Community rules for groups

Groups are for travellers to find company for a trip. These rules apply to every group, its card and its chat, alongside our Terms.

Who can take part

Everyone needs a WhatsApp-verified Indian mobile number on their HimLocal account. One number, one account.
Starting a group needs the Contributor level (three accepted photos or tips). The host chooses who may ask to join, up to their own level.
Groups are for people aged 18 and over. “Women only” groups are for women. Both are your own declaration — giving a false one is a breach of these rules.

Plan in the group’s chat. Phone numbers, e-mail addresses, UPI ids and links to WhatsApp, Telegram or other apps are hidden automatically and the message is sent to our team.
Until the host accepts you, other people see only your level and home town — never your name, photo or number.

A group can’t charge anyone to join, ask for an advance, or sell a trip. Sharing a cab or a room and splitting the cost on the day is fine.
Guides, drivers and operators who want to sell trips list on HimLocal as a business instead — verified, with bookings paid through HimLocal.

No harassment, threats, hate, sexual content, impersonation, or anything that breaks the law.
Meet in public places. Tell someone at home where you are going and with whom. Trust your instincts — you can leave a group at any time.
HimLocal does not organise these trips and is not a party to any arrangement between travellers.

Every group, message and person has a “Report” button. Block anyone and they can never ask to join your groups again, and you won’t see their messages.
Our team looks at reports and flagged messages, and acts on a complaint within 36 hours: we hide messages, remove people, take groups down, and suspend accounts that break these rules.
We keep group messages to handle complaints and as the law requires. When you delete your account your messages stay in the group without your name.
Complaints can also go to our Grievance Officer — see section 12 of the Terms.