Velas Turtle Festival 14-15-March 2026

🌊 Velas Turtle Festival Tour 2026 🐢

An Unforgettable Nature & Conservation Experience

✨ Witness the magical journey of baby Olive Ridley turtles as they hatch and make their first crawl towards the Arabian Sea.
Experience the peaceful charm of Velas village, Konkan, while supporting turtle conservation and local communities.

🗓️ Dates: Every weekend in March & April 2026
🏞️ Duration: 2 Nights / 2 Days (1 Night Bus Travel)
🎯 Tour Type: Nature • Wildlife • Conservation
📍 Location: Velas Village, Konkan
✨ Highlights: Turtle hatching point, Bankot fort, Jetty boat, Beach
💰 Tour Cost: ₹3,299/- per person only
✨ Pune to Pune | All-Inclusive Premium Experience

🗓️ Tour Dates & Batches

📅 March 2026

🔹 Batch 1: 14–15 March 2026
🔹 Batch 2: 21–22 March 2026
🔹 Batch 3: 28–29 March 2026

📅 April 2026

🔹 Batch 1: 4–5 April 2026
🔹 Batch 2: 11–12 April 2026
🔹 Batch 3: 18–19 April 2026
🔹 Batch 4: 25–26 April 2026

🏞️ Tour Highlights

✔️ Witness baby turtle hatching 🐢
✔️ Turtle conservation awareness session 🌱
✔️ Visit historic Bankot Fort ⛰️
✔️ Jetty ferry boat ride 🚤
✔️ Visit Harihareshwar Temple 🛕
✔️ Relax at Harihareshwar Beach 🌊
✔️ Stay in a traditional Konkani homestay 🏡
✔️ Authentic Konkani meals (Veg & Non-Veg) 🍽️
✔️ Scenic Konkan landscapes & photography 📸

🚍 Bus Route: Sarasbaug ➡️ Nalstop ➡️ Vanaj ➡️ Chandni Chowk ➡️ Velas

⏳ Velas Turtle Festival – Tour Schedule

📅 Friday Night

🔹 10:00 PM – Assemble at Sarasbaug, Pune
🔹 Departure for Velas by private AC bus
🔹 Overnight journey (approx. 5–6 hours)

📅 Saturday

🔹 Early morning arrival at Velas & freshen up
🔹 Visit Turtle Hatching Point
🔹 Breakfast at homestay
🔹 Visit Bankot Fort
🔹 Traditional Konkani lunch & rest
🔹 Evening tea
🔹 Evening visit to Turtle Hatching Point
🔹 Turtle Conservation Awareness Session
🔹 Dinner & overnight stay at homestay

📅 Sunday

🔹 Early morning visit to Turtle Hatching Point
🔹 Breakfast & freshen up
🔹 Jetty boat ride to Harihareshwar
🔹 Visit Harihareshwar Temple
🔹 Visit Harihareshwar Beach
🔹 Lunch at hotel
🔹 Departure for Pune
🔹 Arrival in Pune by approx. 7:00 PM

✅ Includes

✔️ Private AC bus travel (Pune–Pune)
✔️ Traditional homestay accommodation (sharing basis)
✔️ Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner (Veg & Non-Veg)
✔️ Sunday: Breakfast & Lunch
✔️ Turtle Festival entry & guided visit
✔️ Jetty boat ride
✔️ Experienced tour leader – Sahyadri Trekkers Team
✔️ First aid & complete tour coordination

❌ Excludes

✖️ Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, drinks, etc.)
✖️ Any activity or service not mentioned in inclusions

⚠️ Important Notes

🔸 Turtle sightings depend on natural hatching cycles
🔸 Limited seats – only 18 participants per batch
🔸 Tour itinerary may change due to weather or forest department guidelines

✨ Limited Seats! First-come, first-served basis.
Be part of this rare and meaningful nature experience 🌿🐢

📞 For Bookings & Details:
9960459595 | 8888815015