From the Himalayas to Your Home

Policy

Shipping, Returns & Refunds

Last updated: July 2026

We ship from the mist-covered slopes of the Dhauladhar range. Everything you order from Palum Dhara is carefully packed in Palampur and sent to your doorstep with the same care we put into sourcing it.

Order Processing

Orders are processed and dispatched within 24–48 hours of placement. During peak seasons (harvest periods, festive seasons) or for limited-batch products, dispatch may take up to 72 hours. We will notify you via WhatsApp if there is any significant delay.

All orders are confirmed manually before dispatch. You will receive a confirmation message on WhatsApp and email with your order details.

Shipping Timelines

Delivery times depend on your location:

  • Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh: 1–3 business days
  • North India (Delhi NCR, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, UP): 2–4 business days
  • Rest of India (major cities): 3–5 business days
  • Remote areas, hill stations, and islands: 5–7 business days

Business days exclude Sundays and public holidays.

Delivery Estimates

The delivery timelines above are estimates. Actual delivery may vary based on weather conditions (particularly during monsoon season in the Himalayas), courier availability, and local logistics. We do our best to provide accurate timelines, but we cannot guarantee exact delivery dates.

Remote Area Deliveries

We ship across India. However, certain remote or high-altitude areas may have longer delivery times or may not be serviceable by standard couriers. If your delivery address falls in such an area, we will contact you before dispatch to confirm feasibility and any additional charges.

Tracking Information

Once your order is dispatched, you will receive tracking details via WhatsApp and email. You can use the tracking number to monitor your shipment's progress on the courier partner's website.

Shipping Charges

Free delivery on all orders above ₹1,000. For orders below ₹1,000, a nominal shipping fee applies. The shipping charge, if any, will be clearly displayed at checkout before you confirm your order.

Order Cancellation

You may cancel your order at any time before it has been dispatched. To cancel, contact us on WhatsApp or email as soon as possible. Once the order has been dispatched, cancellation is no longer possible — in that case, you may initiate a return after receiving the product (see Return Policy below).

Return Policy

We offer a 7-day no-questions-asked return window from the date of delivery. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, contact us within 7 days and we will arrange a return.

Important: Food Items

For food safety reasons, opened or partially consumed food products are not eligible for physical return. However, we will issue a full refund regardless — you keep the product, and we refund you. This is our trust-building policy, not standard retail practice.

Unopened items will be picked up from your address and returned to us. We bear the return shipping cost.

Damaged or Incorrect Products

If you receive a damaged or incorrect product, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos of the product and packaging. We will:

  • Arrange a replacement to be dispatched immediately, or
  • Issue a full refund — your choice.

Refund Process & Timelines

For COD orders, a refund means you are not required to pay the Cash on Delivery amount for the returned item. For prepaid orders (once online payment is enabled), refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 5–7 business days of our receiving or confirming the return.

Non-Returnable Items

The following items are not eligible for return:

  • Products damaged due to customer misuse or improper storage after delivery.
  • Items returned after the 7-day window has expired.
  • Products where the original packaging has been significantly damaged by the customer.

Customer Support

For any questions about shipping, returns, or refunds, reach out to us: