BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mumbai Hikers - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mumbai Hikers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mumbaihikers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mumbai Hikers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260320T220000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T180532 CREATED:20260313T103204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T060148Z UID:70901-1774044000-1774209600@mumbaihikers.org SUMMARY:Velas Turtle Festival – Witness Nature’s Magical Moment DESCRIPTION:Experience one of nature’s most heart-touching spectacles — hundreds of baby Olive Ridley turtles taking their first journey toward the sea. \nEvery year\, the quiet coastal village of Velas becomes the stage for a remarkable conservation effort where endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles hatch and make their instinctive journey into the Arabian Sea. \nVelas hosts the famous Velas Turtle Festival\, attracting nature lovers\, wildlife enthusiasts\, and responsible travellers from across the country. \nThe village accounts for nearly 40% of sea turtle nests along the Maharashtra coastline\, making it one of the most important turtle conservation sites in India. \nAlong with the turtle hatchling experience\, we will also explore the historic Bankot Fort and relax at the scenic Shrivardhan Beach. \nThis trip is perfect for nature lovers\, photographers\, families\, and weekend travellers looking for a meaningful eco-experience. \n⸻ \n? Trip Dates \n20- 22 March \nDeparture: Friday 10:00 PMArrival: Sunday ~8:00 PM \n⸻ \n? Departure & Pickup Points (Pune) \n? 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM pickups from: \n• Shivajinagar• Wakad \n11:30 PM – Exit Pune city and drive towards Tamhini Ghat \n⸻ \n? Trip Itinerary \nDay 1 – Saturday | Velas Turtle Hatchling Experience \n05:00 AM – Reach Velas & freshen up \n06:30 AM – Walk to the beach for Turtle Hatchling Release – Batch 1 ? \n08:00 AM – Return to homestay for breakfast \n09:00 AM – 01:00 PMRelax at the beach / beach games / explore the village \n01:00 PM – Lunch (Vegetarian) \n02:00 PM – Visit Bankot Fort \n04:00 PM – Tea & refreshments \n05:30 PM – Turtle Hatchling Release – Batch 2 ? \n07:00 PM – Return to homestay \n08:30 PM – Dinner (Pure Vegetarian) \nOvernight stay at Velas homestay \n⸻ \nDay 2 – Sunday | Coastal Exploration \n05:00 AM – Wake-up call \n06:30 AM – Beach visit for Turtle Hatchling Release – Batch 3 \n08:00 AM – Breakfast at homestay \n09:00 AM – Depart from Velas \n11:00 AM – Reach Shrivardhan Beach \nRelax on the beach or enjoy optional adventure rides like: \n• Banana Boat• Jet Ski \n⚠ These activities are self-sponsored and not included in the trip cost. \n12:30 PM – Traditional Coastal Maharashtrian Lunch (Veg / Non-Veg) \n02:30 PM – Depart for Pune \n08:00 PM – Expected arrival in Pune (±2 hrs) \n⸻ \n? Stay Details \nVelas is an eco-tourism village\, so hotel accommodations are not available. \nWe will stay in local village homestays with: \n• Shared rooms• Basic bedding with mattresses• Clean modern toilets• Authentic home-cooked Maharashtrian food \nThis experience allows travellers to support the local community and turtle conservation efforts. \n⸻ \n? Trip Cost \n₹3600 per person \nKids below 5 years – FreeFor seat in bus (2days) – ₹1200⸻ \n✅ Inclusions \n• Pune to Pune transport• Toll & parking• Homestay accommodation• Meals: \nDay 1 – Breakfast\, Lunch\, Tea\, DinnerDay 2 – Breakfast & Lunch \n• Boat charges• Trip manager & guides• First aid support• Visit to Bankot Fort• Visit to Shrivardhan Beach \n⸻ \n❌ Exclusions \n• Personal expenses• Beverages or snacks• Personal medication• Adventure rides at Shrivardhan beach \n⸻ \n⚠ Cancellation Policy \nNo refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of departure. \nSeat confirmation only after 50% advance payment. \n⸻ \n? Bookings & Enquiries \nOutdoor Ventures \n? Vibha+91 9960250894+91 9022391067 \n? outven7@gmail.com \nFollow us:Instagram: @outdoor__venturesFacebook: @outdoorventures7 URL:https://mumbaihikers.org/event/%f0%9f%90%a2-velas-turtle-festival-witness-natures-magical-moment/ LOCATION:Velas Beach\, Velas Beach ORGANIZER;CN="Outdoor Ventures":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR