Odisha Turtle Festival Rushikulya Beach

Odisha Turtle Festival from Mumbai

Charges for Odisha Turtle Festival

Option A: INR 2500.00

Participants need to reach the base village in their own vehicle. Meals included.

Option C: INR 3500.00
Bus Pickup/Drop from Mumbai included for the tour

⚠️  Eligibility condition 

If you wish to apply for being part of our group, you need to "Read" and "Understand" the details such as About-us, FAQ's, Important Note section etc... and be "Aware". Each participant needs to be physically and mentally fit to participate. Do not book this event if the details mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you. Mischief Treks does not accept ignorant people.

Booking closes once slots are sold out

• Identity proof (must)
• Mosquito / Insect Repellents.
• Extra pair of clothes.
• Camera, Powerbank (optional)
• Water (minimum 1 Ltr) Compulsory.
• Some ready to eat food like biscuits, plum cake etc.
• Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder. (We will have a basic first aid kit with us)
• Toiletries, Cap / Scarves and Sunglasses, Towels
• Haversack to put all your things.

Coordination: 

We will be creating a WhatsApp group 3 hours prior to the event date for coordination and final instructions. The batch coordinator will you at the pickup point. Apart from coordinator details all information is available on this page itself.

IMPORTANT Points to Note

Do not register for this event without reading and understanding the details mentioned on this page.

Please make sure you are physically fit to complete the event, and before registration you have gone through all the details, Itinerary, FAQ, Points to note, About-Us, Fees, Points to note and understood it well. Please avoid this event if any of the details or terms are not agreeable to you.

Food: The food is prepared by local villagers and is basic home cooked food. If you are a choosy person and does not prefers having simple and basic village home cooked food, we recommend you to carry your own food. 

Stay: The home stays are managed by the group of villagers in the region. Please be aware that the local homes of the villagers are not hotels. These basic homes are shared by the villagers with the participants visiting for Turtle Festival. Reference images are available in album link on this page to get rough idea about the stay. The images are for representation purpose only, actual stay may vary based on arrangement and allocation done by village representatives and NGO working on ground operations.

Travel: Travel plan may be impacted due to external factors like bad traffic jams, road conditions, bus breakdowns, and or any other situation beyond control of Mischief Treks.

Changes in Plan: The organiser reserves the right to change the itinerary, date, time and/or things related to the event without prior notice.

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Q: I have booked/paid for the Odisha Turtle Festival, is my booking confirmed?

Ans. No ! , your booking can become invalid if you do not submit the "Most Important Details" required for emergency situations. Not submitting the details OR Submitting incomplete/incorrect/fake details in the form will make your booking invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. We do not allow anyone to trek/campsite until we have complete and authentic details of the person. This info is crucial in case of emergency, and is a mandatory KYC parameter. For any Trek/Adventure event the organizers need to have your details atleast 48 hours prior to the event. The link for the "personal details form" will be sent to you on WhatsApp after booking.

Q: What if there are fewer Turtle or no Turtle, will we get a refund  ? - OR -  will we have to pay extra if there are much more Turtle than expected?

Ans. Any event including Odisha Turtle Festival that is based on a natural occurrence or natural phenomenon eg. Hatching, Snowing, Raining, Flower blooming, Cloud formation etc.. is not in our control. You need to book such events only if you are willing to take that chance. The natural phenomenon cannot be assured from our end, nor is part of the inclusions of the charges.  

Q. What will be included in the meals?

Ans. All the meals provided during the event will be Vegetarian. NonVeg will be available in the restaurant on cost-at-actuals basis

Q. We are coming by our own vehicle for the event, where should we reach?

Ans. We will be providing the exact map location of the meeting point on WhatsApp group which will be created 24 hrs prior to the event date.

Q. Is Odisha Turtle Festival safe for solo participants? 

Ans. Yes, mostly 30% of participants come up solo and blend in, Mischief Treks has a track record of making our events extremely safe for everyone.

Q. Is Odisha Turtle Festival safe for girls? 

Ans. Apart from standard risks involved in any outdoor activity, Mischief Treks has a track record of making our events extremely safe for females and especially males. Normally 60 – 75 % of our participants are females. This includes Scuba diving. 

Q. How should I book the Odisha Turtle Festival event?

Ans. All you have to do is press the book now button on this page and follow the instructions. 

Q. Can we pay in cash or installment or on spot?

Ans. Sorry, we do not accept cash payments. Booking for the Odisha Turtle Festival from Mumbai closes once seats are sold out, book well in advance to avoid missing out on the slots. 

Q. What are the minimum age criteria for the Odisha Turtle Festival?

Ans. Age does not matter, "Fitness" is important. The participants need to be physically fit to complete the trek. Participants below 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a blood relative who is above 18yrs or they need to submit a consent letter from parents. 

Q. Can we pay in cash or installment or on spot?

Ans. Sorry, we do not accept cash payments. On-spot payment is not possible because the booking process closes 24 hours prior to the event date and we have limited tickets available. To avoid last min booking issues and inconvenience we recommend you to book at least 3-4 days in advance.

Q. How do we get in touch after reaching the meeting point?

Ans. We will be creating a WhatsApp group for coordination where you will be provided all the necessary information regarding the contact person, exact point to meet, etc..

Q. How many people will be at the coming for Odisha Turtle Festival?

Ans. Depends on the number of people booking the event. Generally, the batch size is approximately 20-25 participants.

Q. What are the different ways to participate in Mischief Treks events?

Ans: Participation in Mischief Treks events/activities establishes a participatory relationship rather than a consumer relationship, because it involves engaging in group activities and the participation does not constitute to purchase of goods or services. Here are the detailed participation options:
As a Participant: You can join specific activities/events by carefully reading and understanding the event details carefully and registering through the event page, where a payment will be required. This option is for those who wish to join individual events without long-term commitments.
As a Permanent Member: After participating in 20 or more activities/events, a participant will qualify for permanent membership, which comes with distinct payment terms communicated directly to members. This status recognizes your continued engagement and offers benefits accordingly.
As a Volunteer: If you're interested in supporting the events without participating financially, you can apply to be a volunteer with Mischief Treks. The volunteers are selected based on the needs of each event and they can join without making a payment, emphasizing the communal and supportive aspect of participation.
As an Affiliate Referral: Through this program, affiliates can refer individuals to participate in activities/events, supporting the community's growth. This option highlights the collaborative nature of Mischief Treks' activities.
Note: Customization of activities/events is available upon request, requiring separate registration. This ensures that all participants' unique needs and interests are accommodated, further underlining the participatory essence of Mischief Treks' operations.

Q. Why is submitting emergency contact details and KYC information mandatory?

Ans. Its a standard protocol and also a guideline by Govt of India. We are accountable for every "Human-Body" present at our campsite or trek is our responsibility and in case of any unfortunate event we will be asked by authorities to provide all relevant information about you. In order to comply with the authorities, we have to take authentic information from you. Fake/Incomplete information or non-submission of the details will make your ticket (paid amount) invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. You will not be allowed to participate in the event.

Q. Does the cancellation policy/rescheduling policy apply to me if I book on event day or last day?

Ans:  Yes, the policy is applicable irrespective of the booking date. The cancellation / reschedule policy is applicable to everyone with immediate effect from the date and time of booking. The refunds/rescheduling requests will be processed based on the date and time of cancellation/reschedule request sent to us and the date and time of booking the event are irrelevant.

Q. What is the basis of cancellation/reschedule policy in case of medical or personal emergency of participant or organizing team?

Ans:  The cancellation policy is based on fairness towards the participant and the organizing team. In case of medical/personal emergency, the loss arising out of cancellation/reschedule will be borne by the respective person. i.e. if the organizing team faces an emergency situation and the event gets canceled, the participant will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if the participant faces an emergency situation, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss. The cancellation policy is designed with a completely unbiased approach towards the participant and organizing team and is aimed at fairness towards both. 

• 90% will be refunded if cancelled 30 days (720+ hrs) in advance.
• 75% will be refunded if cancelled 20 days (480+ hrs) in advance.
• 50% will be refunded if cancelled 10 days (240+ hrs) in advance.
• 0% refund if cancelled in less than 10 days (240 hours) of the event date and time.
• 0% refund if the participant drops out, misses bus pickup, does not reach the meeting point on scheduled date and time. 

NOTE: Please do not book this event if you do not agree to the terms and details mentioned on this page. This mutually agreed cancellation policy is applicable to the participant and us as well. The Date and time of cancellation request sent to us will be considered for calculation of the applicable slab given above. The date and time of booking the event are not relevant for calculating the number of days and hours remaining between the event date and cancellation request. It's a humble request, please do not give medical reasons, crib, argue or try to threaten/blackmail us if you drop out or cancel/reschedule the trek due to the situation at your end . 

The basis of the cancelation policy is to protect the participant and the organizers from undue financial losses arising out of unforeseen situations. If the event gets canceled due to the medical/personal emergency of the organising team member, the participants will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if there is a medical/personal emergency at the participant's end, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss. 

Rescheduling request by Participant 

If you need to reschedule your booking to any other date, it can be done only if the rescheduling request is sent at least 20 days prior to event date and time and the request will be considered after paying cancellation charges for stay and travel, booked for the given date.  Rescheduling can only be done based on availability for the given date. 

Cancellation Policy Explanation 

The calculation will be based on total tour cost that you have booked. Incase you have paid only a partial amount, the partial payment (if any) is not taken into consideration for calculating refund percentage based on total tour cost.  If the event itself gets cancelled by Mischief Treks, The participant will be given the option to switch to any other event or any other date, Or you can opt for 100% refund. No charges will be deducted and the Participant will gets full refund of the amount paid by him/her. If the Participant has initiated the cancellation request, The percentage of refund is applicable after deduction of third-party cancellation charges i.e. train and stay. The cancellation charges of train tickets and stay need to be paid by the participant. For this event the stay cancellation charges are 1500/- per person and train cancellation charges will be as applicable as per Indian Railways rules. Any external charges like convenience charges, train ticket booking charges of travel agents, or any other charges are not refundable. In case the train tickets booked for the tour remain in waiting until 24 hours prior to departure date, We can assist in getting Tatkal Tickets as per tatkal timing of IRCTC. Additional charges for Tatkal or premium needs to be paid by the participant as applicable.  In case tatkal or premium tatkal is not available and existing waiting list ticket gets cancelled by IRCTC, The participant will have to cancel his/her tour as per Point number 3 in this section.  Based on availability the Participant may be provided an option to reschedule the tour for a later date. The Rescheduling will be done as per residual amount after deducting stay cancellation charges and this would require differential charges to be paid by the participant. In case of Partial Payment for booking the slot, the balance payment needs to be paid 20 days prior to departure date and time. If the participant defaults in making payment and does not clear the dues 20 days prior to departure date, the partial amount will be forfeited and the participant will be considered drop out.  Non-Adherence to any of the terms and details explained on this page, or intentionally ignoring the terms will lead to disciplinary action against the said participant and he/she may be expelled from the group.