Payment Policy

1. Booking & Deposit Requirements

  1. Standard Deposit: INR 20,000/- of the total package cost is due at the time of booking.
  2. Instant-Purchase Items: Airfare or "Early Bird" hotel rates often require 100% payment upfront as they are usually non-refundable by the supplier.

2. Final Payment Timeline

  1. Standard Tours: Final balance due 25 days before departure.
  2. Late Bookings: Any booking made within 30 days of departure must be paid in full immediately.
  3. Peak Season: For holidays (Christmas, New Year), final payments are often pushed earlier (e.g., 30 days out).

3. Accepted Payment Methods

  1. Credit/Debit Cards: (Visa, Mastercard). Note: Some agencies add a 2-3% processing fee where legal.
  2. Bank Transfers: You can transferred via IMPS, NEFT or RTGS to avoid processing fees.
  3. Digital Wallets: Phone Pay, Google Pay or Paytm for quick mobile bookings.

4. Cancellation & Refund Slabs

  1. Refund amounts should decrease as the departure date approaches to cover your committed costs.
  2. 30 Days or More Before Departure: 30% as Cancellation fee of total package.
  3. 30 to 20 Days Before Departure: 50% as Cancellation fee of total package.
  4. 20 Days or Less Before Departure: 100% of the total package price will be retained as the cancellation fee.
  5. Pro-Tip: Always include a clause stating that "No-shows" are non-refundable and that refunds for unused services (missed meals, unused transfers) will not be granted.

5. Important 2026 Regulatory Notes

  1. TCS (Tax Collected at Source): TCS on overseas tour packages to a flat 2% (previously up to 20%). This applies to flights, hotels & tour packages booked via Indian Tour operators.

Key Clauses to Include

  1. Supplier Changes: We reserve the right to pass on any price increases from airlines or hotels (e.g., fuel or surcharges) prior to final payment.