Bhatakna presents the Velas Turtle Festival 2022 for all those who wish to embark on a memorable sojourn with fellow Travelers to witness rare sea turtles at the Golden Sand Beach of Velas. Watching their bok go during mating season is one of the things many would remember from visiting Velas.
An Environmentalist's Guide to the Velas 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.
NOTE :-
- Traveling by Tempo traveler or bus with Pick up and Drop Bus Timings Are Given For Convenience.
- Hatching is the natural process. Organizers wont be responsible for no hatching or less number.
- Event are xed as per post discussion with local only.
- Maximum batch size is 30 rst come rst basis.
Who Should Attend?
Best suited for groups, solo trekkers, corporates, couples, families.
Cost For Velas Turtle Festival 2023
- Per Person By Bus Pune to Pune 5 Years & Above : ₹ 1799/-
- Enjoy eating delicious Home Made food by locals
- Visit Harihareshwar beach and Historical Bankot fort
- An amazing road trip across the swaying palms of Konkan
Day 0: Saturday Night
- 09:45 pm - Meet at McDonald's, Deccan. (https://goo.gl/maps/vDqyKCHanhSMxG1M6)
- 10:00 pm - Move towards Velas.
- 10:20 pm - Pick up at Chandni chowk. (https://goo.gl/maps/WohdU94v34t8LbRP8)
- 10:35 pm - Pick up at Wakad bridge / Rajyog hotel. (https://goo.gl/maps/z4hEjPnA6gQiSeqA7)
- 10:40 pm - Pick up at Hinjewadi chowk. (https://goo.gl/maps/XGThDv8LtgGzVCM99)
- 10:50 pm - Pick up at Pirangut chow, Hinjewadi phase 3. (https://goo.gl/maps/jdajrUqLFm539wqe7)
Day 1: Sunday
06:00 am - Early morning arrival at Velas Village.
06:30 am - Visit to Velas Beach for Turtle sighting.
08:30 am - Breakfast.
09:30 am - Visit to Bankot fort.
11:00 am - Depart for Harihareshwar temple from Bankot.
01:30 pm - Lunch (Veg)
02:30 pm - Departure for Pune from Harihareshwar temple.
11:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Pune.
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What is included in the tour
- Travel from Pune to Pune via Non AC bus
- Night Snacks
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Bankot fort sightseeing
- Harihareshwar temple visit
- Entry and permit charges
- One morning hatching session
What is NOT included in the tour
- Dinner
- Anything not mentioned above
- ID Card
- Camera (Optional)
- Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
- Snacks & Biscuits
- Extra Pair of Clothes
- Clean napkin or small towel
- Comfortable Footwear.
- Cap, Sunglasses, scarf
- Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)
- Mosquito repellent cream
- Please carry Personal medicines if you need any