Payment Policy

  • 1. Booking & Deposit Requirements

  • Standard Deposit: INR 20,000/- of the total package cost is due at the time of booking.

  • 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

  • Standard Tours: Final balance due 25 days before departure.

  • Late Bookings: Any booking made within 30 days of departure must be paid in full immediately.

  • Peak Season: For holidays (Christmas, New Year), final payments are often pushed earlier (e.g., 30 days out).

  • 3. Accepted Payment Methods

  • Credit/Debit Cards: (Visa, Mastercard). Note: Some agencies add a 2-3% processing fee where legal.

  • Bank Transfers: You can transferred via IMPS, NEFT or RTGS to avoid processing fees.

  • Digital Wallets: Phone Pay, Google Pay or Paytm for quick mobile bookings.

  • 4. Cancellation & Refund Slabs

  • Refund amounts should decrease as the departure date approaches to cover your committed costs.

  • 30 Days or More Before Departure: 30% as Cancellation fee of total package.

  • 30 to 20 Days Before Departure: 50% as Cancellation fee of total package.

  • 20 Days or Less Before Departure: 100% of the total package price will be retained as the cancellation fee.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.