Velas Turtle Festival 2024 From Pune

Velas Turtle Festival 2024 from Pune
Itinerary

Day 00 -Friday Pickups
10:30 pm Pickups will be Swargate Bus Stand, Swargate Flyover, Mukund Nagar,
11:30 pm – Exit Pune city, move towards Tamhini Ghat

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 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. 

2:30 PM - Have a home-cooked & hygienic lunch. Post lunch, you can rest till evening. 

5:00 PM - Visit Velas beach again to see 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 the 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 the beach.

2:00 PM - Have a yummy lunch and leave for Pune, Reach around 9-10 PM tentatively. Velas Turtle Festival concludes herewith good memories

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. 

Step 1: - Send your money to the following account ---

√ Payment details:

NOTE:

1. While online transfer, please provide your name in the notes section.
2. Once payment is done, please send an email to adventuregeekk@gmail.com with the transaction id, name, and Mobile No.

You can make payments using any of the following modes

• UPI – vinaykg05@okaxis
• Google Pay  – 9004675388
• PhonePay - 9004675388

NEFT – Deposit the Amount into the Following Account:

• Name: Adventure Geek
• A/c type: Current account
• Bank: Saraswat Bank
  * Branch: Mahavir Nagar
• A/C no.:  610000000013647(8 times 0)
• IFSC: Srcb0000146

Step 2: After payment, you will be requested to fill up the Mandatory disclaimer form online where you have to fill in relevant details including your complete address.

Step 3: Now your participation is confirmed the organizer will create a WhatsApp group on the event day for coordination, We will coordinate through SMS/ Call if the participant is not available in WhatsApp.

For Details/Bookings Drop Whatsapp

https://wa.me/919004675388

FAQ of Velas Turtle Festival 2024

1) How we will Travel to the Velas Turtle Festival??
We will be traveling by Private Non A/c Bus from Pune

2) Are toilets available and bathing facilities? 
Toilet facilities are there both Western & Indian. Bathing with Hot & cold Water Facilities 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)  Velas turtle Festival Timings? 
There are two times in a day that is 06.30 am and 5.30 pm in the evening.

5) Where do we see Velas turtle Hatching?
You need to reach Velas beach to see hatching. 

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

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 of the event. Only 20% will be refunded in this case.)
• If cancellation is done before 10 days of outing 90% refundable.
• If cancellation is done 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.
• Adventure Geek 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.
• 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.