Terms & Conditions

General Policy
Service Provider & Representative
The Lungmar Remote Camp Private Limited, hereafter referred to as "LUNGMĀR", registered office 675, U01, T/F, Krishna Apartment, Devli Extension, New Delhi, 110060, is the service provider.
Individuals booking a stay or a tour with LUNGMĀR ("Guests") enter into a service agreement contract with Lungmar Remote Camp Private Limited.
General Health & Safety
• As the property is situated at roughly 3,900 meters / 12,795 ft, all guests must stay in Leh to acclimatize for 2 nights before coming to camp.
• Guests who do not stay 2 nights in Leh cannot be accommodated.
• Guests must be fit enough to cope with the rigors of altitude. Walking is the primary means of transport on most days. 4x4 vehicles are available for drop-offs between camp and access points, but cannot reach higher terrain.
• LUNGMĀR is equipped for altitude emergencies with trained staff, oxygen cylinders, and a portable hyperbaric chamber.
Minors
• Children over 12 are welcome when accompanied by adults.
• Unaccompanied minors under 18 are not allowed.
Wildlife
• There are no guarantees of wildlife sightings. Though over the past five years, every guest that has spent six days or more tracking with the team has seen one or more sightings. The more days spent, the higher the probability.
Baggage
• LUNGMĀR assumes no responsibility for loss, damage, or delay in delivering baggage. Baggage handled by LUNGMĀR is at the guest’s own risk.
• Equipment such as cameras, lenses, laptops, and electronic devices are considered part of baggage. If carried by a team member and damaged during handling, neither LUNGMĀR nor the employee can be held liable.
• Luggage insurance is recommended.
Guest Behavior
• Guests must comply with local laws and respect local traditions.
• If a guest is deemed unruly, in violation of laws, or a risk to the group, LUNGMĀR reserves the right to cancel the contract and stay.
• Any resulting costs are the responsibility of the guest.
Force Majeure
• Except where otherwise expressly stated, LUNGMĀR cannot accept liability or pay compensation where obligations are affected by events beyond its control.
• Force majeure includes events that could not be foreseen or avoided, including war, civil unrest, terrorism, industrial disputes, natural disasters, adverse weather, border closures, and travel restrictions imposed by governments.
Photo and Video Copyright
Any photos or videos produced by LUNGMĀR or its representatives are the property of LUNGMĀR. Copyright remains with LUNGMĀR.
These materials may be used for advertising and marketing purposes, including images where guests are identifiable, without compensation.
Passport and Visa Compliance
• Guests are responsible for holding valid passports with at least six months’ validity and obtaining required visas.
• LUNGMĀR can advise on visa requirements and provide supporting documents such as itineraries and confirmations.
• If entry is denied by authorities, LUNGMĀR is not liable for resulting costs or refunds.
Responsibility
LUNGMĀR is responsible for delivering services as described in its materials according to local standards.
• LUNGMĀR is not liable for accidents.
• LUNGMĀR reserves the right to withdraw or modify any part of a stay or tour without prior notice.
• Any resulting costs are the responsibility of the guest.
• Guests acknowledge that operators and staff are not guardians of individual safety and cannot be held liable for injury, death, or loss arising from participation.
Printing Errors and Cost Revisions
• LUNGMĀR reserves the right to correct printing errors or pricing inaccuracies and to revise Terms and Conditions as necessary.
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment Terms & Conditions
• 15% due 1 year prior to the trip or at time of booking if its less than one year (non-refundable).
• 35% due 6 months prior to the trip (non-refundable).
• Remaining 50% due 90 days prior to arrival (non-refundable).
• All tents are booked subject to final confirmation.
• For any cancellations due to COVID-19 related lockdowns or closed borders we offer a full credit valid for one season.
• Indian Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T.) is applicable on all bookings. This is subject to change
without prior notice, as per current regulations. Any increase in taxes will be charged as per actual.
Cancellation and Amendment Policy
• Any amendments to a booking must be communicated at least 16 days prior to arrival.
• All modifications shall be accommodated subject to availability and standard cancellation
policy will apply if the modifications result in cancellation.
• The property will not be liable for any refund of unused services due to bad weather, climate,
flight cancellations, pandemics, travel bans, or any other forces beyond our control.
• No refund request can be entertained for unexpected departures or no-shows.
No Show
Not showing up for a stay or tour on the scheduled day of arrival will be considered a “no-show”. In the event that the guest does not show up at all, it will be considered a last minute cancellation. If a guest is delayed due to missed flights or other travel problems, any modifications to the itinerary will be charged. If no modifications are needed to the agreed upon stay or tour itinerary, such as new hotel bookings, new guiding services, etc, no additional fees will be added.
No refunds will be issued for missed days.
Cancellation Fees
• Due to a short season, advance bookings, and only 10 tents, the property cannot accommodate refunds as rooms cancelled at a late stage are impossible to fill.
• Credit for future stays are available on a case by case basis.
Liability & Risk
By booking a stay or tour with us, you and your group confirm that you have read our full Terms & Conditions, including those pertaining to the booking of your tour, cancellation, and baggage policy, and you agree to the following waiver of liability.
All adventure travel is inherently risky, either directly due to the nature of the activities or due to the area of travel.
You understand that the trip you are participating in involves risks, including risks that are inherent. Inherent risks are those that cannot be eliminated without altering the essential character of the activities. These risks may result in loss or damage to equipment, accidental injury, illness, or, in extreme cases, permanent trauma, disability, or death.
Participation in this travel requires you to release, hold harmless, and agree not to bring claims against Lungmar Remote Camp Private Limited and its officers, trustees, agents, staff, employees, volunteers, interns, and any third-party suppliers or partners involved in arranging or facilitating your travel (collectively referred to as the “Released Parties”), with respect to any and all claims of loss or damage to person or property arising from injury, disability, death, or otherwise, whether arising in whole or in part from your enrollment, participation, or presence on this trip.
You further agree to indemnify the Released Parties, meaning to defend and to pay or reimburse, including costs and attorney’s fees, against any claim brought by a member of your family, a rescuer, another traveler, or any other person, arising in whole or in part from an injury or other loss suffered by or caused by you in connection with your enrollment, participation in, or presence on this trip.
These agreements of release and indemnity are intended to be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law and include claims of negligence, but do not extend to claims of gross negligence or intentionally wrongful conduct.
Booking a stay or travel and or submitting a payment in connection with your booking constitutes acceptance of these terms.
Updated September 10, 2021