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Gaura Travel

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Cheap flights to india, whether you’re flying from melbourne, sydney or other, enjoy the cheapest flights to india with gaura travel.

As a multi-award winning travel agency, we’ve serviced more than 50,000 customers so far and have sold over 100,000 tickets to date. The first of its kind, Gaura Travel can support your travel plans with exceptional 24/7 customer care service and streamlined contact centre operations.

Whether you’re looking to reserve some tickets going at hot prices or keen on booking hotel accommodation, trust our friendly team to go above and beyond to meet your needs. Servicing Australia-wide, including Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and more, embark on an unforgettable journey with Gaura Travel today.

View some of our popular Australia to India air routes and cheap flights below:

Melbourne to Mumbai
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And much more!

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I was an employee at Gaura Travel

I was an employee at Gaura Travel, I worked at the Kolkata office named Global Travel Xperts. I shared Some of my experiences, 1) The Office environment is very toxic. My colleagues do all types of malpractices to get a booking and TL's are helping them to do that. 2) The HR, The Worst HR I have ever seen. Named Diya, She Just came to the office to sleep and scrolled the mobile, The best thing Here is a policy called ZTP, But it does not apply to her. She did all the malpractices but no one even the CEO never warned or punished her for this. Everyone knows that stealing money from petty cash, But still she is HR Here🤣🤣. All Employees need to follow the in-out schedule here, But she never follows that even the HR Manager and CEO Know that but no one takes any action. 3) NOW HR Manager, He is one kind of diya. 4) The CEO, Saurav Chakrabarty, is Kind of a confused man. He has greater knowledge, But here is what others say he believed and did the same. 5) I'm a tele-caller here, And I know very well that the motto of this company only takes bookings, After booking you never get any proper solution they only transfer your call to this department to this department. And regarding the refund you just think that you are giving your money to water. 6) The IT Team, They are not looking like IT They are looking like toilet man, whenever we need to go for the toilet or BIO Break we need those people's permission to go out. 7) The TLs, TLs Are best, They teach us how to do malpractices, How to avoid calls, How to steal someone's booking, How to take fewer calls and maintain your conversion When we take much amount calls then they ask us to come for feedback and we take some chil-Pill one that feedback room. we discussed out personal matter on that room. All TLs Are the same I know because I moved to all teams one and one. 8) One thing if any booked from here for good review, It'a a scam, Because we do outbound calls to take good review and give them a 25 $ voucher.

Date of experience : 18 April 2024

God Bless the team at Gaura travels

i always travel with gaura travels.this time i made a booking for my mum and sister who are travelling from India to Australia .Benedict JM was very patient and helpful.his cummunication and promptness of various flights are very impresive ,highly recommend gaura travels .well done guys .you make the best team .God Bless

Date of experience : 17 April 2024

Excellent Service

Excellent Service. Their staff is always polite and friendly. They always find the right deal and help my family fly comfortably. I have been using Gaura travel services for almost 3 years now. I highly recommend Gaura for stress free travel.

Date of experience : 12 January 2023

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Hello, Paras! Thank you so much for your kind testimonial and review. We are very glad that you have had a good experience with us! We are looking forward to be able to cater to your travel needs soon in the future. Have a great day ahead, thank you once again.

Great customer service by Chandrima

Great customer service by Chandrima, pooja S. Just need to brush up more about Airline services apart from that it's a good experience good prices. Keep up the great work. I will definitely come back in future.

Date of experience : 03 December 2023

We paid full amount three months…

We paid full amount three months ago..we planned everything and when I called for my eticket they are saying that now ticket prices gone up..your tickets has been cancelled, nobody informed us about cancellation, and now we are calling for etickets, they are transferring our call from one department to other, pls don’t book ur tickets with gaura travel, it’s my request

Date of experience : 29 March 2024

INEFFECIENT AND IRRESPONSIBLE - DON'T BOOK WITH THEM

15DAYS CANCELLATION POLICY NOT MENTIONED ANYWHERE IN THE DOCUMENT! LOST ALL 1200 DOLLARS. BECAUSE THE COMPLAINTS TEAM DIDN'T REPLY ME ON TIME, THE DATE CHANGE CAN ALSO NOT BE DONE ON TIME AS INFORMED BY THE DATE CHANGE TEAM! YOU GUYS ARE TERRIBLE AND IRRESPONSIBLE, specially you SURPIYA who after my repeated requests didn't call back on time and just informed me at 8 pm Melbourne time, WHEN THE TIME FOR AIRLINES IS CLOSED. Because of your delay, I now can't even change my date. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE Experience! HORRIBLE

Date of experience : 06 December 2023

It's very shocking and shameful act the…

It's very shocking and shameful act the service is poor they don't want to issue ticket even taking full payment finally when got it found wrong title in name They were asking money on the name of corrections which were looks like purposely left ignored by customer representatives male and female name are very easy to recognise in indian community.its totally rip off misleading I reckon never take their services in future Rather online ticketing sites are fare and cheaper. Very bad experience.

Date of experience : 05 September 2023

Hello, Surjit. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. Regrettably, we could not locate your Booking ID or email address based on your review, hindering our investigation process. To resolve this matter promptly, kindly reach out to our call center at 1300 359 463 or +913335076444. Ask for assistance from our dedicated customer service team, who will provide guidance on logging a complaint through our user portal. This will enable us to investigate your case thoroughly and ensure you receive the support you require from our customer care team. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Harassment and biggest shame

The worst service , it's a big fraud and conspiracy . They show lower prices and assure you give best service but the moment u pay 5 % they change prices and ask u to pay higher price and demand rebooking which means extra 5 % Money. Call transfer keep happening bw people and none is reliable. They gave serious harassment after we gave full money to them and no tickets issued insteqd they said book again and pay extra charged plus booking fees. I don't know what ll I do but this is first time this emotional and financial stress that made my trip like worst trip already before starting , I feel foolish myself that people left similar reviews still I went with them even I called 5 more agents I found the price initially very competitive . So don't fall on same trap like me. Don't go with them ,let this company fall apart, and go bank crupt as all the money they made is through mistrust and fraud .

Date of experience : 23 January 2024

Scammer - Don't accept Credit Card

I booked my wife and my daughter's tickets two days back and paid 5% via credit card / debit card then I tried to pay rest of 95% using credit card / debit card then they told me Gaura Travel can't accept this payment method!!! Generally scammers don't accept credit card because for all the frauds bank refunds full money!! Beware of Gaura Travel!!!

Date of experience : 15 March 2023

Hello Jigar, we would like to apologise for the inconvenience that we may have caused you. However, please note that we are NOT scammers, and we have been in the business for over 16 years. Please read through our TnC and payments method on point 7.4 here: https://gauratravel.com.au/terms-and-conditions/. In addition, if you would like, you can file a complaint here: https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/. Thank you, apologise once again for the trouble, have a great day ahead.

They are very fake and made their own…

They are very fake and made their own rule to not refund money. The company should close, if one person had injured bad and in hospital on the day of travel ,submit medical document even they said cannot refund money. Ticket cost was $7000. Medical reason had avoided by them can they tell why? During covid time all airlines refunded money exept them.please don't book with them.

Date of experience : 17 February 2022

Hello Amrit. We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/ or call us at 1300 359 463 or 91 8585 027 970. Thank you, and have a nice day ahead! Apologies once again 🙏

GDEAL is a rip-off

GDEAL is a rip-off, AVOID this agent They advised me to book under Gdeal, I did and paid $899, but the price they show or advertise don't exist. My travel plan changed told them to cancel booking, they refused the refund, later when argued and sent follow-up emails another email came advising they will deduct $450 cancellation fee which is airlines fee and the refund will take 5 months or more, I contacted the airlines about the booking they advised in email there is no request of booking under my name. This business is using our money and ripping off clients in the name of airlines.

Date of experience : 30 November 2023

Worst experience ever we had in our…

Worst experience ever we had in our life. All they provide solution is fill the complaint form and apply for refund. They never accept their mistakes and ruin other travel experience. Plz don’t go with them even if they offer cheapest flight.Going to take the matter to VCAT.

Date of experience : 23 February 2023

Hello, Aman, apologies for the inconvenience, we do accept our mistakes if we truly made them, and we would escalate your issue to the concerned team after you submit the forms. Please let us know if your issue has not been followed up for a while by contacting us on our email at [email protected]. Thank you, and apologies once again.

They have no office in Australia

They have no office in Australia. All they have is a call centre at 11 th floor , Infinity Towers, Sector V , Saltlake, Kolkata, India. The agents are paid $200-$300 per month making them work for 6 days a week. They scam people.

Date of experience : 16 April 2024

DO NOT TRUST

DO NOT TRUST 3 major incidents of randomly changing fees after all is finalized. No response from Management. the quoted fee per ticket was upped by $200 costing me extra $800 the staff were scared management would cut their pay. The Australian management must be unethical. change fee was randomly changed from 280 to 340 no explanation. The re book ticket fare was $500 more in just 40 hours. I found the same ticket for $500 less on another site and booked it there.

Date of experience : 16 November 2019

Hello Daniel. we would like to apologize about the inconvenience that you may have experienced. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/. Apologies again, Daniel.

Their service is very bad

Their service is very bad. I cancelled my booking 4 months before and applied for refund and i didn’t get any refund yet. When i email them, they reply very rudely. They are very unprofessional, they should learn how to be professional and know how to deal with customers before even applying for this job.

Date of experience : 28 December 2022

We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/ .Thank you, and have a nice day ahead! Apologies once again.

Thanks to Ashwini

Thanks to Ashwini who look after my issue in person and resolved by providing me flights without any additional cost.

Date of experience : 18 November 2022

Hello Bhavana, thank you for your review. We would like to apologize for the hiccups that you had to go through before getting your issue solved. We are glad that everything is solved now! Hope that you will fly with us again as we are always trying to improve our service. Have a great day ahead, Bhavana!

Cheats lacking transparency

They don't reveal the full details and withhold the information. When I booked the tickets, I was told the ticket was fully refundable and the amount I paid was the same as on the website of the airline which was also fully refundable. I had to cancel the ticket, no one were able to provide any information and I was told to go through a process of registering online and requesting a refund. In all my booking with the airlines, there is always details on the cancellation charges, date changes etc. These people don't reveal the information and they charge the amount as they wish. Never ever book with these cheats. They are doing a disservice to the community and I hope they are caught soon. Having read others feedback, I wonder how they still exist (by cheating poor customers).

Date of experience : 10 October 2023

Hello. We apologize for your unpleasant experience and any inconvenience caused. Kindly share your booking ID with us by revising your complaint or contact our call centre at 1300 359 463 or +913335076444 for swift assistance from our dedicated customer service team. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation in resolving this matter

I received best customer service from…

I received best customer service from the team (ayul). Thank you guys for your assistance. Cheers, Vinod Mudunuri

Date of experience : 22 January 2021

Hello Vinod, thank you very much for your kind reviews, we hope to be able assist you more in the future, and thank you for trusting Gaura Travel!

Took refund from the airline and kept it

Waiting for my tickets cancellation refund from these guys from before covid in January 2020. It has been 31 months. The form I filled online for ticket cancellation said a refund will be issues in 4-6 months and I called the airline next day to find out why it will take so long. They said your refund has already been issues. Waiting for my refund for almost 3 years now.

Date of experience : 17 August 2022

Hello Ashish, could you please share us your order ID? You can also file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/. Apologies once again, Ashish. If the airlines had given us the refund, we would definitely be refunding it to you.

Never again...

Gaura Travel agents are misleading people when its time to make reservations, then they have no answers to the question asked. using terms like 'maybe' 'try this' are not the proper answers.

Date of experience : 21 August 2023

Hello. We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We always try to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint by accessing our user portal. To access or create your user account, please follow the instructions as: 1. Click on 'Login' button on the home page of Gaura Travel website :https://gauratravel.com.au/ or open the link as: https://gauratravel.com.au/customer-portal/ 2. Create a new user account using the ‘Sign Up’ form if you log in to our customer portal for the first time. 3. If you already have an account, please fill in the login credentials to log into the customer account to self-lodge your refund, complaint, or date change request. If you forget your user credentials, click on ‘Forgot Password?’ button to reset your old password. 4. Once you are logged in, please select the ‘related option’ button in the left corner. 5. You can fill up the Refund Request, Complaints or Date Change request form and submit it. 6. After submitting the Refund Request, Complaints or Date Change request form, please ‘View’ the submitted request in the list view and you will be able to chat with the concerned Team regarding your concern in detail and follow up on your lodged requests/concerns with the team. Thank you, and we would like to apologise once again for the trouble.

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Worst experience.

Worst experience. Please do not book with Gaura Travels!! You need to follow up 100 times to get your e-ticket and you won't get the seat you request for. It is a pre allocated seat and airlines don't have control on it. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THROUGH GAURA TRAVLES!!

Date of experience : September 25, 2023

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Booked tickets with them once

Booked tickets with them once, it was an easy experience. But these guys keeps calling and force to put a review through. I told them before that I will do it when I have time. But no this chick Monika keeps calling and asking for a review right there and then while she is on the phone. Bloody ridiculous...

Date of experience : January 12, 2023

Apologies Nitesh for the inconvenience, will improve the service on our end from your input. Thank you!

SCAM SCAM BIG SCAMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!

They are Fraud company and fraud peopleGive your money for charity but don’t waste your money and book your ticket with these people. I booked my ticket a month ago and my in laws are ready to fly in 3 days but still chasing for the tickets. Still we don’t have ticket with us. Biggest lier they are. We ask several times to speak to manager of this company but they refused every single time. They always have excuses. 3 Days to fly but still they can’t plan their travel. I seriously going to take this further.It’s not done.We don’t earn to give our money to these scammers.

Date of experience : August 31, 2022

Hello Smriti. We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/ or call us at 1300 359 463 or 91 8585 027 970. Thank you, and have a nice day ahead! Apologies once again 🙏

it’s really veryvwr bad experience it’s my…

it’s really very bad experience it’s my mistake because i did not read reviews first i should read him is the feed back bt now i understand. i got very bad experience from gora travels i request to everyone plz don’t go to gora travels i m opening take name even date time tickets and they told me every time wrong detail evan they told me wrong airport and i got problem for my luggage also i don’t have any abuses words because m totally disturbed with gora travels and with staff evan kajal gave me no and she did not picked my phone

Date of experience : March 14, 2024

Very bad service

Very bad service, unqualified staff never follow up wrong promises, they should have to close there business if they don't afford to provide service, it's a big scam.

Date of experience : January 29, 2022

Hello, Rikin. We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/ or call us at 1300 359 463 or 91 8585 027 970. Thank you, and have a nice day ahead! Apologies once again 🙏

Worst exprience ever with booking tickets

We had booked our tickets through Gaura travels early Jan 2022 The flight path was through Malaysia and since flights were going to India ,we were booked through Singapore and Airlanka then to Bnagalore.Our return first week of Feb 2022 did not go thro as well,I do understand circumstance beyond their control,We kept Calling Guara travels 10. days before our departure date enquiring if the flights were going through The same response it was definitely going through We were advised 8 hours before our flight that the return flight was not going.We lost money booking RTPCR tests And cancelled TAXI booking And hotel booking as we had to rebook at a higher price.We eventually returned back to Melbourne through another airlines paying more than business class fare one way.No response from Guara travels.The best is yet to come One of our friends also has similar booking and exact dates of departure ,got a refund of $1000 for the return flight cancelled ny MAL we got $800 less for no reason ,no explanation.After calling everyday to the call Centre im MumbaiWe were assured to fill in our complaint (done this several) time uploaded as per instructions To date no response & we are still awaiting a call from a so called team leader ARNAV promising to call but nothing to this date PLEASE BE WARE OF SCAMMER TRAVEL COMPAn Y CALLED GUARA

Date of experience : April 29, 2022

Uma, we would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/. If you have done so and haven't gotten a reply yet, could you please share us your order ID? Thank you.

It was a very good experience booking…

It was a very good experience booking ticket with Gaura travel.....👍🏻👏🏽

Date of experience : March 01, 2021

Hello Diwan, thank you so much for your kind review and we are glad that you had a good experience with us! We hope to be able to cater to your travel needs soon again in the future!

Gaura Travel is absolutely good for…

Gaura Travel is absolutely good for booking tickets for India travel.

Date of experience : May 23, 2022

Hello, Seema! Thank you so much for your testimonial! We hope to be able assist you more in the future, and thank you for trusting Gaura Travel :)

You guys want every one hard Earning…

You guys want every one hard Earning money. Don’t want to give refunds after 6 and half month. Very nice way to do business 👨‍💼 really. Now you guys wants to take it off line. What ever you wants to give me solution put in public. Your team told Saturday some will contact in Monday. I didn’t got any phone call. As per your company policy and guidelines I did what ever you guys ask to fill all forms since December 2021. I will call April, June twice and July. I know already many many people put on every different group complaint. But you guys every…

Date of experience : July 11, 2022

Hello Suchit. Has your issue been resolved already? If not, could you share us your order ID? We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience.

This is fraud company

This is fraud company. Australian government must banned this company. I have already complained further to blocked this company in Australia.

Date of experience : September 30, 2022

Hello YP. We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/ or call us at 1300 359 463 or 91 8585 027 970. Thank you, and have a nice day ahead! Apologies once again 🙏

Flight cancelled by airline poor service

Our flight to india is on 09th Dec from Mel to Syd to hongkong to mumbai. Flight from Melbourne to Sydney by Cathay pacific got cancelled. Firstly this was not informed by Gaura travels but we found out when we were checking for baggage limit There is only one person in the organiztion who can do date change. I and wife have made multiple calls and dropped email but very few email get responses While calling Gaura, the calls get disconnected and they are unable to call us back after being in call for 15-20 min. The call gets transferred and we need to give reference and reason for call every time to new customer I had agreed options to be taken by Gaura to Cathay pacific 5 days back and gaura has not able to finalize those option with Cathay pacific. Last i check all the option discused are now full. One option that was provided was for me to pay the difference of fare or cancellation fee when the cancellation was done by the Airline (why would customer pay for cancellation of the ticket by airline) No urgency shown by Gaura to resolve my flight cancellation. When we need to book a flight u get prompt followup and multiple followup but nothing when you have to resolve the genuine issue. I am planning to go to VCAT if the issue is not resolved. Abhishek and Ashwini Sonthalia are you looking at bad customer experience and mental torturte this causes to customer. Ihave been with Gaura for last 10 years and this is the service i get

Date of experience : November 05, 2022

Hello, Veena Attal, thank you for your review. We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/. Anyhow, I have escalated this issue to the relevant team, hope that all will be resolved soon. In the meantime just in case we are unable to find your data, can you send us your order number please? Thank you!

I booked with them so many time and…

I booked with them so many time and never had any problem with anything. Easy and fast great prices.

Date of experience : May 27, 2022

Hello, Jas! We are so happy that you have always had a good experience with us. We are looking forward to be able to cater to your travel needs soon in the future. Have a great day ahead, thank you once again.

Indian offices, zero customer service, cuts you off and pick another call, and never call back

I am from Melbourne. The agent never says his name clearly as they want to hide their name. They say it so fast that even an Indian will have to ask 5 times to spell it out. In the last 3 years, I decided to book 3 tickets with them two times. The first time a lady from the Kolkata office [I questioned to tell it out] told me she will ring me with 3 quotes in the next 30 min. Never rang me. I booked with SA direct hence. Today, they cut me off while booking return tickets to India. Did not call me back. I called back immediately. Another person said Dev is busy with a new customer. I said I have not finished with Dev. If this time Gaura tells me to stuff up, I will never ever call Gaura and will tell all my friends to back off. The new guy too hung up on me now! Unbelievable. Untrustable. Pathetic service management in 2022. Gaura will not and should not last long. Imagine asking for a refund from them! I heard that Gaura is a tiny office with one or two rookies. It is a SCAAAAM. You have been warned.

Date of experience : November 22, 2022

Hello Mr. X. I can feel your frustration and disappointment through reading your review, and I would like to apologize for what the company has made you feel. We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form. In addition to this, I have forwarded your review to the relevant team for evaluation and improvement. For your information, we have been in the business for over 15 years and have received numerous awards. We do believe that there needs to be improvement but our business is not a scam. Thank you, and apologies once again.

Terrible experience! Very unprofessional! Don’t believe a word!

We booked a ticket for my grandad through Gaura Travels from Brisbane to Delhi via Kuala Lumpur with Malindo Airline. We were initially reluctant to book this flight as my grandad suffers from dementia and Parkinson disease; disembarking and boarding multiple flights would take a heavy toll on his body!! However, the agent reassured us that the flight is direct, only stopping at Kuala Lumpur for refuelling, all passengers stay on board. We double, triple checked the information with the agent too! We were extremely disappointed to find out that the flight stopped in Kuala Lumper and all the passengers had to disembark! Even worse was that the flight stopped in Denpasar, Indonesia before landing in Kuala Lumper!! This information was never provided to us on the itinerary!!! We were lied to by the agent, I feel that Gaura travels SCAMMED US!! The Covid situation, lack of flights, visa expiring, most of the passengers did not have a lot of options to fly back to India. We were in a vulnerable situation and Gaura Travels took advantage of the crisis. The agent hurried us by saying that there were limited tickets available, offering a discount code, and of course saying “YES” to all of our requests. The agent offered to increase my grandad’s check-in allowance at a discounted price for peace of mind, it seemed like an ideal option! However, disappointingly, the staff at the airport counter reduced our baggage at the last moment by 10kg!! We paid for 40kg check-in luggage with Gaura travels and we were forced to limit our baggage to 30kg with no lenience!! Terrible management, and unprofessional to say the least!! My grandad thankfully reached Delhi, but it was obvious that he was tired and confused! Gaura Travels made a bad situation worse!! They knew everyone’s position but chose to manipulate us and play with our emotions!! Extremely disappointed, never booking through Gaura Travels again!

Date of experience : February 27, 2021

Hello Harsh, it is indeed saddening to read through your review and imagining what you and your dad had to go through while travelling with us. We truly apologize for the inconvenience that we have caused you. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/. We are truly sorry for what happened once again.

I have very good experience with gaura…

I have very good experience with gaura travel.

Date of experience : November 16, 2022

Hello, Navjot! Thank you so much for your kind testimonial and review. We are very glad that you have had a good experience with us! We are looking forward to be able to cater to your travel needs soon in the future. Have a great day ahead, thank you once again.

They are fraud. Don't put your elderly parents comfort and safety at risk.

I booked flight for my elderly father from Adelaide to Delhi. They gave me quote of Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Melbourne and then Singapore Airline from Melbourne to Delhi via Singapore. Nd They charged me for the abovementioned flight and the only reason for choosing the flight was safety, comfort, and shortest route. Two days before the flight I got call form their customer service that “due to lockdown in Melbourne, it is recommended that you travel from Adelaide to Sydney and then from Sydney to Delhi via Colombo with Srilankan Airline”. The travel agent tried his best to convince me that this is the best flight considering the lockdown in Melbourne. When I questioned him how its going to affect my dad’s flight as he is not going out of Melbourne Airport. He then changed his tone and stated, “I will mention in notes that you only want to fly from Melbourne and with Singapore Airline”. Then just less than 24 hours before flight, they changed the Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Melbourne without advance notice or consent. Also, the waiting time at Melbourne was increased form 4 hours to 12 Hours. I spoke with then numerous times and explained that my Dad had been operated for throat cancer last year, he has been diagnosed with depression and waiting for longer time in public areas at airport will expose him to COVID-19 infection. It is completely unfair, and Gaura Travel should at least make arrangement for their food and accommodation at airport or provide him the other travel arrangements. But even after tens of calls and email back and forth nothing happened. They failed in their customer services and were completely unhuman and unethical in their dealing with customers. I honestly would request all the Indians in Australia not to trust such dodgy travel agents who put their profits first and claims to uniting families all over the web.

Date of experience : February 18, 2021

Hello, Ashwani. Thank you for sharing your review, and we truly apologize for what you and your dad had to go through while traveling with us. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/. Apologies once again, we will try to now let similar occurrences to happen again to you, or to any of our customers.

Terrible service, poor processes and systems

UPDATE.................................................................... Gaura reached out to me the day I posted this, asked for details and promised to "escalate". After that, they stopped responding. Anyone checking the review would think it's been resolved. Not so true.. ............................................................................... Booking ID 74671 - MEL-SIN-DEL 20Dec2022 DEL-SIN-MEL 05Jan2023 Gaura Travel changed my return dates (DEL-MEL)due to overbooking. I accepted on the condition that they compensate me. Had heaps of trouble getting connecting flights (which were booked through then) synced. Their overseas number does not work, call centre cannot/will not help, just blame the airlines and do not transfer the call to anyone else. Their complaints team doesn't care or resolve your issue and the "Brand Manager" repeats the same response to every complaint. Now that the trip is complete they refuse to respond about the compensation, don't even acknowledge email or provide info over the phone. Absolutely the worst agency I've interacted with. Will never book through them again. Please don't risk your time, money, and peace of mind with this mob. If you still want to go ahead, be aware of these things (from my experience): -There is no cooling off time or blocking tickets. You have to confirm and pay immediately (while on the phone with them) .e-tickets are issued a week prior to departure. Gaura systems are not in sync with the airlines - actual travel dates may be different - you only know for sure when you get the e-tickets -You cannot make changes to parts of your journey. Have to cancel the full trip (to and return) even if you wish to change only one leg for one passenger. - domestic travel could be a separate booking. Changes are made to the international sector (even by agency), may not reflect on the domestic trip. Took me 8 calls to get it corrected (DEL-MEL day before BOM-DEL) - Local number in India does not work. While in India, have to call Australia to speak to them - Promises to call back are just promises most of the time - The airlines will not deal with you and will point you back to the agent

Date of experience : January 05, 2023

Hello, we would like to apologise for the inconvenience. Can we please have your full name, email address and booking ID please? We will escalate this matter ASAP. Thank you.

This company is absolutely a joke no…

This company is absolutely a joke no contact number for head office if you need to make a complaint you deal with only the call centre and they got different answers for the same questions no service just a rip off and waste of money and time to deal with this company.

Date of experience : December 07, 2022

Hello, Naresh. We do not intend to rip-off anyone, and we are an established business what has been running for almost 16 years. However, we would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint at https://gauratravel.com.au/complaint-submission-form/. Thank you, apologies once again.

Poor & dishonest company running by unprofessionalism…

Poor & dishonest compay running by unprofessional people they don't even near Australian value ,& know nothing about How to follow rule regulations when selling tickets i have worst experience i recommended go with Any Aussie company to avoid any hassle & headache

Date of experience : July 01, 2023

Hello, Vijay. We would like to apologize if we have caused you any inconvenience. We are always trying to improve our service and would love to get our consumers' feedback; you can file a complaint by accessing our user portal. To access or create your user account, please follow the instructions as: 1. Click on 'Login' button on the home page of Gaura Travel website :https://gauratravel.com.au/ or open the link as: https://gauratravel.com.au/user-portal/ 2. Create a new user account using the ‘Sign Up’ form if you log in to our customer portal for the first time. 3. If you already have an account, please fill in the login credentials to log into the customer account to self-lodge your refund, complaint, or date change request. If you forget your user credentials, click on ‘Forgot Password?’ button to reset your old password. 4. Once you are logged in, please select the ‘related option’ button in the left corner. 5. You can fill up the Refund Request, Complaints or Date Change request form and submit it. 6. After submitting the Refund Request, Complaints or Date Change request form, please ‘View’ the submitted request in the list view and you will be able to chat with the concerned Team regarding your concern in detail and follow up on your lodged requests/concerns with the team. Thank you, and we would like to apologise once again for the trouble.

Expert in lying sold us the tickets…

Expert in lying sold us the tickets under false pretenses and diddled us out of our proper baggage allowances when requested to rectify they flatly refused, esp the complaints manager Supriya Thakur who has been super arrogant and customer service staff, Sachin Jha and Pradip ,asked for a refund and was told that it will take months .!@##$$%%$

Date of experience : October 19, 2023

Tag: Brisbane

Masks mandates no longer in effect on domestic and international travel

Post author By Helen Tsantikos
Post date 12/09/2022

Due to the ongoing pandemic, mask mandates during air travel have become the norm, often to the annoyance and discomfort of travellers everywhere. Well, â€˜The Great Unmaskingâ€™ is now here! As of September 9 th , Australiaâ€™s Federal Department of Health has advised that masks are no longer required during air travel. As a result, all flights travelling to Australia on or after 12.01am on 9 th September 2022 (AEST) will no longer require its passengers to wear a face mask during the duration of the flight.

This change will affect all domestic flights within Australia, as well as international flights travelling to Australia. There is an exception to this, however, as different destinations may have their own mandates and requirements, certain flights travelling from Australia will still require the wearing of masks for the duration of the flight. Therefore, the Department of Health advises that travellers should be aware of the local requirements and restrictions of their destination prior to their departure.

On all Qantas flights enroute to London, Rome and the USA, mask mandates during air travel have been lifted. In addition, all flights operating through Singapore Airlines will also no longer require its passengers to wear masks, however this may also depend on the destination of your flight. While flights operating to and from Singapore, the USA, the UK, France, Switzerland, Thailand and New Zealand do not require its passengers to wear masks, travellers are advised to check the requirements of their planned destinations and follow the local health advice accordingly.

Domestic airlines have been encouraging passengers to wear facemasks on local flights since May 2020, and in the year following the federal government ruled it as a mandatory requirement on all domestic flights from and within certain states and territories. However, since mid-June this year, airports across Australia have announced that wearing masks is optional, and now that this choice has spread to within the aeroplane itself, travellers will be overjoyed knowing that they will be able to fly comfortably to the land Down Under.

As there are no quarantine or travel restrictions required in place, plan your journey to reunite with your family & friends with Gaura Travel this year. Find more Festival Season flight deals now at: https://gauratravel.com.au/flight-deals/ We will see you there and sending our wishes for a happy Festival Season to all!

Melbourne to Delhi|Qantasâ€“ Singapore Airlines (Return)

Visit us now at: https://gauratravel.com.au/ and let us provide you with your best way home.

Sources Masks are no longer needed on domestic, international flights â€“ Executive Traveller Singapore Airlines drops mask-wearing rules â€“ Executive Traveller

Tags Australia , Brisbane , covid travel , covid-19 , Flights , India , Indians , International Travellers , mask mandates , Melbourne , Pandemic , Sydney

10 Must Eat Foods This Festival Season

Post date 08/09/2022

Itâ€™s the most joyous time of the year for Indians of the world! Festival season is here and in full swing, a time where families come together and celebrate their culture, religion and history through performing a variety of rituals and traditions. One of the most important aspects of any Indian festival is of course, the food! From sweet to savoury and everything in between, letâ€™s have a look at the top 10 must eat foods this Festival season!

Barfi Letâ€™s start the sweets off with Barfi! Made with milk powder, sugar, ghee and garnished with nuts, Barfi are a must have for your Festival feast! Sweet with a slight nuttiness and a melt in your mouth texture, Barfi is a familiar flavor we all know and love and no Mithai platter would be complete without them! Kaju Katli Directly translating into cashew slice, Kaju Katli is a traditional sweet cut into diamond shapes and decorated with edible silver colouring. Made with cream, sugar and ground cashews, itâ€™s a sweet treat that is pretty to look at as well as delicious!

Gajar Halwa A traditional North Indian dessert, Gajar Halwa is made by simmering grated carrots with milk, sugar and ghee. Although it directly translates into â€œCarrot Puddingâ€ in English, this classic sweet has no eggs but rather is thickened naturally by cooking down the ingredients together for a long period of time until thickened. A favourite for many Indians, Gajar Halwa is a must have during Festival Season!

Gulab Jamun A classic Indian sweet, often referred to as the Indian donut, Gulab Jamun is made by frying balls of dough made with milk solids and flour, then soaking in a sweet sugary syrup scented with rose and cardamom. Loved by kids and adults alike, this sweet is essential for Indian festivities and is a great recipe to make together with your loved ones! Soan Papdi A very popular Indian sweet ideal for any occasion, Soan Papdi is made from chickpea flour, ghee, sugar and milk, amongst other ingredients, and often topped with pistachios and almonds. Known for its flaky and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this treat is sure to bring a smile to everyoneâ€™s face!

Samosa Starting off strong with the savory foods, we canâ€™t forget Samosas! Samosas are small, triangle shaped, pockets of pastry stuffed with mouth-watering ingredients including minced meat, grains, curry potatoes and vegetables as well as different kinds of spices to add both flavour and colour. An all-time favorite traditional Indian snack, whichever festival you celebrate, itâ€™s not complete without samosas. Aloo Tikki Aloo tikki are small, patty-shaped potato cutlets which are well-known as one of the indigenous snacks to the North Indian subcontinent. There are a few ways to call this tasty snack, as it is also known as Aloo Ki tikkia, Aloo ki tikki and Alu tikki. Itâ€™s prepared using boiled potatoes, peas, herbs and various authentic curry spices and served with a mint or yogurt dipping sauce. This is one popular street food snack that youâ€™ll never want to miss! Pakora Deep fried spiced potato and onion fritters coated in seasoned chickpea batterâ€¦arenâ€™t you craving it already? Of course you are! When it comes to Festival season, this street food is a must have. Most Indian restaurants around the world serve pakora as an appetizer, so you can get your fix any time of year. Dahi Bhalla Dahi Bhalla or Dahi Vada is a kind of chaat originating from Karnataka, which are soft lentil fritters dunked in creamy yogurt and topped with chutney, then garnished with spices, nuts, and pomegranates. This is one of the most popular street foods eaten around India, which melt in your mouth and will satisfy your sweet, spicy, and salty cravings. Poha Chivda One of the most delicious snack mixes around, Chivda is a popular Indian snack made with a mix of flattened rice called poha, spices, curry leaves and nuts. This is eaten as a tea-time snack all year round and is made for festivals including Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi and Holi. However you prepare your chivda, whether in a thin, thick or medium texture, itâ€™s a healthy snack that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Festival season is the time to enjoy good foods, good friends and good vibes! With our list of favourites, you can make sure you tick off the essential foods on your Festival season bucket list. Reinvigorate your mental taste buds and get your appetite ready for a delicious festival feast!

Missing home? Let us take you back home to your loved ones in India this Festival season. We know that without having your family and loved ones by your side, Festival season simply doesnâ€™t feel complete. Thatâ€™s why we offer numerous Flight Deals to reunite you with your loved ones, so you can celebrate the various festivities the best way – together.

Sources Diwali Food: 23 Things to Eat During This Beautiful Festival Carrot Halwa Recipe | Gajar Ka Halwa How To Make Milk Barfi Recipe | Cook With Nabeela Soan Papdi Recipe | Awesome Cuisine Poha Chivda Recipe | Swasthiâ€™s Recipes

Tags Australia , Brisbane , Canberra , Flights , India , Indians , Melbourne , Sydney

Changi Airport – A Transit Metropolis

Post date 05/09/2022

Formerly claiming the top spot on the SKYTRAX Worldâ€™s Top 10 Airports and even now sitting comfortably in 3 rd place, Singaporeâ€™s Changi Airport is known as one of the best airports in the world, renowned for its cleanliness, shopping, facilities and seemingly endless supply of entertainment. While an airport in both name and function, Changi also offers numerous attractions and activities for travellers to enjoy, so much so that many travellers often plan mini vacations within the airport itself rather than simply transfer to their next flight straight away. Letâ€™s go on a tour through Changiâ€™s facilities and figure out what exactly makes this airport so special!

Entertainment + Attractions No airport in the world has Changi beat in terms of entertainment! Movie fanatics can enjoy a flick or two at either of the free 24-hour movie theatres located in Terminal 2 and 3. For the gamers out there, Terminal 4 also boasts an impressive Entertainment Deck where travellers can play their favourites on Xbox and Playstation. Travellers with an interest in art and history also have the opportunity to check out an impressive array of sculptures and exhibits, including the Kinetic Rain and Social Tree interactive exhibit, located in Terminal 1 and the Central Piazza. Little ones will be delighted by the numerous indoor playgrounds found within Terminals 1 and 3, the latter boasting the islandâ€™s tallest slide! For those looking to recharge and observe some greenery, travellers can check out the Cactus and Sculptural Tree Garden in Terminal 1, Interactive Enchanted Garden in Terminal 2 and even a two-story open-air Butterfly Garden in Terminal 3! Changi even has something to offer for those with some extra time and itching to do some sightseeing, operating 2-hour city tours at night for travellers at no extra cost. Finally, if youâ€™re simply wanting to have a seat and surf the net, Changi Airport offers free Wi-Fi for all guests, so you can browse, stream and more to your hearts content.

Food + Drink Travellers will never go hungry in Changi Airport! With over 150 restaurants and eateries spanning multiple different cuisines at different price points, thereâ€™s something for everyone to enjoy. The International Food Hall, located in Terminal 4, hosts nine mini-restaurants, offering anything from fast food to fine dining. Thereâ€™s also the Food Emporium which focuses on Asian and Singaporean dishes, as well as the Heritage Zone where travellers can sample classic Singaporean hawker stall favourites such as chicken rice, curry chicken and more. Most eateries are open 24 hours, so you can get your fix at any time during your travels.

Hotels + Spa Exhausted from your flight and looking to rest and recharge? Changi has you covered! Each terminal sports its own transit hotel, offering overnight and day rooms. Donâ€™t want to book a hotel? No worries! Thereâ€™s plenty of lounges available throughout the airport, offering food, drinks, Wi-Fi, TV and more for a fixed entry price. Some lounges even offer shower facilities and nap rooms at an extra cost, so you can board your next flight feeling refreshed and energized. Fancy a swim or workout? Grab a pass to the swimming pool, Jacuzzi and shower facilities at the Aerotel Transit Hotel for a small fee. And finally, for those looking for a relaxing spa treatment and pampering, Changi offers a wide range of health and wellness spas as well as beauty salons throughout Terminals 1 to 3. Shopping Reflecting the enthusiasm for shopping held by the locals, Changi Airport is a shopaholicâ€™s paradise! Sporting over 400 shopping and duty-free outlets, Changi is often regarded as one of the countryâ€™s hottest shopping destinations. With an array of stores spanning from clothing to souvenirs to electronics, thereâ€™s something to suit everyoneâ€™s needs. Why not stop by Asiaâ€™s largest Nike store and create your own custom-designed shoes? Or perhaps youâ€™re looking to snag some bargains at the DFS Wine and Spirits Duplex? Have an interest in drones? Why not take one for a test flight at E-Gadget? Keen to bring some authentic Singaporean delicacies back home? Asia Favourites, Bee Cheng Hiang and Taste Singapore are waiting for you! Even for those only quickly passing through the airport to transfer to the next flight, worry not, as travellers can visit iShopChangi and buy their preferred items online prior to their flight and pick them up at their chosen departure terminal.

So, now that you know all about what Changi Airport has to offer, why not experience it for yourself? Book your flight home today to visit your loved ones and experience a wonderful mini vacation in one of the worldâ€™s top airports along the way!

Travelling in 2022 with Gaura Travel

As there are no quarantine or travel restrictions required in place, plan your journey to reunite with your family & friends with Gaura Travel this year. Find all available flights options with us.

https://gauratravel.com.au/flight-deals/

Sources Singapore Changi Airport â€“ Visit Singapore Official Site Singapore Changi Airport Guide â€“ Tripsavvy 15 Things To Do On A Layover at Singapore Changi Airport â€“ Sleeping In Airports Changi Airport – Wikipedia

Tags Adelaide , Australia , Brisbane , Canberra , Changi Airport , Flights , India , Indians , Melbourne , Perth , Sydney , Top Airports , Worlds best airport

Why fly with Gaura Travel?

Post author By chamindikah
Post date 15/08/2022

At Gaura Travel, our priorities start and end with you! We dedicate ourselves to working hard to provide you with the best experience possible on your flight home. But what exactly does this entail? Here youâ€™ll find the top reasons why our valued customers pick us as their number 1 travel choice for finding their flight home, and why we are so dedicated to doing what we do.

How we offer the best service through our values

We pride ourselves on being driven by our values â€“ convenience, trust, customer experience, and the overall value we can provide to our customers. Hailing from India ourselves, our team understands the hardships and difficulties that come with being separated from your family. Whatâ€™s more, with visa and entry requirements always changing, we know that the process of travelling to and from India can be daunting and confusing, which is why we are committed to helping you experience the smoothest and most stress-free journey possible. Your convenience is our top priority!

On top of utilizing the most sophisticated technology to help you find the best flights at the best prices, we also offer you customization in selecting your direct and return flights, allowing you to put your comfort first and experience your best way home. With our Mix and Match flights, you can customize which airline you travel with, baggage requirements, flight connections and more. After all, we all know about the struggles of returning home with your suitcase heavier than before you left!

Our dedication and hard work has allowed us to be accredited by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is not just an endorsement to our service, but also a reward we gain for your valued trust. If you should ever experience any hiccups or bumps on the road on your journey home, you can always rest assured that we are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, only a phone call away. Our highly knowledgeable staff are well versed in all things travel and will be there to support you wherever you go, no matter the time of day. Basically, we never take a break, so you can!

Why we do what we do

Over our 15 years of operation we have flown 1.5 million passengers and reunited over 20,000 families and counting. Seeing your smiling faces as you happily embrace your family members after months, years or even decades apart fills us with the determination to work even harder to fulfil your travel dreams. We are dedicated to you and your experience while travelling to see your loved ones, and we always look forward to being a part of your stories. Making precious memories with your loved ones is essential to the human experience, so let us help you fulfil that goal and reunite with your family today.

As there are no quarantine or travel restrictions required in place, plan your journey to reunite with your family & friends with Gaura Travel in this year 2022. Find all available flights options with us.

Tags Adelaide , AFTA , Brisbane , Convenience , Events , Flights , Independence Day , Indians , Perth , Reunite Families

Indiaâ€™s 75th Independence Day 2022

Post date 11/08/2022

Vande Maataram!

This year marks a massive milestone for our beautiful nation as we celebrate the 75 th anniversary of our glory of victory and independence from British rule. Though it hasnâ€™t always been easy, itâ€™s been an incredible journey as weâ€™ve come to grow into one of the strongest nations in the world. Known as a historic and momentous occasion, Independence Day is an event that all Indians throughout the world can celebrate, especially those living in Australia, which houses the second-largest group of overseas-born migrants in the world.

Independence Day events in Australia

You might be worried about missing this big day to celebrate the glory of your nation, but rest assured! There are many events taking place throughout the country, from cultural performances to exhibitions, galas and more. Read more below to find out about local Independence Day events taking place in your city this August.

Australian Capital Territory

Locals of ACT can witness the raising of the tricolour flag at the High Commission of India in Canberra, with the ceremony starting at 9am on August 15 th . Later in the week on the 20th, celebrate with fellow members of the Indian-Australian community at the Weston Community Hub , where you can witness incredible stage show performances as well as art competitions and sample a range of tasty food. Festivities will take place from 4 to 9pm, and leave you brimming with Indian pride. New South Wales

Itâ€™s all happening in NSW! Locals can enjoy an incredible exhibition of Indiaâ€™s finest textiles dating back to the 19 th century at the Charkha and Kargha Exhibition at Powerhouse Museum Ultimo , which will start on the 13 th . Later that same day kicking off at 7:45 pm, The Council of Indian Australians Inc will be throwing an India Day Dinner consisting of a luxurious three course buffet dinner and numerous stage performances at the Grand Royale Function Centre in Granville. On the 15 th Sydneyâ€™s Consulate General of India will also be commemorating Independence Day with the annual hoisting of the Indian flag. Finally, share the love at the Australia-India Friendship Fair on the 21 st , held at Prince Alfred Square in Paramatta, where fun and festivities await.

VIC residents rejoice, for thereâ€™s a vast number of events for you to enjoy! This yearâ€™s Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will kick off on the 12 th and run until the 30 th , giving movie lovers a real treat to look forward to, with cricket star Kapil Dev and actor Amitabh Bachchan starting the festivities with a hoisting of the Indian flag. On the 15 th Indians and Australians alike can witness the annual raising of the Indian flag at the Consulate General of India at 9am sharp, and celebrate with delicious food, drink and fun later in the week on the 20 th at the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, where the Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria will be throwing a multicultural gala for locals to enjoy.

Festivities in Queensland will commence with the India Day Fair, held at the Amphitheatre at Roma Street Parkland in Brisbane, where locals can enjoy a variety of festivities such as parades, live music, stage performances and of course delicious food. Later in the day the festivities continue at Centenary Heights State High School in Toowomba with a flag hoisting ceremony followed by cultural performances and the opportunity to try lots of delicious authentic Indian cuisine. Finally, on the 15 th , the Honorary Consulate General of India will be holding its own official flag hoisting ceremony to officially commemorate and celebrate Independence Day.

Western Australia

Residents of WA will enjoy a fantastic evening at Sangam 2022, held by the Indian Society of WA at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre . The event will feature a celebration of Indian music, with classical, folk and Bollywood dances to enjoy. On the 15 th , Perthâ€™s Consulate General of India will be holding the annual flag hoisting ceremony at 9am.

South Australia

Finally, in SA locals can experience a truly fascinating cultural event held at the Scott Theatre in the University of Adelaide. The Cultural Program, provided by the Indian Australian Associations of South Australia, will kick off at 1:30PM on the 14 th , where locals can witness the flag hoisting ceremony as well as watch an educational cultural program with patriotic songs and enjoy a plethora of refreshments.

Here at Gaura Travel we hope you have a wonderful Independence Day and celebrate Indian pride with your friends, family and loved ones. Find out more about your local Independence Day events here: Whatâ€™s on â€“ Indian Link

If these events arenâ€™t quite what youâ€™re looking for, why not experience the real deal and fly back home to India this August? Let us help you get there and have the best Independence Day experience with your loved ones.

Sources India at 75: Independence Day events in your city – Indian Link

Whatâ€™s on â€“ Indian Link

Indiaâ€™s Independence Day 2022 – OnlyMelbourne

Indian Independence Day â€“ Cultural Infusion

Tags Adelaide , Australia , Brisbane , Canberra , Events , Flights , Independence Day , India , Indians , Melbourne , Perth , Reunite Families , Sydney

Best Airports to travel to?

Post date 28/07/2022

We all know that India and Australia have their fair share of airports. Whatâ€™s more, is that India is known as the third largest domestic civil aviation market in the world right after the USA and China. With that knowledge, letâ€™s dig deeper to discover the best airports in-between our target destinations of India and Australia.

Best Airports in India

Airports Authority of India (AAI) manages Indiaâ€™s main airports including 11 international airports, 81 domestic airports, 8 customs airports and 25 civil enclaves at defence airfields, which not only connect the cities, but also provide convenient and comfortable stopovers on your journey. At Gaura Travel we provide you with an array of affordable air travel options to the best airports throughout the country.

New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

Most of our outbound flights connect to different cities in India through Indira Gandhi International airport, New Delhi, which is known as the busiest airport in India, as well as 6 th busiest airport in Asia and 12 th busiest airport in the world. This year, Skytrax World Airport Awards has awarded the Delhi airport as the best airport in India for the forth time in a row.

Not only does the airport offer a world-class shopping and dining experience, it is also one of the cleanest airports that you can find in South Asian region, maintaining its hygiene and cleanliness to a high standard. All this and more has allowed the Delhi airport to cement its rank in the worldâ€™s top 50 airports.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

CSMIA is known as one of the busiest and best airports in India, located north of downtown Mumbai. The airport was awarded with â€˜Worldâ€™s Best Airport in 2017â€™ and titled as â€˜Best airport in India and Central Asiaâ€™ due to its services and convenience and accessibility to its passengers.

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Chennai International Airport is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is formerly known as Madras Airport. During the Covid-19 pandemic period, a majority of our Gaura Travel repatriation flights connected to the domestic flights at Chennai airport, as it currently acts as a hub for domestic airlines. Chennai airport is known as one of the busiest international routes connecting multiple locations across South Asia.

You can experience a wide number of services at Chennai airport including tourist and railway information booths, duty-free shopping, dining, currency exchange, security checks and much more.

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

In addition to New Delhi and Mumbai airports, Kempegowda International airport is acknowledged as the third busiest airport in India, located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The airport prides itself by being the first fully solar-powered airport operating in Karnataka and the 29 th busiest airport in Asia. Voted as the â€˜Best regional airport in Asia and Central Indiaâ€™, you can experience a range of cuisines, shopping, concierge services and more, all in one place.

Best Airports to travel in to Land Down Under

As Australia is known as the biggest country in the Southern Hemisphere, air travel is generally regarded the quickest and most efficient method of transportation both domestically and internationally. There are a vast number of airports in Australia with incredibly innovative design and architecture, as well as countless amenities and services at your disposal.

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is the second busiest airport in Australia after Sydney airport, serving more than 35M international and domestic passengers each year. A majority of international and domestic airlines feature deluxe lounges at the terminals in Melbourne Airport, where you can experience all the luxuries and comforts of a high-class hotel before boarding your flight.

Ranked as one of the top 10 airports in the world, you can experience world-class services such as duty-free shopping and dining, luxurious stayover hotels, and extensive facilities that provide comfort and convenience to its travellers.

Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is the busiest airport Down Under, located in Australiaâ€™s largest city, Sydney. It features a range of amenities such as business and first-class luxury airline lounges, a variety of world-class branded shops and restaurants, and provides easy connections to public transport so that you can experience all this great city has to offer with ease.

Acting as a hub for a majority of international and domestic flights across the country, the number of passengers travelling through the airport increases substantially each year. Because of this, plans to expand Sydney airport have been implemented, so that in years to come there will be more of this iconic airport to enjoy.

Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport is the largest airport in Australia, as its location in Queensland is known as one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world. In a year it caters to more than 20 million tourists and features a variety of services including world-class dining and shopping. Like other major Airports, many airlines such as Emirates and Qantas offer luxury lounges for their travellers, allowing them to relax and unwind. Brisbane Airport is also renowned for its friendly airport staff, offering a warm welcome to all passengers excited to travel Down Under.

We offer numerous flights with major airlines including Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Air India and many more where you can easily access all these incredible airport destinations. You can find more information regarding travel restrictions and requirements on the official airport websites. Plan your trip with Gaura Travel and experience the best of the best when it comes to deals this year.

Weâ€™ll see you at the airport! Visit us: https://gauratravel.com.au/

Sources: https://travelobiz.com/best-airports-in-india/ , https://www.newdelhiairport.in/ , https://csmia.adaniairports.com/ , https://www.chennaiairport.com/ , https://www.bengaluruairport.com/ , https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/ , https://www.sydneyairport.com.au/ , https://www.bne.com.au/ , https://traveltriangle.com/blog/airports-in-australia/

Tags Air Travel , Airports , Australia , Bangalore , Best Airports , Brisbane , Chennai , Delhi , Flights , India , Melbourne , Mumbai , Sydney

ANOTHER BENCHMARK OF 75 CHARTER FLIGHTS

Post author By harshal shah
Post date 12/01/2022

Its true when they say, we must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. O ur journey of repatriation has been nothing but the most challenging yet rewarding of all. When the pandemic caused distance between you and your family, it pained us. We knew we had to burn this fuel and set out on our mission to reunite you with your loved ones.

When our first charter flight took off in July 2020, with it also soared our goal to get you all closer to your home. With every flight, we got stronger and the distance weaker. Letâ€™s just say, with every obstacle we grew more persistent on our goal. With your love and support, we have reunited more than 12,000 families till date, and today marks as another benchmark.

Our 75th Charter Flight from India to Australia

Itâ€™s a privilege to share that we are now 75charter flights old! Yes, we have reached the platinum on 30 th August with the world renowned Srilankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines.

Then flight departed from the major cities in India â€“ New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad to Chennai where they all met to catch the flight to Australia and celebrate the success of our charter journey!

The flight will reach Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on 2 nd September and many will be back with their families.

We Cannot believe we stand at 75 unstoppable flights today. This journey has made us the leaders in repatriation flights between India and Australia. We outpaced all restrictions, border closures and hurdles to be your best way home, and we couldnâ€™t be happier.C

Celebrating With Gaura Family

To celebrate this glorious occasion, we shared the joy with the our passengers in Chennai, India who were flying with us to Australia! Celebrations took over and there was music, flowers, cake and delicious lunch served. We couldnâ€™t have achieved this milestone without the love and support of our Gaura family.

This has been nothing but a beautiful odyssey for all of us. When one door closed, another openedâ€¦and we couldnâ€™t be more grateful to you guys for supporting us at every step.

Seeing the joy on your faces when you unite with your families is what motivates us to work hard everyday. We are not stopping nowâ€¦our goal is clear. Now that we are on 75, the century isnâ€™t far! With your support we will keep rising and flying with you, and wellâ€¦century isnâ€™t so far!

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Brisbane Welcomes International Travellers through Sydney

If you find yourself stranded in India, unable to make your way back home to Queensland, then the information provided below is invaluable.

Read it carefully and reach out directly to us with any questions you have.

Are you hoping to find a way back home from India (anywhere in the country) to Queensland in the month of August? Or know someone who finds themselves in this situation?

It is critical to look at the various options out there â€“ hint: there are two options of which only one option is viable for the month of August.

Flight Options in August

Option 1: You can try and book through the Australian Governmentâ€™s initiative through Qantas, but they are fully sold out for the month.

Option 2: The only viable option is to book through Gaura Travelâ€™s flights in August (full dates provided below). We still have seats available, but you need to book them as soon as possible.

The Rules â€“ International Transit through Sydney to Victoria

The Government has provided clear instructions on how passengers will be safely allowed to transit through Sydney on to Queensland.

International travellers from India are required to undergo mandatory quarantine in Sydney, following which, they are required to immediately travel by car (or a cab) to the airport and take a flight to Brisbane.

They are not allowed a detour or a stopover anywhere in Sydney.

The key difference to note here is that â€˜Hotel Quarantine in Sydneyâ€™ is considered a GREEN ZONE, as opposed to anywhere else in Sydney which continues to be a red zone.

We can also confirm from passenger reports, that the quarantine experience is the same in Sydney as you would expect in Brisbane.

Passengers will enter and exit GREEN ZONES as designated by the government without having to access any RED ZONE areas. Which means, travellers do not have to contend with the current situation in Sydney, if Brisbane is their final destination.

No Extra Cost to Travellers

As a show of our undying commitment to the community and our ambition to keep families together during these times, we will cover your costs to travel from Sydney to Brisbane. At this stage, we can confirm this initiative for the month of August, so please avail this while you can.

Direct Flights Options to Melbourne are Sold Out

After having spent months, and many over a year, stranded in India, we encourage travellers to think outside the box and avail solutions that are perfectly within the rules.

For the month of August, all flights directly to Brisbane are fully sold out. So please book your flights to Sydney and make your way to Brisbane, as explained above.

Gaura Travel Flights Scheduled in August

These flights depart from Chennai and arrive in Sydney the very next day:

August 2 nd (Sold Out)
August 9 th
August 16 th
August 23 rd
August 30 th

India gained freedom in the month of August â€“ would it be nice for you to unite with your families once again and experience that newfound sense of â€˜freedomâ€™ too?

Donâ€™t wait. Book now: India to Australia Flights

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India ready to bounce back | Drastic decline in COVID-19 Cases

The world has seen unprecedented changes due to Covid -19. When India, the second most populous country in the world was hit by a devastating second wave of COVID-19, it was hard to imagine how the nation would combat it. But how can we forget that India is no ordinary country? Over its rich history, it has showed countless examples of its unparalleled ability to pick itself up and fight back.

A nation of 1.3 billion people battened down their hatches and came together to show enduring resilience in the fight against the pandemic. With the endless efforts of the frontline workers, government, and the courageous citizens of the country, India prepares itself to bounce back!

The covid cases across the country have witnessed a drop in daily caseload count and several Indian states have started to relax lockdown curbs as coronavirus infections subside.

Initially, the second wave saw Indiaâ€™s daily reported cases spike to more than 300,000 infections daily. However now, with a little over 100,000 new infections across India, daily cases in the country dropped to the lowest level seen in over two months. The seven-day average of new infections in the country has dropped by over 68% from the peak.

The country has so far administered 20,57,20,660 anti-Covid jabs and the recovery rate of patients has increased to 90.34%.

These numbers provide a great deal of relief and hope.

India Unites as One

In the midst of a brutal second wave and a shortage of crucial life saving supplies, Indiaâ€™s COVID-19 patients, and their families turned to social media to save lives. Thousands of people and volunteers amplified the requests of people searching for hospital beds, ventilators and oxygen cylinders on social platforms. Twitter hashtags like #CovidSOS and #CovidEmergency became popular among users. Volunteers set up websites and apps to track vaccine availability . Many people also volunteered to make home-cooked meals for patients quarantining at home while others offered assistance with tasks like grocery shopping. It is amazing to see how the country came together to help one another weather the unprecedented crisis.

Gaura Travel Resumes Flights from India to Australia

Even during the most devastating phase of COVID-19, our team was there 24×7 for our customers. We know a lot of you have been wanting to travel to Australia and have waited for the borders to reopen. We have amazing news for you – our flights from India to Australia are now open and operating. Flights for the month of July are available to Book Now.

Fly back home to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane! What are you waiting for? Book your tickets today! Travelling in 2022 with Gaura Travel

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Gaura Travel reuniting 10,000 families during COVID-19

The start of the journey….

Gaura Travel a Melbourne-based travel company founded 14 years ago, decided in June last year to face the challenges that COVID -19 brought during 2020. When no commercial flights were operating to India and the whole world was in lockdown, Abhishek and Ashwini Sonthalia (CEOs & founders of Gaura Travel) repatriated Indian citizens from Australia with the help of their team. Since then, the agency has operated more than 40 charter flights reuniting 10,000 families.

Like any other travel company in Australia, Gaura Travel had to close its offices during the first lockdown at the end of march in 2020, however the contact center continued operating 24/7 to solve the doubts of the customers when the confinements started. The future looked tough; the sales decreased to zero and many refunds had been issued due to the unfeasibility of running flights. The uncertainty of this moment in time made the owners and their employees’ resilience more prominent than ever. They had to find new alternatives to keep the travel agency running. Ashwini and Abhishek started to knock on the doors of airlines and government institutions (in Australia and India) seeking for a way to help those in need of travel. After a couple of months, they got support from the Indian Consulate in Melbourne, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air to operate the firsts repatriation charter flights to India.

The idea was to create a couple of flights to find the best way home for Indians who wanted to return to their country. It was a big surprise for the company when those first two flights got booked out immediately. That was the moment when Gaura Travel opened more monthly flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide to the main cities in India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and many more without knowing how long it would be possible to keep doing it for.

A milestone for Gaura Travel

Last Friday, February 5th 2021, Akash Rajput an International Student of Deakin University became the 10,000th passenger of the repatriation charter flights to India from Australia organized by Gaura Travel. This accomplishment made the agency the largest operator of this new charter flight industry. â€œWe didnâ€™t know when we started everything that it would get this far, so itâ€™s all thanks to the support of our customers and our teamâ€¦ we are going to continue on this mission of reuniting as many families as we canâ€¦â€ said Ashwini at Melbourne Airport when he congratulated Akash for being the passenger 10,000 who also got an upgrade of his ticket to Business Class.

â€œMr. Raj Kumar, the Consul General of India in Melbourne one day told me, you will get plenty of opportunities in your life to make money but take this as an opportunity to make blessingsâ€ expressed Abhishek later the same day during the celebration event of â€œReuniting 10,000 familiesâ€. The event was organized by the agency which included the attendance of people from the Indian community, the travel industry, the presence of Raj Kumar (Consul General of India in Victoria) and the Gaura Travel team members.

10,000 families have been reunited in India during the last 7 months thanks to the effort of Gaura Travel and the support of the Indian Consulate in Melbourne, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air. The travel agency will organize charter flights for at least the next couple of months (February and March), trying to continue reuniting more than 10,000 families in India during the first quarter of 2021.

Book your tickets from Australia to India on www.gauratravel.com.au Gaura Travel – YOUR BEST WAY HOME

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