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Velas Turtle Fest Velas Turtle Fest

2 Days, 2 Night
Maharashtra, Velas
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Overview

Velas is situated in Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district,  Konkan region of Maharashtra. The said place is famous for it's clean and sandy beaches and famous turtle festival. For many years the female Olive Ridley turtles have been visiting this place to lay their eggs. Every year between February to April, the said turtle festival is arranged by nature conservatives.Utmost care is taken of these newly hatched Olive Ridley turtles, and then they are released into the Arabian Sea. 

Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra Mandal organisation has identified the unique natural beauty of this place and then this place came into the limelight. The Nisarga Mitra Mandal and the villagers have identified the importance  of the protection of these newly hatched turtles and they have pledged to protect these turtles. Several thousand newly born Turtles have been safely released into the Arabian sea by their teamduring the last 15 years.
 

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Meet and Greet | Departure to Velas
Mumbai

09:00 pm: Meet the team at SGNP Main Gate, Borivali East
09:15 pm: Journey Starts, Pickup On the way
09:30 pm: Pickup from Pushpa Park, Malad
09.50 pm: Pickup from Oberoi Mall signal Bustop (After Oberoi Bridge), Goregaon
10.05 pm: Pickup from Hanuman Road bus stop (For Andheri & Vile Parle)
10.15 pm: Pickup from Kalanagar bus stop, Bandra
10.30 pm: Pickup from Sion station, (Opp to MCD/Sion Lunch Home)
11:15 pm: Pick up at CIDCO Exhibition Centre Vashi.
11:45 pm: Pick up at McDonald's, Kalamboli.

Day 1
Velas

7:00 AM / 8:00 AM: Reach Velas and direct visit on beach and experience turtle eggs hatching
10:00 AM: Reach Velas & check in at Homestay, Freshenup and enjoy breakfast.
12:00 PM: Visit Bankot fort and explore the fort.
02:00 PM: Comeback to homestay and have your lunch.
04:30 PM: After having some rest, let's visit beach again to see the turtles and have fun at the beach with beautiful sunset.
07:00 PM: Come back to homestay freshenup and have your dinner. Later we can spend some time chilling out and making some new friends, one can even get to bed early.
 

Day 2
Velas

7:00 AM / 8:00 AM: Wake up in the morning visit at the beach and see baby turtle going into the sea.
09:00 AM/ 10:00 AM: Come back to hotel freshenup have your breakfast and checkout.
11:00 PM: Visit Harihareshwar Temple
02:00 PM: Start your journey back to mumbai.
10:00 PM: Reach Mumbai tentatively depending upon the traffic.

Inclusion/Exclusion
What's included in the trip?

Transportation from Mumbai - Mumbai (Pvt Non AC Bus)

2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

First aid kit (our guides are certified in handling first aid situations)

Expertise

Entry fees

What's not included in the trip?

Anything other than above mentioned inclusion

Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.

Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.

Any travel or medical insurance

Highlights
What's makes this trip special?

Harihareshwar Temple

Turtle Hatching

Bankot Fort

Things to Carry

Photo Identity Proof: 
One original Photo Identity like Aadhar Card or Voter Id Card and its photocopy must be an item of important things to carry on a trip.

Clothing's:
For winters - Woollen clothes / Jacket / thermals
For summers – Tropical clothes
For monsoons - Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket
Depending on the tour duration you can carry comfortable clothes (Jeans, T-shirts, shirt, Kurta, tops, jeggings, innerwear, shorts, sleeveless, etc)

Footwear:
Casual shoes/sports shoes (recommended)
Flip-flop /sandals (For quick short outings)

Personal Accessories:
Toothpaste, toothbrush.
Paper soap, normal soap and facewash.
Cap/hats, sunglasses, Sunscreen minimum of spf40.
Body spray / deodorant.
Moisturizer, lip balm, and cold creams.
Power banks and LED torch light (optional)
Hand sanitizer Face/Nose Mask & Sanitary Kit

Backpack:
The backpack is the most important stuff to bring on a trip. So carry a Backpack secured with comfortable shoulder straps and bag pack cover. So these are the essential items that you must be carried before going on any journey. If you follow certain travel tips so that you can’t suffer any problem. You can enjoy your journey and makes a lot of fun when you have your required things at right time.

Medication:
Please carry medicines if you need any.
Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion sickness
Bandages, Cotton, and Dettol.

Velas Turtle Fest Policies
Payment Terms Policy

100% of the total trek cost should be paid 0 days before the date of booking

Confirmation Policy

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking

Cancellation Policy
  • If cancellations are made 7-15 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the total trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • If cancellations are made 5-7 days before the start date of the trip, 75% of the total trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • If cancellations are made within 0-5 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the total trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • No show: No refund.
  • All refunds will be processed after deducting the registration amount as the registration amount is non-refundable.
Refund Policy

The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.

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