Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions govern the booking and use of travel packages, hotel accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, activities, and other travel-related services arranged by Bharat Bhraman Holidays.
By making a booking, paying any advance/token amount, or accepting a booking confirmation, the customer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.
1. Booking & Confirmation
- All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- A booking shall be considered confirmed only after the required payment has been received and confirmation has been issued by Bharat Bhraman Holidays.
- A 50% advance payment of the total package amount is required before arrival to confirm the booking.
- The remaining 50% is payable upon arrival at the first destination, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- The token/advance amount is non-refundable, subject to the applicable cancellation terms.
- Confirmation of hotels, flights, transportation, sightseeing, and other services is subject to availability.
- Bharat Bhraman Holidays reserves the right to use the hotel mentioned in the itinerary or a similar-category hotel, subject to availability.
2. Package Rates
- All package rates are subject to change without prior notice until the booking is confirmed.
- Rates may vary depending upon season, demand, hotel availability, transportation costs, government regulations, and other factors.
- The final applicable rate shall be the rate confirmed at the time of booking.
- Base-category rooms shall generally be provided unless a higher room category is specifically mentioned in the booking confirmation.
Seasonal / Special Periods
The applicable rates may differ during:
- 15 April to 15 July
- Diwali
- Dussehra
- Weekends and other peak-demand dates
Off-Season Periods
The following periods may generally be considered off-season:
- 6 January to 15 April
- 16 July to 15 December
Seasonal classification does not guarantee availability or a particular hotel rate.
3. Hotel Accommodation
- Hotel accommodation will be provided at the hotel mentioned in the itinerary or at a similar hotel, subject to availability.
- Room allocation is handled by the hotel and is subject to availability at the time of check-in.
- The room category will be based on the category specified in the booking confirmation/voucher.
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to hotel availability and may attract additional charges.
- Special requests such as specific rooms, floors, views, adjoining rooms, or bed configurations are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed unless confirmed in writing.
- Hotel facilities and amenities may vary from property to property.
- Bharat Bhraman Holidays shall not be responsible for dissatisfaction arising solely from a guest’s personal expectations regarding hotel facilities, food, room size, views, or services.
- Genuine complaints will be considered on a case-by-case basis and, where appropriate, communicated to the concerned hotel/service provider.
4. Guest Identification & Check-In
- The primary guest must be 18 years of age or older to check into the hotel, subject to the hotel’s own policies.
- Guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo identification document at the time of check-in.
- PAN Card shall not be accepted as the required photo identification document where the hotel requires another valid government-issued photo ID.
- Hotels reserve the right to refuse check-in/admission in accordance with their policies and applicable law.
- Any additional security deposit or incidental charges required by the hotel shall be paid directly by the guest.
5. Transportation
- Transportation will be provided according to the vehicle type and itinerary specified in the booking confirmation.
- Vehicle availability is subject to operational conditions, road conditions, weather, government restrictions, and local regulations.
- The vehicle may not be available for use outside the agreed itinerary unless separately arranged.
- Any additional sightseeing, detours, additional kilometres, additional hours, parking fees, tolls, permits, or other expenses not included in the package may be charged separately.
- Guests are expected to follow reasonable safety instructions provided by the driver or local authorities.
6. Rohtang Pass & Government Restrictions
Travel to Rohtang Pass is subject to applicable government regulations, permits, environmental restrictions, road conditions, and directions issued by competent authorities, including the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Supreme Court of India, or other relevant authorities.
If vehicles are restricted or prohibited from travelling to Rohtang Pass due to government regulations, court orders, weather, road conditions, or any other applicable restriction, Bharat Bhraman Holidays shall not be held responsible.
If Rohtang Pass travel is permitted but requires additional permits, transportation, entry fees, local vehicle charges, or other expenses, such costs shall be borne by the guest.
7. Sightseeing
- Sightseeing shall be provided according to the itinerary confirmed at the time of booking.
- Sightseeing is subject to weather, road conditions, local restrictions, opening/closing schedules, government regulations, and other circumstances beyond the control of Bharat Bhraman Holidays.
- If a sightseeing location becomes inaccessible or is closed, Bharat Bhraman Holidays may, where reasonably possible, suggest an alternative.
- No refund shall ordinarily be provided for sightseeing missed due to circumstances beyond the control of Bharat Bhraman Holidays.
8. Meals & Food
- Meals shall be provided according to the meal plan specified in the booking confirmation.
- Missed or unused meals are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
- Hotels may impose mandatory meal supplements during festive periods such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Diwali, Dussehra, or other special occasions.
- Any mandatory meal supplement or additional hotel charge shall be payable by the guest.
- Food, milk, or other requirements for infants or children below 5 years may be charged separately by the hotel.
9. Cancellation & Refund
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.
The following cancellation charges may apply:
| Cancellation Timing | Applicable Charge |
|---|---|
| After booking confirmation | 25% of total package cost |
| Before 30 days of travel | 35% of total package cost |
| Before 15 days of travel | 50% of total package cost |
| Within 10 days of travel | No refund |
- The token amount is non-refundable.
- Cancellation charges may be higher where hotels, airlines, transport operators, or other third-party suppliers impose additional non-refundable charges.
- No refund shall be provided for unused accommodation, missed meals, transportation segments, sightseeing, activities, or other unused services.
- For complete details, customers should refer to the Refund & Cancellation Policy of Bharat Bhraman Holidays.
10. Preponement & Postponement
- Requests to prepone or postpone a package must be made in writing at least 15 days before the scheduled travel date.
- An amendment charge of INR 3,000 or 10% of the total package cost, whichever is higher, shall apply.
- Any additional charges imposed by hotels, airlines, transport providers, or other suppliers shall be payable separately.
- Changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
11. Unused Services
No refund or exchange shall be provided for services that are not used by the guest, including:
- Hotel accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation
- Sightseeing
- Activities
- Transfers
- Early departure
- Late arrival
- Missed services
- Any other package inclusion
The guest shall not be entitled to a refund merely because they choose not to use a service included in the package.
12. Force Majeure & Unavoidable Circumstances
Bharat Bhraman Holidays shall not be liable for failure, delay, modification, or interruption of services caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- Bad weather
- Heavy snowfall
- Landslides
- Roadblocks
- Natural disasters
- Floods
- Strikes
- Government restrictions
- Court or regulatory orders
- Traffic restrictions
- Political disturbances
- Closure of tourist destinations
- Epidemics or other public emergencies
- Transportation disruptions
- Other unforeseen circumstances beyond reasonable control
Where possible, Bharat Bhraman Holidays may assist in arranging alternative services, subject to availability and additional charges.
13. Third-Party Service Providers
Bharat Bhraman Holidays may arrange services through third-party providers, including:
- Hotels
- Airlines
- Transport operators
- Restaurants
- Local sightseeing operators
- Activity providers
- Guides
- Other travel service providers
The services provided by such third parties are subject to their respective terms, policies, operating conditions, and availability.
Where a third-party service provider imposes additional charges, cancellation fees, or non-refundable conditions, such amounts may be payable by the customer.
14. Customer Responsibilities
Customers are responsible for:
- Providing accurate passenger/guest information.
- Providing valid identification documents.
- Arriving at designated pickup points on time.
- Following hotel, transport, government, and local authority rules.
- Taking care of personal belongings.
- Paying applicable additional or personal expenses.
- Informing Bharat Bhraman Holidays in advance of any special requirements.
- Checking the booking confirmation and itinerary carefully before travel.
Any loss, delay, or additional expense resulting from incorrect information supplied by the customer may be the customer’s responsibility.
15. Personal Belongings
Guests are responsible for their personal belongings, valuables, cash, electronic devices, luggage, travel documents, and other personal items.
Bharat Bhraman Holidays shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings unless caused by circumstances for which Bharat Bhraman Holidays is legally responsible.
Guests are advised to use hotel lockers/safes where available and maintain appropriate travel insurance.
16. Additional Charges
The following may be charged separately unless expressly included in the package:
- Personal expenses
- Room service
- Laundry
- Telephone calls
- Additional meals
- Additional transportation
- Additional sightseeing
- Entry tickets
- Permits
- Parking charges
- Tolls
- Additional kilometres/hours
- Hotel security deposits
- Festive meal supplements
- Any government taxes, fees, or charges introduced after booking
- Any other service not specifically included in the package
17. Travel Documents
Guests are responsible for carrying all documents required for their journey, including valid identification, tickets, permits, visas where applicable, and other required travel documents.
Bharat Bhraman Holidays shall not be responsible for losses or missed services resulting from the guest’s failure to carry valid or required documents.
18. Changes to Itinerary
Bharat Bhraman Holidays reserves the right to modify the itinerary where reasonably necessary due to:
- Weather conditions
- Road conditions
- Government restrictions
- Hotel availability
- Transportation availability
- Safety concerns
- Local authority instructions
- Other circumstances beyond reasonable control
Where a material change is necessary, Bharat Bhraman Holidays will make reasonable efforts to provide an alternative arrangement of comparable nature, subject to availability.
19. No Guarantee of Specific Hotel or Room
Unless expressly guaranteed in writing, mentioning a particular hotel in an itinerary does not constitute an absolute guarantee that the exact hotel will be available at all times.
Where required, accommodation may be provided at a similar-category hotel, subject to availability.
Similarly, specific room numbers, views, floors, beds, or room locations cannot be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed.
20. Complaints
Any complaint relating to a hotel, vehicle, meal, sightseeing service, or other travel service should be reported to Bharat Bhraman Holidays as soon as the issue occurs, so that reasonable efforts can be made to resolve it during the trip.
Complaints raised after completion of the trip may be considered on a case-by-case basis, but resolution may be subject to the policies and decisions of the relevant service provider.
21. Payment Confirmation
Payments may be made through the payment methods communicated by Bharat Bhraman Holidays, including bank transfer, cheque, cash, or approved online payment methods.
A booking shall not be considered confirmed solely on the basis of a payment screenshot or transaction initiation. Confirmation is subject to successful receipt/verification of payment and availability of the requested services.
22. Acceptance of Terms
By making a payment or confirming a booking with Bharat Bhraman Holidays, the customer confirms that:
- They have read and understood these Terms & Conditions.
- They agree to the applicable booking and cancellation policies.
- They understand that travel services are subject to availability and external conditions.
- They accept the applicable refund and cancellation provisions.
- They agree to pay any applicable additional charges not included in the package.
- They understand that unused services may be non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
23. Policy Updates
Bharat Bhraman Holidays reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
The terms applicable to a booking shall generally be those communicated to and accepted by the customer at the time of booking, subject to applicable law and any subsequently agreed amendments.
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For booking-related queries, cancellation requests, amendments, or refund requests, customers should contact Bharat Bhraman Holidays through the official contact details provided at the time of booking.