TERMS & CONDITIONS • BOOKING POLICIES

1. Booking & Payment Policy

  • Advance Deposit: A deposit of 30% to 50% of the total package cost must be paid in advance to confirm your booking.
  • Booking Voucher: Official booking confirmation and travel vouchers will be issued via email or WhatsApp once the advance payment is verified.
  • Balance Payment: The remaining 50% to 70% balance must be settled before or strictly at the time of check-in at the first hotel.
  • Peak Season Bookings: Bookings during Christmas, New Year periods (Dec 20 – Jan 5), or long holiday weekends require 100% advance payment.

2. Identification Proof Requirements

  • Mandatory ID: All guests must carry valid government-issued photo identification (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID) during the tour. 
  • Hotel Check-in: Valid ID proofs must be presented at each hotel during check-in. PAN Cards are not accepted as valid address proof by hotels. 
  • Restricted Areas: For high-altitude or restricted border zones, copies of ID proofs and passport-sized photographs must be provided in advance to arrange necessary inner-line permits.

3. GST & Tax Compliance

  •  Mandatory GST: A standard 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax) is applicable to all domestic tour packages and is calculated over the base package cost. 
  • Tax Invoice: A valid tax invoice detailing the GSTIN of Himdhaar Tour & Travels will be shared upon completion of the final payment.
    B2B Input Tax Credit (ITC): To claim ITC, corporate clients must provide their company’s valid GST number and legal billing name at the time of booking. Invoices cannot be modified after the monthly tax filing cycle.
  • Statutory Revisions: Any subsequent changes or revisions in government tax rates will be directly applied to the final package cos

4. Code of Conduct & Behavioral Policy

  • Zero Tolerance: Himdhaar Tour & Travels maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any form of misbehavior, harassment, or abuse directed at drivers, tour guides, hotel staff, or fellow travelers.
  • Immediate Cancellation: We reserve the absolute right to terminate your tour package immediately without prior notice if a guest engages in physical violence, verbal abuse, rowdy behavior, or illegal activities.
  • No Refund on Termination: In the event of trip termination due to behavioral misconduct, the remaining itinerary will be canceled, and the client will receive a 0% refund.
  • Stranded Expenses: From the exact moment of package termination, the client will be solely responsible for their own return transportation, safety, and accommodation arrangements.

5. Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • 30 Days or More Prior: Cancellations made 30 days or more before the travel date qualify for a full refund, minus a nominal administrative processing fee.
  • 15 to 29 Days Prior: Cancellations made between 15 and 29 days before departure qualify for a 50% refund of the total package value.
  • Less than 15 Days / No Show: No refund (0% refund) will be provided for cancellations made within 15 days of the scheduled trip start date, or in case of a no-show.
  • Peak Period Bookings: All bookings made for peak holiday blocks (Christmas and New Year packages) are strictly non-refundable.

5. Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • 30 Days or More Prior: Cancellations made 30 days or more before the travel date qualify for a full refund, minus a nominal administrative processing fee.
  • 15 to 29 Days Prior: Cancellations made between 15 and 29 days before departure qualify for a 50% refund of the total package value.
  • Less than 15 Days / No Show: No refund (0% refund) will be provided for cancellations made within 15 days of the scheduled trip start date, or in case of a no-show.
  • Peak Period Bookings: All bookings made for peak holiday blocks (Christmas and New Year packages) are strictly non-refundable.

6. Prepone & Postpone Policy

  • Written Notice: All requests to prepone or postpone a trip must be submitted in writing via email at least 10 days prior to the original travel date.
  • Rescheduling Charges: The first rescheduling request is processed free of charge, subject to hotel room and transport availability. Subsequent modifications will incur a service fee of 3,000.
  • Credit Validity: The adjusted advance payment amount will remain valid for use within 1 year from the original payment date.

7. Hotel & Transport Guidelines

  • Check-in / Check-out: Standard hotel check-in and check-out times are 12:00 PM. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to room availability and hotel policies.
  • Room Occupancy: A maximum of 3 adults are permitted per room. The third guest will be provided with an extra mattress or rollaway bed.
  • AC Operation in Hill Stations: Vehicle air conditioning will not operate while driving through steep gradients or high-altitude hill stations.
  • Force Majeure & Itinerary Changes: Himdhaar Tour & Travels reserves the right to alter sightseeing schedules due to severe weather conditions, landslides, traffic congestion, or road blockages to ensure guest safety.