Turtle Festival Tour to Velas
Velas, Ratnagiri
2 Days2 Nights
Event Overview
Velas is a small village in Ratnagiri district which is famous for the Olive Ridley turtle population that visits the Velas beach every year and lays their eggs.At Velas, turtle conservation movement is undertaken by the villagers. An NGO named Sahyadri Nisargmitra and the villagers committee has taken the initiative to conserve olive ridley turtles by providing protection to their eggs.Witnessing a baby turtle coming out of the egg and then finding its way to the sea by those baby steps is an unforgettable moment. Join in Mumbai Travellers for this unforgettable journey.
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Event Details
Schedule
Day 1 - Late Night departure
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Day 2 - Visit Velas beach
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Meal
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Adventure Activities
Photography
Amenities
Firstaid
Accommodation
Guide
Transport
Transportation
Private Vehicle
Pickup Details
Pickup Time: 10.30 PM Drop Time: 10.00 PM
Things To Carry
- ID Proof (Pan card/Driving License)
- Extra Pair of Clothes
- Dry Food / Snacks and Water Bottle
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Sanitary Kit
- Cap, Glares, Sunscreen, moisturizers etc.
- Torch with extra batteries
- Sturdy Shoes or Kito
- Rucksack to carry things
- Camera, Binoculars (Optional)
- Clothing as per season
- Electral Powder / Glucon D / Tang / Energy Bar etc.
Policy
Included
- Accommodation in a typical Konkani bungalow on homestay sharing basis. (Velas is an eco-tourism village and separate rooms / hotel accommodation is not available)
- Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai or Pune to Pune by Non-A/c luxury Bus.
- Typical Konkani veg meals on tour. (Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch)
- Sightseeing and entry tickets, wherever necessary.
- Ferryboat Charges & entry tickets.
- Expertise
- GST
Excluded
- Tax as applicable
- Bottled water, aerated drinks
- Lens/Camera charges if any
- Anythings other than above mentioned inclusions.
Terms & Conditions
The tour dates have been planned after precise calculation of probable hatching dates and as per the information provided by volunteers and researchers at Velas however turtle sighting is a natural phenomenon and is matter of luck.
Considering safety and security measure, it is strictly not permitted to swim at Velas beach.
Moreover, we expect our travellers to take this a complete ecotourism experience, enjoy & explore every bit of the tour and think beyond “just sightings”. There is a lot to enjoy in this short tour so Let’s be travellers, not Tourists :-)
As it is totally eco-destination, we provide accommodation in Konkani bungalow on homestay sharing basis. Food is hygienic and prepared in authentic spices by Konkani Brahmin hosts at Velas village, Ratnagiri.
Considering safety and security measure, it is strictly not permitted to swim at Velas beach.
Moreover, we expect our travellers to take this a complete ecotourism experience, enjoy & explore every bit of the tour and think beyond “just sightings”. There is a lot to enjoy in this short tour so Let’s be travellers, not Tourists :-)
As it is totally eco-destination, we provide accommodation in Konkani bungalow on homestay sharing basis. Food is hygienic and prepared in authentic spices by Konkani Brahmin hosts at Velas village, Ratnagiri.