The Marcel
Mud Festival


Goa, India

Karma Royal Palms

10 - 12 July 2026

Vasvado, Benaulim,
Goa 403 716, India


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10 - 12 July 2026

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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