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India Travel PlanIndia Travel Plan is a small specialist internet based India tour operator, offering you a unique way of travelling around India. Our India travel specialists will help you build your own trip, handing you complete control of your holiday; just give us a call on 01273 322044. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service levels which continue throughout the life of your booking.India Travel Plan is part of Rickshaw Travel, an online adventure tour operator made by travellers for travellers. It is born out of the idea that there are few independent travel options available for more adventurous travellers. Our trips are individual, so we're able to use small-scale, authentic accommodation with local character and warm welcomes. With Rickshaw Travel, you won't find large group coach tours but instead you'll travel by trains, buses, private car, planes, and sometimes minibus. Flexibility and independence are fundamental, which is why we organise as much or as little as our clients wish. We also like to give something back to local communities, which is why we sponsor various charity projects. See our responsible travel page for more information. We're able to keep our prices low because we don't produce flashy brochures or run luxury shops. However you're more than welcome to visit your India travel specialist during your travel planning! We are based in Brighton, on the South Coast and we're the sister company of round the world specialists, Travel Nation. |
Sophia FadilIndia SpecialistThe first time I went to India I didn’t know what to expect but it wasn’t long before the colours, sights, smells and vibrancy of this mystical country captured me and I fell in love! India is such a beautiful country with such a vast range of spectacular landscapes. Whether you want to see mountains, backwaters, beaches, deserts or jungles, there is literally something in India for everyone, no matter what you’re after. The people in India are so friendly, the food is so good, and I made many great friends along the way.One of my favourite things to do in India is to travel on the trains. I love looking out of the window on train journeys and taking in all the amazing sights like the women in the fields wearing vivid, brightly coloured saris. On my 5th trip to India I visited the Taj Mahal and was completely mesmerized by its beauty and grandeur. Another place I loved was Pushkar and I have spent a lot of my time there, it is such a mystical beautiful place and it has such a nice vibe about it. India has truly captured me, I keep going back and can’t wait to go there again this August! |
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Arida AdamouIndia SpecialistI first visited India in 1994. It was my first stop on a round-the-world trip. I did plenty of reading and research, but nothing can really prepare you for the sensory over-load of a busy Indian city! India can be a little over-whelming, but always fascinating. It took me a while to find my feet, call it 'culture shock', but then I fell in love with the place!I have been back many times, particularly to Rajasthan, and I still get a thrill when I encounter an elephant, a camel, a peacock, some monkeys or even a vulture! I love the old Ambassador taxis and the constant presence of cows. I am a keen photographer and sometimes it feels difficult to take a bad photo as there is so much colour and activity all around. There is rarely a dull moment, but it is hard to capture the real feel of India without experiencing all the smells, spices and sounds that go with the sights. Even if you consider yourself a non-spiritual person it's hard to explain the mysterious, almost magical, mood that certain places can conjure from ornate Maharajah's Palaces to a desert view at sundown from a rooftop cafe. There are so many reasons to visit India and I don't think once is enough as it's a huge and diverse sub-continent. I have always had a pull towards Asia, but in my experience India is in a league of its own.
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Erica CleeIndia SpecialistI had always been compelled to see India; a vast and fascinating sub-continent of contradictions. Colossal snow–capped mountains, immense hot deserts and idyllic beaches. It’s inhabitants; yogi’s, nomads and Bollywood superstars, tribesmen, sadhus and royalty. Palaces, village communities, slums. A land of contrast whose colouful and elaborately decorative charms and humbling beauty give way to the raw gritty realities of poverty, where ancient temples cohabit with sky scrapers, in spiritual homelands and bustling centres of commerce and industry.Armed with little more than a Lonely Planet and a tummy full of butterflies, I ‘Dirtied up’ my back pack and invested in a Swiss army knife, I realise now, a somewhat feeble attempt to prepare myself for my incredible journey. But could I ever really be ‘prepared’ for India?! Many have struggled to find the words to convincingly capture India, I have read endless articles that use words like ‘diverse, spiritual, multidimensional, intoxicating’- and all I can tell you is, it’s truly all of those things. And more… way more. |
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India Travel Plan, part of Rickshaw TravelIndia Travel Plan is part of Rickshaw Travel. Rickshaw Travel is a UK based ABTA / ATOL bonded tour operator. We specialise in providing solutions for holiday makers who want to travel independently, taking in the highlights of a country, but with arrangements made in advance. Our travel style is to use comfortable, but smaller scale accommodation that has an authentic feel. We promote responsible tourism and also sponsor a number of community projects in the countries in which we operate.We also operate in the following countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa, where we offer trips of a similar style: |
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Your financial security We hold an Air Travel Organisers License (ATOL number 9728) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This means that in the unlikely event of our insolvency, any holiday arrangements made with us in conjunction with flights from the U.K. are 100% protected. In addition we are also also members of ABTA (ABTA number Y0484). This means that in the unlikely event of our insolvency, any land only trips (i.e. where international flights haven't been booked through us) are 100% protected. |
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India Travel Plan : Work for us
Who are we?
Rickshaw Travel exists because we believe that the destinations we sell are special and are best experienced in a way that is unique to that country.
We operate in 15 countries across Asia and Latin America, and offer our customers the ability to build their own trip using our specially selected bite-sized tours. We steer away from global hotel brands, preferring to use smaller scale hotels that reflect the flavour of each destination. The travel solutions that we provide give our customers an unforgettable holiday experience that is both comfortable and authentic.
We have had a great deal of fun growing from three people in 2008 to 25 today and have ambitious plans to build on our success so far. We believe that our people are the most important asset and take great pride in facilitating personal and professional development. We have harnessed a terrific team spirit and as we grow, we have every intention of ensuring that Rickshaw Travel continues to be a fun, friendly and inspiring place to work.
What we are looking for?
We are currently seeking a self-motivated Travel Sales Consultant to join us in our sunny Brighton (Hove actually) office.
You will preferably have a proven background (at least 1 years) in Travel Sales, or related Sales where customer service, communication skills, commercial acumen, an eye for detail and a keen passion and understanding of the product you are selling is essential.
Having travelled or holidayed in one/or all of the following destinations is a preference but not essential as you will be given the opportunity to visit in your first year;
India
Sri Lanka
China
Thailand
Vietnam
Malaysia
Indonesia
What will you do?
As a Travel Specialist for Asia, you will be expected to inspire clients throughout the sales process by offering honest and realistic solutions. You will manage the whole process from the request coming in until the client returns home ensuring we exceed the client’s needs every step of the way.
You will take an entrepreneurial approach to managing your destination and will have the opportunity to help develop your destination alongside the Product and Marketing teams sharing your insights on competition, product appeal, client feedback whilst working directly on website content and development of your product
What we offer?
Salary is dependent on experience but unlike most travel companies we offer a fixed salary rather than a commission-focused structure.
Additional Company performance-related bonus.
2% Pension contribution
£1,000 annual staff travel fund to use on Rickshaw Travel trips
Free lunch provided daily – lunch is a social event in our office!
Bike to Work Scheme
Personal accident and sickness insurance cover – we like to look after our staff!
Our office has spectacular sea views and is only a block away from the beach – handy for lunchtime dips in the summer!
If you have the relevant skills and would like to apply for this position then please send us your CV and covering letter explaining what inspires you, and in no more than 200 words please also describe your travel or holiday experiences that are relevant to this role.
Closing date is 15th May 2013.
Please note due to the large number of applications we receive we will only reply to successful applicants.
