FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q 1: What is DMC ?

A: A destination management company (DMC) is a professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation and program logistics.

Q 2: What is Central Asia and which all countries come under this geographic region ?

A:  Central Asia or Middle Asia is the core region of the Asian continent and stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and from Afghanistan in the south to Russia in the north. There are five countries generally considered to be within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix “-stan”, meaning “land of”. Consisting of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan & Turkmenistan out of which first three are most tourist friendly countries.

Q 3: Where did our beloved Ex-Prime Minister Late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji expired?

A: It was in Tashkent the capital city of Uzbekistan on 11th Jan, 1966.

Q 4: Is it safe to travel to Central Asia countries?

A: Yes, it’s absolutely safe to travel in groups or as Individuals, but you need to keep in mind the do’s & don’ts provided by your local travel agents and also refer to Indian Govt. Travel Advisories link. https://www.mea.gov.in/travel-advisories.htm check before you plan to travel anywhere.

Q 5: Does Central Asian countries provide good night life activities?

A: : Please keep in mind the night life activities are not unlawful activities, you need to respect woman, children and local laws, messing with local laws can lead you to deportation and jail with huge fines. Dookholidays.in or any of its associates will not assist you if you are caught in any unlawful activities.

Q 6: Do we accept cash?

A: : No, we strictly take only bank transfers or any such non cash mode of payments.

Q 7: What are terms and conditions of purchasing the tour package?

The tour seller will always provide you the tour package T&C, however same information is also available on our website. Dookholidays – terms & Conditions

Q 8: What is after hours or emergency contact details?

A: Once you will buy package from us, our tour seller will provide you these details.

Q 9: What is the Capital city, Currency, Time Difference from India and Phone connectivity status?

A : Kazakhstan: Capital is Almaty, Currency is Tingy (1USD = 322 KZT Approx), Time Difference from India – 30 min ahead. Phone connectivity: Indian Sims are operational activate Int Roaming.

Kyrgyzstan: Capital is Bishkek, Currency is Tingy (1USD = 322 KZT Approx), Time Difference from India – 30 min Capital is Bishkek, Currency is Som (1USD = 69 KGS Approx), Time Difference from India – 30 min ahead. Phone connectivity: Indian Sims are operational activate Int Roaming.

Uzbekistan: Capital is Tashkent, Currency is Som (1USD = 3,309 UZS Approx), Time Difference from India – 30 min behind. Phone connectivity: Indian Sims are operational activate Int Roaming.

Russia: Capital is Moscow, Currency is Ruble (1USD = 58 RUB Approx), Time Difference from India – 2hr 30 min behind. Phone connectivity: Indian Sims are operational activate Int Roaming.

Georgia: Capital is Tbilisi, Currency is Lari (1USD = 2.6 GEL Approx), Time Difference from India – 1hr 30 min behind. Phone connectivity: Indian Sims are operational activate Int Roaming.

Armenia: Capital is Yerevan, Currency is Dram (1USD = 486 AMD Approx), Time Difference from India – 1hr 30 min behind. Phone connectivity: Indian Sims are operational activate Int Roaming.