At Elephantaa, we are dedicated to ensuring your unique, handcrafted gifts reach you in a timely and secure manner. Please review our shipping process and timelines below.
1. Order Processing Time:
Standard Orders: Our standard order processing time is 1-3 working days.
Customized Orders: Orders containing customized products are specially made to order. Please allow 7-8 working days for these orders to be processed. If a different processing time is anticipated for your specific customized order, this will be communicated to you directly (e.g., via email).
Working Days: Our working days are Monday to Saturday. We do not process or ship orders on Sundays or on Public Holidays observed in India.
2. Shipping & Delivery:
Dispatch Notification & Tracking: Once your order has been processed and dispatched, you will receive a shipping confirmation with tracking details via Email, SMS, or WhatsApp. This will include an Expected Delivery Date and a link to track your parcel’s journey.
Estimated Delivery/Transit Time: This is an international delivery originating from India. After dispatch, the estimated transit time for your order to arrive is typically 12-20 business days. Please note that “business days” for transit refer to Monday-Friday and exclude weekends and public holidays in the transit and destination countries.
Courier Partners: We partner with reputable international courier services to deliver your orders. Our partners include:
UPS
DHL
UniUni
USPS
FedEx
Shiprocket (acting as an aggregator for various carriers) The specific carrier for your order will be chosen based on your location and the best available service.
3. Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout based on the total weight of your order and your delivery destination.
You will be able to see the final shipping cost before you complete your payment.
4. International Shipping – Important Information:
Customs, Duties, and Taxes: Your order is being shipped from India. Please be aware that international shipments may be subject to import taxes, customs duties, and/or fees levied by the customs authorities of the destination country. These charges are separate from your payment to Elephantaa for the merchandise and shipping.
The recipient of the shipment is the importer of record and is solely responsible for all such import fees, taxes, and duties.
Elephantaa has no control over these charges, nor can we predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country.
We strongly recommend that you contact your local customs office for further information on potential charges before placing your order to avoid any unexpected costs.
5. Address Accuracy:
To ensure timely delivery, please provide a complete and accurate shipping address, including any necessary apartment, suite, or unit numbers, and a valid phone number.
Elephantaa is not responsible for delays or non-delivery of orders due to incorrect or incomplete addresses provided by the customer.
6. Questions About Your Shipment:
If you have any questions regarding your shipment, tracking or our shipping policy, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team: