Velas Turtle Festival

Pick Up Points: (Friday Night) 

• 10:00 pm: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali 
• 10.15 pm: Goregaon
• 10.30 pm: Andheri
• 10:45 pm: Sion 
• 10.55 pm: Amar Mahal
• 11:15 pm: Juinagar/Vashi 
• 11:30 pm: Kalamboli McDonalds (Panvel) 
• (After Reaching Pick Up Point, call our Trek Leader, contact detail will be provided on the event day) 

Day 01 Saturday :

• Reach Velas by 05:00 am. Watch Turtles taking their first steps. Post sightings, a briefing session would be taken to educate about Olive Ridley Turtles. 
• 9:00 AM - Proceed towards Konkani style home-stay. Freshen up.
• 10:00 AM - Have delicious home-made breakfast.
• 11:00 AM -Proceed for a visit to Bankot Fort, which is known for its history and breathtaking views of Velas beach and Harihareshwar. 
• 2:30 PM - Have home cooked & hygenic lunch. Post lunch, you can rest till evening. 
• 5:00 PM - Visit Velas beach again to sight more Olive Ridley Turtles. Spend the night by enjoying group games, sharing stories and experiences, etc. 
• 9:00 PM - Have dinner.
• 10:30 PM - Retire for the day.

Day 02 Sunday :

• 6:00 AM - Wake up early morning with hope of sighting baby turtles again. 
• 9:00 AM - Post sighting session, have breakfast and leave for Harihareshwar. This is the time when you will experience one of the most interesting moments of the Velas turtle festival tour, where our bus will be transferred from one district to another in a jetty via sea route. We will explore Harihareshwar Temple and beach.
• 2:00 PM - Have yummy lunch and leave for Mumbai. Reach around 9-10 PM tentatively.

FAQ For Velas Turtle Festival 2022

1) How we will Travel to Velas Turtle Festival ??
We will be travelling by Private A/c Bus From Mumbai.

2) Is Toilet and bathing facility available at a home stay?
Toilets facility is available in both Western & Indian styles. For bathing with will be made Hot is available. 

3) Food at Velas Village Homestay?          
We provide locally delicious Food at our homestay in Konkani Style
Imagine eating food on banana Leaf at this more traditional.

4)  What are the Timings of Velas Turtle Festival? 
There are two times in a day that is 06.30 am in the morning and 5.30 pm in the evening.

5) Where do we see Velas Turtle Hatching?
We need to reach Velas beach to see hatching. 

6) Velas turtle Festival is Kids Friendly?
Yes, Kids love Watching tiny Olive turtles taking steps towards the sea.

Cancellation and Refund applicable on the whole tour cost :

• Cancellation within 24 hours of payment 100% refundable. (Not applicable on payments made before or less than 36 hours of the event. Only 20% will be refunded in this case.)
• If cancellation is done prior to 10 days of outing 90% refundable.
• If cancellation is done prior to 6 days of outing 60% will be refunded.
• If done prior to 3 days of outing 30% will be refunded
• After that, no refund will be provided.

Important Note :

• There are more than a dozen nests at Velas and Anjarle, each nest may contain 80-120 eggs and everyday they release few baby turtles as they come out of eggs, on somedays they come in good numbers, on some days none at all. We have organised event considering the best time after talking to locals, but sightings remains a matter of luck and not a guarantee.

Note:

• Since it is not a luxury trip, do not expect any luxury. 
• All food is a hygienic and authentic local delicacy.
• All sightseeing and activities depend on the time available. 
• Participants must carry cash in order to survive and buy anything. 
• Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance thats illegal is not allowed. Anybody found consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.
• You are joining an outdoor activity where any incident, reasons beyond control like Natural calamities, landslides, bad road conditions, riots, political uncertainty, public transport failure etc.; Man-Made calamities, Vehicle breakdown, vehicle dysfunction can happen & you agree that the organizer/leader shall not be held responsible for any accident, mishap (including death) caused by any circumstances.
• Sahyadri Rangers reserves all rights to modify/change the camp/ program and abort the event and Adventure Geek will not be liable to refund booking charges in such a case.
• SAHYADRI RANGERS reserves all right to call off the on-going event when such circumstances arise, and it shall not be responsible for any refund henceforth.