TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Booking: Acceptance of booking is done with full payment and submission of completed forms.

Participation: Open to all.  ( minors must have guardians consent ).

Cancellation: Please notify immediately if it becomes necessary to cancel the trip.

Refunds: There will be no refund if the cancellation is requested within 5 days from the date of departure. If cancellation is sought 20 days in advance, 50% will be refunded. If the cancellation is requested 30 days in advance, 10% of the cost is deducted along with other bank charges, postal charges etc.

Route Change: It is possible that a route or itinerary change may become necessary; this could be due to inclement weather, political reasons or restrictions or any other cause. Route changes will always be at the discretion of Tour guide or leader. No refund will be made in the event of route or itinerary change.

Health & Fitness: Any individual willing to join Sikkim Himalayan Trekking Programme, he/she  must be well prepared mentally and physically to undertake such adventure trips. If you suffer from severe muscular, chest, heart or bronchial disorders, and is a severe asthmatic or have high blood pressure, you are strongly advised against participation.

Postponements & Delays: We will not be responsible for postponement or delays caused by delayed flight or schedule changes at any point.

Cost: Cost are based on ground handling, including transfer, transport, where applicable, lodging, food, services, porters, yaks, guides, cooks, rents, equipments, permit to a lesser extent.

Cost excludes: Extra meals not included in an itinerary. Laundry, postage, electronic communication facilities, personal clothing, medical expenses, personal travel insurance and items of personal nature. Emergency evacuation charges, hot beverages that and any intoxicating items, such as brandy, rum, whisky, wine , beer et.

Package: Hence the cost is calculated as per the package, and if any participant brings their own personal gears, cost will not be decreased.

Food: Food will be served as per the local availability and requirement, how ever, Indian, Chinese and local dishes served- pure vegeterarian.

Equipment: Quality equipment will be provided in terms of tents, mattress etc.

Water: Boiled water will be served and the mineral water will not be served. If any member of the programme wishes to carry his/her own mineral water, he/she shall bring back thrash or plastic bottles.

Requirements: Every rise of altitude brings in cold wind and weather. Therefore, every trekkers are informed of such requirements as mentioned below. Heavy woolen clothes, warm socks, wind breaker, warm sleeping bag preferably down. Some medicine which are needed frequently by a participant.

Environment Protection: Participants are advised not to dirty the environment, deviate from the trail, pluck plants and engage in hunting. Who so ever indulges in such acts, shall do it on his/her own risk and responsibility. Support staffs has the duty to inform the authorities incase any participants goes against the environmental and wildlife protection act.

Unpleasant Moments: Any participant indulges in violent activities, he/she will be sent back and in which case there shall be no refunds made. Despite of counseling the violent participant, if he/she continues disturbing the programme physically, he/she will be handed over to the Police.

Legal Jurisdiction: Any legal matter will be decided in Gangtok, Sikkim and no where else.

Certificate : Participation certificates will only be given to successful trekkers.