Cancellation policy

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Effective Date: September 1, 2026  |  Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

General Cancellation Terms:
  • Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email.
  • Certain services, such as Forest Rest House bookings and safari permits, have minimal or no refund options.
Hotel & Resort Cancellation Policy:
  • 30+ days before arrival: 10% cancellation charge of the total booking amount.
  • 15-30 days before arrival: 40% cancellation charge.
  • 7-15 days before arrival: 80% cancellation charge.
  • Less than 7 days before arrival or No Show: No refund applicable.
  • No refunds for unused services, missed meals, transport, or sightseeing due to guest preferences or delays.
Safari Booking Cancellation Policy:
  • Once safari permits are booked, no refunds or modifications are allowed as per the Forest Department’s regulations.
  • If the Forest Department cancels safaris due to adverse weather, safety concerns, or accessibility issues, no refund will be provided.
  • Safari zones cannot be changed after permit issuance.
Refund Process:
  • Refunds will be processed using the original mode of payment.
  • Once initiated, refunds take up to 7 business days to reflect in the customer’s account.
  • For refund inquiries, contact our support team at sales@jimcorbettbookings.com or call + 91 9814701010(Monday–Saturday, 09:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sunday – 10AM to 1 PM).
Force Majeure: Vijay Tours & Travels shall not be liable for cancellations, delays, or disruptions caused by force majeure events, including but not limited to:
  • Natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, pandemics, etc.)
  • Labor unrest, riots, terrorist activities, insolvency of service providers
  • Government regulations, technical failures, or airline/train cancellations
  • Any unforeseen circumstances beyond our control
If aware of potential disruptions, we will endeavor to offer alternatives or process refunds where applicable, subject to third-party service provider policies.Private Road Transport & Transfer Cancellation
1. Cancellation & Refund Slabs: • 7 or more days prior to scheduled pickup: 90% refund of the dedicated transport fee (10% administrative/vendor retention fee). • 3 to 6 days prior to scheduled pickup: 50% refund of the dedicated transport fee. • Less than 72 hours (3 days) prior to pickup or No-Show: 0% refund (vehicle allocation, toll bookings, and driver positioning are fully committed).2. Rescheduling Policy: • Date change requests made at least 72 hours prior to journey time will be accommodated free of charge, subject to vehicle availability. • Rescheduling requests made within 72 hours of pickup incur a flat re-assignment fee of Rs. 1,500.3. Standalone vs. Bundled Deductions: When cancelling a full package with transfers, the transport refund is calculated using the slabs above, completely separate from the non-refundable forest safari permit fees and resort retention slabs.