ticket and shall be dealt with as per extant Railway Rules.

Railway offers special discount/concessions for senior citizens. Male passengers (60 years & above) and female passengers (58 years & above) are offered a discount of 40% and 50% respectively. In the traveler details section you will get an option to select the senior citizen concession.

Tickets can be cancelled online anytime before the preparation of the chart. After the preparation of the chart, a TDR can be filed to claim a refund. In case of RAC ticket, a TDR can be filed upto 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train to claim a refund. Please file a TDR requests by clicking "File a TDR" # on bookings made through Goverment Hostel. To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies, kindly click on TDR policies #

Tickets can be cancelled online anytime before the preparation of the chart. After the preparation of the chart, a TDR can be filed to claim a refund. If all the passengers are not traveling in case of partially confirmed/waitlist status, a TDR can be filed upto 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train to claim a refund. Please file a TDR by clicking "File a TDR" # on bookings made through Goverment Hostel. To get a complete detail on TDR rules/policies you can view TDR rules by clicking "TDR Policies" #

In such scenario, a full refund would be initiated automatically and will appear in your bank account within 5-14 working days. You can file an online TDR request for the same within the stipulated timelines to claim the refund.

Kindly note, the refund will be granted by the bus operator and Goverment Hostel will not be responsible in any way. However, you may write to us by logging in your Goverment Hostel account-click on Manage Booking-got to Quick Help Section and click on Service Related Issues. We will check with the operator and will update you accordingly.

We certainly do not encourage any delays by the car owner. We will be more than happy to assist you. Please write to us through 24*7 goCare support by logging into your app/web. Our advisor shall help you with this.

If you feel that your driver did not meet your service expectations, please write to us through 24*7 goCare support by logging into your app/web. Our advisor shall help you with this

This should not have happened. Passenger safety is our prime concern. We will be more than happy to assist you. Please write to us through 24*7 goCare support by logging into your app/web. Our advisor shall help you with this

We try and ensure that quality of the vehicle is upto the users expectations. If the vehicle was not upto the mark, please write to us through 24*7 goCare support by logging into your app/web. Our advisor shall help you with this.

It saddens us to hear that. Please write to us through 24*7 goCare support by logging into your app/web. Our advisor shall help you with this.

We will be more than happy to check your refund eligibility. Please write to us through 24*7 goCare support by logging into your app/web. Our advisor shall help you with this

Due to Technical issue (could be Banking network down or inability to connect to one's bank) or due to online fraudulent risk we do not allow to book.

No, that is not required. All you need to carry is a printout of the confirmation voucher that was sent to you by Goverment Hostel and valid ID proofs (voter's ID/driving license/ration card/passport/Aadhar Card)

For all hotel bookings made on the website, you will receive a confirmation number via the e-mail id shared at the time of making the booking.

There is no specific date, however it is advisable to book your hotel well in advance to procure hotel reservations and get the best available rates.

You can search by choosing the relevant date from the 'Modify Your Search' section.

No. We recommend our customers to make the bookings online.

A Twin room has 2 Single or 2 Queen-size beds where as a Double Room has 1 King-size bed

Room category which are available , will have the Book option against them.

If you require any further information about a particular hotel, you can check app search result page where you can get all the hotel related informations like hotel policies, inclusions, amenities, location, star ratings, reviews and ratings etc.

A half-board meal plan includes breakfast and one major meal - either lunch or dinner, whereas full-board includes all 3 meals, i.e., breakfast, lunch and dinner

Goverment Hostel is known to give the cheapest deals on hotels! So, in case you find better rates anywhere else, post the booking is confirmed, you may refer to our Lowest Price Guarantee t&c.

You get a booking ID number once you make any reservation. You need to quote that after making the booking.

All rooms categories are always mentioned at the hotels page and preview page before payment.

It is very simple to submit your review, via mobile. Open the Goverment Hostel app, select the Hotel booking. Click on write a review to rate the various features of the Hotel in Question.

It is mandatory to carry a government issued photo identification (ID) proof along with the E-Ticket copy. The same is verified by the airport security as well as the airline at the check-in counter. On presenting your photo ID proof and E-Ticket copy, your boarding pass will be issued. For international flights, your passport is the only valid photo ID proof that will be accepted. In case of an infant travelling, it is mandatory to carry the birth certificate of the infant along with the e-ticket. It is not mandatory to carry the credit/debit card that was used to make the payment at the time of the booking, if you have booked through Goverment Hostel Website. We do not pass on your account details to the airline.

You require the following documents for your International Travel: 1) Passport - Valid for at least 6 months from your travel date. 2) Visa - Valid visa for the country you are visiting. You will also require a Transit Visa if you are transiting for more than 12 hours. Please check Transit Visa rules for the country of transit. 3) Travel insurance - It is advisable to carry valid Medical & Travel insurance when traveling internationally. 4) Foreign Currency - It is not allowed to carry more than US$ 10,000 as a cash or travelers check. 5) Air Ticket - Confirmed return air ticket. A one-way air ticket will be accepted only for students or working professionals (Student Visa or Work Visa holders), as well as dependents of the working professionals. Goverment Hostel does not provide any assistance regarding VISA and we will highly recommend that you check VISA formalities with your embassy and airline and arrange VISA for all the countries listed in your itinerary. You may require transit VISA for transiting few countries/airport listed in your itinerary.

Yes, in most instances, you can reserve a particular seat, as long as it is available. Not all flights have the option of online seat assignment. Policies on advanced seating vary from airline. Some airlines assign seats immediately, others may only assign seats 90 days before the flight, and several airlines wait to assign seats until the day of the flight. For special seat assignments, such as seats for travelers with special needs, please call the airline directly. Special seat requests may override frequent flyer and full price, unrestricted fare premium seating requests.

All countries that you wish to visit require advance application for visas. This involves filing your application at the embassy or consulate of the country. Several documents are required to accompany your application. Also the respective consulates may call you for a personal interview, fingerprinting procedures or to furnish additional documentation in select cases.Goibio does not provide any assistance regarding VISA and we will highly recommend that you check VISA formalities with your embassy and airline and arrange VISA for all the countries listed in your itinerary. You may require transit VISA for transiting few countries/airport listed in your itinerary.

For domestic airlines, you need not reconfirm your flights. Some international airlines do require passengers to call and reconfirm their flights a certain number of days/hours prior to departure. In this case, if the airline does not receive re-confirmation from the passenger, the reservation may be cancelled.If you are travelling on an airline that requires re-confirmation, we recommend that you call the airline to find out how far in advance you must reconfirm and any other applicable requirements the airline might have. It is usually 72 hours before departure. We also strongly recommend that you re-confirm your flight's departure time and terminal at least 24 hours before departure. This is to ensure that you are aware of your current schedule as airlines do sometimes change flight numbers, departure / arrival times, as well as terminal. Reconfirmation is done by calling the airlines directly. We will not be liable if your flights were cancelled by the airlines due to failure to reconfirm.

To find out the Seat Map & Aircraft Configuration, you need to follow the below steps: 1) Log on to www.Goverment Hostel.com 2) Go to Manage Booking Section 3) Click on Add Seats tab 4) You will be able to see the detailed seat map of the aircraft 5) According to your preference you can select the desired seat preference 6) Seats are allocated on first-come first-serve basis, and hence, it is requested to book them as early as possible 7) Every aircraft have very limited number of seats available

Any passenger between the age group of 2-12 years will be considered as Child by airlines and therefore may be prevented from travelling on their own. As such each airline has specific regulations regarding Child/minor travelling alone. For more information and to place a booking for an unaccompanied Child/minor please contact the airline directly.

Babies between the ages of 0 to 2 years are considered to be an infant. Infants are not allocated separate seats.For an infant ticket, it is mandatory to carry the birth certificate of the infant along with the ticket.

Most airline offer a bassinet on the plane for infant travelers, but since these are limited, they need to be booked well in advance of the date of travel.

VISA : 1) All Visa & Travel Information for US Citizens can be found here:http://travel.state.gov/index.html 2) Special Considerations for Indian Citizens Traveling from US : a) US Visa Expired: If I-94 is valid, the Visa-Expired passenger can travel via Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels, and the Middle East on direct flights from the US, or via the Pacific. b) US Visa & I-94 Expired: If both I-94 & Visa is expired, the passenger's travel is limited to direct flights, or via the Middle East on direct outbound flights from the US, or via the Pacific or Northwest (exception is KU via UK flight). c) Advance Payroll: If the passenger has applied for a Green Card, but has not received it, he can travel via Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels, and the Middle East on direct flights from US, or via the Pacific. d) Even if passenger is holding a valid US Visa, travel via US from any South American countries should be avoided. Goverment Hostel does not provide any assistance regarding VISA and we will highly recommend that you check VISA formalities with your embassy and airline and arrange VISA for all the countries listed in your itinerary. You may require transit VISA for transiting few countries/airport listed in your itinerary.

Some countries have stringent rules for Indian passport holders if they are transiting/traveling via UK, France, Germany, or Canada. Transit visa may also be required if one does not have a valid US visa and is going to India for stamping of US visa, or is on advance parole.Goibio does not provide any assistance regarding VISA and we will highly recommend that you check VISA formalities with your embassy and airline and arrange VISA for all the countries listed in your itinerary. You may require transit VISA for transiting few countries/airport listed in your itinerary.

Security at the Airport: Heightened security measures at airports have increased the time needed at the airport and the variety of security measures you may encounter. The following tips will help smooth the process: Allow plenty of extra time by being at the airport at least two hours (for domestic, three hours for international) before departure to complete all formalities in time, especially if traveling with children or senior citizens. You will be required to produce your travel documents at different points through your journey so remember to keep them easily accessible at all times. Avoid wearing clothing, jewelry, or other accessories that contain metal when traveling. Be aware that any metal detected at the security checkpoint must be identified. If you set off the alarm, you will be required to undergo a secondary screening, including a pat-down inspection. Take your laptop computer out of its carry case and place it in the bin separate from the carrying case. Outer coats and jackets must go through the X-ray machine for inspection. Pack these in your carry-on baggage when possible. Wear shoes that can be taken off and put back on relatively easily since you will have to remove them every time you go through security inspection. In-flight Comfort: Chewing gum, yawning or sucking on hard candies can help to relieve the pressure that builds up in your ears as the airplane ascends and descends. Drink plenty of water while onboard the aircraft to avoid dehydration during the flight. Avoid drinking alcohol, tea and coffee. The air within the cabin can make your skin very dry. Carry some moisturizer and lip balm and apply it often enough. Do light stretching exercises in your seat and walk through the cabin frequently (when safe to do so). Consult your physician if you suffer from airsickness; medication could be prescribed for it. Should you have a cold, kindly talk to your doctor about using a decongestant or nasal spray before boarding the plane. This will help relieve the pressure. The relatively low humidity in the cabin can make allergy or asthma symptoms worse; take preventative measures as necessary.

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Yes, this facility is available for e-tickets booked online (depends upon airline to airline)

Find the meals available on board your airline/flight from the below links: A. Air Canada -http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/onboard/dining/na/onboard/index.html B. Air Francehttp://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/guidevoyageur/classeetconfort/alize_restauration.htm C. Air India -http://home.airindia.in/SBCMS/Webpages/Dining.aspx?MID=29 D. Air Tran -http://www.airtran.com/inflight_entertainment.aspx#Beverages E. Alaska Airlines -http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/help/faqs/MealService.asp F. Alitalia -http://www.alitalia.com/US_EN/your_travel/flight/economy/catering.htm G. American Airlines -http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/travelInformation/duringFlight/dining/domesticMealService.jsp H. British Airways -http://www.britishairways.com/travel/meals/public/en_us I. Continental Airlines -http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/inflight/dining/domestic/default.aspx

To check the fare for multiple dates, you may refer to our Fare Trend section on the search result page right after you enter your travel details and click on Get Set Go. This section will allow you to check the lowest fare available for other dates apart from the travel date you selected.

To search for availability of your prefered class of travel, please select the desired class from the Class dropdown section. We show the availability for Economy/Business/First Class/Premium Economy (depending on the airline availability) for the chosen journey date.

Yes, you may book all International and Domestic flight tickets.

A 'Session Expired' message will be shown if you have spent more than 30 minutes on a particular page.

An email will not be sent for changes that should not have a major impact on your travel. If an airline makes a substantial change to your itinerary regarding flight departure and/or arrival time changes or service changes, such as no longer providing service to your destination, a Customer Service representative will contact you by phone. Once we have worked with you to process any changes needed, your updated itinerary will be sent via e-mail.

You can book a ticket for Volvo, Air Conditioned, Non Air Conditioned, Deluxe, Semi Deluxe, Sleeper, Semi Sleeper, Seater cum Sleeper and many other bus types.

Volvo Buses: The air conditioned Volvo buses are the most popular mode of public transport amongst the metropolitan travellers. The super luxury AC Volvo buses by Swedish auto company Volvo offer spacious reclining seats with adequate leg room to stretch out besides additional comforts like window curtains and matted screens to block out light. Features such as overhead reading lamps, powerful air conditioning with individual controls and superior air suspension make the AC Volvo buses ideal for long journeys where comfort is of utmost importance. Most new AC Volvo buses also offer entertainment options like dual LCD screens for better viewing besides central audio system for music. AC Buses: Air conditioned buses provide a comfortable journey allowing you to enjoy a pleasant bus ride to your preferred destination, unaffected by weather conditions outside the AC bus. For a comfortable travel experience, AC buses are fitted with upholstered seats that can be reclined. Windows have curtains to block out the sun while some AC buses also play music or movies for entertainment of passengers.Sleeper Buses: An innovative concept introduced a few years ago, sleeper buses are today the most preferred bus type for long distance road travel. Operating mostly as overnight buses on road routes across states, interstate sleeper bus services connect major cities across various regions. Sleeper buses are specially designed for a comfortable bus travel experience and like trains have berths instead of seats. Each passenger is assigned a berth to sleep on during the journey. Most sleeper buses feature bunk beds with two or three berths each and feature window curtains as well.Seater cum Sleeper Buses: The latest combination has resulted in the introduction of seater cum sleeper buses that offer you the choice of seats and berths within the same bus. A typical seater cum sleeper bus has two rows of seats that regular buses feature and in addition it also features a row of berths above the seats on each side of the aisle. Since the fare for a seat is less than that of a berth in a seater cum sleeper bus, depending on your budget and duration of travel, you can now opt for either a seat or a sleeper berth on seater cum sleeper buses.Apart from these, there are many other bus types available for booking online at Goverment Hostel Website. We suggest that you try searching and see the various bus types on offer.

In the seat layout page all the available seats will be displayed in white and grey outline cells and reserved ladies seats will be pink outline cells. Booked male seat will be displayed in blue cells and booked ladies seat will be in pink cells selected seat would be displayed in green cells. Now you can choose your seats from the available seats that will be in white and grey outline cell. You can choose up to 6 seats in one booking. To change any seats, you can unselect the seat and select a new one. The seat numbers you choose get added in the 'Seats Selected' field in the seat layout. After selecting your seats, you can select your boarding point from the drop down. The total fare and the selected seat number will be displayed. Click on the orange colour confirm booking button

The luggage policy varies from operator to operator. You can contact the specific bus operator at the contact numbers mentioned on your e-ticket for detail

Registering on Goverment Hostel App is necessary to book a bus ticket. You can book a bus ticket as a guest or a registered member on website only.

Yes, you can book one way bus ticket.

Yes, you can. While booking your ticket select round trip option and proceed with your booking.

Yes, you can sort your search results in your App. You can find Filter tab in which you can sort by time, boarding point, dropping point, bus operator type and bus type from the dropdown.

Bus types indicate the type of bus it is. For example, the standard bus types are Volvo AC buses, AC buses, Non AC buses, Seater buses, Sleeper buses, etc. Depending on the green icons highlighted under the bus type, you would know if the bus is a Volvo or Non Volvo, AC or non AC and Seater or Sleeper. There could be multiple combinations possible like if both the AC and Sleeper icons are green then the bus is an AC Sleeper bus. If only the AC icon is green the bus is an AC seater bus. Some buses now offer both Seater and Sleeper options as well as both AC and non AC sections within the same bus. Fares vary between AC and non AC seats/berths as well as sleeper or seater options. AC seats/berths are usually more expensive than non AC options. Sleeper berths are usually more expensive than seater options.While selecting your seat or sleeper berth on the seat map, please give attention to the type of seat or sleeper berth you are booking, especially in buses which provide both the options. For more info on bus types, please see "What are Volvo, Sleeper, Semi Sleeper and other buses?" under the General section.

Yes, you can apply multiple filters

Yes this is possible. Filter the search results basis your preferred bus operators and bus types.

After selecting your seat you can choose your boarding point from the 'Boarding Points' option.

Departure times are absolute time of the day, and not relative to departure time from the first boarding point, however,after selecting the seats it will show you complete list of boarding points from first to last on the next page.

Go back to the search results page for your search criterion.You can change the bus operator and select any other operator of your choice there.

The price varies as per the seat type. Some buses have seats as well as sleeper and few bus operators charge for single sleeper and double sleeper differently.

Goverment Hostel does not operate any of the buses. We are merely a platform to facilitate bus ticket bookings. The buses are operated by various bus operators with whom we have an alliance.

There will be no charges for children below 2 years of age. They will not be given a seat and will have to travel on an adult's lap/seat. There are specific child fares for RTCs (road transport corporation) which varies from one RTC to another. The differential fare for a child passenger (if any) over 2 years of age will be shown during booking also.

When you book your ticket, the address of your chosen boarding point along with the phone number of the bus operator will be printed on your e-ticket/ m- ticket In case you have difficulty finding your boarding point from the address provided, you can call the bus operator directly for directions.

No, we have online booking only.

Boarding points are locations within the city from where you can board your bus. In large cities like Bangalore, Delhi, etc. there may be more than one boarding points for the same bus. You can choose the boarding point most convenient to you and board the bus from there.

After opening the Goverment Hostel App, choose the Bus section. Once the bus section opens up, choose one way or round trip and select the city from and to which you want to travel then select date and click on get set go Tab.

Remove the filter(s)

No, someone else cannot travel on your bus ticket. You will need to present a photographic identity proof (passport, driver's license, etc.) along with the bus e-ticket to the bus conductor when boarding the bus. The name of the person on the bus ticket must be the same as that on the photographic identity proof presented.

Yes, you can pay for someone else's bus ticket. It is not necessary that the person paying for the bus ticket is the passenger.

We have inventory available on selected routes in India. Please check availability for your desired route on our app or website.

Fare paid by you is inclusive of all taxes, driver charges & fuel charges & is valid for KMs mentioned in your booking. Toll charges(if applicable) are to be paid by you directly at toll plaza (if not paid while booking). Incase of extra KMs travelled; please pay extra charges communicated to you after trip completion, directly to the driver.

Passengers not carrying a valid photo Id may be denied boarding the train or may be asked to deboard at any station by concerned railway authorities. Photo Id proofs accepted by Railways are as follows : Valid PassportVoter photo identity card Driving License issued by RTO Pan Card Photo Identity card having serial number issued by Central / State Government Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized School/College for their students Aadhaar cardPhoto identity cards having serial number issued by public sector Undertakings of State/Central Government, District Administrations, Municipal bodies and Panchayat Administrations For Non-Indians, their Country's Passport will constitute sole authorized ID Ration card will be accepted as proof of identity for undertaking journey under Tatkal scheme only if the passenger whose photograph is available on the ration card is travelling

WL- Waiting list. DNR- Do not run. NA- Not Available. AVL- Available RAC- Reservation against cancellation. TKL- Tatkal.

Boarding point is the station from where you will board the train. You can set the desired boarding station while making a booking. You can only board the train from the boarding point entered at the time of booking.

You can click on the available train on the app/web and then you can see the availability under tatkal quota. Tatkal quota opens one day in advance from the date of journey at 10:30 am for the AC classes and at 11:30 am for the non ac classes.

If you have been issued an RAC ticket, then most likely your ticket will get confirmed by the time of chart preparation and you will get a berth. In case the ticket remains RAC even after chart preparation, then you will be allotted a half berth (seat) i.e. two persons having RAC ticket status are allotted one side-lower berth. The TTE is obligated to allot you a full berth if a seat is available in case any passenger cancels the booking after the chart preparation.

Yes. As you type the station code we will give you a option to choose that particular station or all stations in the city that station is in whose code you type.

You can simply enter the source/destination and on next screen all the available trains will appear. Go further on the next page to check the scheduled arrival and departure time along with the price per seat.

On selecting All classes, you can see the seat availability for all the classes i.e Sleeper(SL), Second sitting(2S), AC 3 Tier(3A), AC 2 Tier(2A), AC Chair Car (CC), AC First Class (1A).

Yes, you can book a waitlisted or RAC ticket. Depending on the availability, your ticket may or may not get confirmed after the chart preparation.

A separate option to book a return ticket is not available on Goverment Hostel. We request you to follow the steps given below to book a return ticket-Click on the GoTrains section. Enter the source, destination, date of journey, class of travel and submit. Check the departure/arrival timings and accordingly select the train you want to book. Enter IRCTC user id. Submit the traveler details and make the payment. Once the payment is done it is imperative to enter the correct IRCTC password to complete the booking successfully.

Indian railways does not allow any transaction between 11:30 pm- 12:30 am IST. Reservation system remains open for transactions between 12:30 am to 11:30 pm IST.. You cannot even cancel your booking from 11:30 pm- 12:30 am IST. However during this time you can check the availability of the trains,

On the review page, you can check the applicable transaction charges.

To find the available trains passing through a particular station, you need to enter the source and destination and date of journey and then further on the next screen you can see all the trains passing through the set station.

After choosing your seat you need to follow he following steps to proceed further-Add the name, age, gender of the passengers. Select the booing status. Add boarding station if required. Add phone number, email id. On review page agree to the Goverment Hostel terms and conditions. Choose the payment option to pay the amount. After making the payment, enter the correct IRCTC password to complete the booking successfully.

To search for a train, enter the source, destination along with the date of journey and click on submit to check all the available trains.

Some of the cities have multiple stations like (Delhi, Mumbai). All the stations are displayed to make it convenient for the user to select the required station. If you want to search for a particular station only then please enter the station code in the search option.

You can book a maximum of six passengers in a single ticket.

A ticket can be booked upto the chart preparation time which is usually 4 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If your ticket remains fully waitlisted after the chart preparation time then your ticket will be automatically cancelled and you will get your refund within 5-14 working days. To know about the deductions in case of Waitlist cancellation, kindly click on below Button.

Indian Railways does not allow a passenger to book a seat/berth of their own preference. However, while booking a ticket, you can give your seat/berth preference but the same cannot be guaranteed.

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