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FRIDAY, 10 July 2026

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Sunday, 12 July 2026

The Marcel Mud
Festival

Goa, India

Step into the soulful side of Goa with a three-day escape that celebrates tradition, community and sheer, unfiltered joy in mud!

Your journey begins with a slow-cooked Saraswat dinner by Chef Aaral, before travelling the next day to the village of Marcel for Chikhal-Kalo – Goa’s cherished mud festival honouring Krishna’s playful childhood spirit, where locals gather in the fields for music, laughter and muddy, magical fun.

Enjoy a laid-back riverside picnic afterwards, unwind with friendly Goa games and finish the day with a superb seafood dinner.

Vibrant, earthy and full of heart, it’s the perfect way to experience Goa’s culture from the inside out.

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DAY 1 FRIDAY 10 JULY 2026

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Dinner at Benaulim Brasserie by Chef Aaral (slow-cooked traditional Saraswat Goan fare)

DAY 2 SATURDAY 11 JULY 2026

8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Depart for the village of Marcel on the banks of the River Mandovi
Experience Chikhal-Kalo: a playful mud-bathing tradition honouring Lord Krishna
1:30 PM – Riverside picnic lunch
5:30 PM – Goa Games: Classic Goan fun in the Members’ Lounge
8:00 PM – Dinner at Benaulim Brasserie with Seafood Thali specials

DAY 3 SUNDAY 12 JULY 2026

8:00 AM – Breakfast
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All bookings are non-transferable and may not be sold, assigned or transferred to another individual or member once confirmed.
The attendee names provided at time of booking must be the exact attendees at the event, unless explicit approval is granted by Karma Concierge.

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Karma Royal Palms
Vasvado, Benaulim, Goa 403 716 India

FRIDAY, 10 July 2026

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Sunday, 12 July 2026

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