Verifying Travel Agents

oishiisan12 · Aug 8th, 2007, 20:44

I've received quotes from two travel agencies in India and would like to know if anyone has ever heard of or worked with them. Just to ensure there is no scam.

The companies are:
Compass Tours
Pragema Travels

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

Nick-H · Aug 8th, 2007, 21:12

I don't know the word or name Pragema, but what's the betting there is more than one 'Compass' Tours in India?

Please tell us addresses.

It's a shot in the dark, there being so many agents, but someone might know them

oishiisan12 · Aug 8th, 2007, 21:21

Thanks Nick,

Here are the addresses:

Pragema Travels Pvt. Ltd.
A-32/L, 1st Floor, Opposite Una Enclave,
Patparganj, Mayur Vihar Phase-I,
New Delhi-110091 (India)

COMPASS INDIA INC - The Hospitality Managers
1st Floor, F - 12,
Main Street,
Kalkaji,
New Delhi - 110 019

They have both been great in terms of putting together an itinerary that suits my needs, but I just want to avoid any potential difficulties.

gohome · Aug 9th, 2007, 08:39

Hi oishiisan12,

We have also negotiated a trip through Rajasthan with Compas Tours - the same company as you mentioned. I have found them to exceptional professional and quick to respond. However, our holiday starts in November so I cannot comment on their actual services.

tantraman · Sep 24th, 2007, 04:12

I used Compass 4 years ago and they were so good I booked my 3 week trip which starts in 3 days with them also, Good choice compass

chime · Sep 28th, 2007, 02:33

We have worked with Durjay at Compass thru 4 trips and been exceedingly happy with the service. They are quick to respond and very accomodating and professional.

tantraman · Sep 28th, 2007, 07:29

If only they were as good as compass. I am still passing through Paris, up in the middle of the night, 6 hour delay in Miami

missed my flight to Chennai, now I go through Bangalore (with a 6 hour layover). Will get to Chennai Saturday morning after leaving Orlando Wednesday morning. Anything to do in the middle of the night in Bangalore????

chime · Sep 28th, 2007, 07:50

My condolences, that is really ugly. Six hours in the middle of the night in Bangalore does not sound fun. Hopefully there will be some shops open. They have a good bookstore that sells paperback books not yet available in US. Also Cafe Coffee Day has wonderful iced strawerry drinks.

Good Luck

tantraman · Oct 1st, 2007, 18:23

Not only were no shops open, but AF did not authorize my Jet airways ticket to Chennai, so I had to pay $200 for it, they truly abandoned me.

chime · Oct 1st, 2007, 20:27

What did AF have to say for themselves? Are you set to forward a complaint? I only used them once but would be hesitant to try again as I felt lucky to have gotten out of CDG without having permanently gotten caught into their maze.

Glad you're on your way, your trip will be great.

tantraman · Oct 3rd, 2007, 09:02

Yeah things are looking up, great temples in Tamil Nadu, good spicy food, a bandh on Monday, dry day for Gandi birthday yesterday, always lots of action. namaste

Aug 8th, 2007, 20:44	#1
oishiisan12 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 4	Verifying Travel Agents I've received quotes from two travel agencies in India and would like to know if anyone has ever heard of or worked with them. Just to ensure there is no scam. The companies are: Compass Tours Pragema Travels Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

Aug 8th, 2007, 21:12	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	I don't know the word or name Pragema, but what's the betting there is more than one 'Compass' Tours in India? Please tell us addresses. It's a shot in the dark, there being so many agents, but someone might know them __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Sep 24th, 2007, 04:12	#5
tantraman Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 21	good I used Compass 4 years ago and they were so good I booked my 3 week trip which starts in 3 days with them also, Good choice compass

Sep 28th, 2007, 07:29	#7
tantraman Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 21	air france If only they were as good as compass. I am still passing through Paris, up in the middle of the night, 6 hour delay in Miami missed my flight to Chennai, now I go through Bangalore (with a 6 hour layover). Will get to Chennai Saturday morning after leaving Orlando Wednesday morning. Anything to do in the middle of the night in Bangalore????

Oct 1st, 2007, 18:23	#9
tantraman Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 21	Air France sucks Not only were no shops open, but AF did not authorize my Jet airways ticket to Chennai, so I had to pay $200 for it, they truly abandoned me.

Aug 8th, 2007, 21:21	#3
oishiisan12 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 4	Thanks Nick, Here are the addresses: Pragema Travels Pvt. Ltd. A-32/L, 1st Floor, Opposite Una Enclave, Patparganj, Mayur Vihar Phase-I, New Delhi-110091 (India) COMPASS INDIA INC - The Hospitality Managers 1st Floor, F - 12, Main Street, Kalkaji, New Delhi - 110 019 They have both been great in terms of putting together an itinerary that suits my needs, but I just want to avoid any potential difficulties.

Aug 9th, 2007, 08:39	#4
gohome Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 71	Hi oishiisan12, We have also negotiated a trip through Rajasthan with Compas Tours - the same company as you mentioned. I have found them to exceptional professional and quick to respond. However, our holiday starts in November so I cannot comment on their actual services.

Sep 28th, 2007, 02:33	#6
chime Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mchigan, USA Posts: 11	We have worked with Durjay at Compass thru 4 trips and been exceedingly happy with the service. They are quick to respond and very accomodating and professional.

Sep 28th, 2007, 07:50	#8
chime Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mchigan, USA Posts: 11	My condolences, that is really ugly. Six hours in the middle of the night in Bangalore does not sound fun. Hopefully there will be some shops open. They have a good bookstore that sells paperback books not yet available in US. Also Cafe Coffee Day has wonderful iced strawerry drinks. Good Luck

Oct 1st, 2007, 20:27	#10
chime Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mchigan, USA Posts: 11	What did AF have to say for themselves? Are you set to forward a complaint? I only used them once but would be hesitant to try again as I felt lucky to have gotten out of CDG without having permanently gotten caught into their maze. Glad you're on your way, your trip will be great.

Oct 3rd, 2007, 09:02	#11
tantraman Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 21	Yeah things are looking up, great temples in Tamil Nadu, good spicy food, a bandh on Monday, dry day for Gandi birthday yesterday, always lots of action. namaste

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