Velas Turtle Festival 2023

Unaad Bhatkanti welcomes you to the
Velas Turtle Festival 2023

*Dates*
Batch 1: 25-26 February 2023
Batch 2: 4-5 March 2023
Batch 3: 11-12 March 2023
Batch 4: 19-20 March 2023
Batch 5: 25-26 March 2023

Major Attractions
– Watch and Learn about Turtle Hatching
– Witness Turtle Taking First Step
– Velas Beach
– Documentary film on Turtle
– Ferry Ride
– Bankot Fort Visit
– Harihareshwar Temple With Pradakshina Feri
– Dolphin Safari * (Fees NOT included)
– Konkani Home Stay
– Authentic Konkani Delicacy
– Have amazing time with your best friends.
– Safe Tour with Unaad Bhatkanti Certified Leader as always.

Fun Cost: 2999/-

For Kids below 5 yrs =1000/- (seats will be allotted if required, otherwise free of cost)

Last date of Registration: Before 4 Days of the Date of Tour OR till Seats Left

Confirmation Fees of only Rs.1000 (Non-refundable) needs to be paid.
G-Pay / Phone Pay: 9156611228
Remaining amount to be paid in cash during the trip

Short Info:
Velas is located in Mandangad Taluka of Ratnagiri District 230 km away from Mumbai & 200 km away from Pune.
Velas is a coastal town famous for its Beach, Harihareshwar Temple, Bankot Fort, and Turtles Festival.
The festival is about witnessing the birth of the turtles, how they break the eggs and crawl their way into the ocean to start off their journey of life.
This Olive Ridley Turtle festival is organized by local villagers in coordination with an NGO named as Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra.

Itinerary:
Day 0: Friday
We are waiting for you
Please reach Swarget Natraj Hotel at 10.30 pm and we will head to Velas to enjoy the Olive Ridley Turtle Festival.

Day 1: Saturday
Cherish the Olive Ridley Turtle –
We will reach Velas village around 6:00 am. We will head straight to the beach to witness the breaking of Eggs by the Turtles.

Breakfast is Calling
We will head for breakfast around 08:00 am. Enjoy the home stay in typical Konkani House and culture. You can unpack your bags, freshen up and relax for sometime before we proceed to Bankot Fort.

Bankot Fort
We will head to Bankot Fort around 11 am. Enjoy the Fortification wall and cannons available at the fort. The view from fort will give ample opportunity to witness the Arabian Sea along the Velas coastline.

Lovely Rural Lunch
We will head back to our Konkani House around 12 noon as we’ll feast on the meals made by the local villagers. Post Lunch, relax till evening.

Cherish the Olive Ridley Turtle-
We will head to Velas Beach around 5:30 pm to witness the birth of Olive Ridley Turtles again. After the sightings, we will explore the beach to watch the sunset.

Delightful Dinner
We head back to enjoy our dinner. Savor the local delicacies of Vegetarian and Non – Vegetarian dishes. Post Dinner we will play some fun games like Antakshari, Horror Story, UNO, Group games, etc. Lights out around 11 pm.

Day 2: Sunday

Breakfast is Calling
Around 7:30 am Breakfast Time. Pack your bags as around 8.30 am we will leave for Harihareshwar Temple through a Boat Ride.

Harihareshwar Temple & Beach
We will reach Harihareshwar Temple around 10:00 am. Take the Blessings of Bappa.

Dolphin Safari
watch this adorable aquatic mammal.
(Fees NOT included)

Lovely Lunch
We will have Pure veg lunch at around 1 pm in a nearby Restaurant. Post Lunch We will head back to Pune.

Wow What an Experience!
We will proceed to Pune in our transfer vehicle around 8-9 pm (1 hour + -) thanking Velas and our fellow travelers for providing one of the best experiences.

Inclusions:
• Traveling from Pune To Pune by A/c pushback bus
• Group accommodation in Home Stay in Velas on multiple Sharing Basis without attached washrooms.
• 2 Breakfasts, tea & 1 Snacks
• 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner (Veg and Non-Veg)
• Jetty charges
• Expertise charge and first aid
• Toll, Parking, RTO permit, etc.

Exclusions:
• Any medical emergency occurred during the program
• Dolphin Safari Charges (300 Approx PP)
• Anything other than inclusions

Note:
– Accommodation: Group accommodation in Home Stay at Velas on multiple Sharing Basis without attached washrooms. Proper Bed is not available. Mattress, Pillow & Blanket will be Provided.
– Common Washrooms: Clean Western as well as Indian washrooms are availablein-Home Stay.

Cancellation and refund applicable on the tour cost:
If cancellation done before 02 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
After this, no refund will be provided.

For Booking Call/Whatsapp us on:
• 9156611228 • 8983979114

Regards
Unaad Bhatkanti / उनाड भटकंती
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