Meghalaya & Kaziranga

Inclusion

• 3AC / 3E train travel from Mumbai to Guwahati (round trip) is included for a smooth and comfortable journey.
• Private transport for the entire Meghalaya trip — all transfers, sightseeing, and long drives fully taken care of.
• 6 Night Premium Hotels / Homestays / Tents on 3–4 sharing basis, chosen for comfort, cleanliness, and great locations.
• Enjoy 6 Veg delicious breakfasts & 1 Dinner with a touch of local flavors.(Jain options available)
• All entry fees & permits for different locations mentioned in the Itinerary. Experience the iconic Jeep Safari in Kaziranga National Park — home of the majestic One-Horned Rhino.
• Get your adrenaline pumping with boating on crystal-clear waters and cliff jumping at Dawki.
• We carry a first aid kit and provide basic medical assistance throughout the trip.
• Your coordinator = vibe curator, problem-solver, games host, hype captain, and your go-to throughout the trip/ 24/7 on-call travel assistance for a worry-free trip.

Exclusion

• Any kind of personal Expenses. Insurance.
• Meals during the Road Journey & Lunch/Dinner on all days so that we explore different cuisines & local food
• Additional costs due to road blocks or due to any unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
• Any thing not mentioned in the Inclusion.
• Any adventure activities not mentioned in inclusions
• Any loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings is not covered . Guests are advised to take Travel insurance to safeguard against such incidents.

Things to carry

• 1 Medium Backpack / 1 Medium Trolley Bag – for clothes and main luggage, 1 Small Day Pack (15–20 L) – for daily sightseeing (water bottle, snacks, camera, rainwear, essentials)
• 6-7 pair of clothes & Dry fit tshirt & microfibre towel
• Comfortable shoes with good grip (water-resistant preferred), Extra pair of footwear (sandals / floaters / slippers)
• Torch, Sunglasses, Power bank and charging cables, Camera and valuables (carry at your own risk), Lock for luggage (optional), Small umbrella (optional)
• Personal medicines, Medicines for cold, fever, headache, motion sickness, stomach issues, ORS / electrolyte packets, Mosquito repellent cream or spray, Band-aids / basic first aid, Hand sanitizer and wet wipes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Cold cream and lip balm
• Reusable water bottle (1–2 litres), Dry fruits, biscuits, chocolates, light snacks
• Original Government ID and photocopy

Notes

- Age group for the trip is strictly 16yrs - 36yrs only. If people of above or below that age group register in that case 3% will be charged in refund amount.

- BALANCE PAYMENT HAS TO CLEARED ATLEAST 20 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRIP. UPON FAILING TO PAY, YOUR REGISTERATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITHOUT ANY REFUND OR TRANSFER

- Post Booking WhatsApp groups for further updates will be created 1 Week before the departure. Please avoid calls unless urgent. For any queries you can drop a WhatsApp message

- Arrival & Departure (Guwahati to Guwahati Package)
Pickup: 12:00 PM from Guwahati Airport
Drop: 3:00 PM at Guwahati Airport
Any transfers requested outside the scheduled timings will incur additional charges.

- Backpacking Trip — Not a Luxury Tour
This is a true backpacking experience, designed for adventure seekers who love raw, authentic travel. Expect decent comfort, not luxury. Meghalaya is an offbeat and rugged destination, so food and accommodation will be simple and basic — that’s the charm of the journey and the essence of real backpacking.

- Flight Information & Booking Policy
Zestwanders packages include land arrangements only. Flight booking is the responsibility of the client (those who are booking Ex Guwahati Package ). If needed, we can help you with flight options or book tickets on your behalf. However, Zestwanders is not responsible for flight delays, cancellations, rescheduling, or refund issues. After paying ₹8,000 as your booking amount to secure your slot, you may: – Book your flights directly, or – Request our assistance. (Full flight payment is required in advance if we book for you.)

- Hotel Check-In & Check-Out Policies
All hotels follow a standard check-in time of 12:00 PM. If guests arrive earlier, room allocation will depend entirely on the hotel’s availability and policies, and early check-in cannot be guaranteed. The standard check-out time is 11:00 AM. We request guests to vacate their rooms by this time. Any request for a late check-out will be subject to the hotel’s discretion, and we will not be involved in this decision.

- Trip Coordinator Policy
If the group has 8 or more participants, a dedicated trip coordinator will accompany you throughout the journey. If the group size is below 8, all arrangements will be handled smoothly—however, a physical trip leader will not be present. (Additional charges apply for smaller groups requesting an on ground leader.) Please note: Additional charges may be applicable if group size is smaller.

Refund & cancellation

Before 45 Days - 50% Refund on the Registration amount.
45 - 30 Days - No Refund on Registration
30 - 20 Days - 25% Refund on Full Amount
20 - 10 Days - 10% Refund on Full Amount
After 10 Days - No Refund

1. Cancellation charge is applied on total trip cost, not on any partial or token amounts. E.g. if you paid 10,000 for a 25000 trip, 2 months in advance and decide to cancel a trip less than 30 days before trip start date, the cancellation charge will be applied on 25000, not 10,000.

2. Full Payment of the trip cost must be completed 30 before the trip begins. Pending Payments may eventually lead to the cancellation of the trip.

3. None of the amount is transferrable to any other trip or treks & no credit notes will be given.

4. If the Trip is cancelled from our end, Minimal 7% amount will be deducted & for the remaining amount a Credit Note will be Provided to use on any other Treks & Trips.(No Cash Refund)

5. In Case of Trip Extension due to Weather or any unforseen conditions, Indivdual will have to pay 2500/- Cash Per Day to the Trip Leader on Spot.

6. Itinerary is subject to change without any prior notice due to Weather Condition or any other unavoidable reasons & Its the Trip Leaders Call we value everyone’s safety over the Trip.

7. Cancellation of the trip or of any location due to reasons out of our control like natural calamities or man made incidents like strikes and change in state rules won’t be our responsibility. The participants will be liable to bear cost on any such incidents.

8. The company vehicle will only be responsible for travel from stay to the locations and back to our stays. Any travel beyond that will be chargeable if we are managing it for you all.

9. Sightseeing of all the places depends on various factors like weather, train delay, vehicle breakdown, punctuality of everyone, peak season rush & we or any of our team member will not be responsible.

10. If Train tickets are in RAC/Waiting, there will be extra charge of 600 - 800/-per person & 90% guarantee of the confirmed Tatkal Tickets.

11. Mode of Transport like Train/Bus Etc can be changed depending upon the availiblity with change in time & boarding/dropping point depending on the availibility without any prior notice to Participants.

12. The photos/videos content created on Zestwanders trip (by our leaders) is the property of Zestwanders and can only be used by us for advertising across media platforms. None of the digital content can be used by anyone for advertising/commercialuse without obtaining the rightful permissions by Zestwanders.

13. The IDs shall all be verified before boarding. No boarding shall be entertained without avalid Govt. ID.

14. Travelers must take care of their luggage & belongings. The management shall not be responsible for any damage or any missing items along the tour.

15. Our time of departure is fixed and the travelers must depart by the stated time & keep their status updated with the trip coordinator(s). Anyone missing the transport shall not be eligible for any refunds.

16. In case of injury/illness occurring to a participant during the tour, external evacuation/ transport services may need to be engaged safeguarding the health of the participant. In such a case any additional cost arising from making such arrangements will have to be borne by the concerned participant/participant’s family.

17. Only one offer or credit can be used at a time; multiple offers or credits cannot be combined simultaneously.