Welcome to Shoonya!
This Cancellation and Refunds Policy outlines the conditions under which you can cancel your booking made on IntoTheShoonya and the corresponding refund you will receive.
Cancellation by You
You may cancel your booking at any time before your check-in date. The amount of refund you will receive depends on the cancellation timeframe:
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- If you cancel between 3 and 7 days before your check-in date, you will receive a 50% refund (minus any processing fees) or an option for deferment (read more about deferment in the below sections)
- If you cancel 7 days before your check-in date, you will receive a full refund (minus any processing fees)
- Cancellation requests made after the designated cancellation period will not be eligible for a refund.
To cancel your booking, please contact us at namaste@intotheshoonya.com. You will receive a confirmation email once your cancellation is processed.
Cancellation by Us
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel your booking, we will contact you as soon as possible and offer you the following options:
- A full refund for the canceled booking.
- A booking for an alternative date with equivalent or better accommodations (subject to availability).
Changes to Your Booking
If you need to modify your booking dates, please contact us as soon as possible. We will try our best to accommodate your request, but changes may be subject to availability and additional charges.
Refunds
- Refunds will be processed within 7 business days of receiving your cancellation request.
- Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the booking.
Non-Refundable Fees
- Any processing fees associated with your booking are non-refundable.
Deferment
- Please note that deferments can only be availed once within 6 months from the date of cancellation.
- Deferments will be non-refundable, subject to availability, and additional charges.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cancellation and Refunds Policy, please contact us at namaste@intotheshoonya.com.
Common Queries Answered
Check-in is anytime after 2 pm. Any request for early check-in will depend on availability and will fetch extra charges.
If you wish to extend your stay, please notify us 24-hours prior.
You can checkout anytime before 11 am. Any request to extend the checkout time will depend upon the occupancy on that day and the other guests’ check-in time preferences. Late checkout will fetch extra charges.
Yes, we have a private parking spot, adjacent to the main road. A ~600m (12-15 min) village trail walk takes you to the property. First 100 m are the steepest: We can drop the needful guests in our car until that spot. From there it is ~200 m flat >> 50 m uphill, not very steep >> ~250m flat and down hill. Our team member/s will provide help with heavy luggage/s. We request our guests to extend their helping hands in carrying light items and luggages such as laptop bags, hand bags, bag-packs etc.
Our parking space is non-gated and is adjacent to the main road. Most of the villages/ houses in this region are situated away from the road, making such parking arrangements very common where community members ensure safety and security collectively.
Guests can get parking spots for up to 3 cars under the CCTV surveillance.
– Kids below 5 years: no charges
– Kids above 10 years of age will be considered adults
We have a fully functional kitchen and provide meals on a package-basis (check out the food package section above).
Our in-house cook is available to whip up some delicious home-style meals for you. All meals are prepared using only the freshest of ingredients, sourced from local markets.
– Kids below 5 years: no charges
– Kids between 5 to 10 years of age will be charged ₹150 for breakfast, ₹349 per kid for lunch & dinner
– Kids above 10 years of age will be considered adults
If mountains and nature are your thing, there are plenty you can do to spend time in Letibunga itself:
– Take an evening walk to the scenic and quiet Letibunga Primary school
– Visit the Local village temple nestled in Oak (local name: banj) forest
– Watch Himalayan birds closely while working or chilling in the balcony with the open view in the backdrop.
– Give a helping hand to the locals in the farm fields and taste the hard work.
– Take a guided trek through the scenic Letibunga Village to the waterfall down the hill and climb back through the forest. (Guide charges: ₹500)
– Go for a picnic to one of the best view points of Letibunga. We will set up the tent for you, and get food items delivered to the picnic site. If the day is right, stay till dusk to see the moon rising while the clouds are painted in dramatic colors on the other side over the Mukteshwar hills. (Charges: ₹1,000 excluding food)
– Spend the evening in the gazebo area over your favorite beverage. Have some fun time with friends and family playing Board and card games.
– Have a jamming session or record your own music in our common area- Kriti. We have got an acoustic guitar, ukulele, scarlet audio interface, and a mic.
– Gather around the fire pit when it gets chilly and enjoy your favorite drinks together with hot snacks. Bonfire charges: ₹2000 (~2 hrs) for the big fireplace (suitable for big groups), ₹1000 (~2 hrs) for the 2 small ones (ask us for videos to know more)
– Enjoy scrumptious barbecue snacks (Food charges extra and can be selected from the barbecue menu)
– Find the constellations and see the milky way while the crickets are chirping to break the silence of the night.
Nearby tourist spots:
– Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple and Chauli ki Jaali @ 8.7 km
– Bhalugaad waterfall @15km
– Bhimtal Lake @39 km
– Nainital Lake @50km
– Kainchi Dham/ Neem Karoli Baba Ashram @47km
Smoking is allowed only in the outer areas, including the balcony. All rooms are strictly a no smoking zone. Apart from the smell, there is always a danger of wood catching fire so we all got to be extremely mindful.
Drinking is allowed in all areas, including the rooms.
The property is at ~7 hours drive from Delhi/Noida, and 9 hours from Lucknow.
Roads are wide, and remain clear during all seasons. During tourist seasons, sometimes traffic runs slow until Bhimtal. We can arrange for a local taxi if booked a day in advance. Fare to be paid directly to the driver.
Nearest airport: Pantnagar @ 88 km/ ~2.5 hrs
Nearest bus station: Roadways depot Kathgodam @54 km/ ~2 hrs
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam railway station @54 km/ ~2 hrs
