Refund Policy
Last updated: 14 June 2026
Eligible Refunds
Refunds are issued in the following situations:
- Traveller cancels within the window specified in the Cancellation Policy
- Host cancels the booking (full refund including service fee)
- Experience significantly differs from the listing description
- Force majeure event prevents the experience from taking place
- Technical double-charge or payment error
Non-Refundable Items
- Platform service fee (except in host-cancellation and double-charge scenarios)
- Bookings cancelled less than 24 hours before the experience
- No-shows
- Optional add-ons purchased directly from the host outside Viharam
Refund Process
- Submit a refund request via the booking detail page or by emailing refunds@viharam.in
- Viharam reviews the request within 2 business days
- Approved refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7–10 business days
- UPI refunds typically arrive within 3 business days; card refunds may take up to 10 days depending on your bank
Disputes
If you believe a refund was incorrectly denied, you may raise a dispute through the platform (Dashboard → Bookings → Dispute). Disputes are reviewed by Viharam's Trust & Safety team within 5 business days.