Velas Turtle Festival from Mumbai on 11th 12th April 2020 | Event in Ratnagiri | Townscript
Velas Turtle Festival from Mumbai on 11th 12th April 2020 | Event in Ratnagiri | Townscript

Velas Turtle Festival from Mumbai on 11th 12th April 2020

Apr 10 - 12 '20 | 11:00 PM (IST)

Event Information

Velas Turtle Festival

Maharashtra is blessed with a 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

  • Traveling by A/C Bus
  • Hatchling sighting is not guaranteed.
  • The maximum batch size is 30 travelers on a first come first basis.
  • Pick up and Drop at centralized locations only.


Event Details

  • Traveling 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 Mumbai: Mumbai - Panvel - Mahad - Loner phata - Velas
  • Distance from Mumbai: 220 km approx.
  • Total time required for climbing Bankot Fort: None
  • Total distance for climbing: None
  • Parking available: yes



Cost:

  • Rs 2850 Adult (8 years and above)
  • Rs 2350 Child (below 8 years)
  • Rs 2000 Adult without transport (8 years and above)
  • Rs 1500 Child without transport (below 8 years)


Itinerary for Velas Turtle Festival 2020

Day 0: Friday Night

  • Meeting at Pritam Dhaba Dadar East 22:45(Travelling by A/C Bus)
  • Departure from Pritam Dhaba: 23:00
  • Chembur Diamond garden pickup 23.30
  • Vashi below main bridge pickup at 00.15
  • Pickup at Kalamboli near Mc Donald`s

Day: 1 Saturday

04:00 Early morning arrival at Velas Village.

06:00 Visit to Velas Beach for Turtle sighting

08:00 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 (by your own)

14:30 Departure for Mumbai from Harihareshwar temple

23:00 Approx. arrival at Dadar – Mumbai.


Cost Includes:

  • 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
  • Sightseeing as per the schedule
  • Expertise, guide charges, and TreksandTrails, India administration charges if any.
  • Ferryboat charges (with transport option)
  • All entry tickets and permissions. Provision of primary first aid only.


Cost Excludes:

  • Non-Veg Food
  • Lunch on Day 2
  • 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


Cancellation Policy

  • 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
  • 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
  • No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to the event date
  • No show No Refund.
  • Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
  • Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
  • If the event gets canceled we will refund "Trek Amount" only.

Venue

Velas Beach - वेळास समुद्र किनारा ®
Ratnagiri, Ratnagiri, India
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