Velas Turtle Festival 2024 From Mumbai by Ac Bus

Velas tortoise festival 2024
Velas Turtle Festival 2024

Itinerary for Mumbai - Velas - Bankot Fort - Harihareshwar - Mumbai

Day 00 - Friday:-

• 10.00 pm: Meeting Point: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali East (Mumbai) and leave for Velas by AC Bus.
• 10.40 pm: Sion Lunch Home, Sion.
• 10.55 pm: Chembur (K star Mall).
• 11.15 pm: Vashi ( below Vashi Bridge).
• 11.30 pm: MCD Kalamboli, Panvel

Day 01 Saturday:-

• Reach Velas Turtle Beach by 05:00 am. Watch Velas Turtle hatching & taking their first steps. 
• 09:00 am:  Proceed toward the Konkani-style homestay. Freshen up.
• 10:00 am:  Have a delicious homemade 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 Temple,
• 02:30 pm: Have a home-cooked & Hygienic lunch. Post lunch, you can rest till evening. 
• 05:00 pm: Visit Velas Turtle Beach again to see more Olive Ridley Turtles.
• 07:00 pm: Post sightings, a briefing session will be taken to educate about Olive Ridley Turtles. 
• Spend the night enjoying group games, sharing stories and experiences, etc. 
• 09:00 pm: Have dinner.
• ​10.30 pm: Retire of the day.

Day 02 Sunday:-

• 6:00 am: Wake up early morning with the hope of sighting baby turtles again. 
• 9:00 am: Post-sighting session, have breakfast, and leave for Harihareshwar Temple. This is 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 the beach.

• 2:00 pm: Have a yummy lunch and leave for Mumbai. Reach around 9-10 PM tentatively.
  Velas Turtle Festival 2024 concludes herewith with good memories. 
  
   

About Velas Turtle Festival :
Velas Beach ( Turtle hatching point ) :

Velas Beach is a popular eco-tourism site on Maharashtra's stunning Konkan coast, which is at the beginning of the UNESCO World Heritage Western Ghats. Every year, in the quaint seaside village of Velas, the beach is host to thousands of Olive Ridley turtles, who come here to lay their eggs.

Velas Beach becomes a hot spot for environmentalists during the breeding season of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles. Velas has always topped the list with the highest number of nests of Olive Ridley turtles and they also host the Turtle Festival each year to celebrate the release of the hatchlings. This festival is organized by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra (SNM) and the Kasav Mitra Mandal (KMM) with the help of the locals, during February and March, where one can witness the first steps of newly hatched Olive Ridley Turtles.
 

The laying of eggs usually begins in February, and the process of turtles coming to the beach for the hatching of the eggs continues through April. The eggs hatch around 50-70 days later. The festival, mostly a conservation event of sea turtles and a celebration of its natural process of breeding, 






Neat and clean sea beach. Turtle farming is maintained properly by villagers. Beautiful and clean beach! Nice homely food and a safe stay. Rooms are clean. Lovely serene village with a calm beach and some lovely people. The best-untouched sea they save sea turtles you have to go 1.5 km long to reach this sea. The roads are nice. Peaceful location away from the crowd beautiful Kokan Beach is neat and clean and generally known for its turtle breeding festivals must be visited throughout the year for a perfect family time.



After enjoying breakfast, a visit to Bankot Fort can be a delightful way to explore local history and enjoy scenic views. Bankot Fort, also known as Himmatgad Fort, is located near Murud in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.






Villagers often serve delicious and hearty meals made with locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes.






 

FAQ For Velas Turtle Festival 2024 (वेळास कासव महोत्सव)

1) When can we see turtles on Velas Beach?

• This beach is famous for Turtle Hatching. The season is Feb to April for small turtles to come out of their eggs & go in seawater.

 2) What was the concept of the Turtle Festival?

• Velas Turtle Festival was created to spread awareness of Olive Ridley Turtles, one of the more endangered species. In addition, Velas hosts the festival each year to promote eco-tourism and help raise money to protect and conserve these turtles.

3) How do we travel to the Velas Turtle Festival 2024 from Mumbai??

• We will be traveling by Private A/c Bus From Mumbai.

4) Is a bathroom/toilet facility available at the homestay?

•   The bathroom/toilet facility is available in both Western & Indian styles. 

5) Private rooms are available for your stay?

•  Yes, that's correct. Private rooms are typically provided based on availability. Availability can vary depending on factors such as the season, the size of the establishment, and the demand for private rooms at the time of booking.

 6) What kind of food is available at homestay?

• Homestays often offer homemade meals that reflect local culinary traditions and use fresh, locally sourced ingredients.  They serve local Konkani food in Konkani Style at our homestay.

7)  Timings for the Velas Tortoise Festival?

• There are two sessions available in a day, one is at 06.30 am and the other is at 5.30 pm.

8) Where do we see Velas Turtle Hatching?

•  We need to reach Velas  Beach to see turtle hatching. 

9) Is it kid-friendly?

• Yes, Kids love watching tiny Olive turtles taking steps toward the sea. Turtle hatching can be a kid-friendly activity and can provide a unique and educational experience for children. Watching baby turtles hatch from their nests and make their way to the ocean can be both exciting and inspiring for kids.

10) What are the dates for वेळास कासव महोत्सव.

• Normally Velas Turtle Festival happens during March and April Soon we will update with dates and batches will start soon 

Booking Procedure:

• Click on the "BOOK NOW" button.
• Select your date & proceed.
• Select the Number of TIckets. (If you have a coupon code, apply at this stage)
• Fill in our personal details and proceed.
• Select your payment type (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card) and proceed.
• Once your tickets are booked, you will receive a confirmation email and WhatsApp on your Number 
• WhatsApp group will Make and will add you in the Group one day prior to the Departure 
• Further details about the trip will be shared on that WhatsApp group 1 day prior to the trip. 

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Cancellation and Refund applicable on the whole tour cost :

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

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 to survive and buy anything. 
• Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that's illegal is not allowed. Anybody found consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without a 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, or 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.
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• Adventure Geek reserves all right to call off the ongoing event when such circumstances arise, and it shall not be responsible for any refund henceforth.