Objective
Our objective is to ensure that travel for Pakka team members is safe, smooth, and purposeful—so they can travel with peace of mind and return with learning, growth, and new ideas.
Philosophy
Based on our core belief, every journey of our team members reflects our sense of ownership, simplicity, and responsibility.
All travel decisions will be made thoughtfully, aligned with the VED (Vital–Essential–Desirable) principle, ensuring responsible and simple use of company resources.
Domestic Travel – Tier 1 Cities
Pakka Team
Daily Allowance: ₹1200 or as per bills
Hotel Charges: ₹5000 (taxes extra, arranged through Travel Desk)
Cities: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad
Domestic Travel – Non-Tier 1 Cities
Pakka Team
Daily Allowance: ₹800 or as per bills
Hotel Charges: ₹3500 (taxes extra, arranged through Travel Desk)
Other Cities / International Travel
Hotel Stay: On actuals
Daily Allowance (DA): On actuals or up to $80 (without bills)
Local Travel: On actuals (with bills)
For international travel, planning will be done jointly by the leader and Travel Desk, considering all aspects. Bill approvals will be done by the respective Sevak/Sanrakshak. This system will remain in place until the Pakka Travel Dashboard is fully implemented for international travel.
Mode of Travel
The mode of travel will be decided based on the VED principle:
Vital – Critical for business continuity
Essential – Important and necessary
Desirable – Good to have, but not mandatory
Final decisions will consider cost, time, and safety, along with inputs from the respective Sanrakshak/Sevak.
General Guidelines
- For team members visiting Pakka Ayodhya, accommodation will be arranged at Pakka Hostel, Mangalam, or hotels. If the stay is at Mangalam, DA will not be applicable; otherwise, DA will be provided as per guidelines.
- Daily Allowance (DA) includes meals, local personal travel, small purchases, and other routine expenses.
- If travel starts after 2:00 PM or return happens before 7:00 PM on the same day, only half DA will be applicable. If both conditions are met, full DA will be provided.
- Family team members working beyond designated hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and staying overnight will be eligible for a night allowance of ₹150 (as per attendance records).
- All hotel and travel bookings should be made cashless through the Travel Desk. In emergencies, team members may book on their own as per the defined support guidelines (Mim Desk).
- TA/DA will not be applicable for internal company events, retreats, or celebrations.
- TA bills must be submitted within 15 days of travel. A delay beyond 15 days may lead to a 15% deduction. Any unutilized advance must be returned to the company. Post deduction, adjustments may be made by the Sevak.