Refund & Cancellation

Backpacking Expeditions & Long Treks (More than 4 nights)
Cancellation Timeline Refund Policy
30+ days before departure 100% refund in Bhatakna Coupon OR 85% monetary refund
20–30 days before departure 80% refund in Bhatakna Coupon OR 50% monetary refund
Less than 20 days before departure 50% refund in Bhatakna Coupon (no monetary refund)
Less than 15 days to departure No refund
Unwell or COVID-related No refund or transfer; participant may send a replacement

Sahyadri Treks / Campings / Weekend Backpacking Trips
Cancellation Timeline Refund Policy
30+ days before departure 100% refund in Bhatakna Coupon OR 85% monetary refund
20–30 days before departure 80% refund in Bhatakna Coupon OR 50% monetary refund
Less than 20 days before departure 20% refund in Bhatakna Coupon (only if full payment is made)
Less than 10 days before departure Transfer possible with 20% surcharge (subject to approval)
No-show on the day of trek No refund applicable
Unwell or COVID-related No refund or transfer; participant may send a replacement

Advance & Special Event Bookings
Advance Booking Not refundable at any cost
New Year & Christmas Events Zero refund for cancellations made within 15 days of departure

In Case We Cancel a Trip
If trip is cancelled due to natural disasters, political unrest, or government orders after the trip has started No refund
If trip is cancelled **before** it begins Full refund except train/bus cancellations
If Sahyadri trip is cancelled due to low participation Full refund OR option to shift to another batch
If trip is cancelled due to train/flight/bus issues Alternate arrangements will be made. Refunds depend on bookings/expenses

Other Important Notes
  • Trek Insurance, agent charges & train cancellation fees are non-refundable if trek is cancelled within 6 days of start.
  • In all other cases, the trek insurance is refunded with the trek fee.