Velas Turtle Festival
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Price
₹3449
Overview
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Velas:
Velas a coastal village which falls in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The place is well known for its beaches. Besides Velas beach, here are several other tourist attractions at Velas including the Bankot Fort and the Harihareshwar Temple
Turtle Festival:
Velas has been attracting nature lovers and travellers more for its Velas turtle festival, Maharashtra than anything else. Hundreds of Olive Ridley Turtles, one of the most treasured species of marine turtles, come ashore at Velas beach for breeding and lay hundreds of eggs
Included/Excluded
- Travel from Mumbai in Private A/C Bus
- Entry Charges
- Dormitory Accommodation (Velas is an eco-tourism village and separate rooms / hotel accommodation is not available)
- Breakfast(Veg), Lunch(Veg) & Dinner(Veg/Non-Veg) on Day 1 (Jain meals available))
- Breakfast(Veg) on Day 2
- Ferry Boat charges and entry tickets
- Expertise and Guide charges
- Anything other than the above-mentioned things
- Any Personal Expenses
- Lunch on Day 2
Tour Plan
Day 0 - Friday
- 22:00 hrs – Pick up from SGNP, Borivali
- 22:30 hrs – Pick up from metro station bus stop, Andheri.
- 23:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion
- 23:15 hrs – Pick up from Chembur
- 23:45 hrs – Pick up from Vashi Highway
Day 1 - Saturday
- 06:00 hrs – Reach Velas eco-village
- 06:30 hrs – Freshen up and get ready to visit the beach for the first sightings. Post sighting a brief about Olive Ridley turtles
- 08:30 hrs – Back to the village for Breakfast & tea
- 10:00 hrs – Leave for Bankot fort, it gives you mesmerizing views of the velas bech and harihareshwar temple
- 13:00 hrs – Return to the village and have lunch
- 17:00 hrs – We will visit the beach for more sighitings of Olive Ridley turtles
- 18:30 hrs – After the sightings head back to out homestay
- 20:30 hrs – Have dinner and stroll around the village
- 22:30 hrs – Day Ends!
Day 2 - Sunday
- 06:00 hrs – Wake up call
- 06:30 hrs – Visit the beach for the last sighting
- 08:00 hrs – Back to the village for Breakfast & tea
- 10:00 hrs – We will leave for harihareshwar beach, the journey includes an exciting ride in the ferry
- 11:30 hrs – Visit the temple and soak in some Vitamin D at the beach
- 12:30 hrs – Have Lunch, we will start our return journey after lunch
- 20:00 hrs – Reach Mumbai. Say your goodbyes with a promise to meet again. This brings us to the end of our trip, Or rather just the beginning.
Calendar & Prices
FAQs
Can I come alone?
Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.
Is it safe for a female solo traveller?
It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time. Moreover, most of our events have 60% female participation.
What if I have a medical emergency?
We will carry first aid kit with us. The coordinators will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.
What are the pickup locations for Velas Trip?
Pick up Locations are as follows:
- 22:00 hrs – Pick up from SGNP, Borivali
- 22:30 hrs – Pick up from metro station bus stop, Andheri.
- 23:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion
- 23:15 hrs – Pick up from Chembur
- 23:45 hrs – Pick up from Vashi Highway
How are the washroom arrangements at Velas?
Clean & basic washroom facility available at homestay
What type of food will I get?
Local home cooked veg/non-veg/jain meals
What is the stay like at Velas?
We will be staying at a villagers place in a dormitory style accommodation (Velas is an eco-tourism village and separate rooms / hotel accommodation is not available)
Things to Carry
Disclaimer
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation charge of 15% would be deducted from the booking if cancelled 2 days before the event
- No refund would be granted if cancelled within 2 days of the event
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