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Velas Turtle Festival 2024

Duration- 1 Night. Travel Dates - April Weekends.

Velas Turtle Festival Cost

  • With Transport - Rs 3499/- per person (5 Years and above)

  • Without Transport - Rs. 2499/- per person


Tour Package Information

  • Traveling by A/C Bus to Velas from Mumbai or Pune. 

  • On Ghat road, the AC might be switched off. 

  • Due to the closure of the Ambet Ghat traveling route has changed from Mahad city. 

  • Bus breakdowns are possible due to bad road conditions.

  • Hatchling sighting is not guaranteed.

  • Turtle Festival Velas is a budget trip

  • We will stay at Homestay at a local house.

  • Food will be local Konkani cuisine.

  • Pick up and Drop at centralized locations only.

  • The maximum batch size is 30 travelers and it on a first-come, first serve basis.

 

Itinerary for Velas Turtle Festival


Day Zero - Friday Night - Meeting at Pritam Dhaba Dadar East 20:40 (Travelling by A/C Bus)

  • Departure from Pritam Dhaba: 21:00

  • Chembur Diamond garden pickup: 21.30

  • Vashi below main bridge pickup at 22.15

  • Pickup at Kalamboli near McDonald`s at 23.00

 

Day One: Saturday

  • 06:00 Early morning arrival at Velas.

  • 06:15 Visit to Velas Beach for Turtle sighting.

  • 08:30 Breakfast at Velas Homestay.

  • 10:30 Visit to Bankot Fort.

  • 13:00 Lunch & Rest.

  • 17:00 Visit the beach for turtle sightings.

  • 20:00 Dinner and enjoy Team Games.

 

Day Two: Sunday

  • 06:00 Visit Velas beach for a turtle sighting. (Optional)

  • 07:30 Early Breakfast.

  • 08:30 Depart for Harihareshwar temple from Velas village.

  • 10:00 We will cross the Bankot creek, Savitri River in a boat with the Bus from Veshvi Jungle Jetty to Bagmandala jetty.

  • 12:00 Lunch. (On your own)

  • 13:30 Departure for Mumbai from Harihareshwar temple.

  • 22:00 Approx. Arrival at Dadar – Mumbai.

 

There can be delays due to bad road conditions, bus breakdowns, health issues of fellow group travelers, and breaks for the driver.

 

Turtle Festival Velas Event Details 2024

  • Traveling by A/C Bus to Velas Maharashtra.

  • The stay will be in a Velas turtle festival homestay.

  • Food Arrangement: Homestay with Veg food already arranged (Non-veg food can be arranged at extra cost).

  • Velas Bus Transport Travel by the exact private vehicle for the entire tour.

  • The height of Bankot fort or Himmatgad is 500 feet above sea level, the first residence of the East India Company in Southern Konkan. 

  • Route from Mumbai to Velas turtle festival of India > Mumbai - Panvel - Mahad - Madangad - Velas.

  • The distance from Mumbai to Velas is 220 kilometers.

  • The total time required to visit Bankot Fort is two to three hours. (No trek or climbing required) 

  • Total distance for climbing none. The bus will go to the parking of the Fort. 

  • The bus will go to the parking of the Fort. 

  • Parking is available at Velas village.

  • Please note Bus breakdowns are possible due to bad road conditions on the highway

  • Route changes are possible due to road closure or traffic.


INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS


What is included in the tour

  • Travel by AC Bus (with transport option)

  • Accommodation on multi sharing basis in a typical Konkani homestay - Dormitory.

  • Day 1: 1 Veg Breakfast, 1 Veg Lunch, 1 Veg Dinner

  • Sunday: 1 Veg Breakfast

  • Sightseeing as per the schedule

  • Expertise, guide charges and administration charges if any.

  • Ferryboat charges. (with transport option)

  • All entry tickets and permissions. Provision of primary first aid only.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Non-Veg Food (available at extra cost)

  • Lunch on Day 2

  • Dinner on Friday Night and Sunday not included.

  • Jetty Cost on Day 2 for without transport option

  • Any transportation (without transport option)

  • 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 and Charges

  • 75% refund if notified 8 or more days prior to the event date.

  • 50 % refund if notified 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.

  • Booking cannot be transferred to another date nor to another person against cancellation.

  • If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.

  • Refunds won't be issued if you cannot attend the event due to heavy rains, floods, traffic jams, car breakdowns or a personal medical emergency.

  • Your booking cannot be shifted to another date nor another person, if you cannot attend the trip/event due to heavy rains, floods, traffic jams, car breakdowns, or a personal medical emergency.

  • We wont be able to issue a refund or shift you to another date, if you cannot attend the trip/event due to traveling from a flooded area, heavy traffic, heavy rains, missing the train, flight, or any other reason, if you cannot attend the event.

  • Management won't be held responsible if you are stuck due to heavy rains, traffic jams, personal emergencies or floods during the event.

  • If you are bringing kids, please understand the possibility of getting stuck or delayed. You might have to stay back due to heavy rains, floods, bus breakdowns, and rush at the destination. We won't be able to refund or shift you to another date. You will have to wait it out till the weather clears.

  • Due to bad weather, floods, sudden changes in government rules, and overcrowding at the destination trek, the organizer has the right to change the trekking destination.


During the trip, due to any circumstances seen or unseen, the trip leader has the right to take any and all the necessary precautions or cancel the trip in extreme cases for safety reason. No refund shall be issued.

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