Inclusions

• Accommodation in homestays on sharing basis, Separate for men & women

• 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

• To and fro Transport from Bangalore ( Non A/c )

• Karnataka Forest Department Entry Fees

• Outdoor Leaders from Plan The Unplanned

• Experience that you gain

Exclusions

• Any meals not included above

• Any kind of personal expenses

• Any kind of insurance (health, medical, life accidental,etc )

• Anything not included above

THINGS TO CARRY

• Xerox Copy of you Aadhar/Voter ID (Mandatorily required for permits)
• Lunch Box ( Mandatory )
• Face mask and hand sanitizers
• Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek
• Power Bank
• Warm Layer ( Kodaikanal has a cold temperature up to 6-10 Degree )
• Water bottles – 2 (1 litre each)
• Lunch Box & Spoon to carry your packed lunch
• Raincoat/Bag covers in case of rains
• A comfortable pair of shoes with good grip for trekking
• Flip-flops for lazing around the campsite
• Torch/Headlamp to be used at night
• Portable chargers for your electronics
• Extra pair of clothes to change into once wet
• Polybags to pack your wet clothes
• Extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary

PICKUP LOCATIONS

Policy and Terms

Refund/Cancellation Policy – Weekend Trips from Bangalore

In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:

Intimation Period*	Cancellation Fee**
7 days or more	10% of the total invoice value
Between 3-6 days	50% of the total invoice value
Between 0-2 days	100% of the total invoice value

• *Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start

• **Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing amount before offering the refund.

NOTE:

• Cancellations on the day of departure or a day prior due to work/family emergencies, health issues, etc. would not be entertained, and no refund or transfer to further dates shall be allowed for the same. 

• If you are wanting to cancel out on the day of departure and move the trek to a future date an additional charge of RS 1500 would have to be incurred to make the movement to a future date. This can be availed only within 3 months from the date of the actual trip departure.

• Additional charges would be deducted (based on from where you booked) if you cancel the trek at any given date (along with the scenario described above), as payment gateway/event listing charges.

Transfer of Dates Policy

• If you wish to shift your date of booking due to any unforeseen circumstances, the same should be intimated to us not less than 72 hours before the date of the event. (Not valid for group or corporate bookings)

• Only one transfer per booking shall be permitted. Your booking shall stand canceled if you fail to join the event on the transferred dates.

• Once the option of data transfer is made, the booking amount shall be held as credits with us, and in no case will a refund be made further on.

• Transfer of Dates is not valid for Bhutan, Meghalaya, Himalayan Treks, Spiti or any other event worth is above 5000/- INR.

• Transfer of dates on the day of departure shall be possible at an additional charge of 1500/- per person  (applicable for few events).

In the pandemic everything is unpredictable, and we are doing our best to give you the finest services. We are also abiding by guidelines laid by government for everyone’s safety. In this, if the government issues a lockdown notice 24 hours before the departure date, we will issue full refund. The money will be directly credited to your account.

In another scenario, if lockdown notice is imposed on the departure date, we will secure your amount in the form of credits that you can use for further bookings. Consider it your bank for future bookings. Your money is safe with us.

For all the above choices, you can transfer your tickets to your friends. We would be more than happy to have them on board and you could save your hard-earned money.

Himalayan/ Backpacking Trip Refund/Cancellation Policy

Intimation Period*	Cancellation Fee**
30 days or more	10% of the total invoice value
Between 15-29days	50% of the total invoice value
Between 0-14 days	90% of the total invoice value

• *Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start

• **Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing amount before offering a refund.

NOTE:

• Last-minute cancellations due to work, health issues, etc., any kind of emergencies will not be entertained and no refund or transfer shall be allowed for the same.

• You can transfer your bookings to anyone who is willing to join the event to avoid loss of money!

• The tickets once booked cannot be moved to any other dates.

In the pandemic everything is unpredictable, and we are doing our best to give you the finest services. We are also abiding by guidelines laid by government for everyone’s safety. In this, if the government issues a lockdown notice 48 hours before the departure date, we will issue full refund. The money will be directly credited to your account.

In another scenario, if lockdown notice is imposed on the departure date, we will secure your amount in the form of credits that you can use for further bookings. Consider it your bank for future bookings. Your money is safe with us.

In the rare event that we cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:

During/After the Trek: In case of extreme weather conditions, considering trekkers’ safety, a day can be cut or the trek can be called off altogether. There will be no refund in any case whatsoever.

Before the trek: In case we cancel a trek because of natural calamities (thunderstorms, floods, landslides, earthquakes) or unexpected political unrest, curfews, local riots, government orders, forest department orders, Plan The Unplanned shall issue a VOUCHER for the full amount of your ticket.

Note: The Voucher has a validity of 1 year and it can be redeemed at any point in time.
A prior intimation as regards which trek you wish to join can be communicated to us over mail or phone

In a case where we cancel your trek, due to a limited number of bookings for a particular batch or we do not have the minimum number of required people:

PLAN THE UNPLANNED shall offer a 100% refund of the trek fee ( No transactional/internet handling charges shall be deducted)

On/After the Trek

 

New Year Event Cancellation Policy

Weekend Trips from Bangalore ( 30th Dec -3rd Jan New Year Events )

All the events from Bangalore under the following link shall be applicable for the below-mentioned policy

In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:

Intimation Period*	Cancellation Fee**
10 days or more	15% of the total invoice value
Between 5-10 days	50% of the total invoice value
Between 0- 10 days	100 % of the total invoice value

• *Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start

• **Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing amount before offering the refund.

NOTE:

1. We shall not accept any reasons whatsoever for the cancellation, we request everyone to abide by the policy.

2. There shall be no transfer of dates possible for any reason if you cannot make it to the event once the booking is confirmed.

3. The tickets are transferrable to any person, in case you cannot attend the event. 

If Plan The Unplanned cancels the trek due to limited/no bookings for the trek, we shall offer a full refund and the same shall be credited to the original mode of payment within 7 days from the date of initiation of refund.

In the rare event that we cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:

During/After the Trek: In case of extreme weather conditions, considering trekkers’ safety, a day can be cut or the trek can be called off altogether. There will be no refund in any case whatsoever.

Before the trek: In case we cancel a trek because of natural calamities (thunderstorms, floods, landslides, earthquakes) or unexpected political unrest, curfews, local riots, government orders, forest department orders, the announcement of a lockdown Plan The Unplanned shall issue a 50% refund of the overall amount and remaining 50% shall be given as a  VOUCHER to use it in the future.

For Instance:

Trek Amount is Rs 100, Rs 50 shall be refunded back to your account and trek voucher of Rs 50 shall be given to be used anytime in future.

Frequest Questions

Q: I have booked the trek when will I get further updates regarding the trek?
A: Well, most of our treks are usually confirmed by Thursday and you would receive a BON VOYAGE mail that would contain details as regards Pickup Points ( Location and Timings ), Outdoor Leader ( Point of Contact ), Do’s and Don’ts. You’ll be added to Whatsapp Group for all the further updates.

Q: Would I be added to a WhatsApp Group once the trek is confirmed?
A: Yes, the Bon Voyage mail would contain a link for Whatsapp Group through which one can join and interact with fellow travelers and outdoor leaders.

Q: I'm a solo traveller, Can I join?
A: The interesting thing about travelling alone is that you get to meet new people from diverse backgrounds, and towards the end, you are no longer strangers. Hence solo travellers are always welcome to join us on our trips. Read more about solo travelling here and get inspired! https://www.plantheunplanned.com/solo-yet-accompanied/

Q: Is it safe for Women/Girls?
A: Safety and security are our priority at all times. Hence it is safe for women/girls to join us on our treks and travels. Our trek leaders accompany the team at all times, and our campsites are secured and safe for accommodation. We also have female trek leaders who accompany us on most of our treks.

Q: Do I have to carry luggage all the way during trekking?
A: Not at all. You could keep all the extra luggage back at the campsite/homestay and carry only the necessary stuff for the trek (Raincoats, Torchlight, Waterbottle, lunchbox, and your valuable)

Q: Do you have Washrooms during the trek?
A: Well, you are in the mountains and none of our trails have a washroom facility during the trek.

Q: Do I have any other boarding points apart from the ones mentioned?
A: Yes, we do have options for picking a traveller on board with a few locations provided they are on the route to our destination. The following are the same: - Croma Store, Sony World Signal - Trinity Circle Metro Station - Yeshwanthpur Metro Station - Goraguntepalya Metro Station - Nayanadahalli Metro Station

Q: How do I avail discounts?
A: Details for availing discounts are mentioned in the following link, https://www.plantheunplanned.com/membership/

Q: What is "Without Travel" option during my booking process?
A: Well, if you select this option, all the travel arrangements for your entire itinerary must be managed by yourself, and Plan the Unplanned crew will not be managing anything related to your travel. We recommend you come via car for a smooth travel experience to, from and within the destination.

Q: Would I be able to postpone to a future in case I do not attend the trek on the day of departure?
A: We are extremely sorry, you cannot postpone to any future date in case you fail to attend the trek on the mentioned date for any reasons whatsoever (family/health/work emergencies). You can write to us at [email protected] as regards and our team will get in touch with you on the same

Q: I've never gone on a hike before, so can I do this one?
A: The Kumara Parvatha is a difficult trek and one of the most challenging treks in Karnataka. We would advice you to NOT go for this if you’re a beginner.

Q: Can we leave the luggage at the homestay/tents?
A: Yes, it is possible to leave your luggage at the homestay/tents and carry the necessary things on your trek.

Q: What about Kumara Parvatha’s cellphone network and connectivity?
A: Only until the Forest Office will you have access to a mobile network for practically all major providers like as Airtel, Vodafone, Jio, and others. From the Forest Office to Kumara Parvatha summit, you will be outside of the network service area.

Q: Is the trail filled with leeches?
A: No, it is not filled with leeches.

Q: What is the best time to trek Kumara Parvatha?
A: The Kumara Parvatha trek takes place from the end of the monsoon season till the beginning of the winter season (October - February). Trekking in the summer becomes quite hot due to the humid atmosphere, and dehydration is a serious worry. Forest fires are more likely in the upper sections of the route throughout the summer. As a result, the Forest Department closes Kumara Parvatha every year from March 1 to September 30 as a preventative measure.

Q: Is it possible to camp anywhere along the trail?
A: No, you cannot camp anywhere along the trail. Only the authorised area around the Forest Office is permitted for tent pitching.

Q: Is it possible to trek Kumara Parvatha during the monsoon season?
A: No, it is not possible to trek Kumara Parvatha during the monsoon season.