Velas Turtle Festival 2023
Maharashtra is blessed with 720 km long coastline. Shared with Konkan, Thane, and Ratnagiri also Sindhudurg districts. Many marine creatures come to visit. However, the exact count and type are unknown. As from what is believed there is not a detailed study available. In the year 2000-01, it was found that a species of turtle, Olive Ridley is a prominent visitor to the shores of Maharashtra for breeding purposes. Other species are the Green Turtle, Hawksbill and the Leatherback. A lot of the other information is already available online, like what do turtles eat, how a turtle looks like. The difference between a turtle, tortoise and a terrapin.
Kindly Note
Travelling by A/C Bus
Hatchling sighting is not guaranteed.
The maximum batch size is 30 travellers on a first come first basis.
Pick up and Drop at centralized locations only.
Velas Turtle Festival Cost:
Rs 3749 per person (5 Years and above) Pune to Pune
Velas Event Details
Travelling by A/C Bus
Event Type: Tour
Food Arrangement: Homestay with Veg food already arranged
Transport: Travel by the same private vehicle for the entire tour
Height of Bankot fort: 500 ft.
Base Village: Velas
Taluka: Mandangad
District: Ratnagiri
Region: Konkan
Route from Pune: Pune – Banner – Khopoli - Velas
Distance from Pune: 195 km approx.
Total time required for climbing Bankot Fort: None
Total distance for climbing: None
Parking available: yes
Itinerary for Velas Turtle Festival 2023
Day 0: Friday Night
20:45 Meeting at State Bank of Maharashtra, Shivajinagar branch (Travelling by A/C Bus).
21:00 Departure from State Bank of Maharashtra, Shivajinagar.
21:15 Pickup at McDonald’s, Deccan.
21:35 Pickup at Chandani Chowk.
Day: 1 Saturday
06:00 Early morning arrival at Velas Village.
07:00 Visit to Velas Beach for Turtle sighting.
08:30 Breakfast.
10:30 Visit to Bankot fort.
13:00 Lunch & Rest.
17:00 Visit to the beach for turtle sightings.
20:00 Dinner and rest.
Day 2: Sunday
06:00 Visit to Velas beach for turtle sighting.
08:00 Breakfast.
10:30 Depart for Harihareshwar temple from Velas village.
13:00 Lunch (Veg)
14:30 Departure for Pune from Harihareshwar temple.
23:00 Approx. arrival at Shivajinagar – Pune.
What we'll give/What we won't
What is included in the tour
Travel by AC Bus (with transport option)
Accommodation in a typical Konkani homestay - Dormitory.
Day 1: 1 veg breakfast, 1 Veg Lunch, 1 Veg Dinner
Day 2: 1 Veg breakfast, 1 Veg Lunch
Sightseeing as per the schedule
Expertise, guide charges, and TreksandTrails, India administration charges if any.
Ferryboat charges. All entry tickets and permissions. Provision of primary first aid only.
What is NOT included in the tour
Non-Veg Food
Dinner on Friday Night and Sunday not included.
Mineral water and any other item not mentioned in the inclusions list
All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.
Any kind of personal expenses (Camera fees, entry fees, etc.)
Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.
Things to Carry
Torch with extra batteries
Extra pair of clothes & towel
Trekking shoes for trekking
Comfortable footwear
Personal medicines (if any)
Mosquito repellent cream
Sun cap and Sunscreen
Identity proof
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