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LPU Student Squad Offer: Chopta – Tungnath – Chandrashila, Terms and Conditions

These terms apply to the LPU student squad offer ("the Offer") from Manchala Mushafir ("we", "us", "our"). By making a booking under the Offer, the group organiser and every member of the group ("you") agree to these terms and to our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

1. Offer period

1.1 The Offer applies to bookings made and treks completed on or before 31 January 2027.

1.2 We may extend, change or withdraw the Offer at any time without prior notice. Bookings already confirmed before a change will be honoured on the terms that applied when they were confirmed.

2. Eligibility and pickup

2.1 The Offer is open to students currently enrolled at Lovely Professional University (LPU). Friends from other colleges may join the same group if they are current college students with a valid college ID.

2.2 Every member must submit a clear copy of a valid college identity card and a government photo ID when booking, and carry the originals on the trip. International students must carry their passport and visa. If a member can't produce a valid college ID when asked, that member will be charged the standard price, and the group's benefit will be recalculated.

2.3 Participants under 18 years of age must submit a consent and indemnity form signed by a parent or legal guardian before the booking is confirmed.

2.4 Pickup and drop are only at LPU Law Gate, Phagwara. There are no other boarding or drop points. Each member is responsible for any hostel out-pass or leave approval the university requires.

3. Price

3.1 The standard price is ₹6,499 per person, LPU to LPU, in quad sharing, excluding GST. GST will be charged at the rate applicable on the date of invoice. The New Year batch carries a peak-season surcharge of ₹500 per person, shown on its date card.

3.2 Triple sharing costs ₹700 more and double sharing ₹1,500 more per person, subject to availability. The festival kit on themed batches is included in the price.

3.3 Inclusions, exclusions and the itinerary are as published on this page. They are the same for every member of the group, whether that member pays the full price, a discounted price or nothing.

4. Group benefit and minimum batch size

4.1 Free seats: for every complete set of 11 members booked together, one member travels free of charge.

4.2 50% seat: if 6 or more members remain after counting the complete sets of 11 (including a group of 6 to 10 members in total), one more member receives a 50% discount on the price.

4.3 The benefits in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 apply together. All other members pay the price. For example: 6–10 members get one 50% seat; 11–16 get one free seat; 17–21 get one free seat and one 50% seat; 22–27 get two free seats; 28–32 get two free seats and one 50% seat.

4.4 Solo travellers and groups of 1 to 5 members can book at the standard price, without a group benefit.

4.5 The group must name the member(s) receiving the benefit when booking. If no one is named, the benefit goes to the group organiser.

4.6 All members of the group must travel on the same batch. The Offer can't be applied across separate bookings or batches.

4.7 A batch runs only with at least 15 confirmed seats across all groups. If a batch has fewer at the booking cut-off (3 days before departure), we will move your group to the next batch or refund the full amount paid.

5. Booking and payment

5.1 Bookings under the Offer are accepted only through our official WhatsApp or phone number: +91 93110 52232.

5.2 To book, the group organiser must provide the full name, phone number, email address and IDs of every member.

5.3 A booking is confirmed only when we have verified all members' IDs, issued a Booking ID, and received an advance of 25% of the total booking amount (including GST).

5.4 The remaining 75% must be paid at LPU Law Gate before departure. Members who haven't paid their balance may be refused boarding, without any refund of the advance.

5.5 Seats are allotted in the order in which advance payments are received, and are subject to availability. Booking closes 3 days before departure.

6. Changes in group size

6.1 If the confirmed group size falls for any reason, including a cancellation or no-show, the group's benefits are recalculated under clause 4 on the new size. Any member who loses a free or 50% seat must pay the difference before departure.

6.2 If members are added after confirmation, the group's benefit will be recalculated on the final confirmed size, subject to seat availability.

6.3 The group's benefit is finally calculated on the number of members who actually report at LPU Law Gate on the day of departure.

7. Cancellations and refunds

7.1 All cancellations and refunds are governed by the Manchala Mushafir Cancellation & Refund Policy.

7.2 Cancellation requests must be submitted through our online Trip Cancellation page using the Booking ID, registered phone number and registered email address. Requests by phone, WhatsApp, text message or any other offline method are not accepted.

7.3 Refunds for a member who cancels are calculated on the amount that member actually paid. No refund is due for a free seat.

7.4 A cancellation that reduces the group size will also lead to the benefit being recalculated under clause 6.

8. Changes to the trip

8.1 We may change the itinerary, accommodation, route or schedule because of weather, road or trail conditions, government or forest-department orders, temple closures, or any concern for participants' safety. Such changes don't entitle anyone to a refund or compensation beyond what the Cancellation & Refund Policy provides.

8.2 In snow, travel on the Chopta road beyond the snow line depends on the trek leader's safety call. No refund is due for a section skipped for safety.

8.3 Where we cancel a departure ourselves for reasons within our control, we'll offer an alternative date or a refund of the amount paid.

9. Conduct and safety

9.1 All participants must follow the instructions of the trek leader and the trip staff at all times.

9.2 Alcohol, smoking, drugs, firecrackers and littering are not permitted on the trail or in the camps.

9.3 The trek leader may send back any participant who breaks clause 9.2 or whose conduct puts themselves or others at risk, at that participant's own cost and without any refund.

9.4 Participants must tell us about any medical condition that may affect their ability to trek. Trekking at altitude carries inherent risks, and participants take part at their own risk.

10. Personal data

10.1 We use the personal details and ID documents you share only to check eligibility, manage your booking and keep you safe on the trip.

10.2 Copies of college ID cards are stored securely and deleted within 30 days of the trip ending.

10.3 We may feature the group's trip photos and videos on the Manchala Mushafir Instagram page only with the group's consent. Any member can opt out before or after the trip, and we will not show or tag that member. Under-18s are featured only with a parent's or guardian's consent.

11. General

11.1 The Offer can't be exchanged for cash, transferred to another trip or batch, or combined with any other offer, coupon or discount.

11.2 A free or discounted seat can't be sold, transferred or given to anyone outside the booked group.

11.3 If anyone misuses the Offer, including by submitting false or altered documents, the booking may be cancelled without refund.

11.4 Our decision on eligibility, and on how these terms are interpreted, is final.

11.5 These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Delhi.

Contact: WhatsApp / Call +91 93110 52232 · www.manchalamushafir.com