Be Careful
Needless to mention but you must be sure that the company you are booking a trip with is a genuine company and is not a fraud. Be careful! There are many so-called companies who have no registration to government authorities and do not maintain the government requisites also. Some companies have their licenses already expired but because of poor controlling system, they are not noticed or punished. Some individuals and freelancers are reported to have created their personal web sites or by personal contacts, they run tours and trekking programs illegally or on commission basis with an agency. Some tour operators abroad also have been found involved in directly operating tours and trekking expeditions without co-operation with local agents, which is principally not allowed. These foreign operators do not pay tax to the local government. So, booking a trip with such companies or individuals can have a lot of risks and hassles.
So, its always recommended that you book a trip with a company, which
- Is registered to government authorities
- Is tax-payer
- Has insured staff against accidents
- Has well-paid staff
- Ensures security of your money
- Use local manpower and resources
- Environmentally conscious