Himachal Tour Package – 05 Nights / 06 Days (Shimla, Manali & Kasol)

Booking Policy

• All bookings are subject to availability of hotels, transport and services at the time of confirmation.​

• A minimum advance of 40–50% of the total tour cost is required to confirm the booking; balance is payable before travel (exact % as per your policy).​

• No booking shall be treated as confirmed until advance payment is received and written confirmation/voucher is issued by Travelholik.​

Payment Policy

• Payments can be made via bank transfer, UPI or other accepted modes shared by Travelholik; any payment gateway or bank charges will be borne by the guest.​

• Full and final payment must be received as per due date mentioned in the invoice; failure may result in automatic cancellation as per cancellation policy.​

• Tour price is exclusive of applicable taxes; GST and any other government taxes/levies will be charged additionally as per prevailing law.​

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• All cancellation requests must be sent in writing (email/WhatsApp text) to Travelholik.​

• Suggested slab (modify to your rule):

  • 30 days or more before departure: up to 10–20% of tour cost

  • 29–15 days before departure: up to 25–50% of tour cost

  • 14–07 days before departure: up to 50–75% of tour cost

  • Less than 7 days / No Show: 100% cancellation charges.​

• Non-refundable components like special fares, peak-season supplements, permits, etc., will be charged in full in addition to standard cancellation charges.​

• Refunds, if any, will be processed to the same account from which payment was received within a reasonable time after deducting applicable charges (bank fees, hotel/transport retention, etc.).​

Amendment / Date Change

• Any change in travel date, room type, passenger details or itinerary after confirmation will be treated as an amendment and will attract applicable charges subject to supplier policies.​

• Reduction in the number of passengers or shortening of the tour may be treated as partial cancellation.​

Inclusions & Exclusions

• Services included are strictly as per the final itinerary and invoice (e.g., hotel category/meal plan, vehicle type, sightseeing points).​

• Any service not mentioned under “Inclusions” shall be treated as excluded and chargeable separately (entrance fees, guide charges, adventure activities, personal expenses, etc.).​

• Room heating, extra bedding, gala dinners, early check-in/late check-out and room upgrades are subject to hotel policy and extra charges.​

Child & Extra Bed Policy

• Child and extra bed policies (age/charges) depend on the hotel’s rules; details will be confirmed at the time of booking.​

• Guests must declare the correct age of children; any disputes at the hotel front desk will be settled directly by the guest.​

ID Proof & Documentation

• All guests must carry valid government photo ID (Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving licence, etc.) and produce it at check-in or when required by local authorities.​

• For special permits (if applicable for certain routes/regions), guests must provide required documents as advised by Travelholik.​

Price & Surcharge

• Package prices are based on current hotel/transport rates, fuel costs, taxes and forex levels; any sudden increase may lead to a surcharge which will be payable by the guest.​

• Travelholik will endeavour to keep prices unchanged but reserves the right to revise rates in case of significant cost changes beyond control.​

Itinerary & Service Changes

• The itinerary is a tentative plan and may change due to weather, road conditions, traffic, local restrictions, political closures, or safety reasons.​

• In case of such circumstances, Travelholik may amend routes, sightseeing timing, or hotels of similar category without prior notice to ensure smooth operation.​

Hotel & Room Policy

• Hotel check-in/check-out time follows hotel policy; early check-in/late check-out is subject to availability and extra charge.​

• Allocation of rooms (floor, view, inter-connecting, etc.) is at sole discretion of the hotel.​

• In case of overbooking or operational issues, a similar category hotel may be provided without compensation.​

Transport Policy

• Vehicle will be provided strictly as per itinerary for point-to-point services and not for unlimited personal use.​

• Hill driving timings are subject to local rules; night driving may be restricted on some routes.​

• Any additional sightseeing or detour requested by guest may attract extra charges payable directly to the driver/agency.​

Adventure Activities & Risk

• Participation in adventure activities (rafting, paragliding, trekking, ATV rides, skiing, etc.) is entirely at the guest’s own risk and subject to weather and local regulations.​

• Travelholik acts only as a facilitator and shall not be responsible for any injury, accident, loss or damage arising from such activities.​

Force Majeure

• Travelholik shall not be liable for any loss, damage, extra cost or delay due to events beyond its control, including but not limited to natural calamities, strikes, political disturbances, pandemic-related restrictions, flight/train cancellations or technical issues.​

Liability

• Travelholik acts as an agent for independent suppliers (hotels, transporters, etc.) and its liability is limited to the tour price received.​

• Travelholik will not be responsible for any direct or indirect loss, damage, theft, accident or personal injury during the tour; guests are advised to obtain suitable travel/health insurance of their own.​

Jurisdiction

• All disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at the city where Travelholik is registered/operating from.​