Rameshwaram Dhanushkodi Tour From Mumbai

Rameshwaram Tour from Mumbai  

Charges/Tickets for Rameshwaram Tour

• Option A:  ₹ 5000
  (Partial advance for booking)
• Option B:  ₹ 8500
  (Without Train Ticket)
• Option C:  ₹ 10500
  (With SL Train Ticket)
• Option D:  ₹ 12500
  (With AC Train Ticket from Mumbai)

Explanation of Charges: 
If you choose option A (partial advance), you need to pay the balance amount 20 days prior to event date and time. The above charges are per person charges for this tour, please check the inclusions section for details of things included and excluded in these charges. If you opt for Option B, you need to meet us at Madurai station as per the timing mentioned in the itinerary. 

⚠️ Eligibility Condition:
​Participants need to "Read" and "Understand" the Details, FAQ's, Inclusions, Important Note, About-us, etc... Before considering to be apart of our group for this event. Do not book this event if the details and points mentioned are not agreeable to you.

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
• Winter Clothes for protection against Cold, (Avg night temp: 15 Degree.)
• Haversack to put all your things.

TRAIN TRAVEL:

The Train will be as follows:

• Train from Mumbai to Nagercoil  
• Train to Mumbai from Nagercoil
• Our crew will be traveling by train from Mumbai for the event, You may choose to join the group from Mumbai itself. We can help you with booking train tickets. The Tour Leader will be carrying the tickets with him and he will be coordinating with TTE too. 
• We get the train tickets from online IRCTC , if you book late you will get RAC/Waiting List Ticket. OR, you have to opt for Tatkal Ticket. Mischief Treks does not have any authority on Indian railways and train rules need to be followed with reference to your train travel. Roles and responsibility of Mischief Treks comes in from the point you exit train station and ends once you are back to the train station. Train/ Flight are beyond our controlling authority and hence not a part of our role in this tour. We can only provide help in your travel till Nagercoil and back to Mumbai.
• In the situation wherein the waiting list ticket or RAC does not get confirmed we can get Tatkal tickets booked on your behalf. The charges for Tatkal needs to be paid accordingly. The regular quota ticket booking charges are already incorporated in the "With Ticket" option available while booking. Also there are various options for consideration as mentioned in detail in the cancellation policy.
• The organizer (Mischief Treks) reserves right to make changes to the itinerary depending on the situation (if need be).
• Please do not book this tour if any of the terms or details are not agreeable to you. . 

Coordination: 

We will be creating a WhatsApp group 3 days prior to the event date for coordination and final instructions. The batch coordinator will be carrying all train tickets and will meet you at the train station. Apart from coordinator details and tickets all information is available on this page itself.

Important : 

• Please make sure you have Read and Understood the entire details, disclaimer, and FAQ/Points to note, BEFORE booking the event.
• At Mischief Treks we believe in creating happy memories by adhering to Mutual-Respect, and Equality. Please read the About us page (click here) to check if you are compatible with us before you proceed for booking. 
• We get the train tickets from online IRCTC, if you book late you will get RAC/Waiting List Ticket.
• Mischief Treks provides assistance in getting your tickets booked so that you don't have to go through the hassle and all the group members can travel together. As we do not have any control or authority on 3rd party services like train/flight tickets/operations, Our role in booking tickets is just that of a helping-hand.
• The organiser reserves right to make changes to the itinerary depending on the situation.

How to reach Rameshwaram:

To get accurate travel info for reaching Rameshwaram as well as driving directions follow below mentioned steps

1. Open Google search tab
2. Type the following words in the search window "My location to Rameshwaram Tamil Nadu distance"
3. You shall get the exact time required to travel, modes of travel, and distance (kilometers) from your location.

The distance from Mumbai to Rameshwaram is 1598 KM which takes around 29 Hrs 30 min to reach by road.

Rameshwaram Tour FAQ's

Q. I have booked/paid for the event, is my booking confirmed for the event? 

Ans. No !, your booking can become invalid if you do not submit the "Most Important Details" required for emergency situations. For any Trek/Adventure event the organizers need to have your details at least 24 hours prior to the event. We do not allow anyone to the campsite until we have complete and authentic details of the person. This info is crucial in case of an emergency and is a mandatory KYC parameter. The link for the "personal details form" will be sent on WhatsApp immediately after you complete the booking instructions mentioned on the website. Submitting incomplete/incorrect/fake details in the form will make your booking invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. 

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. If I have opted for "with transport", which vehicle will be provided?

Ans. Transport from travel city is generally provided by bus. The bus capacity varies with reference to participant count. 17 seater, 26 Seater, 32 seater etc .. , if the participant count is low we may opt for Qualis/Sumo/ Tavera for transport     

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.

Q. What if there is an issue with transport,  i.e. the bus breaks down, AC is not working, tyre gets punctured? will we get a refund?

 Ans. Mischief Treks as a team conducts treks/tours only. All the support functions like transport, food etc are sourced from various other vendors to help the participants have it streamlined. Equipment failure can happen any time with any piece of machinery and we can try to get a replacement/repair from the vendor. This may consume time and the trek/tour leader may decide to continue the event as deemed fit to get the event completed. We as well as the participants have to bare with it. There are no refunds possible in such case. The Trek/Tour leader's decision to terminate the event or continue the event with available resources will be final and binding. 

Q. How many people will be coming for the tour?

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

Q. Is Tour safe for solo participants? 

Ans. Yes is safe and comfortable. Mostly 40% of the participants come solo and blend in with the leaders and the rest of the group.  

Q. Is this tour safe for girls? 

Ans. Mischief Treks has a track record of making our events extremely safe for girls. Normally 60 – 75 % of our participants are females.

Q. Can we pay in cash or installment ?

Ans. Sorry we do not accept cash payments. There are no installment scheme.

Q. What is the last date of booking the event?

Ans. Bookings close once tickets are sold out. Ideally you need to book atleast 1 month advance. 

Q. How should I book the event?

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

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

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

Q. Will we be returning at exact time mentioned in the itinerary?

Ans. The Itinerary is for reference purpose only, it is based on average time taken during our previous events. Actual timeline for a particular date depends on Weather conditions, Traffic Conditions, Participants speed and endurance.  

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Update as on January 20, 2024: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at at Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a "Puja" at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli, located in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu.  The Prime Minister also listened to various scholars reciting verses from the Kamba Ramayana in this temple and sought blessings from an elephant named 'Andal' in the temple premises. This temple is one of the most ancient temples in the country and is mentioned in anciant 'Puran' and the Sangam era texts. Later the PM holy took a dip at the 'Agni theerth' beach a.k.a. 'Agniteerth'. This visit will also boost tourism in Rameshwaram.

The weather in the month of January and February is pleasant, the night breeze is getting colder during this period.  The climate is getting colder, The visibility is clear and night sky looks splendid. Average temperature for the night is expected to be around 26°C. 

• 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 train pickup, does not reach the meeting point on scheduled date and time.

If the event itself gets cancelled, you will be given the option to switch to any other event or any other date, Or you can opt for 100% refund.
The 100% 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 500/- and train cancellation charges will be as applicable as per Indian Railways rules.
If you need to reschedule your booking to any other date, it can be done free of cost if the rescheduling request is sent 720 hours prior to the event date and time. From 00 hrs - 720 hours prior to the event date and time, free rescheduling is not permitted. It will be counted as cancellation done in less than 720hours of event date and time. 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 in the last 10 days. This mutually agreed cancellation policy is applicable to you 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.