Overview
Velas is a small village situated on the beach of Arabian sea, Ratnagiri District konkan. in past famous for selling olive Ridley turtles/ eggs to eat or pet…. but a few youngsters came together and started a mission to save the turtles, conserve the eggs and leave the baby turtles into the sea. later 1000s of people started coming to watch this journey of little ones towards the sea & Now it is called as the velas Turtle Festival!!
Your Itinerary
Day 1- Saturday
- 10 Pm : Depart From pune
Day 2- Sunday
- 5 to 5:30 Am : Reach Velas 1 Hours rest in bus
- 7 Am to 8.30 am: Attend Turtle hatching event. Watch the journey of cute little turtles
- 09:00 Am: Go to local’s Home Freshen Up and Have breakfast
- 10 Am: Go to Bankot Fort and explore Fort
- 11:30 Am: Depart to Ferry Point
- 01:00 Am Reach Harihareshwar & Have Lunch
- 02 :00 am : Harihareshwar Temple Darshan, Explore Harihareshwar Beach ,Pradakshina Marg, Honey comb structures on stone due to erosion, amazing photo point.
- 4:30 pm: Start Return Journey
- 9-10 pm: reach Pune
Batches
Every Saturday & Sunday
Need to know
- 2/3 liters of water
- Proper face mask or shield
- Sanitizer
- Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trek
- Good Torch must with an extra battery
- Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
- Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
- One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
- Sun Cap and Sunscreen
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
- Identity Proof
- One dress extra
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
- Pune to Pune Travel Non ac bus
- Turtle Festival Fees
- Breakfast and tea
- Lunch veg
- Boat ferry Charges
- Bankot Fort entry fees
- First aid
- Tour leader
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- 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.
Cancellation Policy & Payment Terms
Changes in plan / schedule can be happened due to the weather conditions and unavoidable reasons. Trek Leader decision will be last. Trekways team reserves all rights to cancel this trek at any time because of any reason.
1. Please do not expect any luxury during the trip.
2. No alcohol, no smoking or loud music.
3. Strictly no plastics to be thrown.