Frequently asked questions
Am I buying the tree?
No. Punya Peepal-Ayu Prasadam is an adoption, not a sale. You make a voluntary one-time contribution and our team plants and cares for a Peepal sapling in your name. Neither you nor we own the tree or the land.
What does the ₹551 contribution cover?
The sapling, planting by our team, care for at least 3 years (we aim for up to 5 years), photo updates, your personalised certificate, a Tree ID with a QR tag, and ₹500 Punya Credits.
Where and when is my tree planted?
In Nashik Region, Maharashtra, India, by the Trimbakeshwar NEST team — usually on an auspicious date within about 7–14 days of your adoption, depending on season and weather. To protect the trees and the landowners, we do not publish exact locations.
How often will I get updates?
We add photo updates to your tree's page approximately every 7 to 15 days during the care period. The interval can vary with season, weather and access to the site.
Is my name written on the tree?
Your tree is named after you (or the person you adopt it for) on your certificate and on your tree's online page. The QR tag on the tree shows only the Tree ID — never a name or mobile number.
Can I adopt for someone else?
Yes — for parents, children, a birthday, an anniversary or in loving memory. Enter their name while registering; the certificate carries their name.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
Adoption is a voluntary choice you make after reading the terms, so once it is registered and the contribution is paid it is final — it cannot be cancelled and the contribution is not refunded. Only a technical payment error (for example, money debited twice) is corrected after verification.
What if my tree does not survive?
Young trees face weather, animals and other risks we cannot fully control. If your tree is lost, we will inform you. If you wish, you can adopt a new Punya Peepal and we will plant it for you at the same spot where possible. If you choose not to, the old Tree ID is closed — your PPP ID stays active for any future adoption.
What are Punya Credits?
Each adoption gives you ₹500 in Punya Credits — promotional reward points you can use towards an eligible booking (hotel, cab, puja) of ₹5,000 or more on TrimbakeshwarBooking.in, after 3 months, for up to 10% of the booking. They are not money and cannot be cashed or transferred.
Is this a donation? Do I get a tax benefit?
No. The contribution is not a donation to a charity and does not carry any income-tax benefit such as 80G.
How do I see my tree?
After registering you get a PPP ID. Enter it on the Punya Peepal page of TrimbakeshwarBooking.in to see your tree's details, photos and certificate. See your tree →
Can I visit my tree?
Plantation sites are on land that belongs to others, so visits are not part of the adoption. Your regular photo updates show how your tree is growing.
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